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1. 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]

2. Carter, Alden R. (1999). Dustin's big school day. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
Dustin is very excited for the guests that are visiting his school one day. Along with the rest of his students, Dustin goes through his daily school routine awaiting the arrival of Dave and Skippy. When the time finally comes, the reader learns who Dave and Skippy actually are.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Alliteration] [Bus] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Curiosity] [Differences] [Down Syndrome] [Entertainment] [Exercise] [Food] [Friendship] [Fun] [Geography] [Handicap] [Learning] [Math] [Numbers] [Patience] [Puppets] [Role Model] [Running] [School] [Science] [Surprises] [Teaching]

3. Cazet, Denys (2000). Never poke a squid. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Arnie and Raymond come home from a Halloween celebration at school. Arnie's mother asks them all about the adventures of the day. They tell her about decorating the classroom, playing games, and marching in a parade. After their story, they go off to trick-or-treat.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Chaos] [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Dog] [Family] [Food] [Friendship] [Frog] [Games] [Halloween] [Hippopotamus] [Holidays] [Language] [Math] [Parade] [Party] [Pig] [Rabbit] [School] [Spanish] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication]

4. Fisher, Doris//Sneed, Dani (2006). One odd day. Mt. Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
A young boy awakens to find everything around him is “odd.” He has one shoe, his shirt has three sleeves, and his dog has five legs. Things are crazy at school when he stares at a calendar with only odd days. Will his odd day end when he goes to bed that night?

Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Calendar] [Confusion] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Numbers] [Parents] [Reptiles] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Turtle]

5. Hopkinson, Deborah (1997). Birdie's lighthouse. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Ten year-old Bertha, daughter of a lighthouse keeper, receives a diary for her birthday. She records significant family events such as their relocation to rugged Turtle Island and the time when her brother went to sea for a long time.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Birds] [Birthday] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bravery] [Calendar] [Careers] [Challenges] [Change] [Courage] [Diary] [Family] [Fishing] [Fog] [Growing Up] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Heroism] [Island] [Light] [Moving] [Ocean] [Recreation] [Responsibilities] [Sea] [Seagull] [Seal] [Ship] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Writing]

6. Sendak, Maurice (1962). Nutshell library. : Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A set of four tiny books, each presenting its own individual message, cleverly, through the use of rhyme, illustrations, numbers ans the alphabet.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Alphabet] [Apathy] [Autumn] [Behavior] [Calendar] [Caring] [Counting] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Misbehavior] [Month] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Seasons] [Stress Management] [Summer] [Variety] [Winter]

7. Sherkin-Langer, Ferne (1995). When mommy is sick. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
When a little girl's mom is sick and has to stay in the hospital she becomes sad and doesn't want to sing or play with her friends. She visits her mom, but she is nervous that her hugs might hurt her. When her mom finally comes home, the little girl is happy to have her back but worries that she won't be there when she wakes up.

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

Keywords: [Calendar] [Colors] [Coping] [Days Of The Week] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Health] [Hospital] [Illness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Playground] [Sadness] [School] [Stress Management] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication]

8. Wallace, Nancy Elizabeth (2003). Recycle every day!. New York: Marshall Cavendish.

Abstract:
Through a poster contest at school, Minna and her family discover many ways they can recycle. Many of the other contestants' posters demonstrate ways to recycle, however Minna ultimately wins the contest through her poster informing everyone to "re-re-remember, re-re-recycle every day."

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Awareness] [Calendar] [Challenges] [Competition] [Cooperation] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Education] [Emotions] [Environment] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Health] [Helping] [Illustrator's Note] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Recycling] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

9. Wells, Rosemary (2004). My kindergarten. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Kindergarten is no longer a mystery, thanks to Emily who illustrates the lessons and activities in Miss Cribbage’s classroom. Many concepts are explored in this kindergarten classroom. Poems, songs, and activities keep the lessons light-hearted and enjoyable.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Alphabet] [Art] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Flowers] [Hanukkah] [Hebrew] [Holidays] [Kwanzaa] [Latin] [Letters] [Library] [Maps] [Math] [Money] [Month] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Museum] [Music] [Photograph] [Poetry] [Politics] [Rain] [School] [Science] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Snow] [Song] [Temperature] [Valentine's Day] [Weather] [Wind]

10. Yen, Clara (1991). Why rat comes first. San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
Jade King invites all of the animals in the land to his palace. When only 12 animals arrive, he decides to honor each within the 12 years of the calendar cycle. This explains the story behind the Chinese Zodiac and why the rat comes first.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Chinese] [Cycle] [Month] [Multicultural] [Rat] [Royalty] [Sequence]
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