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1. Ancona, George//Miller, Mary Beth (1989). Handtalk zoo. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
At Handtalk Zoo, children use sign language to communicate what animals they see. Children can learn sign language easily from this book.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Chinese] [Food] [Language] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition]

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2. Anno, Mitsumasa (1986). All in a day. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Eight children from eight different countries are shown at the same time each day over two days. The contrasts and similarities of the children and their activities are described.

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

Keywords: [Australian] [Autumn] [Chinese] [Cold] [Family] [Food] [Holidays] [Multicultural] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Spring] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]

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3. Badt, Karin Luisa (1994). Good morning, let's eat!. Chicago: Children's Press.

Abstract:
What's for breakfast in Switzerland?Where did the word breakfast originate?Discover the answers to these questions and many more about morning foods. In some countries, breakfast is the biggest meal of the day, and in others it is very small.

Abstract provided by Jennifer Henzie, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Beverage] [British] [Canadian] [Chinese] [Customs] [Day] [Differences] [Dutch] [Egyptian] [Exercise] [Food] [French] [History] [Indian] [Irish] [Israelian] [Italian] [Japanese] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Norwegian] [Nutrition] [Russian] [Swiss] [Traditions] [Vietnamese]

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4. Baer, Edith (1995). This is the way we eat our lunch. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Time for lunch!What will it be?Come along - let's taste and see!Journey across the world as children eat lunch. Discover many new foods and recipes in the back you can make and eat.

Abstract provided by Jennifer Henzie, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African] [American] [Australian] [British] [Canadian] [Chinese] [Columbian] [Differences] [Egyptian] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Hunger] [Indian] [Israelian] [Italian] [Japanese] [Maps] [Moroccan] [Nutrition] [Puerto Rican] [Recipe] [Recipe] [Rhyme]

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5. Balgassi, Haemi (1996). Peacebound trains. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Sumi, a young Korean girl, lives with her grandmother when her mother goes off to the army. Sumi watches the train go by each day, wishing her mother would come home soon. The train reminds her grandmother of the days of war when she had to leave her own husband.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Aging] [Birthday] [Caring] [Change] [Chinese] [Coping] [Courage] [Death] [Destruction] [Dolls] [Family] [Feelings] [Freedom] [Grandparents] [Hope] [Korean] [Loss] [Multicultural] [Peace] [Presents] [Sadness] [Sadness] [School] [Seasons] [Train] [Transportation] [Understanding] [War] [Winter]

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6. Barthelme, D. (1971). The slightly irregular fire engine. Toronto: Doubleday Canada Ltd..

Abstract:
Mathilda had hoped to see a bright shiny fire engine in her backyard when she woke up. Instead there was an odd looking Chinese house into which she went to meet her guide. After her trip, the guide promised her a gift the next day. She woke up and say a bright shiny green fire engine.

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

Keywords: [Chinese] [Fantasy] [Imagination] [Multicultural] [Transportation]

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7. Bishop, Clair Huchet//Wiese, Kurt (1938). The five chinese brothers. New York: Coward, McCann, and Geoghegan, Inc.

Abstract:
A young boy persuades one of the five identical brothers that has special powers to drink the sea so he could catch fish. The boy exploits his power and ends up drowning. The brother goes to trial and the other brothers come to his rescue. The brother that tried to help the boy was found innocent.

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

Keywords: [Chinese] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Fish] [Helping] [Multicultural] [Siblings] [Support]

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8. Bogart, Jo Ellen (1994). Gifts. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Whenever Grandma goes on a trip, she brings back a present. Sometimes it's something tangible and other times it's just a memory. No matter what Grandma brings, it's always special and can be shared.

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

Keywords: [African] [Australian] [British] [Chinese] [Family] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Hawaiian] [Indian] [Memories] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Presents] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Bridges, Shirin Yim (2002). Ruby's wish. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Ruby is known for wearing red and being an exceptionally bright student. Even during a time in China when "...most girls were never taught to read and write". However, Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to come to the house, making it possible for any grandchild living in the house to learn. This initiates a desire in Ruby to attend university, a place that women in China were not encouraged to go. *Based on a true story of the author's grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Art] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Change] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Depression] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Excitement] [Family] [Frustration] [Generations] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Intelligence] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Parade] [Patience] [Persistence] [Poetry] [Prevention] [Progress] [Reading] [Recognition] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Role Model] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Skills] [Stress Management] [Support] [Symbols] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Wealth] [Wish] [Writing]

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10. Carling, Amelia Lau (1998). Mama & papa have a store. New York: Dial.

Abstract:
Mama and Papa have a store. Day to day the routine is similar. The same people come in to buy the same things. This little girl likes these routines and she shares them with us. From what Mama is cooking to Papa counting on the abacus we spend the whole day with one little girl.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Business] [Chinese] [Colors] [Cooking] [Counting] [Culture] [Customs] [Family] [Fish] [Food] [Guatemalan] [Indian] [Language] [Market] [Money] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Photograph] [Play] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sounds] [Spanish] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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11. Davol, Margueritte W. (1997). The paper dragon. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Sui-Jen, the dragon, is awakened and begins to destroy everything. Mi Fei is the only person brave and wise enough to put the dragon back to sleep. Mi Fei needs courage, heroism, and wisdom to save his village from the dragon.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Challenges] [Chinese] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Dragons] [Heroism] [Love] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Verbal Communication]

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12. Denton, Kady MacDonald (1998). A child's treasury of nursery rhymes. New York: Kingfisher.

