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- 1. Anholt, Laurence (1998).
Picasso and the girl with the ponytail.
Hauppauge, NY: Barron's.
- Abstract:
Sylvette is a shy young girl, until she meets Picasso. He has moved to France for the summer to work on his art. Seeing Sylvette through his window, he decides to use her as his new model. All summer they work together and become good friends. Picasso helps Sylvette unlock her secrets and artistic talent.
Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Art] [Author's Note] [Beauty] [Biography] [Careers] [Dog] [Encouragement] [Feelings] [French] [Friendship] [Fun] [Goat] [Happiness] [History] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Owl] [Photograph] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Secrets] [Shyness] [Summer] [Verbal Communication]
- 2. Bryant, Jen (2005).
Georgia's bones.
Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Books.
- Abstract:
A young girl, Georgia, is fascinated with shapes, colors, and objects. Her family does not share nor comprehend her love for art, so they deem her different. With her strong will and determination, Georgia moves to New York to discover a life as an artist. The illustrations help the reader detail the beauty of her work as they take us through the life of Georgia O'Keffe.
Abstract provided by Kathleen Turley, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Biography] [Bones] [Careers] [Collection] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Excitement] [Family] [Farm] [Flowers] [Goal Setting] [Hobby] [Images] [Nature] [Pride] [Relationship] [Self Esteem] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Wildlife]
- 3. Dalgliesh, Alice (1955).
The columbus story.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
- Abstract:
As a child, Christopher Columbus dreams of becoming an adventurous sailor. When the King of Spain commissions Columbus to sail west, he discovers a strange new world, which turns out to be America. (A Biography)
Abstract provided by Laurie Earvolino, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Ambition] [Assertiveness] [Biography] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Confidence] [Determination] [Discovery] [History] [Ocean] [Sea] [Transportation] [Travel]
- 4. Ford, Juwanda G. (2004).
Shop talk.
New York: Scholastic Inc..
- Abstract:
Solomon enjoys hanging out at his neighborhood barbershop because he feels at home and comfortable there. He gets along great with his barber, Alton. Solomon scored in his basketball game so he recieved a free haircut from Alton.
Abstract provided by Stacy Fork, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Basketball] [Beauty] [Biography] [Confidence] [Excitement] [Family] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Photograph] [Role Model] [Self Esteem] [Sports] [Verbal Communication]
- 5. Gaffney, Timothy (2004).
Wee and the wright brothers.
New York: Henry Holt and Company.
- Abstract:
An educational story told from Wee the mouse's point of view, of how the Wright brothers succeeded in flight. Wee, an ambitious mouse, tells the story in a humorous yet detailed way of the historical Wright brothers and their flying machine.
Abstract provided by Sydney Antonio, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Airplane] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Biography] [Cabin] [Decision Making] [Education] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Heroism] [History] [Inventions] [Mouse] [Newspaper] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Success] [Writing]
- 6. 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]
- 7. Pitts-Walter, Mildred (2004).
Alec's primer.
Lebanon, NH: University Press of New England.
- Abstract:
Alec was a slave who wanted to be free. Ms. Josephine, one of his masters and three years older than him, told Alic if he wanted to be free he needed to learn to read. Ms. Josephine taught him to read and when Alec was old enough he couragously fights in the Civil War and obtained his freedom.
Abstract provided by Eliza Kroger, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [African American] [Alphabet] [Ambition] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Biography] [Books] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Freedom] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Museum] [Peace] [Photograph] [Prejudice] [Racism] [Reading] [Self Esteem] [Slavery] [Verbal Communication] [War]
- 8. Schroeder, Alan (1996).
Satchmo's blues.
New York: Doubleday Books for Young Readers.
- Abstract:
Louis Armstrong loves to watch the musicians play jazz music. He dreams of playing the cornet someday just like Bunk Johnson who plays in the Eagle Band. One day, Louis spots a cornet in a pawn shop and discovers that it costs five dollars. Louis works very hard for two weeks earning money any way that he can. Once the cornet is his, Louie begins living out his dream of becoming a musician.
Abstract provided by Julie Ivan, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Author's Note] [Biography] [Church] [Dancing] [Determination] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Instruments] [Market] [Money] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Siblings] [Sounds]
- 9. Stanley, Diane//Vennema, Peter (1992).
Bard of avon: The story of william shakespeare.
New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc..
- Abstract:
William Shakespeare's life is interesting and full of British history, as are his dramas.
Abstract provided by Rachel Strauss, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acting] [Biography] [Careers] [English] [History] [Multicultural] [Poetry] [Royalty] [Storytelling] [Success]
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