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1. Alexander, Martha (1973). No ducks in our bathtub. New York: Dial Press.

Abstract:
David endlessly tries to convince his mother to allow him to have a pet. However, all of his choices are inappropriate. Finally, they agree on fish, so he waits for the fish eggs to hatch. Only, the eggs aren't fish eggs after all.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bath] [Birds] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fish] [Frog] [Goal Setting] [Obedience] [Parents] [Pets] [Pond] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Aylesworth, Jim (1999). Aunt pitty's patty's piggy. New York: Scholastic, Inc.

Abstract:
Aunt Pitty Patty and her niece Nelly bring a pig home from the market. But the pig won't enter the gate to Aunt Pitty Patty's yard. Nelly seeks out the help of others to get the pig through the gate but no one is willing. Nelly problem solves to get others to help and they get the pig through the gate before dinner.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Cat] [Challenges] [Chaos] [Compromise] [Cow] [Dog] [Farm] [Fire] [Ox] [Pig] [Water]

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3. 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]

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4. Blaine, Marge (1975). The terrible thing that happened at our house. New York: Parents Magazine Press.

Abstract:
When a mother goes back to work, things in the house get out of control. The kids feel left out and start to get upset. Finally, with a little compromising, things work out for the best.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Parents] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Working Mother]

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5. Bognomo, Joel Eboueme (1999). Madoulina: A girl who wanted to go to school: A story from south africa. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
Madoulina has dreams of becoming a doctor. She doesn't, however, go to school because her mother needs her to sell fritters in the marketplace to earn money. Madoulina meets her brother's new teacher, who convinces her mom to find a way to let her go to school.

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

Keywords: [African] [Ambition] [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Bias] [Careers] [Change] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Doctor] [Education] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Family] [Frustration] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Multicultural] [Parents] [School] [Verbal Communication] [Work] [Working Mother]

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6. Brock, Emma L. (1946). The birds' christmas tree. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
After the first snow, all the birds that do not fly south for the winter are left hungry. The birds learn to compromise and share when a christmas tree full of tasty treats is put up in town.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Christmas] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Greed] [Holidays] [Hunger] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Snow] [Teamwork] [Weather] [Winter]

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7. Buckley, Paul (1987). Amy belligera and the fireflies. Niles, IL: Albvert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
A witch casts a spell causing every bug not to be able to speak except for one. That one bug visits the witch and tells her that no other bug except for him can speak. So the witch makes the bugs' tails light up so they do not have to speak to communicate.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Five Senses] [Insects] [Nonverbal Communication] [Speech] [Verbal Communication]

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8. Byars, Betsy (1994). The golly sisters ride again. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
Two sisters, Rose and May-May, travel in a covered wagon to many places dancing and singing and encounter many adventures

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

Keywords: [Acting] [Adventures] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Siblings] [Travel]

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9. Chall, Marsha Wilson (2000). Bonaparte. New York: Dorling Kindersley Publishing.

Abstract:
Jean Claude is going to boarding school, but no dogs are allowed at La School d'Excellence. Poor Bonaparte must find a way to be with Jean Claude!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Architecture] [Assertiveness] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Caring] [Compromise] [Critical Thinking] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [French] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Happiness] [Health] [Instruments] [Loneliness] [Love] [Monuments] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pets] [Problem Solving] [Rules] [Sadness] [School]

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10. 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]

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11. Chorao, Kay (1986). Ups and downs with oink and pearl. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
This book includes three short stories. It describes details of an important friendship between Oink and Pearl. They grow closer with every adventure they encounter together.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Friendship] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Verbal Communication]

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12. DeFelice, Cynthia (2000). Cold feet. New York: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc..

Abstract:
Playing the bagpipes is Willie McPhee's favorite form of entertainment, but because his audience is unable to pay for his entertainment, Willie is forced to leave. On his journey to find money, he becomes tired and his clothes wear out. Across the forest he sees a dead man and since his shoes are torn, he takes the dead man's boots. As he approaches a house to find hospitality, see how the dead man comes back to haunt him.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Clothing] [Cold] [Compromise] [Consequences] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Folktale] [Giving] [Instruments] [Snow] [Sounds] [Storytelling] [Survival] [Travel] [Walking] [Weather] [Winter]

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13. dePaola, Tomie (1989). Art lesson (La clase de dibujo). New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Tommy wants to be an artist when he grows up, but when he has his very first art lesson in first grade, he is very disappointed. He learns to compromise, and he is happy in the end.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Assertiveness] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dedication] [Holidays] [Skills] [Thanksgiving] [Verbal Communication]

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14. Edwards, Michelle (2004). Papa's latkes. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
A Jewish family deals with the recent death of their mother and wife, while trying to keep their Chanukan traditions alive. Each family member deals with their emotions. They work as a single parent family to move on, while embracing their traditions of the past.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Coping] [Culture] [Death] [Decision Making] [Faith] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Hanukkah] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Loss] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Religion] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication]

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15. Falconer, Ian (2000). Olivia. New York: Antheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Olivia, a very active pig, wears everyone out during her daily activities. From waking up, going to the beach, dancing and playing, Olivia has a busy day.

