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1. Best, Cari (2003). When Catherine the Great and I were eight!. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
Sara, her mother, and Russian grandmother "Catherine the Great", pile into Mr. Minsky's car along with a few of their other neighbors. They make their way to the beach to escape the heat of the hot summer day. Although they find it takes longer than planned to reach the beach, everyone has fun along the way.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Closeness] [Community] [Companion] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Culture] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Grandparents] [Immigrants] [Language] [Neighbors] [Newspaper] [Ocean] [Patience] [Picnic] [Problem Solving] [Recreation] [Relationship] [Russian] [Summer] [Swimming] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Blumenthal, Deborah (2001). Aunt Claire's yellow beehive hair. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Annie, Grandma Marilyn, and Great Aunt Ruth search through family "memorabilia" as they put together an album to show to their family. While scrapbooking the many memories, Grandma Marilyn and Great Aunt Ruth share stories about makeup, clothing, jewelery, hairdos, and food. Annie learns all about the relatives she never met.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Affection] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Body Parts] [Change] [Closeness] [Collection] [Communication] [Curiosity] [Customs] [Family] [Food] [Generations] [Grief] [Helping] [Identification] [Investigation] [Listening] [Memories] [Nutrition] [Photograph] [Preparation] [Presentation] [Relationship] [Storytelling] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication]

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3. Brillhart, Julie (1990). Anna's goodbye apron. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
Anna is a teacher who moves away to a new house. Her students are sad that she is leaving so they make an apron for her. Anna writes to her students to keep in touch.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Closeness] [Clothing] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Presents] [Relationship] [Sadness] [School] [Teaching]

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4. Caines, Jeanette (1982). Just us women. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A young girl goes on a long trip with her aunt to North Carolina. They prepare their maps, their lunch, and plan all the fun things that they will do together. The trip is unique because they are just women spending time together.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Closeness] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Gender] [Geography] [Goal Setting] [Maps] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Preparation] [Restaurant] [Shopping] [Stress Management] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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5. Collins, Suzanne (2005). When charlie mcbutton lost power. New York: Penguin Young Readers Group.

Abstract:
Charlie loves to play computerized games. When lightning strikes a nearby tower, Charlie's home is left without power. After several poor choices in finding something to occupy his time, Charlie discovers he can have fun without "plugging in".

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Affection] [Aggression] [Behavior] [Closeness] [Computer] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Imagination] [Lightning] [Playing] [Rhyme] [Siblings] [Storm] [Technology] [Weather]

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6. Dunbar, Polly (2004). Dog blue. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
A young boy named Bertie loves the color blue. Bertie also loves dogs, but he does not have a blue dog. He pretends that he has a blue dog, until he actually finds a real dog! Although his new dog is black and white, Bertie loves him and decides to name him Blue.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Closeness] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Humor] [Imagination] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Play] [Pretend] [Relationship] [Verbal Communication]

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7. Gilmore, Rachna (1994). Lights for Gita. Toronto, Canada: Second Story Press.

Abstract:
Today is a new day. What a glow! Gita is excited about Divali. The festival of lights and time to celebrate with family. There are things to prepare for the fathering of friends. And time passes just like day and night. Gita wonders no more with laughter.

Mia Garnett, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Activities] [Anticipation] [Attention] [Bedtime] [Beliefs] [Celebration] [Change] [Closeness] [Comparisons] [Confidence] [Courage] [Culture]

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8. Gray, Libba Moore (1993). Dear willie rudd. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Elizabeth remembers a wonderful woman named Willie Rudd that had an extraordinary impact on her childhood. Elizabeth writes Willie Rudd a letter which tells her she loves her and apologizes for any wrongs commited due to Willie's race.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Closeness] [Coping] [Dedication] [Discrimination] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [Memory] [Multicultural] [Storytelling]

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9. Greenfield, Eloise (1993). William and the good old days. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
William remembers how wonderful things were before his grandmother got sick. However, he slowly finds ways to make some good "new" days and is hopeful for the future.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Anger] [Closeness] [Disappointment] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Illness] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Verbal Communication]

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10. Hartman, Gail (1991). As the crow flies: A first book of maps. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
The eagle has its favorite place to go, just like the rabbit, crow, horse, and seagull. All the animals do different things during their daily routines, but live in harmony under the same sky.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Birds] [Closeness] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Day] [Direction] [Eagle] [Environment] [Geography] [Maps] [Moon] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rabbit] [Self Esteem]

