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1. Blance, Ellen & Cook, Ann (1973). Monster has a party. London: Longman Group Limited.

Abstract:
Monster and his friend plan and prepare for Monster's birthday party. Monster becomes sad when no one shows up because of the parents' fears of Monster. His sadness disappears after Monster saves people from a burning buildin, the parents' fears fade and the children come to his party.

Abstract provided by Roxanne Woyat, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Behavior] [Beliefs] [Bias] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Decision Making] [Emergency] [Feelings] [Fire] [Games] [Monsters] [Preparation] [Reading] [Rescue] [Sadness] [Writing]

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2. Bognomo, Joel Eboueme (1999). Madoulina: A girl who wanted to go to school: A story from south africa. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
Madoulina has dreams of becoming a doctor. She doesn't, however, go to school because her mother needs her to sell fritters in the marketplace to earn money. Madoulina meets her brother's new teacher, who convinces her mom to find a way to let her go to school.

Abstract provided by Lauren Terakedis, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African] [Ambition] [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Bias] [Careers] [Change] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Doctor] [Education] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Family] [Frustration] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Multicultural] [Parents] [School] [Verbal Communication] [Work] [Working Mother]

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3. Brown, Marc (2001). Arthur's nose. Boston/New York/London/Toronto: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Arthur does not like his nose! Although his friends and family like Arthur's nose just the way it is, he feels that it is always getting in the way and decides to get a new nose!

Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aardvark] [Acceptance] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appearance] [Author's Note] [Beauty] [Bias] [Body Parts] [Challenges] [Communication] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Contentment] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Depression] [Determination] [Differences] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Envy] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Individuality] [Insecurity] [Learning] [Nonverbal Communication] [Opinions] [Photograph] [Problem Solving] [Refusal Skills] [Relief] [Resentment] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Sizes] [Support] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

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4. Bunting, Eve (1998). So far from the sea. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Laura and her family are moving, so they are coming to visit the Manzanar War Relocation Center one last time. Years ago, this center was used to house anyone living in the United States that were of Japanese descent. These people were forced to leave their homes and come to the center because Japan bombed the United States. The center is bare now except for all of the memories and the cemetary, including her grandfather's grave.

Abstract provided by Katie Fitzpatrick, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Airplane] [American] [Anger] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Awareness] [Bias] [Bravery] [Change] [Citizen] [Cold] [Community] [Conflict] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Culture] [Death] [Differences] [Discrimination] [Diversity] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Forgiveness] [Generations] [Ghosts] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [History] [Illness] [Japanese] [Japanese] [Loss] [Memories] [Monuments] [Mountains] [Moving] [Prison] [Sea] [Sky] [Snow] [Survival] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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5. Calmenson, Stephanie//Cole, Joanna (1997). Rockin' reptiles. New York: William Morrow & Company.

Abstract:
Allie the Alligator is a typical young girl. She and her two girlfriends have lots of fun together playing games and dressing up. The three of them will do anything to be able to go to the Rockin Reptiles concert, their favorite band. There's a catch though -- only two can go.

Abstract provided by Cory Holycross, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alligator] [Basketball] [Bias] [Biking] [Boat] [Boat] [Challenges] [Competition] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Dancing] [Dedication] [Exercise] [Family] [Friendship] [Fun] [Games] [Humor] [Jumping] [Moving] [Music] [Neighbors] [Peer Resistance] [Play] [Relationship] [Reptiles] [Selfishness] [Song] [Sports] [Technology] [Telephone] [Verbal Communication]

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6. dePaola, Tomie (1979). Oliver button is a sissy (Oliver button es un nena). Orlando: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Despite Oliver's teasing classmates, he does not give up doing what he likes -- tap dancing. All of his dedication and hard work pays off in the end.

Abstract provided by Bea Elliott, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Ambition] [Bias] [Bully] [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Dolls] [Exercise] [Goal Setting] [Peer Resistance] [Practice] [Reading] [School] [Self Esteem] [Stereotypes] [Verbal Communication]

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7. Edwards, Pamela Duncan (1998). Honk!The story of a prima swanerina. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Mimi Swan loves the ballet. She practices her dancing all of the time and shows that she is very persistent. Mimi Swan dances her way into the Paris Opera House to perform in a production of Swan Lake.

Abstract provided by Inger Birkholm, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bias] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Discrimination] [Duck] [Feelings] [French] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Individuality] [Language] [Nonverbal Communication] [Opera] [Peer Resistance] [Performance] [Persistence] [Pigeon] [Practice] [Problem Solving] [Swan] [Theatre]

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8. Farmer, Nancy (1999). Casey jones's fireman: The story of sim webb. New York: Phyllis Fogelman Books.

