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1. Anderson, Halse Laurie (2002). The big cheese of third street. New York: Simon & Schuster Books.

Abstract:
Little Benny is bullied constantly for being so little. It isn't until he wins the pole challenge that everyone cheers and honors Benny.

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

Keywords: [Bully] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Climbing] [Community] [Family] [Flood] [Games] [Music] [Neighbors] [Party] [Play] [River] [Siblings] [Swimming] [Teasing] [Violence]

2. Anholt, Catherine//Anholt, Laurence (1991). All about you. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Everyone is different, no one is quite the same. Discover all about you!How do you feel today?Are you hungry?Each time it's a new story.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Bat] [Bath] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Birds] [Camel] [Cat] [Celebration] [Cleanliness] [Climbing] [Cow] [Dancing] [Dog] [Donkey] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Food] [Frog] [Goat] [Goose] [Gorilla] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hygiene] [Jumping] [Library] [Mole] [Monkey] [Moose] [Nutrition] [Ox] [Parents] [Party] [Picnic] [Pool] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Seal] [Sheep] [Siblings] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Sliding] [Snail] [Walrus] [Whale] [Wolf] [Zoo]

3. Appelbaum, Diana (1997). Cocoa ice. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A young girl from Maine and a young girl from Santa Domingo learn about each other's home through Jacob the Sailor. The girl from Santa Domingo describes how to make chocolate, and the girl from Maine tells about making ice.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Adventures] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Author's Note] [Beverage] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Climbing] [Clothing] [Cold] [Comparisons] [Culture] [Curiosity] [Differences] [Environment] [Food] [Horse] [Ice] [Multicultural] [Plants] [Snow] [Water] [Weather]

4. Ayliffe, Alex (1992). Slither, swoop, swing. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Join animals of many shapes and sizes doing the activities they do best. Watch snakes slither, bats swoop, monkeys swing, penguins waddle, and other animals on the move.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Bat] [Bear] [Birds] [Cat] [Chicken] [Climbing] [Dog] [Dolphin] [Elephant] [Exercise] [Fish] [Fly] [Fox] [Frog] [Fun] [Jumping] [Koala] [Mole] [Monkey] [Mouse] [Ostrich] [Penguin] [Play] [Rabbit] [Running] [Snake] [Swimming] [Walking] [Worm] [Zebra]

5. Bang, Molly (1999). When sophie gets angry--Really, really angry.... New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
What do you do when you're angry?Sophie feels bad when she's angry. She wants to yell and kick and scream, but she runs outside to her special place instead. When she comes home, everyone is glad to see her and she feels much better.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Art] [Climbing] [Conflict Resolution] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Relaxation] [Running] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Toys] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Water]

6. Bennett, Kelly (2005). Not norman: A goldfish story. New York: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
When a boy gets Norman, a goldfish, for his birthday he is disappointed. He wants an energetic pet with which to run and play. He makes a plan to take Norman back to the pet store and get another pet. After show and tell at school, he decides to keep him. Norman likes his music and makes him laugh; besides any other pet just wouldn’t be the same, they would not be Norman.

Abstract provided by Danielle L Rhodus, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [African American] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Birthday] [Bravery] [Cat] [Climbing] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Goldfish] [Hamster] [Listening] [Lizard] [Mice] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pets] [Refusal Skills] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Snake] [Sounds] [Surprises] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication]

7. Bogacki, Tomacz (1999). Cat and mouse in the snow. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
When two friends, Cat and Mouse, go outside one day to play in the green meadow, they are very surprised to find snow instead of grass. Together, they discover the fun of playing in the cold, white snow.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Climbing] [Cold] [Colors] [Family] [Friendship] [Monsters] [Mouse] [Playing] [Running] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Snow] [Weather] [Winter]

8. Carlson, Nancy (1987). Bunnies and their sports. New York: Viking Krestel.

Abstract:
After a good night's rest, bunnies participate in a variety of sports such as swimming, basketball, weight-lifting, tennis, or jogging.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Basketball] [Biking] [Climbing] [Exercise] [Football] [Rabbit] [Running] [Skating] [Skiing] [Soccer] [Sports] [Swimming]

9. Child, Lauren (2001). What planet are you from, Clarice Bean?. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Clarice Bean is having a hard time coming up with an idea for her project on the environment. To make matters worse, she is paired up with her tag-along neighbor, Robert Granger. Her situation looks hopeless until her brother becomes an ecowarrior in an effort to "free the tree" from being cut down in their neighborhood. Robert and Clarice become ecowarriors themselves, saving the tree and their project.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Camping] [Challenges] [Climbing] [Communication] [Community] [Comparisons] [Compromise] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Conservation] [Cooperation] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Destruction] [Determination] [Earth] [Environment] [Faith] [Family] [Fight] [Frustration] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Individuality] [Learning] [Loyalty] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Persistence] [Photograph] [Presentation] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Respect] [Role Model] [School] [Science] [Stress Management] [Success] [Support] [Teaching] [Teamwork] [Tree] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication]

10. Cowley, Joy (2005). Chameleon, chameleon. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
Come follow this colorful chameleon through the woods to a new tree home to find food. See how the chameleon creeps by geckos, frogs, scorpions, and others to protect himself on his way to his new tree homw. Do you think this chameleon can make it to a new tree to find food without getting hurt by the other creatures on the way?

