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1. Alexander, Earl//Rudin, Sheila//Sejkora, Pam (1996). My dad has hiv. Minneapolis, MN: Fairview Press.

Abstract:
The disease HIV is explained in this gentle and descriptive book about a young girl who has a father with HIV. The facts about the virus are described in a way that children can understand. It helps children to know that a person with HIV can lead a normal life.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aids] [Awareness] [Careers] [Communication] [Differences] [Diseases] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Health] [Hygiene] [Illness] [Love] [Medicine] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Presentation] [Sadness] [School] [Science] [Sleep] [Support] [Verbal Communication]
2. Allen, Jeffrey (1986). Mary alice returns. Boston: Little Brown and Co..

Abstract:
Mary Alice is a switchboard operator on whom everyone depends. She completes her job perfectly until one day, when Karen squirrel plays dangerous games with her.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Chicken] [Communication] [Deception] [Duck] [Misunderstanding] [Mystery] [Squirrel] [Teasing]
3. 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]
4. Baker, Barbara (1998). Digby and kate and the beautiful day. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
Digby and Kate spend every day together. They play games, eat, draw pictures, take walks, and just enjoy each other's company. The only problem is that they often disagree, as a dog and cat should. Still they have fun together and continue to be best friends.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Argument] [Art] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Cat] [Communication] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Differences] [Dog] [Feelings] [Food] [Games] [Mouse] [Nutrition] [Photograph] [Play] [Rain] [Rules] [Sadness] [Sharing] [Weather]
5. Barasch, Lynne (2000). Radio rescue. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
In 1923, a young boy works hard to learn morse code in order to get his amateur radio operator license and his very own call letters. Everyday he excitedly puts on his headphones and warms up his station, talking to people all over the world. During a far away hurricane, he uses his radio to send out messages to rescue stranded people.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Communication] [Fire] [Flood] [Goal Setting] [History] [Hurricane] [Inventions] [Maps] [Photograph] [Radio] [Rescue] [Ship] [Storm] [Symbols] [Technology] [Telephone] [Transportation] [Weather]
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. Bee, William (2005). Whatever. Cambridge, PA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Billy is a very difficult child. Billy's father tries to please him by showing him the world's curliest trumpet, bounciest castle and smokiest train. He even takes Billy to the edge of outer space, but all Billy can say is "whatever." In the end, Billy will get a taste of his own medicine.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Giraffe] [Misbehavior] [Mischief] [Respect] [Stress Management] [Taste] [Tiger]
8. Bercaw, Edna Coe (2000). Halmoni's day. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Jennifer's Korean grandmother arrives just in time for Grandparents Day at school. But Jennifer is afraid that her grandmother will embarrass her because she doesn't speak English. However, after her grandmother tells Jennifer's class the story of her childhood, Jennifer is not embarrassed at all.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Airplane] [Communication] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Korean] [Language] [Loss] [Love] [Memory] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [School] [Storytelling] [Time] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [War]
9. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Lady monster has a plan. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble.

Abstract:
Monster and the little boy have too many pets. They try to build a house for all of them, but they need help. Lady monster and the little girl come to help and they all cooperate to build the animal house.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Birds] [Cat] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Frog] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parakeet] [Pets] [Reptiles] [Shelter] [Tools] [Turtle]
10. 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]
11. Bonsall, Crosby (1999). The day I had to play with my sister. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
A boy has a hard time dealing with his younger sister while teaching her the rules of hide-and-seek. She just won't listen! Uggh...being a big brother can be tough!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Attention] [Autumn] [Behavior] [Challenges] [Communication] [Counting] [Determination] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Games] [Individuality] [Learning] [Listening] [Numbers] [Patience] [Play] [Playing] [Relationship] [Resentment] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Siblings] [Teaching]
12. Bornstein, Ruth (1980). Of course a goat. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A boy wants a goat so he asks his mother where he can find one. He has to climb a mountain and describes what he will do and see on his journey and how he will bring the goat back home where his mother will be waiting.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Goat] [Imagination] [Mountains] [Pets] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
13. Brett, Jan (2005). Honey...honey...lion!. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
A badger and a honeyguide work together to find bee hives for honey. One day, the badger betrays the honeyguide and uses his help to eat all the honey himself. The honeyguide decides to get even and provides a twist in the end.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Badger] [Bee] [Birds] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Hippopotamus] [Insects] [Lion] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Overeating] [Termite] [Trick]
14. Brown, Marc (2001). Arthur's nose. Boston/New York/London/Toronto: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Arthur does not like his nose! Although his friends and family like Arthur's nose just the way it is, he feels that it is always getting in the way and decides to get a new nose!

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

Keywords: [Aardvark] [Acceptance] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appearance] [Author's Note] [Beauty] [Bias] [Body Parts] [Challenges] [Communication] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Contentment] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Depression] [Determination] [Differences] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Envy] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Individuality] [Insecurity] [Learning] [Nonverbal Communication] [Opinions] [Photograph] [Problem Solving] [Refusal Skills] [Relief] [Resentment] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Sizes] [Support] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
15. Bunting, Eve (1999). I have an olive tree. : Joanna Cotler Books.

