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1. Alexander, Martha (1983). How my library grew, by dinah. New York: The H.W. Wilson Co..

Abstract:
There is a new library being built near Dinah's house. She watched it get larger and could not wait for it to open. When it did she wanted to get a card of her own, so Dinah learned how to write her name and got her own library card.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Books] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Library] [Nonverbal Communication] [Verbal Communication]
2. Banks, Kate (1998). And if the moon could talk. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
A young child gets ready for bed. Her father reads her a book, and her mother tucks her into bed. Soon, she is fast asleep and dreaming. The moon watches from outside as the world prepares for nightfall.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Boat] [Books] [Crab] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dreams] [Family] [Fire] [Five Senses] [Lion] [Lizard] [Moon] [Night] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Reading] [Sleep] [Stars] [Storytelling] [Wind]
3. Banyai, Istvan (1995). Zoom. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
These artistic scenes aren't what you might think. Each is really a picture within a picture. Images zoom in and out from different perspectives and scenes from land, sea, and air in this wordless book.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Art] [Boat] [Books] [Colors] [Desert] [Farm] [Island] [Perspective] [Photograph] [Planet] [Sky] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Travel]
4. Battle-Lavert, Gwendolyn (2000). The shaking bag. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
Though Miss Annie Mae doesn't always have much food for herself or her dog Effie Lucille, she faithfully feeds the birds in the lawn. One day a stranger comes to visit. He shakes many special surprises for her out of the old seed bag to reward her for all her generosity.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Birds] [Books] [Dog] [Fantasy] [Fire] [Food] [Hunger] [Kindness] [Multicultural] [Noise] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Poverty] [Raven] [Sharing] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Unselfish]
5. Bauer, Caroline Feller (1984). Too many books. New York: Viking Kestrel.

Abstract:
Maralou loved books and received them on all occasions. Soon she had too many books and did not know what to do. She decided to give them away and now all the children in towns nearby were reading books too.

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

Keywords: [Books] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Reading] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication]
6. Belton, Sandra (1994). May'naise sandwiches & sunshine tea. New York: Four Winds Press.

Abstract:
Big Mama shares memories of her childhood with her grandchild about a special friendship she had with Bettle Jean. Little Miss and Big Mama share the pages of a scrapbook which tells the favorite story of May'naise sandwiches and sunshine tea.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Books] [Careers] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Dentist] [Doctor] [Dreams] [Flowers] [Food] [Friendship] [Garden] [Hunger] [Imagination] [Memories] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Photograph] [Picnic] [Play] [Rain] [Running] [School] [Sun] [Teaching] [Technology] [Telephone] [Tree] [Water]
7. Blance, Ellen/ Cook, Ann (1973). Monster cleans his house. Glendale, CA: Bowmar.

Abstract:
Monster lives in a tall house in the city. He loves his house! It is very fine. Monster thinks the house will be even finer after he cleans it. He works hard making sure he cleans all of the rooms for potential visitors. He takes a break after all that cleaning and the house looks fine indeed.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Bath] [Books] [Cleanliness] [Clothing] [Cooking] [Emotions] [Feelings] [Love] [Monsters] [Reading] [Relaxation] [Sleep] [Water]
8. Bloom, Becky (1999). Wolf!. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A wolf is determined to learn to read so he can gain acceptance by a group of educated farm animals. The wolf goes to school to learn to read and refines his skills through practice and using the library. The wolf becomes so talented his skilss impres the farm animals who then welcome his company.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Books] [Determination] [Duck] [Friendship] [Hunger] [Picnic] [Pig] [Practice] [Reading] [School] [Storytelling] [Wolf]
9. Borden, Louise (1999). A. lincoln and me. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
A young boy discovers that he shares a birthday on the same day as Abraham Lincoln's. Learn how many other common characteristics a boy shares with a past president.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Baseball] [Birthday] [Body Parts] [Books] [Bus] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Freedom] [Friendship] [History] [Individuality] [Learning] [Money] [Monuments] [Music] [Playground] [President] [Reading] [Running] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Slavery] [Sports] [Teaching] [Transportation]
10. Bradby, Marie (1995). More than anything else. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Booker and all the other African Americans have been set free. Money is tight and food is scarce, but the one thing that Booker cares most about is learning to read. His mother gives him an alphabet book, so he seeks the help of a man who knows how to read.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Amphibians] [Assertiveness] [Books] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Freedom] [Frog] [Frustration] [Happiness] [Hunger] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Reading] [Siblings] [Walking]
11. Brown, Marc (2001). Arturo escribe un cuento. New York: Lectorum Publications.

Abstract:
A teacher gives Arthur and his class a writing assignment. Arthur goes from one topic to the next, thinking each one is not exciting enough. Each new topic becomes more funny than the last, until he writes his last copy.

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

Keywords: [Aardvark] [Animals] [Books] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Grandparents] [Language] [Letters] [Library] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Restaurant] [School] [Siblings] [Spanish] [Writing]
12. Bunting, Eve (1989). The wednesday surprise. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Wednesday nights are special for Anna, because she gets to see her grandmother. Together they read book after book and plan a surprise for Anna's father on his birthday.

