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1. Adams, Eric J.//Adams, Kathleen (2000). On the day his daddy left. Morton Grove, Il: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
On the day his daddy leaves town, Danny wakes up early to write down a secret question, then he slips it into his pocket. He shows and talks about the secret question to his teacher, his mom, his friend, and even his dad. Each person tries to reassure Danny that his parent's divorce is not his fault. Danny's secret question flies away in the wind, but he still keeps asking other questions -- and he always will.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Change] [Conflict] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Divorce] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Guilt] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
2. Aker, Suzanne (1990). What comes in 2's, 3's, and 4's?. New York: Simon and Schuster Inc.

Abstract:
What comes in two's?Some of the things are two pieces of bread for a sandwich, two body parts, and two wings on a bird. What comes in three's?Three wheels on a tricycle, three meals each day, and three primary colors. Can you come up with thing that comes in four's?

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bicycle] [Body Parts] [Car] [Cat] [Colors] [Counting] [Dog] [Food] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Seasons] [Shapes] [Spring] [Summer] [Transportation] [Wagon] [Winter]
3. Angelou, Maya (1994). My painted house, my friendly chicken, and me. New York: Clarkson Potter, Inc..

Abstract:
Thandi, an eight-year-old Ndebele girl who lives in a village in South Africa with her mother, aunts, and sisters, and her mischievous younger brother, shares her secrets with her best friend, a chicken.

Abstract provided by Clarkson Potter, Inc, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Art] [Bicycle] [Chicken] [Colors] [Customs] [Dragonfly] [Family] [Friendship] [Jewelry] [Language] [Mischief] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pattern] [Photograph] [Play] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Village]
4. Anno, Mitsumasa (1977). Anno's counting book. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company.

Abstract:
Daily activities in a countryside village are shown through the numbers 0 through 12

Abstract provided by Barbara Schawe, 1994 and Mary Bentley, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Autumn] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Christmas] [Community] [Counting] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Numbers] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Shadows] [Similarities] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [Transportation] [Weather] [Winter] [Witches]
5. Berry, Joy (1996). Let's talk about needing attention. New York: Scholastic, Inc..

Abstract:
A girl names Casey tries all the wrong ways to get attention from her Mom and Dad. Eventually she finds solutions for achieving attention the right way and learns how to help others as well.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Anger] [Attention] [Baby] [Bicycle] [Birds] [Depression] [Disobedience] [Encouragement] [Envy] [Feelings] [Helping] [Jealousy] [Love] [Patience] [Resolution] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Support] [Teasing]
6. Blake, Quentin (1987). Mrs. armitage on wheels. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc..

Abstract:
Mrs. Armitage starts out with just a bike, but ends up with a "one of a kind" contraption!After a great deal of additions and improvements, Mrs. Armitage's bike can't take any more. She is forced to "junk" the bike and start over with roller skates.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Exercise] [Inventions] [Skating] [Travel]
7. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Monster and the toy sale. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers, Inc.

Abstract:
Monster and the little boy see an ad in the newspaper that reads “TOY SALE TODAY!” Together, they bicycle to the store. On their journey, they are very helpful to others. Monster and the little boy serve as policemen to direct traffic, and as mangers at the toy store. They are so busy that they run out of time to shop for their own toys. Everyone is grateful for their unselfish behavior.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Car] [Careers] [Colors] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Crowd] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Height] [Helping] [Lost] [Money] [Monsters] [Newspaper] [Nonverbal Communication] [Reading] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Umbrella] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
8. Blance, Ellen & Cook, Ann (1976). Lady monster helps out. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble.