Abstract:
A collection of nursery rhymes provides children with rhyming skills and patterns. Over 100 nursery rhymes are remembered through illustrations, songs, and verse.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Baby] [Cat] [Chinese] [Cow] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [French] [Goose] [Market] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Royalty] [Running] [Sequence] [Sheep] [Sounds] [Spanish] [Whale]

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13. Dooley, Norah (1991). Everybody cooks rice. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Carrie's mom sends her out looking for her little brother at dinner time. While she is looking, she stops at many of her neighbors' houses and tries their cultural dinners made with rice

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

Keywords: [Caribbean] [Chinese] [Community] [Family] [Food] [Haitian] [Indian] [Italian] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Puerto Rican] [Taste] [Vietnamese]

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14. Flack, Marjorie//Wiese, Kurt (1961). The story about ping. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
To avoid getting a spanking for being the last duck to cross the bridge, Ping stayed overnight on the river bank. He loses his family and is captured by a little boy. He is held hostage on the little boy's boat. Finally the little boy sets Ping free and he is reunited with his family.

Abstract provided by Amy Farren, Scott Weaver, Tanya Chislett and Livia Yau, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Change] [Chinese] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Lost] [Multicultural] [Self Esteem] [Shelter] [Transportation]

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15. Gleeson, Libby (1991). The great big scary dog. New York: Tambourine Books.

Abstract:
Jen, her sister, and a friend decide to scare a dog with their dragon costume for the Chinese New Year's dance. When they roar and try to scare the dog, the dog is very friendly to the girls and allows them to pet him.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Celebration] [Chinese] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Dragons] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Holidays] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Neighbors] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Siblings]

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16. Handford, Thomas (1938). Mei li. Garden City, NY: Doubleday and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Mei Li is celebrating New Year's Day with her family. But, she isn't allowed to the fair because she is a girl. She sneaks off to the fair and encounters many adventures.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Chinese] [Circus] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Multicultural] [New Year] [Peer Resistance] [Pretend] [Recreation] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

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17. Holloway, Tsubakiyama Margaret (1999). Mei-mei loves the morning. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
Join in the adventure as Mei-mei and her grandfather enjoy the morning in a big city in China. Along the busy streets, they ride on a bicycle through the round moon gate to the park to meet friends. While at the park, they hang their songbird's cage, practice tai-chi, and drink tea before they peddle home.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Asian] [Beverage] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Birds] [China] [Chinese] [Contentment] [Culture] [Customs] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Park] [Pig] [Transportation]

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18. Jiang, Wei and Jiang, Cheng An (1992). The legend of mulan: A herione of anvient china. Monterey, CA: Victory Press.

Abstract:
War breaks out in China and the men are summoned from each family to come fight. A young girl secretly disguises herself as a boy and fights in her brother's place. She has colorful adventures.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Equality] [Folktale] [Goat] [Heroism] [Judo] [Karate] [Language] [Multicultural] [Problem Solving] [Self Esteem] [War]

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19. Katz, Karen (2004). My first Chinese New Year. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy New Year! A Chinese child is getting ready for the Chinese New Year by decorating the walls with red, making an alter to honor ancestors, getting a new dress to wear, and getting a haircut to start the new year off fresh and new. They eat a New Year's Eve feast for the good health and finally the New Year's parade with lion dancers, drummers, and the dragon! Then, they wish each other Gung Hay Fat Choy!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beauty] [China] [Chinese] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Dragons] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Health] [Holidays] [Language] [Lion] [Money] [Multicultural] [New Year] [Nutrition] [Parade] [Parents] [Party] [Plants] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

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20. Kay, Verla (1999). Iron horses. New York: Putnam.

Abstract:
Building a railroad takes a lot of work. Many people must be involved from the planners and politicians in the capital, to the Irishmen and Chinese men building the track out west. When it is finally finished, the track is a wonderful form of transportation.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Chinese] [Competition] [Construction] [Cooperation] [Fun] [Geography] [Hard Work] [History] [Immigrants] [Irish] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Rain] [Rocks] [Snow] [Storm] [Tools] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Weather]

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21. Keating, Norma (1965). Mr. chu. New York: Macmillan Co..

Abstract:
Through Mr. Chu, the reader learns about Chinese food, music, traditions, and celebrations including the Chinese New Year.

Abstract provided by Brian J. Hoyt, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Celebration] [Chinese] [Culture] [Food] [Holidays] [Multicultural] [Music] [New Year] [Nutrition] [Traditions]

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22. Lankford, Mary D. (1992). Hopscotch around the world. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
Nineteen different ways of playing hopscotch from around the world are presented along with directions, drawings of the different patterns, and a brief history of the game.

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

Keywords: [American] [Bolivian] [Chinese] [Czech] [English] [Exercise] [French] [Games] [Geography] [German] [Honduran] [Indian] [Italian] [Jumping] [Multicultural] [Nigerian] [Polish] [Russian]

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23. Lawson, Julie (1993). The dragon's pearl. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Xiao Sheng finds a magic pearl. He and his mom are robbed. To save the pearl, Xiao swallows it and becomes a dragon.

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

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Chinese] [Dragons] [Fantasy] [Giving] [Multicultural] [River] [Song] [Water]

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24. Leaf, Margaret (19687). Eyes of the dragon. New York: Lothrop, Lee, & Shepard.

Abstract:
A young boy is growing up in a rural village in China. An artist paints a dragon without eyes on the wall of a village. When the town insist he puts eyes on the dragon, amazing events occur.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Chinese] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Multicultural] [Mythical]

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25. Lee, Huy voun (1995). In the snow. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
A boy and his mother go into the woods during the first snow. The mother teaches her son about Chinese characters by drawing them in the snow and pointing out certain objects.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Chinese] [Language] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Seasons] [Snow] [Symbols] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter] [Writing]

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