Abstract provided by Tara Veesart and Devin Stoutenborough, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Birthday] [Books] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Self Esteem]
13. Cazet, Denys (1987). A fish in his pocket. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
On his way to school, Russell drops his math book in the pond. The teacher finds a fish in it when she opens it. Russell worries all day long about what to do with the fish. He finally comes up with a solution in art class.

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

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Conflict Resolution] [Death] [Fish] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pond] [Problem Solving] [Responsibilities] [School] [Verbal Communication]
14. Chen Chih-Yuan (2004). Guji Guji. La Jolla, CA: Kane/Miller Book Publishers, Inc..

Abstract:
A rolling egg finds a home in a duck nest. It wasn't until three crocodiles find Guji Guji that she may not be a duck. The crocodiles ask Guji Guji to trap his family for them to eat. Instead Guji Guji, with the help of his duck family, drop heavy rocks into the crocodiles open mouths.

Tony Kinne, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Books] [Comparisons] [Crocodile] [Duck] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Food] [Loyalty] [Reading]
15. Child, Lauren (2000). Beware of the storybook wolves. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
Herb loves being read storybooks by his mother, as long as she takes the books out of his room when she is done. Tonight though, his mother gets distracted and forgets the book. As Herb is just about to fall asleep, two wolves jump out of the book with the intention of eating him. Herb must now find a way to keep them from eating him. With the help of a fairy godmother (from another book!), Herb escapes the hungry wolves.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Books] [Caterpillar] [Critical Thinking] [Dreams] [Fable] [Fear] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Food] [Godmother] [Magic] [Peer Resistance] [Smell] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Telephone] [Witches] [Wolf]
16. 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]
17. Daly, Niki (2004). Where's Jamela?. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
A young girl named Jamela is upset on hearing the news from her mother that they will be moving to a new house. When it’s time to leave, everyone wonders where Jamela is and begin to search for her everywhere. Suddenly, she jumps out of a box from the back of the truck and agrees to go with her mother. On reaching her new house, she starts to like it and settles down in her room.

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

Keywords: [African] [African American] [Bedtime] [Beverage] [Books] [Cat] [Change] [Chicken] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Emotions] [Future] [Language] [Love] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Refusal Skills] [Stars] [Stress Management] [Truck] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary]
18. Daugherty, James (1938). Andy and the lion. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
A boy named Andy reads a book about a lion. After reading it, his imagination goes wild and he dreams about saving a lion.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Books] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Imagination] [Lion] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Reading]
19. Davis, Katie (1999). I hate to go to bed!. Singapore: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
This little girl hates to go to bed because she knows she is missing a party. But she still comes up with plenty of ways to make it to the party before it's over.

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

Keywords: [Bath] [Bedtime] [Books] [Boredom] [Colors] [Communication] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Discovery] [Disobedience] [Dreams] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Parents] [Party] [Preparation] [Reading] [Sleep] [Teeth]
20. Egielski, Richard (1998). Jazper. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Jazper's dad breaks three legs at work, so Jazper must find a job to pay the rent. He begins watching a house for fire--menacing moths, and, while there, reads and learns how to transform himself into various things. When the moths find out, Jazper must use his new talent to save himself.

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

Keywords: [Books] [Family] [Helping] [Insects] [Magic] [Money] [Moth] [Reading] [Work]
21. Ernst, Lisa Campbell (1998). Stella louella's runaway book. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Stella Louella cannot seem to find her library book that is due at 5:00 All day, she tracks down its whereabouts along with others in the community who have seen the book along its trip. Find out where the book ends up.

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

Keywords: [Books] [Chaos] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Disappearance] [Family] [Feelings] [Helping] [Library] [Lost] [Neighbors] [Parents] [Relief] [Responsibilities] [Time] [Worry]
22. Fadiman, Clifton (1983). Wally the wordworm. Owings Mills, MD: Stemmer House.

Abstract:
Wally the worm is intrigued by different words. He looks up new, complex words in the dictionary instead of the words he already knows.

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

Keywords: [Books] [Insects] [Learning] [Rhyme] [Self Esteem] [Spelling] [Verbal Communication] [Worm]
23. Falconer, Ian (2000). Olivia. New York: Antheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Olivia, a very active pig, wears everyone out during her daily activities. From waking up, going to the beach, dancing and playing, Olivia has a busy day.

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

Keywords: [Acting] [Activities] [Animals] [Argument] [Art] [Bath] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Books] [Compromise] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Health] [Imagination] [Imitation] [Museum] [Pets] [Pig] [Pretend] [Routine] [Sand] [Sleep] [Sun] [Teeth] [Verbal Communication]
24. Fox, Mem (1996). A bedtime story. Greenvale, NY: Mondo Publishing.

Abstract:
Polly has a room filled with books but does not know how to read. With her stuffed animal, Bed Rabbit, Polly interrupts her parents' reading time for a bedtime story.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Bedtime] [Books] [Family] [Hygiene] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Reading] [Routine] [Teeth] [Toys]
25. Geisert, Arthur (1992). Pigs from 1 to 10. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Throughout the book, you try to find 10 pigs and the numbers 0-9 in the pictures. A group of pigs are trying to find a place that their mother told them about.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Books] [Goal Setting] [Mountains] [Numbers] [Pig]
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