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1. Ada, Alma Flor (1994). Dear peter rabbit. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
Through a series of letters between friends, we learn the stories of Goldilocks, The Three Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, and Peter Rabbit.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birthday] [Correspondence] [Friendship] [Pig] [Rabbit] [Wolf]

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2. Ahlberg, Allan//Ahlberg, Janet (1991). The jolly christmas postman. Boston: Little, Brown & Co..

Abstract:
Santa's postman visits various nursery rhyme characters to deliver letters from Santa.

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

Keywords: [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Giving] [Holidays] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rhyme] [Self Esteem]

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3. Ahlberg, Janet//Ahlberg, Allan (1986). The jolly postman or other people's letters. Boston: Little Brown and Company.

Abstract:
This postman delivers mail to all of your favorite fairy tale characters. From the Three Bears to Cinderella, the jolly postman keeps them all in touch with their friends through letters.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Careers] [Correspondence] [Friendship] [Party] [Wolf]

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4. Aliki. (1982). We are best friends. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Two young boys must deal with the idea of one best friend moving away. Luckily, each meets a new friend. They are able to keep their friendship through letters.

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

Keywords: [Correspondence] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Games] [Loneliness] [Memories] [Missing] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Playground] [Sadness] [Verbal Communication]

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5. Aylesworth, Jim (1999). The full belly bowl. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
After being captured by a fox, a wee man is rescued and nurtured by a very old man for three days. In appreciation of the old man's kindness, a bowl is left on his porch with a note about its special powers. The beautiful full, belly bowl multiplies any item placed in it. This brings both happiness and trouble to the old man.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Art] [Caring] [Cat] [Correspondence] [Fable] [Food] [Fox] [Greed] [Helping] [Hunger] [Insects] [Magic] [Money] [Mouse] [Nutrition] [Sleep] [Spider] [Wealth]

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6. Babbit, Natalie (1998). Ouch!. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A baby born with the destiny of marrying a princess is brought by the King and thrown into the river to prevent a possible marriage with his newborn daughter. Rescued by a loving couple, the boy grows up and meets the King once again. The Kings plan to kill the young man backfires again and the young man marries the princess. As a test, the King sends the new prince to steal the golden hairs off the devil's head. In a surprise ending, the prince prevails, but the King is not so lucky.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Architecture] [Baby] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bridge] [Confidence] [Correspondence] [Dancing] [Death] [Devils] [Dreams] [Fable] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forest] [Happiness] [Lost] [Magic] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [River] [River] [Royalty] [Secrets] [Sleep] [Transportation] [Trick] [Wedding]

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7. Bauer, Caroline, Feller (1981). My mom travels a lot. New York: Rae Publishing Company, Inc..

Abstract:
My mom travels all the time. I miss her, but sometimes it is fun-we get to go to the airport, and when she comes back, she brings us neat presents. My mom misses a lot of fun-like when our dog had puppies and, when I was in the school play-but that just makes seeing her when she comes home more fun!

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Correspondence] [Family] [Parents] [Responsibilities] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Travel]

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8. Bodecker, N.M. (1998). Hurry, hurry, mary dear. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
An old man sits in his chair. He tells his wife that winter is coming. While he sits and directs, she carries out the chores needed to be done for them to be prepared for the winte. She works hard to get ready for winter while he does nothing. But in the end, she gets her revenge.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Exercise] [Food] [Garden] [Hard Work] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Poetry] [Preparation] [Responsibilities] [Revenge] [Seasons] [Tree] [Winter] [Wood] [Work]

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9. Bodnar, Judit Z. (1998). Tale of a tail. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
A fox catches fish for his dinner. WHen his friend, the bear, finds out he wants to know where the fox got all his fish. The bear takes his friend's advice and spends all night trying to catch fish. At dawn, he does not think he has caught any, but then he realizes he has caught a lot of fish on the way home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Correspondence] [Critical Thinking] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Food] [Fox] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hungarian] [Hunger] [Ice] [Lake] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Recreation] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Snow] [Sounds] [Stream] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Winter]

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10. Byars, Betsy (1996). My brother, ant. New York: Penguin Books.