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11. Haynes, Max (2000). Grandma's gone to live in the stars. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
A much cared about Grandmother says good bye to everyone and the things she loved, before going to live with the stars. Grandma says good bye to her son, daughter, grandchildren, cat, dog, garden, town, and earth as she wears her angel wings to the stars.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Closeness] [Coping] [Death] [Empathy] [Family] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Illness] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sleep] [Spiritual] [Stars] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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12. Holiday, Billie & Herzog, Arthur Jr. (1941). God bless the child. U.S.A.: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
Each day is a work day for which to be thankful and grateful. There's a lot of work to be done on this land. It's time to go and experience the city life up north where things are different. Dream on, my child!

Mia Garnett, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Closeness] [Community] [Education] [Emotions] [Exploration] [Family] [Feelings] [Hard Work] [Migration] [Parents] [Playing] [Reading] [Separation] [Siblings] [Skills] [Transportation] [Travel] [Wealth] [Work] [Worry]

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13. 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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14. Kimmel, Eric (1998). A hanukkah treasury. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Hanukkah is to me the time for lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, and remembering heros from the past. Poetry, music, and recipes help keep the Hanukkah tradition alive!

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Ambition] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Bias] [Bravery] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Challenges] [Change] [Charity] [Closeness] [Communication] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Determination] [Discrimination] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Freedom] [Games] [Goal Setting] [God] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Hanukkah] [Happiness] [Hebrew] [Heroism] [History] [Holidays] [Hope] [Immigrants] [Independence] [Individuality] [Israelian] [Jewish] [Kindness] [Language] [Love] [Loyalty] [Memories] [Miracle] [Moose] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Music] [Parents] [Peace] [Pilgrims] [Poetry] [Polish] [Politics] [Poverty] [Prayer] [Prejudice] [Presents] [Racism] [Religion] [Russian] [Sadness] [Secrets] [Siblings] [Snow] [Song] [Spiritual] [Storytelling] [Toys] [Traditions] [War] [Weather]

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15. Kimmel, Eric A. (1987). The chanukkah tree. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
The citizens of Chelm are tricked by a salesman selling Christmas trees. All the citzens of Chelm are Jewish and celebrate Hanukkah. The salesman tells them that Hanukkah trees are the latest trend in America. They believe him, buy the tree, and find out they were tricked. The citizens make the best of it by continuing the Hanukkah tree for the birds to enjoy.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Celebration] [Closeness] [Community] [Deception] [Disappointment] [Goal Setting] [Hanukkah] [Hard Work] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Snow] [Teamwork] [Weather]

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16. Lewis, Rose (2000). I love you like crazy cakes. Boston: Little, Brown & Company.

Abstract:
A small child in China needs a mother. Coincidently, a young woman in America needs a baby. Happiness and love are felt by all as the two come together to begin their life as a new, happy family.

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

Keywords: [Adoption] [Airplane] [Anticipation] [Baby] [Chinese] [Closeness] [Contentment] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Orphan] [Symbols] [Transportation] [Travel]

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17. Lionni, Leo (1996). The alphabet tree. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
The alphabet tree is full of letters. After the storm, all the letters grouped together because they were afraid. A bug and a caterpillar teach teamwork so the letters can say something important.

Abstract provided by Jason Barrow and Tamara Hall, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Assertiveness] [Bug] [Caterpillar] [Closeness] [Cooperation] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Diversity] [Freedom] [Insects] [Peace] [Sequence] [Teamwork] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind]

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18. Mashiri, Pascal (1995). The village in the valley of darkness. Cape Town: Edson-Clyde Press.

Abstract:
I want to see my people in the village. It is no fun to search alone. At last, I can see the light.” During my travel, a dog at my side with brother and I. People in the village are thankful and at peace!

