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1. Ackerman, Karen (1992). I know a place. Boston: Houghton Mifflin and Co..

Abstract:
Everyone should have a familiar place where we feel comfortable and loved. This book shows one child's special place and what is done there. The place where this child feels safe and warm is with his family at home.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Bedtime] [Caring] [Child Care] [Family] [Love] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Siblings]

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2. Ackerman, Karen (1994). By the dawn's early light. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
Rachel and Josh's mother works the graveyard shift at the factory. The children play with their Nana and she helps them with their homework then gets them ready for bed. They share a special time with their mom in the morning before school, cherishing their time with her by the dawn's early light.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Caring] [Child Care] [Family] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Working Mother]

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3. Adler, David A. (1987). The number on my grandfather's arm. New York: UAHC Press.

Abstract:
A little girl's grandpa comes over to her house to babysit her. She sees a number on his arm. She asks about it and he tells her about when he was young and in a concentration camp in Germany.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Child Care] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fear] [German] [Grandparents] [History] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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4. Adoff, Arnold (1973). Black is brown is tan. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Growing up with a black mother and a white father can be hard on children. Adoff expresses how one family deals with this situation.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [African American] [Child Care] [Family] [Grandparents] [Individuality] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents]

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5. Barash, Lynne (1993). A winter walk. New York: Ticknor and Fields.

Abstract:
A mother explains to her daughter that winter is more than just cold and gray. In fact, winter has the colors of blue, orange, green, and red. You can be happy in the wintertime too.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Child Care] [Critical Thinking] [Happiness] [Learning] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rabbit] [Sight] [Snow] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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6. Burnett, Frances Hodge (2000). The little princess. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Young Sara is forced to attend Miss Minchin's select seminary for young girls in London when her father gets shipped off to war. Miss Minchin, the director of the seminary becomes a bit apprehensive about Sara's stay with them because her father said that she is to have the very best of everything. When a note arrives that says Sara's father died, things change for the worse. Poor Sara is forced to live the life of a slave. She eventually meets up with an Indian gentleman who helps her to gain her life back.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Aging] [Beverage] [Celebration] [Change] [Child Care] [Conflict Resolution] [Death] [Emotions] [Family] [Food] [Hard Work] [Hindu] [Hunger] [Indian] [Learning] [Loss] [Love] [Mistake] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Orphan] [Party] [Persistence] [Problem Solving] [Relationship] [Resentment] [School] [Sharing] [Slavery] [Sleep] [Storytelling] [Support] [War]

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7. Byars, Betsy (1971). Go and hush the baby. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
Will wants to go out and play, but keeps having to hush his baby brother when he cries. Will tried everything to entertain him, but all the baby really wanted was a bottle.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Child Care] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Food] [Imagination] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Patience] [Play] [Responsibilities] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

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8. Carlson, Natalie Savage (1975). Marie louise's heyday. New York: Charles Schribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Marie Louise was having a good day. When she got home, she was asked to babysit five possums. The possums tired her out with all of their activity. The next day, the possums brought her flower and asked if she would babysit again. It was another good day.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Child Care] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Nonverbal Communication] [Opossum] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Carter, Alden R. (1997). Big brother dustin. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
Dustin is so excited!His family is going to have a baby girl!Dustin's mom and dad teach him all about being a big brother. He even learns how to change diapers!When the baby finally arrives, Dustin shows what a great brother he is.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Birth] [Child Care] [Critical Thinking] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hospital] [Love] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

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10. Day, Alexandra (1991). Carl's afternoon in the park. New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux.

Abstract:
Carl, the family dog, takes care of the baby and a puppy. He takes them on a big adventure in the park.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Baby] [Baby] [Child Care] [Creativity] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sleep]

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11. Day, Alexandra (1990). Carl's christmas. New York: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux.

Abstract:
Carl, the family dog, is left to take care of the baby. The dog and the baby go on a great adventure on Christmas Eve and end up meeting Santa.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Baby] [Child Care] [Christmas] [Dog] [Holidays] [Nonverbal Communication] [Santa]

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12. Day, Alexandra (1985). Good dog, carl. Hong Kong: Green Tiger Press.

Abstract:
A wordless book depiction of how Carl, the family dog, takes care of the baby while the mother is out.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Child Care] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Family] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents]

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13. Day, Alexandra (1992). Carl's masquerade. New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux.

Abstract:
Carl, the dog, is left in charge of the baby, while the parents go to a masquerade party. Carl and the baby secretly go to the party also and have fun. They make it back before the parents and are asleep when the parents arrive home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Child Care] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Family] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Party]

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14. Graham, Bob (1997). Queenie, one of the family. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
A rescued hen becomes a member of a young girl's family. Even though they take the hen back to the farm where she lives, the hen returns to the house everyday so that her chicks can grow up along with the family.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Barn] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Bravery] [Caring] [Chicken] [Child Care] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Growing Up] [Hospital] [Lake] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Park] [Pets] [Pond] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication]

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15. Greenberg, Barbara (1977). The bravest babysitter. New York: Dial Press.