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

Keywords: [Acting] [Activities] [Animals] [Argument] [Art] [Bath] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Books] [Compromise] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Health] [Imagination] [Imitation] [Museum] [Pets] [Pig] [Pretend] [Routine] [Sand] [Sleep] [Sun] [Teeth] [Verbal Communication]

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16. Fitzhugh, Louise (1969). Bang bang you're dead. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A group of kids like to play fake war on a hill. Another group of kids come to the hill to play too. Both groups have a "real" war, and some of them get hurt. They eventually decide to share the hill.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Change] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Peer Resistance] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication] [Violence] [War]

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17. Gage, Wilson (1979). Mrs. gaddy and the ghost. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
An old woman has a ghost in her kitchen. She tries to get rid of the ghost. The ghost was sad, so she opened her heart and let the ghost stay.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Ghosts] [Stress Management]

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18. Henkes, Kevin (1996). Lilly's purple plastic purse. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Lilly wants to be a teacher like Mr. Slinger. She always says wonderful things about him until one day he takes her purple plastic purse away. For revenge, Lilly draws a nasty picture of Mr. Slinger which makes her feel worse than before. This teaches Lilly that revenge is the wrong way to resolve conflict.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Anger] [Animals] [Apology] [Appreciation] [Attention] [Careers] [Caring] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Envy] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Fun] [Honesty] [Learning] [Mouse] [Parents] [Performance] [Play] [Pretend] [Resentment] [Respect] [Revenge] [Role Model] [Sadness] [School] [Teaching] [Truth] [Worry] [Writing]

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19. Hest, Amy (1995). In the rain with baby duck. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
In order to get to Grandpa's house for the traditional pancake breakfast, Baby duck has to walk in the rain. Baby duck doesn't like the rain but his grandpa shows him a way to enjoy it.

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

Keywords: [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Jumping] [Learning] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Play] [Problem Solving] [Rain] [Song] [Traditions] [Umbrella] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Water] [Weather]

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20. Hoban, Lillian (1974). Arthur's honey bear. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A boy and his sister decide to have a garage sale. He decides to sell his old bear and his sister buys it. After he sees her buy it, he is sad and wants it back. Then he realizes that even if the bear is not his now, the bear will be his nephew forever.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Ape] [Bear] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Stress Management]

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21. 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]

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22. Hudson, Wade (2004). The two Tyrones. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Tyrone Rashon Williams goes to school on the first day, excited about his new sneakers that he bought himself. He is disappointed when he gets there and finds that everyone has the same ones, and there is a new student, Tyrone Rashon Williams. Tyrone must deal with both of his problems, and get things back to normal.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Assertiveness] [Attention] [Author's Note] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Goal Setting] [Individuality] [Jealousy] [Misunderstanding] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Resentment] [School] [Similarities] [Verbal Communication]

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23. Kroll, Steven (1984). The biggest pumpkin ever. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Two mice fall in love with the same pumpkin and each one waters it, fertilizes it, and protects it from the frost. The pumpkin grows into the biggest pumpkin ever, wins the town contest, and is made into a jack-o-lantern that can be seen for miles.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Community] [Competition] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Garden] [Mouse] [Plants] [Pride] [Water] [Weather]

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24. Levitin, Sonia (1973). Who owns the moon?. Berkley, CA: Parnassus .

Abstract:
Abel, Nagel and Zeke are farming friends who argue about everything, including who owns the moon. The farmers go to a teacher in the city to settle their argument about the moon. The teacher tells the three men that they each own the moon two nights a week and the remaining nights they are to share it.

Abstract provided by Katey Voitein and Katie Kibler, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Argument] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Friendship] [Greed] [Moon] [Nature] [Sharing] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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25. Locker, Thomas (1989). The young artist. New York: Dial Books.

Abstract:
Adrian loves to paint landscape pictures, but portraits are more popular. He always paints the truth. When the king asks him to paint a portrait of twenty-seven nobel men and women, he is asked to make the people nice looking.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Bully] [Careers] [Compromise] [Honesty] [Royalty]

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