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Caterpillar] [Chameleon] [Climbing] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Food] [Frog] [Gecko] [Goal Setting] [Home] [Insects] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Protection] [Scorpion] [Tree]

11. Dalton, Anne (1992). This is the way. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
A family goes through the routine of their day in the rhythm of the tune "here we go round the mulberry bush".

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

Keywords: [Climbing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Games] [Hygiene] [Jumping] [Nutrition] [Rhyme] [School] [Song] [Teeth] [Weather]

12. De Beer, Hans (1987). Little polar bear. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
A baby polar bear wakes up to find himself in a world surrounded by color. He makes many friends, but becomes homesick. His friends help him develop a plan to get back home where everything is white.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Chameleon] [Climbing] [Critical Thinking] [Eagle] [Exercise] [Family] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Hippopotamus] [Homesickness] [Jungle] [Ocean] [Parents] [Polar Bear] [Seasons] [Snow] [Summer] [Swimming] [Travel] [Whale] [Winter]

13. Gelman, Rita (2004). Doodler doodling. China: HarperCollins Children's Books.

Abstract:
A girl ponders what she will draw on her lined paper with her multicolored pen. She draws people in action. The girl mixes and changes the actions of the people in her drawings. She is proud of her drawings.

Lisa Adkins, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Art] [Careers] [Climbing] [Confidence] [Creativity] [Drawing] [Entertainment] [Exploration] [Fantasy] [Fun] [Happiness] [Imagination] [Patience] [Persistence] [Sequence] [Sports] [Teaching] [Transportation]

14. Guest, Elissa Haden (2000). Iris and walter. San Diego, CA: Gulliver Books","Harcourt Inc.

Abstract:
Iris is disappointed when her family moves to the country. There are no other children to play with and it is very boring for her. No one can seem to cheer Iris up, and then Grandpa comes along. He asks her to take a walk down the road. Will this walk help Iris find what she has been missing?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Boredom] [Change] [Climbing] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Discovery] [Exercise] [Family] [Friendship] [Fun] [Grandparents] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Insecurity] [Loss] [Moving] [Music] [Parents] [Play] [Sharing] [Skating] [Stress Management] [Walking] [Wilderness]

15. Halpern, Shari (1995). What shall we do when we all go out?. New York: North South Books.

Abstract:
What shall we do when we all go out to play?Sing along as children choose many activities to throughout the day. Children ride bikes, fly kites, somersault, seesaw, run, eat, and much more.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Biking] [Birds] [Climbing] [Dog] [Duck] [Exercise] [Food] [Fun] [Gymnastics] [Kite] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Play] [Playground] [Running] [Song] [Sports] [Verbal Communication]

16. Hoban, Lilliam (1999). Arthur's birthday party. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Arthur's determination to have the best birthday party and be the best all-around gymnast causes him to be inconsiderate of the feelings of his sister and friends. When Arthur forgets to be fair and have fun at the competition, his younger sister is quick to point out that each chimpanzee has his or her own special skill to be honored with a medal at the birthday competition.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Bicycle] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Chimpanzee] [Climbing] [Competition] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forgetful] [Friendship] [Fun] [Goal Setting] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Holidays] [Jumping] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Performance] [Playground] [Practice] [Presents] [Pride] [Problem Solving] [Recognition] [Running] [Self Confidence] [Selfishness] [Siblings] [Skills] [Sports] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Zoo]

17. Hoberman, Mary Ann (2000). The eensy-weensy spider. Boston, MA: Little.

Abstract:
Travel beyond the waterspout -- out into the garden, pond, brook, shoe store, and even the park with this determined spring-loving spider. Sing the all-time classic tune or just read with rhythm!This book will catch you in its colorful web and keep you on your toes as you advance beyond the traditional limits.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Adventures] [Affection] [Amphibians] [Anticipation] [Baby] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Beetle] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Body Parts] [Brook] [Bully] [Butterfly] [Caring] [Caterpillar] [Change] [Climbing] [Clothing] [Colors] [Community] [Companion] [Compromise] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Counting] [Courage] [Curiosity] [Cycle] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Direction] [Discovery] [Dragonfly] [Duck] [Environment] [Exercise] [Family] [Fish] [Flowers] [Frog] [Fun] [Garden] [Grasshopper] [Injury] [Insects] [Instruments] [Language] [Morning] [Moving] [Music] [Nature] [Numbers] [Parade] [Parents] [Park] [Plants] [Pond] [Practice] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Routine] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Shopping] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Song] [Spider] [Spring] [Success] [Sun] [Swimming] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather] [Worm]