Abstract:
Monster gets a bike for his birthday. Monster doesn't know how to ride a bike. He is discouraged. The little boy and his friends try to help him, but he is too big. Lady monster comes to help and encourages him. Monster learns how to ride his bike just like all the others in the park.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Bicycle] [Birthday] [Critical Thinking] [Encouragement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Helping] [Insecurity] [Kindness] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Park] [Practice] [Self Esteem]
9. Burleigh, Robert (2000). Messenger, messenger. New York: Antheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Being a bicycle messenger in a big city is a rigorous job, but someone has to do it. The messenger wakes early and works late to deliver the proper messages to their appropriate places. Nothing can stop him, not rain, snow, or distractions of others.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Assertiveness] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Careers] [Cold] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Day] [Dedication] [Discipline] [Exercise] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Loyalty] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Night] [Radio] [Rain] [Refusal Skills] [Responsibilities] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Routine] [Snow] [Sun] [Technology] [Time] [Weather] [Wind] [Work]
10. Burns, Marilyn (1997). Spaghetti and meatballs for all: A mathematical story. New York: Scholastic, Inc..

Abstract:
When Mr. and Mrs. Comfort decide to have a family reunion, they start making plans for their guests, including where everyone is going to sit. When people start to arrive, things start getting interesting. Eventually everything works out after some mathematical thinking.

Abstact provided by Maria Thamann, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bicycle] [Counting] [Family] [Flowers] [Food] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Learning] [Math] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Restaurant] [Reunion] [Sequence]
11. Cadnum, Michael (1997). The lost and found house. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
A moving truck and moving men load items from a boy's house until the house is empty. The boy and his parents feel differently as they leave and travel to their new house. The boy meets two children and hopes someday they will be his friends!

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Bicycle] [Challenges] [Change] [Community] [Comparisons] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Diversity] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Moving] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Resolution] [Sadness] [School] [Sleep] [Soccer] [Sports] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Truck]
12. Castle, C.//Weevers, P. (1986). Herbert binns and the flying tricycle. New York: Dial Books.

Abstract:
Herbert Binns is a mouse who is an incredible inventor and makes a flying tricycle. There are three animals who are jealous of him and try to sabotage his invention, but fail to do so.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bicycle] [Careers] [Critical Thinking] [Imagination] [Inventions] [Jealousy] [Mouse] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]
13. Cole, Joanna//Calmenson, Stephanie (1996). Bug in a rug. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
Come learn the alphabet, match words with pictures, and tell silly stories. Bright, colorful pictures and clever rhymes help capture and hold your attention.

Abstract provided by Julie Hudson, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Airplane] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Bicycle] [Books] [Bus] [Cat] [Concepts] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Elephant] [Food] [Fox] [Frog] [Goat] [Kangaroo] [Monkey] [Pig] [Poetry] [Reading] [Rhyme] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication]
14. Crary, Elizabeth (1994). Dealing with feelings: I'm scared. Seattle, WA: Parenting Press, Inc..

Abstract:
Tracy can not wait to meet her new neighbors. Her smile disappears when she sees that her new neighbors own her worst fear, a big dog!What will Tracy do?Is she going to watch from her window, sing a happy song, or ask someone to hold her hand when she meets her new neighbors?No matter what Tracy decides, she will soon overcome her fears by getting a puppy of her own!

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bee] [Bicycle] [Cooking] [Dog] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Insects] [Neighbors] [Play] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Song]
15. Crawford, Ron (1993). Bike. New York: Green Tiger Press.

Abstract:
A little girl wants a bike for Christmas REALLY BAD!She dreams about riding her new bike. Christmas morning comes, and she thinks about her new bike as she opens her other presents. She thinks she is not getting it until, finally, her parents open the closet door to show her the best present ever.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Christmas] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Holidays] [Love] [Parents] [Presents]
16. Crews, Donald (1985). Bicycle race. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
There are 12 bikers competing in the bicycle race. Who will win this exciting road race?Practice counting your numbers during this exercise experience!

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

Keywords: [Bicycle] [Biking] [Colors] [Competition] [Counting] [Determination] [Exercise] [Numbers] [Sports]
17. Davison, Martine (1992). Maggie and the emergency room. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
On a bike ride with her friends, Rita hits a tree root and flips over her handelbars. Maggie's mother takes Maggie and Binky (her favorite stuffed animal) to the hospital. Maggie learns all about x-rays, stitches, and other emergency techniques.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Bicycle] [Body Parts] [Doctor] [Emergency] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Hospital] [Injury] [Medicine] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Safety] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
18. Emberley, Michael (1991). The present. New York: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Arne Hansen has been invited to his nephew's birthday party. His search for the perfect gift creates a problem when he discovers he would rather keep the gifts for himself. He must find something new for his new nephew, and in the end it all works out.