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Blindness] [Boredom] [Bravery] [Caring] [Challenges] [Change] [Closeness] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Contentment] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Goal Setting] [Insects] [Light] [Mosquito] [Peace] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Village]

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19. Mathers, Petra (1999). Lottie's new friend. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Herbie the duck and Lottie the chicken have been friends for a long time. One day Herbie goes to visit Lottie and finds Lottie spending time with a new friend, Dodo. Herbie becomes very jealous of Lottie's new friendship and he thinks that she doesn't care about him anymore. When Lottie has to leave to visit her sick aunt, Herbie becomes very lonely without Lottie's company. He decides to go over to visit Dodo and finds her stuck on her roof because she is afraid of heights. Herbie rescues her and Dodo tells Herbie how much Lottie cares about him. When Herbie finds out that Lottie is coming home, he calls Dodo and they go together to meet Lottie and welcome her home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Boat] [Caring] [Chicken] [Closeness] [Cooking] [Duck] [Fear] [Flowers] [Friendship] [Glasses] [Jealousy] [Kindness] [Loneliness] [Relationship] [Rescue] [Resentment] [Transportation]

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20. McBratney, Sam (1994). Guess how much i love you. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
When it is time for Little Nutbrown Hare to go to bed, he tells Big Nutbrown Hare how much he loves him. Little Nutbrown Hare tells Big Nutbrown Hare that he loves him all the way to the moon. Big Nutbrown Hare tells Little Nutbrown Hare that he loves him to the moon and back as Little Nutrbrown Hare falls asleep.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Animals] [Baby] [Bedtime] [Closeness] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Jumping] [Love] [Moon] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Sleep] [Verbal Communication]

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21. McMillan, Bruce (1995). Grandfather's trolley. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
A little girl shares exciting adventures with her grandfather on his trolley. Sounds and photographs make it an exciting trip!

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Closeness] [Excitement] [Family] [Five Senses] [Grandparents] [Imagination] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Sounds] [Transportation] [Travel] [Trolley] [Verbal Communication]

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22. Michels-Gualtieri, Zaydek G. (2003). I was born to be a brother. Washington D.C.: Platypus Media, LLC.

Abstract:
A big brother describes the duties he has when teaching his little sister. He has many responsibilities to uphold and for the most part gets along well with his baby sister. There are times, however, when siblings get in the way, but in the end a little sister is the best thing in the world. (With music CD)

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Baby] [Careers] [Caring] [Child Care] [Closeness] [Companion] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [Helping] [Injury] [Learning] [Music] [Pets] [Play] [Relationship] [Responsibilities] [Role Model] [Safety] [Siblings] [Song] [Teaching] [Technology] [Teeth] [Television] [Toys]

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23. Pinkwater, Daniel (1998). Wolf christmas. New York: Marshall Cavendish.

Abstract:
Stinkyface and the rest of his wolf family are so excited for uncle Louis to come visit. When he arrives he shows them how humans celebrate Christmas. Everyone is fascinated by the new smells and sounds.

Abstract provided by Hillary Bixby, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Affection] [Animals] [Christmas] [Closeness] [Exploration] [Family] [Five Senses] [Habitat] [Holidays] [Sight] [Snow] [Sounds] [Weather] [Wolf]

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24. Smalls, Hector (1991). Irene and the big, fine nickel. Boston: Little, Brown & Company.

Abstract:
An independent girl named Irene lives in Harlem, New York in 1957 She and her friends experience a wonderful day in a community full of life and love.

Abstract provided by Noelle H. Savaglio, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African American] [Closeness] [Community] [Discovery] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Independence] [Love] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Unselfish]

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25. Zagwyn, Deborah Turney (1998). Turtle spring. Berkely, CA: Tricude Press.

Abstract:
One summer, as young Clee finds herself lost in the shuffle with the arrival of a new baby brother, Uncle Fishtank Hal comes to the rescue when he asks her to care for his special southern-breed turtle. For Clee, caring for the turtle is like therapy to cope with the new changes in her life. That is until the turtle dies due to the harsh cold winter and Clee is forced to bury him out in the yard. Without the turtle, Clee spends time with her new brother and learns to enjoys his company. In spring however, the turtle springs back to like in the compost pile and Clee gains a new outlook on the changes in her life.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Baby] [Caring] [Change] [Closeness] [Cold] [Coping] [Disappointment] [Environment] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Geography] [Grief] [Guilt] [Happiness] [Hibernation] [Jealousy] [Loneliness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Radio] [Reptiles] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Snow] [Spring] [Stress Management] [Summer] [Surprises] [Survival] [Technology] [Telephone] [Turtle] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]

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