18. Hoff, Syd (1958). Danny and the dinosaur. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Danny visits a museum one day and comes across a dinosaur who begins to speak with Danny. The two spend the day together playing and having fun. By the end of the day it is time for the dinosaur to go back and Danny, although sad, admits he had a wonderful day.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Bear] [Boat] [Bus] [Car] [Climbing] [Communication] [Dinosaur] [Dog] [Elephant] [Friendship] [Fun] [Giraffe] [Helping] [Hippopotamus] [Imagination] [Indian] [Lion] [Monkey] [Museum] [Neighbors] [Noise] [Play] [Pretend] [Rocks] [Running] [Sadness] [Seal] [Sports] [Swimming] [Teaching] [Teeth] [Trick] [Walking] [Water] [Wish] [Zoo]

19. Johnson, D.B. (2000). Henry hikes to fitchburg. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Henry decides to take a trip to Fitchburg on foot and his friend decides to go by train. Henry partakes in numerous adventures on his journey into town, while his friend works odd jobs to earn the fare. Who will arrive in Fitchburg first?The journey to Fitchburg will prove to be an exploration of time and interests.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Ambition] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Bee] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Climbing] [Communication] [Comparisons] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Exploration] [Friendship] [Money] [Nature] [Night] [Numbers] [Perspective] [Responsibilities] [River] [Seasons] [Summer] [Time] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Walking] [Work]

20. Kuklin, Susan (1990). Going to my nursery school. New York: Bradbury Press.

Abstract:
Heath describes his day playing with his classmates at nursery school. The children play with the water table, the class rabbit, and the blocks. After their snack, they run, climb, ride, slide, bounce balls, play chase and pretend games on the rooftop playground.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Cleanliness] [Climbing] [Exercise] [Food] [Games] [Injury] [Music] [Nutrition] [Play] [Pretend] [Rabbit] [Running] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Song] [Storytelling]

21. Levine, Gail Carson (2002). Betsy who cried wolf. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
An eight year old girl has been taught to call out, "wolf!" whenever she sees one too close to her sleep. However, everytime she hollers, he disappears and no one listens. Betsy finds her own way to protect the sheep and makes a friend too.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Climbing] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Food] [Helping] [Listening] [Peer Resistance] [Persistence] [River] [Sheep] [Stress Management] [Walking] [Wolf]

22. L'Hommediev, Dorthy K. (1948). Leo: the little st. bernard. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincolt Company.

Abstract:
Leo wants to be a working dog for the monks at the Hospice. When they do not choose him, he decides to runaway to the Hospice. On his way up the mountain he encounters Angelena, a cashmere goat. Together they set out on a snowy and dangerous adventure.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bravery] [Climbing] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Heroism] [Multicultural] [Patience] [Pride] [Relationship] [Running] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Snow] [Swiss] [Verbal Communication] [Wind]

23. Lithgow, John (2001). Marsupial Sue. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Marsupial Sue is not a happy kangaroo. She does not enjoy the things kangaroos do. Marsupial Sue decides to go explore and find the place where she belongs. She tries to fit in with many other groups of animals. She finally discovers the place where she is happiest.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Autumn] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Climbing] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Freedom] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Health] [Hopping] [Illness] [Kangaroo] [Koala] [Learning] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Platypus] [Sadness] [Sand] [Sea] [Self Esteem] [Song] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Wallaby]

24. Mohler, Diana & Turner, Deborah (1996). How Willy got his wheels. Sun City, AZ: Doral Publishing, INC..

Abstract:
As a homeless and handicapped dog, Willy never finds true happiness until he is rescued from the animal hospital and given a home and family. However, Willy lacks the ability to walk on his own and his owner Deborah tries several attempts to help Willy. Finally, Willy is given a wheel chair which enables him to finally be free and live his life to its fullest.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Caring] [Cat] [Climbing] [Cold] [Disability] [Doctor] [Dog] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Family] [Fly] [Friendship] [Handicap] [Helping] [Homeless] [Hospital] [Imagination] [Independence] [Loneliness] [Memory] [Pets] [Presents] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Relief] [Rescue] [Running] [Running Away] [Sadness] [Safety] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Smell] [Toys] [Wish]

25. Munsch, Robert (1984). Millicent and the wind. Toronto: Annick Press Ltd..

Abstract:
Millicent lives on a mountain top and has no friend except the wind. They play tag and talk to each other. One day she asks the wind to bring her a friend, and it did.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Climbing] [Communication] [Exercise] [Family] [Friendship] [Games] [Loneliness] [Mountains] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Teasing] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather] [Wind] [Wish] [Woods]
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