Abstract:
On Sophia's seventh birthday, her grandfather gave her an olive tree. Sophia is a little disappointed by the gift and doesn't understand why her grandfather would give her an olive tree that she can't even see. After all, it is Greece and she lives in California! It isn't until her grandfather passes away that Sophia truly understands the importance and meaning of the gift when she and her mother visit the olive tree in Greece.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Birthday] [Communication] [Community] [Culture] [Customs] [Dedication] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Exploration] [Family] [Feelings] [Generations] [Geology] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Greece] [Greek] [Grief] [Immigrants] [Instruments] [Language] [Learning] [Loss] [Love] [Memories] [Memory] [Misunderstanding] [Music] [Parents] [Plants] [Presents] [Resentment] [Sadness] [Traditions] [Travel] [Tree] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]
16. Carle, Eric (2002). "Slowly, slowly, slowly," said the sloth. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
"Slowly, slowly, slowly..." the sloth moves through the day. Many animals are curious as to why the sloth is so slow, quiet, boring, and lazy!? In a short description of the sloth written and provided by Jane Goodall at the beginning of the book, she states that sloths are "delightful, gentle, peace-loving creatures".

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Environment] [Habitat] [Individuality] [Misunderstanding] [Observation] [Opinions] [Peace] [Self Esteem] [Sloth] [Stress Management] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]
17. 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]
18. Choi, Sook Nyul (1993). Halmoni and the picnic. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Yunmi wants her grandmother, Halmoni to feel at home in New York City. However, Halmoni is having trouble adjusting to the American customs that differ so much from the customs of her native Korea. Yunmi's friends suggest that Halmoni chaperone the annual class picnic to Central Park. It may be an opportunity to open-up and feel comfortable in her new home.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Beliefs] [Challenges] [Communication] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Customs] [Determination] [Differences] [Embarrassment] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Generations] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Immigrants] [Insecurity] [Korean] [Language] [Loneliness] [Misunderstanding] [Multicultural] [Park] [Picnic] [Recreation] [Sadness] [Self Confidence] [Shyness] [Support] [Worry]
19. Christelow, Eileen (2001). The great pig search. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Bert and Ethel receive a post card from Florida from runaway pigs and an adventure begins. Bert wants to go to Florida to look for the pigs while Ethel wants to go on vacation. When Bert won't stop looking for the pigs, Ethel decides she wants to go home. Bert and Ethel eventually learn that the pigs were right under their noses.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Beach] [Boat] [Bus] [Communication] [Dancing] [Embarrassment] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Letters] [Missing] [Newspaper] [Photograph] [Pig] [Radio] [Separation] [Taxi] [Transportation] [Travel] [Vacation] [Water]
20. Crary, Elizabeth (1992). Dealing with dealing with feelings: I'm frustrated. Seattle, WA: Parenting Press, Inc.

Abstract:
Unable to rollerskate like his brother and sister, Alex becomes frustrated. What should he do?Keep practicing, give up, or set goals?Alex's mom gives him eight suggestions of how to deal with his problem. After working really hard, Alex learns how to skate and deal with his frustration!

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Colors] [Communication] [Envy] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Garden] [Happiness] [Helping] [Neighbors] [Patience] [Reading] [Self Confidence] [Siblings] [Skating]
21. Cummings, Pat (1986). C.L.O.U.D.S.. New York: William Morrow & Co..

Abstract:
Chuku works for C.L.O.U.D.S. (The department of Creative Lights, Opticals, and Unusual Designs in the Sky). His first assignment is New York and becomes disappointed because the buildings are so hight, the air is so dirty, and no one ever looks up.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Creativity] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Nonverbal Communication] [Weather]
22. Davis, Katie (1999). I hate to go to bed!. Singapore: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
This little girl hates to go to bed because she knows she is missing a party. But she still comes up with plenty of ways to make it to the party before it's over.

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

Keywords: [Bath] [Bedtime] [Books] [Boredom] [Colors] [Communication] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Discovery] [Disobedience] [Dreams] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Parents] [Party] [Preparation] [Reading] [Sleep] [Teeth]
23. Delton, Judy (1985). The elephant in duck's garden. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
Duck had an elephant in his garden that smashed his chair and lettuce. Duck and Bear tried everything possible to make the elelphant leave. Finally, Rabbit Junior suggested they ask him to leave. The elephant kindly left the garden.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Birds] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Determination] [Elephant] [Persistence] [Rabbit] [Verbal Communication]
24. Delton, Judy//Tucker, Dorothy (1986). My grandma's in a nursing home. Niles, IL: Albert Witman and Company.

Abstract:
Jason doesn't like and can't get used to his grandma being in a nursing home. After visiting her a couple of times he realizes that it is not too bad and he even makes some new friends.

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

Keywords: [Alzheimer's Disease] [Communication] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Illness] [Sadness]
25. Dennis, Wesley (1951). Flip. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
Flip is an early riser and often awakens the other barnyard animals. The animals make up a story to keep Flip busy in the mornings. Flip shocks the animals when he comes back to tell them he saw an imaginary duck.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Horse] [Storytelling]
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