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1. Aardema, Verna (1981). Bringing the rain to kapiti plain. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Ki-pat lives in Kapiti Plain where he watches over his herd of cattle. Ki-pat is worried because Kapiti Plain is having a drought, and his cattle and grass need water. A large cloud produces rain when Ki-pat shoots an arrow into it.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Baby] [Clouds] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Patience] [Rain] [Weather]
2. Asch, Frank (1984). Moongame. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Abstract:
Bear and Little Bird play a game of hide-and-seek. Later in the evening, Bear plays a game with the moon.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Bear] [Birds] [Clouds] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Forest] [Games] [Lost] [Verbal Communication]
3. Baird, Audrey B. (2001). Storm coming!. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
A collection of poems describes the different aspects of a storm, including the events before, during, and after. With vivid imagery, even an ordinary storm can come alive with Baird's poetry.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Clouds] [Five Senses] [Fog] [Imagination] [Lightning] [Poetry] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Rhyme] [Signs] [Sky] [Sounds] [Storm] [Weather] [Wind]
4. Bang, Molly (). One fine day. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
From morning until bedtime, a child plays with toys to experience one fine day of activities.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Bear] [Car] [Cat] [Cleanliness] [Clouds] [Colors] [Five Senses] [Food] [Friendship] [Hygiene] [Nutrition] [Play] [Rain] [Shadows] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Sun] [Toys] [Wind]
5. Banks, Kate (2002). Close your eyes. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
A tiger is afraid to close his eyes and go to sleep because of the darkness. His mom tells him all the things he can see in his sleep and assures him she will protect him.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Birds] [Clouds] [Desert] [Dreams] [Fear] [Feelings] [Lost] [Moon] [Mountains] [Ocean] [Protection] [Rain] [Sight] [Sky] [Sleep] [Tiger] [Tree]
6. Bauer, Marion (2004). Clouds. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks.

Abstract:
A boy spends his day outside with his cat exploring different types of clouds and the different things that clouds do. He also explains in a colorful and easy way, what clouds are made of and how we interact with clouds on an everyday basis, using weather terminology.

Abstract provided by Douglas Matthews for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Cat] [Clothing] [Clouds] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Environment] [Health] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Science] [Seasons] [Snow] [Spring] [Storm] [Summer] [Teaching] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Volcano] [Walking] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
7. Bauer, Marion Dane (2003). Snow. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
The dull, cold winter is transformed by the marvel of snow. Children are taken on a journey where they learn how snowflakes are formed, the amazing purposes that snow serves, and the enjoyable activities that they can participate in with snow.

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

Keywords: [Beauty] [Bodies Of Water] [Clouds] [Cold] [Fun] [Ice] [Lake] [Nonverbal Communication] [River] [Seasons] [Shapes] [Sky] [Slavery] [Snow] [Spring] [Tree] [Weather] [Winter]
8. Bulla, Clyde Robert (1994). What makes a shadow?. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Where do shadows come from?They come from light!When the sun shines on something, because it can't shine through it, it leaves a dark spot from the object. This dark spot is the shadow. Even your body can cast a shadow.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Body Parts] [Car] [Clouds] [Exercise] [Light] [Night] [Puppets] [Shadows] [Sun] [Transportation]
9. Cabrera, Jane (1997). Cat's colors. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
What is cat's favorite color?Cat visits the ten most popular colors to try and decide which color is his favorite. In the end the decision is easy. Cat's favorite color is orange, the color of his mom!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Bee] [Birds] [Cat] [Clouds] [Colors] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Happiness] [Kindness] [Lobster] [Love] [Mice] [Nature] [Parents] [Sand] [Sheep] [Sky] [Sun] [Worm]
10. 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]
11. Conway, David (2006). The most important gift of all. Columbus, OH: Gingham Dog Press.

Abstract:
Ama wants to honor her newborn baby brother with a special gift, as is the custom of the people in her village. When Grandma Sisi suggests the "gift of love" Ama sets off in search of this important presents, but how will she know when she has found it? This story celebrates a young girl's simple, earnest discovery of the most important gift of all.

Abstract provided by Gingham Dog Press, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Birth] [Celebration] [Clouds] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Discovery] [Dreams] [Family] [Giraffe] [Grandparents] [Lion] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Rain] [Siblings] [Stars] [Tree] [Village]
12. Cousins, Lucy (1994). What can rabbit hear?. Great Britain: Walker Books Ltd..

Abstract:
What can rabbit hear?

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Bedtime] [Bee] [Birds] [Clouds] [Duck] [Insects] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pond] [Rabbit] [Sheep] [Sounds]
13. Cowan, Catherine (1997). My life with the wave. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
When a little boy brings an ocean wave home with him, he finds himself in trouble. He soon realizes that he has to take the wave back to the ocean where it belongs.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Clouds] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fish] [Flood] [Imagination] [Night] [Ocean] [Rainbow] [Sand] [Sea] [Shadows] [Sun] [Swimming] [Train] [Train] [Transportation]
14. Crews, Nina (1997). Snowball. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Each morning the children awake and anxiously look outside to see if it has snowed. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday go by and there's still no sign of snow!Friday is the children's last hope for a day of fun in the snow.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Bedtime] [Celebration] [Clouds] [Cold] [Days Of The Week] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fun] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hope] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Patience] [Photograph] [Playground] [Playing] [School] [Sequence] [Sleep] [Snow] [Surprises] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]
15. Curtis, Carolyn (2004). I took the moon for a walk. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Book, Inc.