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

Keywords: [Bicycle] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Learning] [Presents] [Verbal Communication]
19. Fox, Mem (2004). Where is the green sheep?. Orlando: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Sheep of many sizes, shapes and colors are busy doing many things. They are playing, sleeping, working, eating, bathing and reading just to name a few. But there is a problem to be solved. Where is the green sheep?

Tara Menke, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Birthday] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Diving] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Food] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Juggling] [Mythical] [Ocean] [Playground] [Pond] [Pool] [Rain] [Sadness] [Sheep] [Skateboarding] [Skiing] [Sports] [Sun] [Superstition] [Surfing] [Swimming] [Swinging] [Train] [Transportation] [Weather] [Wind]
20. Gauch, Patricia Lee (1999). Poppy's puppet. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Poppy is an amazing puppeteer who has the magical ability to listen to wood and carve beautiful marionettes. When he comes across the unique teakwood, Clarinda, he makes the mistake of not listening to what she wants to be. He wants her to be a ballerina, but that is not her passion. Will Poppy help this special marionette achieve her dream and allow her to blossom?

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

Keywords: [Art] [Beauty] [Bicycle] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Creativity] [Dancing] [Feelings] [Freedom] [Frustration] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Imagination] [Individuality] [Listening] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Performance] [Perspective] [Puppets] [Stereotypes] [Toys] [Travel] [Uniqueness] [Walking] [Wood]
21. Gray, Nigel (1988). A country far away. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
This is a story of two young boys who live in Africa and the United States. Their lives are identical even though they live in different countries.

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

Keywords: [African] [America] [Bicycle] [Birth] [Celebration] [Comparisons] [Critical Thinking] [Differences] [Friendship] [Geography] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Maps] [Multicultural] [School] [Soccer] [Sports] [Swimming] [Village]
22. Hegi, Ursula (2003). Trudi & Pia. New York: Atheneum Books.

Abstract:
Trudi dreams of being tall and feels there are no other dwarfs like her until she meets Pia who teaches her to accept the way she is and that she is not alone. Pia talks about when other drawfs from around the world in Russia, Italy, France and Portugal, Trudi learns to feel normal and beautiful.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Bicycle] [Birds] [Bravery] [Circus] [Clowns] [Courage] [Differences] [Dwarfs] [Elephant] [Fantasy] [Growing Up] [Height] [Hope] [Imagination] [Lion] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Night] [Parrot] [Sizes] [Skills] [Sleep] [Stars] [Uniqueness]
23. Heine, Helen (1995). Friends go adventuring. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Three barnyard friends set out for a change of scenery. Through their adventures, they decide that they would all be better off at home.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Bicycle] [Boredom] [Bravery] [Chicken] [Cow] [Environment] [Exercise] [Exploration] [Farm] [Friendship] [Helping] [Homesickness] [Mouse] [Pig] [Running] [Running Away]
24. Hoban, Lilliam (1999). Arthur's birthday party. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Arthur's determination to have the best birthday party and be the best all-around gymnast causes him to be inconsiderate of the feelings of his sister and friends. When Arthur forgets to be fair and have fun at the competition, his younger sister is quick to point out that each chimpanzee has his or her own special skill to be honored with a medal at the birthday competition.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Bicycle] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Chimpanzee] [Climbing] [Competition] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forgetful] [Friendship] [Fun] [Goal Setting] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Holidays] [Jumping] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Performance] [Playground] [Practice] [Presents] [Pride] [Problem Solving] [Recognition] [Running] [Self Confidence] [Selfishness] [Siblings] [Skills] [Sports] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Zoo]
25. Hoban, Lillian (1981). Arthur's funny money. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
Arthur wants to earn enough money to buy a t-shirt and matching cap so he decides, with the help of his sister, to have a bike wash. He must use his math skills to figure out when he has reached his goal. However, he must first decide how to overcome a few obstacles.

Abstract provided by Kerry Robertshaw, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Bicycle] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Goal Setting] [Money] [Numbers] [Siblings] [Teamwork]
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