Abstract:
Heather babysits Lisa on a rainy, stormy night. Terrified of lightning and thunder, Heather seeks comfort from Lisa. Lisa ends up "babysitting" Heather until the storm is over.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Child Care] [Fear] [Feelings] [Rain] [Responsibilities] [Self Esteem] [Weather]

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16. Gretz, Susanna (1987). Roger takes charge. New York: Dial Books.

Abstract:
Roger is left in charge of his little brother Nelson. Their neighbor, Flo, decides to take care of both of the boys. In the end, the two brothers trick her into getting in trouble.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Child Care] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Family] [Neighbors] [Play] [Responsibilities] [Self Esteem] [Siblings]

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17. Guettier, Benedicte (1999). My father who has 10 children. Ney York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A devoted father works hard to take care of his ten children day and night. He decides to get away and sail around the world, until he realizes something is missing and returns home.

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

Keywords: [Bath] [Bedtime] [Boat] [Car] [Child Care] [Clothing] [Cooking] [Counting] [Family] [Fishing] [Food] [Grandparents] [Numbers] [Parents] [Relaxation] [School] [Sleep] [Stress Management] [Transportation]

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18. Guy, Ginger Folglesong (1991). Black crow, black crow. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
A mother crow takes care of her children.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Child Care] [Family] [Parents]

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19. Hoban, Lillian (1976). Arthur's pen pal. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
Arthur longs to be his pen pal's big brother, so they can wrestle and do karate. He does not like having to jump rope with his little sister. But one day, he learns something very surprising about his pen pal.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Activities] [Aggression] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Child Care] [Chimpanzee] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Differences] [Family] [Fight] [Games] [Karate] [Mischief] [Monkey] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Skills] [Sports] [Stereotypes] [Verbal Communication] [Violence] [Writing]

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20. Hooks, Bell (1999). Happy to be nappy . New York: Hyperion.

Abstract:
A whimsical rhythm of sweet jive jumps from watercolored illustrations on different pages to portray portraits of little girls who celebrate their African American culture. Hooray for the frizzy, fuzzy, nappy, twisty hair!Hooray for the sizzling semblance and fantastic flare that shines in every hair on every head. Beauty lies everywhere.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Awareness] [Beauty] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Celebration] [Child Care] [Cleanliness] [Closeness] [Colors] [Comparisons] [Confidence] [Creativity] [Culture] [Day] [Differences] [Family] [Feelings] [Fun] [Happiness] [Health] [Hope] [Images] [Individuality] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Play] [Pride] [Rhythm] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Shapes]

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21. Howard, Elizabeth Fitzgerald (1991). Aunt flossie's hat (and crab cakes later). New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Susan and Sarah spend a Sunday afternoon with their Aunt. As they try on her old hats, Aunt Flossie tells a story associated with each one. Afterwards, they celebrate with their favorite food - crab cakes.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Child Care] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Memories] [Nutrition] [Self Esteem]

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22. Hughes, Shirley (1984). An evening at alfie's. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard.

Abstract:
A babysitter encounters a crisis situation when a water pipe bursts. She solves the problem by enlisting aid from others.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Child Care] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Coping] [Crisis] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Imagination] [Stress Management] [Teamwork]

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23. James, Simon (2004). Baby brains. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Baby Brains is a child prodigy! As an infant, his intelligence is that of a brilliant adult. His infancy is occupied by going to school, being a doctor and travelling to space. One day, he realizes that he really just wants his mommy.

Jennie Roberts, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Baby] [Challenges] [Child Care] [Doctor] [Family] [Feelings] [Fun] [Intelligence] [Learning] [Newspaper] [Pregnancy] [Reading] [School] [Space] [Transportation] [Understanding]

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24. Kahl, Virginia (1963). The baron's booty. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
A dutch and dutchess have thirteen girls and a robber baron decides to take the girls for rewards. But as he takes care of the girls, he realizes how much work and trouble they are and will give anything for them to take their children back.

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

Keywords: [Child Care] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Mischief] [Parents] [Robbery] [Royalty]

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25. Kroll, Virginia (1998). Faraway drums. New York: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Jamila has the important responsibility of watching her little sister when their mom goes to work. While trying to ignore unfamiliar creepy sounds, Jamila comforts her sister and herself by recalling their grandmother's stories about their native homeland, Africa.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Bravery] [Child Care] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Diversity] [Elephant] [Family] [Fear] [Five Senses] [Folktale] [Grandparents] [Hyena] [Identification] [Imagination] [Monkey] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Responsibilities] [Safety] [Siblings] [Siblings] [Sounds] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Working Mother]

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