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1. Aker, Suzanne (1990). What comes in 2's, 3's, and 4's?. New York: Simon and Schuster Inc.

Abstract:
What comes in two's?Some of the things are two pieces of bread for a sandwich, two body parts, and two wings on a bird. What comes in three's?Three wheels on a tricycle, three meals each day, and three primary colors. Can you come up with thing that comes in four's?

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bicycle] [Body Parts] [Car] [Cat] [Colors] [Counting] [Dog] [Food] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Seasons] [Shapes] [Spring] [Summer] [Transportation] [Wagon] [Winter]
2. Alexander, Francie (2000). Dots! dots! dots at the museum. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Children delve deeper into the world of art using dots and imagination. Using interactive questions, the children enjoy some real art, both paintings and sculptures.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Colors] [Dog] [Exercise] [Fish] [Giraffe] [Illusion] [Imagination] [Interpretation] [Jumping] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Photography] [Recycling] [Shapes]
3. Allington, Richard (1979). Beginning to learn about colors. Milwaukee: Raintree Publishers.

Abstract:
An artist mixes many colors and draws pictures representing them. For example, red for apple, white for egg, and gray for mushroom.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Colors] [Food] [Nutrition]
4. Angelou, Maya (1994). My painted house, my friendly chicken, and me. New York: Clarkson Potter, Inc..

Abstract:
Thandi, an eight-year-old Ndebele girl who lives in a village in South Africa with her mother, aunts, and sisters, and her mischievous younger brother, shares her secrets with her best friend, a chicken.

Abstract provided by Clarkson Potter, Inc, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Art] [Bicycle] [Chicken] [Colors] [Customs] [Dragonfly] [Family] [Friendship] [Jewelry] [Language] [Mischief] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pattern] [Photograph] [Play] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Village]
5. Angelou, Maya (1996). Kofi and his magic. New York: Clarkson Potter, Inc..

Abstract:
A young Ashanti boy describes some of the wonders of his life in and around the West African village of Bonwire.

Abstract provided by Clarkson Potter, Inc, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Colors] [Culture] [Customs] [Dancing] [Differences] [Dreams] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Language] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Ocean] [Pattern] [Photograph] [Travel]
6. Arnold, Katya (2005). Elephants can paint too!. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Comparisons are made between human students and elephants who are learning how to paint. Photographs of elephants and their artwork are shared. Children learn that these elephants have many similarities to humans and must take part in the same learning process as them in order to achieve goals.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Body Parts] [Colors] [Communication] [Comparisons] [Creativity] [Elephant] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Jungle] [Learning] [Nonverbal Communication] [Playing] [School] [Self Esteem] [Similarities] [Teaching] [Wildlife]
7. Baer, Gene (1989). Thump, thump, rat-a-tat-tat. Singapore: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Spots of color turn into a Marching Band. The book describes all the noises the instruments in the band make.

Abstract provide by Sally Newberry, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Colors] [Music] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sounds]
8. 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]
9. Banyai, Istvan (1995). Zoom. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
These artistic scenes aren't what you might think. Each is really a picture within a picture. Images zoom in and out from different perspectives and scenes from land, sea, and air in this wordless book.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Art] [Boat] [Books] [Colors] [Desert] [Farm] [Island] [Perspective] [Photograph] [Planet] [Sky] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Travel]
10. Barner, Bob (1999). Bugs! bugs! bugs!. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle books LLC.

Abstract:
A child uses rhyme to describe the insects she sees. The actual sizes of the bugs are included, as well as a "bug-o-meter", which tells where the bug lives, how many legs the bug has, if it can fly, and if it stings.

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

Keywords: [Ant] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Bee] [Bug] [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Colors] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Graphing] [Grasshopper] [Habitat] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Math] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Science] [Spider] [Verbal Communication]
11. Barton, Byron (2001). My car. Singapore: Greenwilllow Books.

Abstract:
Sam describes his car, its parts, and how he cares for it. He also discusses where he goes in his car and his job working as a bus driver.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Bus] [Car] [Careers] [Caring] [Cleanliness] [Colors] [Day] [Night] [Rain] [Rules] [Safety] [Transportation] [Weather] [Work]
12. Berger, Barbara Helen (1986). When the sun rose. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
A lonely little girl had an imaginary playmate come one sunny day. She brought color, warmth, and enjoyment. The playmate left when the sun set with a promise to return when the sun rose the next day.

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

Keywords: [Colors] [Fable] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sun]
13. Best, Cari (1994). Taxi!Taxi!. Boston: Little, Brown, and Company.

Abstract:
A child's parents are divorced. She spends every Sunday with her father. She enjoys these days because she never knows what to expect.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Colors] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Day] [Divorce] [Family] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Spanish] [Taxi] [Transportation]
14. Best, Cari (2002). Goose's story. New York: Melanie Kroupa Books.

