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1. Ackerman, Karen (1990). The tin heart. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
Mahaley and Rosa are best of friends. They play together in the river every day while their fathers worked together. When the Civil War broke out, their fathers disagreed about slavery. Mahaley and Rosa rarely see each other now, But the tin heart charm that they wear around their necks are constant reminders of their special friendship.

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

Keywords: [Awareness] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Friendship] [Love] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [River] [Slavery] [Underground Railroad]

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2. Adams, Jeanie (1991). Going for oysters. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
An Australian girl tells how she fishes for oysters and fish. It is a long and dangerous job. The whole family enjoys eating the fish that she catches.

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

Keywords: [Australian] [Bodies Of Water] [Family] [Fish] [Fishing] [Food] [Grandparents] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Recreation] [River]

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3. Agee, John (2003). Z goes home. Belgium: Library of Congress.

Abstract:
The letter Z leaves his job of making the word "zoo." Along the way he passes other letters forming their words until he goes through the entire alphabet.

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

Keywords: [Alien] [Alphabet] [Architecture] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Glossary] [Karate] [Mythical] [Ocean] [River] [Running] [Sequence] [Shapes] [Sports]

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4. Agee, Jon (1992). The return of freddy legrand. New York: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux.

Abstract:
Freddy Legrand tries to fly across the Atlantic, but crashes. He is rescued by Sophie and Albert. He builds a new plane and plans and encounters great new adventures.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Airplane] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Ocean] [Rescue] [Self Esteem] [Transportation] [Travel] [Trust]

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5. Allen, Laura Jean (1979). Ottie and the star. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Ottie longs to have his own star. He sees a reflection in the water and dives in to catch his star. He has many adventures under the sea until he finds a starfish and brings it to the surface where his mother informs him of the difference between stars and starfish.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Family] [Fish] [Otter] [Parents] [Sea] [Starfish] [Stars]

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6. Andrews, Jan (1986). Very last first time. New York: Margaret McElderry.

Abstract:
Eva, a little girl who lives in an Inuit Village in Canada, makes her first trip under the ice on the Seabed looking for mussels. While under the ice, she makes many discoveries and has an adventure.

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

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Canadian] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Mollusks] [Multicultural] [Mussel] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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7. Angelou, Maya (1996). Kofi and his magic. New York: Clarkson Potter, Inc..

Abstract:
A young Ashanti boy describes some of the wonders of his life in and around the West African village of Bonwire.

Abstract provided by Clarkson Potter, Inc, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Colors] [Culture] [Customs] [Dancing] [Differences] [Dreams] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Language] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Ocean] [Pattern] [Photograph] [Travel]

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8. Anno, Mitsumasa (1977). Anno's journey. Tokyo: Fukuinkan Shoten.

Abstract:
Anno's journey takes us to Northern Europe where we see the land, the people at work and play, their art, architecture, and folklore. We also see an escaping prisoner, some characters from Sesame Street, and other things.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Basketball] [Bodies Of Water] [Cow] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Horse] [Jumping] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Running] [Siblings] [Sports] [Swimming] [Transportation]

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9. Appelbaum, Diana (1997). Cocoa ice. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A young girl from Maine and a young girl from Santa Domingo learn about each other's home through Jacob the Sailor. The girl from Santa Domingo describes how to make chocolate, and the girl from Maine tells about making ice.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Adventures] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Author's Note] [Beverage] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Climbing] [Clothing] [Cold] [Comparisons] [Culture] [Curiosity] [Differences] [Environment] [Food] [Horse] [Ice] [Multicultural] [Plants] [Snow] [Water] [Weather]

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10. Appelt, Kathi (1993). Elephants aloft. San Diego: Harcourt Brace and Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Rama and Raja are elephants who receive a letter from their aunt. The elephants live in India while the aunt lives in Africa. Their aunt wants them to come and visit her. The elephants travel to India in a hot air balloon.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Bodies Of Water] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Rain] [Transportation] [Weather] [Wind]

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11. Appelt, Kathi (1995). Bayou lullaby. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
A young girl is put to sleep by her parents telling a lullaby.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Birds] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Cajun] [Crawfish] [Cricket] [Crustaceans] [Dragonfly] [Family] [Frog] [Heron] [Insects] [Language] [Moon] [Mosquito] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Parents] [Rhyme] [Sleep] [Stream] [Tadpole] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

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12. Ardizzone, Edward (1953). Tim in danger. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Abstract:
Ginger, a little boy, runs away to live on a ship, and Tim and Charlotte go after him. They both join the crew on another ship and work. Their ship collides with Ginger's ship. Ginger comes aboard. They all work and go back home to their parents.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birthday] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fog] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Stress Management] [Train] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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13. Ardizzone, Edward (1957). Tim all alone. New York: Walck, Inc..

