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1. Brodsky, Beverly (2003). Buffalo. New York: Marshall Cavendish.

Abstract:
The buffalo was very important for the survival of Native Americans. Learn more in this informational book about the history and importance of the buffalo. Excerpts from Native American songs and many original paintings add an artistic dimension.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Author's Note] [Body Parts] [Bones] [Buffalo] [Canyon] [Ceremony] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Culture] [Customs] [Food] [Hunting] [Indian] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Religion] [Song] [Stress Management] [Survival] [Traditions]

2. Chanin, Michael (1997). The chief's blanket. Tiburon, CA: H.J. Kramer.

Abstract:
After the rain, Flower longs for a day when she will see the great chief. When she has to make a blanket for him, she doubts her weaving skills. With her grandmother's love and encouragement, Flower makes the blanket. Will the chief ever receive such a gift?

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Canyon] [Clouds] [Colors] [Confidence] [Decision Making] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Garden] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Horse] [Illness] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Plants] [Sadness] [Spiritual]

3. James, Betsy (1994). The mud family. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Susi and her family are in desperate need of rain to save their corn and land. If it does not rain soon Susi and her family will have to move to a different place. Susi runs away to a secluded place and prays to her mud family to bring rain to the canyon. Eventually, the rain does come bringing Susi back to the family that needs her most of all.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Baby] [Canyon] [Clothing] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragonfly] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Insects] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Rain] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stream] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind]

4. Lowell, Susan (1997). Little red cowboy hat. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Little Red Cowboy Hat is sent to her Grandma's house to cheer her up. Along the way Little Red runs into a wolf but escapes. When she arrives at Grandma's, Little Red finds the wolf in Grandma's bed!Fortunately Grandma saves Little Red before she is eaten by the wolf.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bravery] [Canyon] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Cowboys] [Desert] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Grandparents] [Horse] [Love] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Snake] [Verbal Communication] [Wolf]
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