Abstract:
A young girl and her dog care for an injured goose with one leg. They encourage her to learn to walk, swim, and fly. When they goose leaves for winter, they search for her everyday. A year later the goose returns with a mate and with seven baby geese.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Change] [Colors] [Differences] [Dog] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fly] [Fox] [Friendship] [Goose] [Growing Up] [Injury] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Migration] [Month] [Parents] [Pond] [Raccoon] [Rain] [Robin] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Spring] [Swimming] [Teaching]
15. Blance, E. & Cook, A. (1976). Monster and the mural. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar Noble Publishers, Inc..

Abstract:
Monster has a new-found hobby; painting! His inspired friends crowd into his house to try painting too. In order to avoid a mess, Monster invites his friends to go outside and paint an old brown wall in the city. Together, they create a beautiful mural of a park. It is eye-catching and makes everyone in the community happy!

Lydia Manley, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Appearance] [Art] [Body Image] [Careers] [Colors] [Community] [Cooperation] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Hobby] [Monsters] [Museum] [Teamwork]
16. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Monster and the toy sale. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers, Inc.

Abstract:
Monster and the little boy see an ad in the newspaper that reads “TOY SALE TODAY!” Together, they bicycle to the store. On their journey, they are very helpful to others. Monster and the little boy serve as policemen to direct traffic, and as mangers at the toy store. They are so busy that they run out of time to shop for their own toys. Everyone is grateful for their unselfish behavior.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Car] [Careers] [Colors] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Crowd] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Height] [Helping] [Lost] [Money] [Monsters] [Newspaper] [Nonverbal Communication] [Reading] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Umbrella] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
17. Bliss, Corinne Denias (1999). The littlest matryoshka. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Nikolai shipped his last carved matryoshka from Russia to a toy store in America. While on display, one of the six dolls gets bumped from the shelf and begins a great adventure away from her sisters. She survived the snow, the stream, a bird, and a cat before being found by the very girl who had bought her sisters, and they were all together once again.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [American] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Beauty] [Birds] [Colors] [Dolls] [Family] [Hobby] [Hope] [Lost] [Missing] [Multicultural] [Russian] [Seasons] [Shopping] [Snow] [Squirrel] [Surprises] [Survival] [Toys]
18. Boegehold, Lindley (1997). The gummi bear counting book. New York: Anness Publishing, Inc..

Abstract:
One lonely bear sits by himself and has nothing to do. He is joined by another, and eventually is joined by eight more. They all participate in several fun activities together.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Bear] [Colors] [Counting] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Food] [Glasses] [Numbers] [Party] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Sleep] [Sun] [Swimming]
19. 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]
20. Boon, Debbie (1998). My gran. Brookfield, CT: The Millbrook Press, Inc..

Abstract:
A little girl has a very special grandmother. When Gran visits, they make things, eat different foods, and spend fun time together.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Alcohol] [Animals] [Art] [Art] [Beverage] [Cat] [Colors] [Cow] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Food] [French] [Friendship] [Fun] [Garden] [Goat] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Language] [Laziness] [Love] [Market] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Pig] [Plants] [Seasons] [Song] [Summer] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
21. Borden, Louise (1989). Caps, hats, socks, and mittens: A book about the four seasons. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Learn the many colors, smells, and activities of each season. We start and finish the cycle with the caps, hats, socks, and mittens of winter.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Autumn] [Clothing] [Colors] [Exercise] [Food] [Nutrition] [Picnic] [Running] [School] [Seasons] [Sledding] [Soccer] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [Winter]
22. Bridwell, Norman (1963). Clifford the big red dog. New York : Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Emily Elizabeth owns the biggest, reddest dog in the neighborhood. She talks about all the things they do together and how much she loves him. Even though he's big and red, she would never give him up for the world.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Colors] [Dog] [Friendship] [Love] [Pets] [Play] [Self Esteem]
23. Bright, Robert (1955). I like red. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Jenny likes red, which is the color of her hair as well as many things in the world. One day she meets Tony, also a redhead, and they enjoy the world of red together.

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

Keywords: [Colors] [Confidence] [Differences] [Friendship] [Similarities]
24. Brown, Margery (1991). Afro-bets: Book of colors. Orange, NJ: Just Us Books, Inc.

Abstract:
Colors tell us many things. Red means danger and says stop. Yellow is the color of a banana. Purple is the color of grapes. When you mix certain colors, they make new colors.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Colors] [Food] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Safety]
25. Bryan, Ashley (2003). Beautiful blackbird. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Colorful birds in the forest want to be like the blackbird. The blackbird teaches the other birds that each one is beautiful in their own unique way and that beauty doesn't come from a color.

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

Keywords: [African] [Assertiveness] [Beauty] [Birds] [Colors] [Comparisons] [Dancing] [Differences] [Envy] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Multicultural] [Poetry] [Rainbow] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Self Esteem]
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