Abstract:
Tim, a little boy, comes home after being at sea to find his parents have moved. He goes out looking for them. He travels on different boats and stays with different people. Then, one day by luck, he finds his parents.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Parents] [Rain] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Sea] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind]

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14. Ardizzone, Edward (1936). Little tim and the brave sea captain. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Abstract:
Tim wants to be a sailor, so he stows away on a boat. He stays on the boat until a storm overturns it, and then he heads for home.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Parents] [Rain] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Sea] [Self Esteem] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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15. Ardizzone, Edward (1962). Tim's friend towser. New York: Henry Z. Walck.

Abstract:
Tim and Ginger are cabin boys who find a dog on the S.S. Royal. The captain does not like dogs, so they try to find it a home every time they go to shore. When the captain finds the dog in hiding, he scolds the boys. In the end, the boys get to keep the dog.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Friendship] [Pets] [Responsibilities] [Transportation] [Travel]

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16. Armstrong, Jennifer (1993). Chin yu min and the ginger cat. New York: Crowne.

Abstract:
Chin Yu Min is married to a wealthy man. She takes advantage of their wealth and is very mean to people. Her husbands dies, and she is now poor. She finds a cat that catches fish, so she gets him to stay with her. She is attached to the cat now, but she accidentally gives him away. She later finds him and has now learned to appreciate her good fortunes.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Fish] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Nutrition] [Pond] [Sadness] [Self Esteem]

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17. Arnold, Katya (2002). Let's find it!. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
An assortment of environmental themes, such as a park, a street scene, a garden, a pond, a beach and a forest are used as background to identify plants and animals. Words are used to label and identify different plants and aniamls in our environment.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Dog] [Environment] [Exploration] [Flowers] [Forest] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Grasshopper] [Hummingbird] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Osprey] [Park] [Parrot] [Pets] [Plants] [Pond] [Reptiles] [Sea] [Snake] [Sparrow] [Tree]

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18. Asch, Frank (1985). Bear shadow. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Abstract:
Bear sees his shadow and tries to get away from it. He tries many things but nothing seems to work. Eventually, he learns that he and his shadow can be happy together.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Fish] [Pond] [Shadows] [Sleep]

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19. Asch, Frank (1978). Turtle tale. New York: The Dial Press.

Abstract:
A young turtle on the way to a pond comes in contact with many new experiences. His new experiences take him from being a young turtle to a wise old turtle.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fish] [Fox] [Pond] [Rabbit] [Reptiles] [Turtle]

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20. Asch, Frank (1997). Moonbear's pet. New York: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Bear and Little Bird are thrilled with their new friend "Splash", who is really a tadpole. When Splash begins to change, Bear and Little Bird get into an argument about which kind of animal Splash is. They come to realize that every kind of animal is valuable and special.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Anger] [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Differences] [Feelings] [Fish] [Friendship] [Frog] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Learning] [Pond] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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21. Avi (1999). Abigail takes the wheel. New York: HarperCollins Publishers Inc..

Abstract:
Every morning Abigail and her brother go to school on board their father's boat. One morning they see an accident and decide to help one of the boats. Abigail has to steer while her father helps on the other boat. On her way down the river, Abigail must make some quick decisions. With Captain Abigail in charge everyone arrives safely.

Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [Author's Note] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Geography] [Maps] [Market] [Parents] [River] [School] [Ship] [Siblings] [Transportation] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]

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22. Babbit, Natalie (1998). Ouch!. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A baby born with the destiny of marrying a princess is brought by the King and thrown into the river to prevent a possible marriage with his newborn daughter. Rescued by a loving couple, the boy grows up and meets the King once again. The Kings plan to kill the young man backfires again and the young man marries the princess. As a test, the King sends the new prince to steal the golden hairs off the devil's head. In a surprise ending, the prince prevails, but the King is not so lucky.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Architecture] [Baby] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bridge] [Confidence] [Correspondence] [Dancing] [Death] [Devils] [Dreams] [Fable] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forest] [Happiness] [Lost] [Magic] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [River] [River] [Royalty] [Secrets] [Sleep] [Transportation] [Trick] [Wedding]

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23. Baker, Betty (1962). Little runner of the longhouse. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Little Runner pretends that he is grown up like the other men of the tribe. He pretends to hunt and trade like his elders.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Family] [Games] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Parents] [River] [Self Esteem] [Snow] [Weather]

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24. Baker, Jeannie (1987). Where the forest meets the sea. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
A boy travels with his father to a special place where no people are. While on this trip, the boy wonders what will happen in the future to nature and the environment.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Australian] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Fish] [Forest] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Sea]

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25. Bang, Molly (1996). Goose. New York: The Blue Sky Press.

Abstract:
One day, a goose egg falls into the home of woodchucks and hatches open. A goose is raised by the woodchucks and becomes part of their family. Eventually, the goose feels very sad and doesn't know why. When she ventures out to find happiness, she accidentally learns to fly.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Animals] [Appearance] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Differences] [Family] [Feelings] [Goose] [Happiness] [Loneliness] [Nature] [Night] [Ocean] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Teaching] [Wind] [Woodchuck]

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