Abstract:
A little boy takes the moon on an adventurous walk. At first the moon is timid but then opens up to the little boy. They do things together such as swing, hold hands, and dance until the boy goes home to go to the sleep.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Bedtime] [Clouds] [Conflict Resolution] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Light] [Moon] [Night] [Rhyme] [Shyness] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
16. Cushman, Doug (2000). Inspector hopper. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
Inspector Hopper and his partner McBugg work as a team to solve several mysterious case. Join them as they look for Mrs. Ladybug who strangely disappears. Find out what happens to the officer's boat. And discover how they catch a thief with additional help.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Caterpillar] [Clouds] [Critical Thinking] [Grasshopper] [Hunger] [Insects] [Investigation] [Ladybug] [Light] [Missing] [Moon] [Mosquito] [Mystery] [Rat] [Sky] [Snail] [Spider] [Worm] [Worry]
17. Del Negro, Janice (1998). Lucy dove. New York: DK Publishing, Inc.

Abstract:
Lucy Dove is up for a challenge. In the town she lives in, there is a rich laird. He was told by a fortune teller that a pair of trousers sewn by the light of the full moon in the graveyard of old St. Andrew's Church would bring him good luck. The rich laird proclaims that a sackful of gold will be awarded to whoever sews the trousers. St. Andrew's churchyard is believed to be haunted by "some fearsome thing" and anyone who enters the churchyard is said to never be seen again. Despite these factors, Lucy takes on the laird's challenge. As Lucy sits and sews in the graveyard, she is greeted by "the fearsome thing" that everyone had talked about. The monster runs after Lucy as she carries the finished trousers in her hands. Finally, Lucy gets the trousers to the laird and receives her well deserved bag of gold.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Bravery] [Church] [Clouds] [Cold] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Monsters] [Moon] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Relief] [Running] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Worry]
18. DeRolf, Shane (1997). The crayon box that talked. New York: Scholastic, Inc..

Abstract:
While walking through a toy store, a little girl overhears a box of crayons arguing. Yellow and green don't like red and no one likes orange, but for no apparent reason. After buying the box of crayons, she takes them home and begins to draw a picture. Using every color in the box, the little girl created a picture. As she completed her drawing and began to walk away, she heard the crayons resolve their hatred and realize the beauty they make when they all work together.

Laura Olin, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Argument] [Beauty] [Clouds] [Colors] [Community] [Conflict] [Diversity] [Friendship] [Opinions] [Relationship] [Resolution] [Walking]
19. Desimini, Lisa (1994). My house. New York: Henry Holt & Company.

Abstract:
A house is described and beautifully illustrated as it changes throughout a day and the seasons.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Change] [Clouds] [Fog] [Night] [Rain] [Seasons] [Shadows] [Shelter] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
20. du Bois, William Pene (1956). Lion. New York: The Viking Press.

Abstract:
Forman the head angel tries to draw a lion. He has trouble because he has not created an animal in a really long time. Through persistence and help, he finally creates a lion.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Animals] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Clouds] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Lion] [Mythical] [Opinions] [Persistence] [Problem Solving] [Verbal Communication]
21. Erlbach, Arlene (1993). Hurricanes. Chicago: Childrens Press.

Abstract:
This informational text describes how tropical disturbances become a tropical storm, then a hurricane. Compares and contrasts hurricanes and tornadoes, including watches and warnings. Learn how storms are predicted and monitored. Photographs show the storm with an eye. Hurricanes have different names across the world.

Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Central America] [Careers] [China] [Clouds] [Comparisons] [Cyclone] [Earth] [Gender] [Geography] [History] [Hurricane] [Index] [India] [Maps] [Month] [Multicultural] [Nonfiction] [Numbers] [Photograph] [Prediction] [Science] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Storm] [Technology] [Tornado] [Typhoon] [United States] [Vocabulary] [Weather] [Wind]
22. Ernst, Lisa Campbell (1986). Up to ten and down again. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Four boys and five girls come in two cars to the park to play and have a picnic lunch. They bring along six balls, seven boats, and eight baskets.

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

Keywords: [Clouds] [Counting] [Duck] [Food] [Friendship] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Pets] [Picnic] [Play] [Pond] [Rain] [Toys]
23. Galdone, Paul (1974). Red riding hood. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Comp..

Abstract:
Little Red Riding Hood goes off to visit her grandmother. A wolf spots her and beats her to her grandmother's house. The wolf is after both the grandmother and Red Riding Hood, but a hunter ends up killing the wolf and saving them both.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Clouds] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Parents] [Seasons] [Shadows] [Summer] [Sun] [Violence] [Weather] [Wolf]
24. Garland, Sherry (1995). The summer sands. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
When a raging storm destroys the sand dunes that several animals and plants called home, a community works together to restore the dunes in a most creative way. Includes an author's note about the ecology of the coastal sand dunes and what is being done to preserve them.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Autumn] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Christmas] [Clouds] [Cold] [Colors] [Community] [Cooperation] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Environment] [Family] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Fun] [Games] [Grandparents] [Habitat] [Helping] [Holidays] [Hurricane] [Imagination] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Rain] [Relaxation] [Sand] [Sea] [Seasons] [Sounds] [Storm] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
25. Goudey, Alice (1961). The day we say the sun come up. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
A brother and sister witness their first sunrise. After spending the entire day frolicking in the sun, their mother teaches them about the Earth, the sun, day, night, and clouds.

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

Keywords: [Clouds] [Critical Thinking] [Day] [Environment] [Family] [Learning] [Night] [Parents] [Shadows] [Siblings] [Sun] [Weather]
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