Abstract:
Sim Webb is finally getting his chance to work on a train for the famous Casey Jones. Casey is putting a brand new whistle on his train, but Casey knows it's a bad idea. He knows that something bad is about to happen.

Abstract provided by Inger Birkholm, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [African American] [Ambition] [Angel] [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bias] [Bravery] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discrimination] [Fable] [Fire] [Heroism] [Multicultural] [Plants] [Prejudice] [Rescue] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Tobacco] [Train] [Transportation]

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9. Graham, Bob (1992). Rose meets mr. wintergarten. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick PRess.

Abstract:
Rose's nice cheerful family moves next door to Mr. Wintergarten, a man who has not seen daylight in years. When Rose's ball goes over the fence, despite many warnings, she retrieves it. She brings cookies to Mr. Wintergarten and becomes his friend. Mr. Wintergarten is less lonely.

Abstract provided by Anne Bostwick, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Assertiveness] [Bias] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Depression] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Loneliness] [Neighbors] [Peer Resistance] [Self Esteem] [Stereotypes] [Stress Management]

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10. Hoban, Russell (1969). Best friends for frances. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Frances does not want to play with Gloria because she is young and small. Albert does not want to play with Frances because she is a girl. They all decided to play together, and each realizes how bad it feels to be left out.

Abstract provided by Danielle Deutsch, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Bias] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Play] [Sadness] [Stereotypes] [Verbal Communication]

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11. Hoelstlandt, Jo (1993). Star of fear, star of hope. New York: Walker and Company.

Abstract:
Helen doesn't understand why her best friend, Lydia, has to wear a yellow star. On the eve of Helen's birthday, Nazis begin rounding up Jews. Their friendship is lost forever.

Abstract provided by Laura Hammond, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bias] [Change] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Family] [Friendship] [History] [Jewish] [Loss] [Missing] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Separation] [Stereotypes] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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12. Hoffman, Mary//Binch, Caroline (1991). Amazing grace. New York: Dial Books.

Abstract:
Grace loves to act out stories or fantasies. When her school decides to put on a production of Peter Pan, she wants to be Peter. Everyone says she cannot because she is a black girl. She dances and practices a lot for the audition and at the audition it is evident that she will be the best Peter Pan.

Abstract provided by Kelly Schiefley, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Acting] [African American] [Bias] [Confidence] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Determination] [Exercise] [Fantasy] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Performance] [School] [Self Esteem] [Stereotypes] [Storytelling]

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13. Hoff, Syd (1966). Mrs. switch. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Mrs. Switch is a witch who moves to a suburb. All of the neighbors love her until they discover that she is a witch. However, in a crisis, the neighbors realize that they need her help and soon they all like her again.

Abstract provided by Kelly Schiefley, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Bias] [Careers] [Crisis] [Differences] [Helping] [Neighbors] [Peer Resistance] [Stereotypes]

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14. Hopkinson, Deborah (1999). Maria's comet. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A little girl dreams of being an astronomer like her father. She daydreams of catching a comet by the tail to sweep the sky and stars. She tries hard to hold onto her dreams while being forced to the forefront of reality.

Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Astronomy] [Author's Note] [Bias] [Biography] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Constellations] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Exploration] [Family] [Grandparents] [History] [Moon] [Ocean] [Parents] [Planet] [Ship] [Siblings] [Stars] [Technology] [Transportation] [Vision]

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15. Kimmel, Eric (1998). A hanukkah treasury. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Hanukkah is to me the time for lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, and remembering heros from the past. Poetry, music, and recipes help keep the Hanukkah tradition alive!

Abstract provided by Inger Birkholm, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Ambition] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Bias] [Bravery] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Challenges] [Change] [Charity] [Closeness] [Communication] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Determination] [Discrimination] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Freedom] [Games] [Goal Setting] [God] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Hanukkah] [Happiness] [Hebrew] [Heroism] [History] [Holidays] [Hope] [Immigrants] [Independence] [Individuality] [Israelian] [Jewish] [Kindness] [Language] [Love] [Loyalty] [Memories] [Miracle] [Moose] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Music] [Parents] [Peace] [Pilgrims] [Poetry] [Polish] [Politics] [Poverty] [Prayer] [Prejudice] [Presents] [Racism] [Religion] [Russian] [Sadness] [Secrets] [Siblings] [Snow] [Song] [Spiritual] [Storytelling] [Toys] [Traditions] [War] [Weather]

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16. Klein, Norma (1973). Girls can be anything. New York: E.P. Dutton.

Abstract:
Marina, a little girl, loves to play pretend with her best friend Adam. They pretent what they will be when they grow up. Adam tells Maria that she cannot have a career like a doctor because girls can only he nurses. Adam is always telling her that girls cannot do certain things but Marina always proves she can.

Abstract provided by Melissa McCoy,1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bias] [Careers] [Creativity] [Family] [Friendship] [Gender] [Growing Up] [Parents] [Pretend] [Self Esteem] [Stereotypes] [Verbal Communication]

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17. Kroll, Virginia (1993). A carp for kimiko. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge Publishing.

Abstract:
Kimiko is a young Japanese girl who desperately wants a carp kite to fly on Children's Day. But only boys are allowed to have these kites, and Kimiko questions this rule.

Abstract provided by Melinda Isaac, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bias] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Gender] [Japanese] [Kite] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Rules] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

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18. Laden, Nina (2000). Roberto the insect architect. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Being an architect is tough when you are a termite. But with hard work and dedication, Roberto is determined to become one.

Abstract provided by Inger Birkholm, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Ant] [Architecture] [Assertiveness] [Bee] [Beetle] [Bias] [Buildings] [Butterfly] [Careers] [Caring] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Dedication] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Discrimination] [Dreams] [Flea] [Fly] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Habitat] [Hard Work] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Museum] [Newspaper] [Patience] [Photograph] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Spider] [Technology] [Termite] [Tick] [Time] [Tools]

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19. Lionni, Leo (1964). Tico and the golden wings. New York: Pantheon.

Abstract:
Tico, a bird, is born without wings. When he receives a golden pair of wings after wishing for them, he is not accepted by the other birds. After he gives his golden feathers away, he is accepted by his fellow birds.

Abstract provided by Ann Mossey, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Assertiveness] [Bias] [Birds] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Peer Resistance] [Self Esteem] [Stereotypes] [Uniqueness]

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20. Lionni, Leo (1987). Nicolas, where have you been?. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
The field mice and birds compete for the bright red berries. The birds usually get the berries first and this angers the mice, especially Nicolas. One day, Nicolas is swooped up by a big, mean bird and dropped into a nest of nice birds that bring him berries and they share stories. He returns to tell the other mice that not all birds are bad.

Abstract provided by Judy Penko and Karen Little, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Anger] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Bias] [Birds] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Food] [Friendship] [Mouse] [Nutrition] [Prejudice] [Sharing] [Stereotypes] [Verbal Communication]

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21. Lipkind, William//Mordvinoff, Nicolas (1952). Even steven. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company.

Abstract:
Hobie, a boy chooses Steven, a runt horse as his pet. Everyone puts Steven down until he saves the day for the ranchhands and the owner.

Abstract provided by Angela Roach, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bias] [Cowboys] [Encouragement] [Friendship] [Horse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Ranch] [Rescue] [Self Esteem] [Sizes] [Stress Management] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]

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22. Mathieson, Egon (1951). The blue-eyed pussy. New York: Doubleday.

Abstract:
A blue-eyed cat goes looking for the Land of Many Mice and gets laughed at and criticized along the way because of the color of his eyes.

Abstract provided by Elena Schaible, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bias] [Cat] [Colors] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Refusal Skills] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Stereotypes] [Travel] [Vision]

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23. Mayer, Mercer (1986). Whinnie the lovesick dragon. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
Whinnie, a dragon, falls in love with a knight, but a knight and a dragon are supposed to be enemies.

Abstract provided by Jocelyn Weeda, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Bias] [Determination] [Dragons] [Love] [Mythical] [Relationship] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Stereotypes]

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24. Mochizuki, Ken (1993). Baseball saved us. New York: Lee & Low Books Inc..

Abstract:
Shorty and his family are sent to an American camp after an attack on Pearl Harbor because they are Japanese-American. To help keep their spirits up, the people at the camp make a baseball field and play games. Shorty learns how to believe in himself, even when others do not treat him nicely.

Abstract provided by Sarah Leed, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Baseball] [Bias] [Discrimination] [History] [Japanese] [Multicultural] [Prejudice] [Self Esteem] [Sports] [Stereotypes] [War]

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25. Oneal, Zibby (1990). A long way to go. New York: Viking Penguin.

Abstract:
During World War I in Europe, a girl named Lisa struggles because she feels that girls also deserve the right to vote. She is determined to prove this to others.

Abstract provided by Monica Thumann, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Bias] [Critical Thinking] [Discrimination] [Gender] [History] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parade] [Prejudice] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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