Abstract:
Anthony is a wild and creative little brother who, in the course of four different stories, tests the patience of his older brother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Activities] [Bedtime] [Caring] [Challenges] [Coping] [Correspondence] [Creativity] [Family] [Fear] [Fight] [Forgiveness] [Growing Up] [Helping] [Imagination] [Mischief] [Monsters] [Patience] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Worry] [Writing]

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11. Caseley, Judith (1991). Dear annie. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Annie receives many letters from her grandfather. She shares her letters with her class at school and spurs the rest of the class to get pen pals from all over the world.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Grandparents] [Nonverbal Communication] [Reading] [School] [Self Esteem]

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12. Cohen, Miriam (2005). My big brother. New York: Star Bright Books.

Abstract:
A little boy idolizes his big brother and wants to be exactly like him. They do everything together. When his family cannot pay for college, the older child joins the army. His little brother then takes his place being big brother to their youngest sibling.

Brittany Galbreath for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African American] [Basketball] [Car] [Church] [Correspondence] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Loss] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Sports] [Television] [Transportation] [Writing]

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13. Cuyler, Margery (2000). 100th day worries. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
When her teacher tells the class that everyone must bring in collections of 100 for the 100th day of school, Jessica begins to worry. What will she bring in?Her family finally helps her come up with a special collection.

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

Keywords: [Collection] [Correspondence] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Giving] [Helping] [Love] [Money] [Numbers] [School] [Sharing] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

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14. Davison, Martine (1992). Rita goes to the hospital. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
Rita gets very scared when a letter from the hospital arrives announcing that her tonsils will be taken out. Eventually, the hospital workers help Rita overcome her fears of surgery. She is happy when she wakes up afterwards and is given her favorite ice cream for dinner -- strawberry!

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

Keywords: [Cleanliness] [Clothing] [Colors] [Correspondence] [Doctor] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Happiness] [Hospital] [Illness] [Learning] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nurse] [Preparation] [Sadness] [Sleep] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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15. Dunbar, Joyce (1999). The secret friend. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Gander is writing a letter to his secret friend. As Gander adds special touches to the letter, Panda becomes jealous. He does not know this secret friend and he is worried it might be Gander's new best friend. Little does Panda know, he is Gander's only best friend.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Caring] [Correspondence] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goose] [Happiness] [Jealousy] [Nonverbal Communication] [Panda] [Secrets] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Writing]

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16. Feiffer, Jules (1997). Meanwhile. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Raymond is busy fighting pirates, cowboys, and martians, but MEANWHILE...mom wants his help time and time again. Will Raymond ever listen?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Cowboys] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fantasy] [Helping] [Horse] [Listening] [Misbehavior] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Parents] [Pirates] [Problem Solving] [Shark] [Ship] [Writing]

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17. Fraustino, Lisa Rowe (2001). The hickory chair. New York: Arthur A. Levine Books.

Abstract:
Louis is born blind. He and his Gran play hide-and-seek or just sit and tell stories in her favorite old hickory chair. When Gran dies, her memory lives on through the gifts she leaves behind for her family.

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

Keywords: [Blindness] [Correspondence] [Days Of The Week] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Games] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Loss] [Love] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Relationship] [Shadows] [Smell] [Storytelling] [Surprises] [Touch] [Verbal Communication]

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18. Hedderwick, Mairi (1984). Katie morag delivers the mail. Boston : Little Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Wednesdays are very hectic at the post office on the Isle of Struay, especially today with baby Liam teething. Katie Morag decides to help out by delivering the mail until she runs into some "deep water". With her confidence and the help of her grandmother, Katie successfully solves her dilema.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Baby] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Island] [Lake] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Teeth] [Transportation]

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19. Hest, Amy (1997). When jessie came across the sea. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Jessie and her Grandmother are very close family to each other because there are no other relatives. Grandmother teachers Jessie to sew and Jessie teaches Grandmother to read. One day, Jessie is requested to travel to America by the rabbi. Her journey by ship is hard, but she meets a young man, Low, who she finds again in America and marries. Grandmother travels to America on the money that Jessie earned sewing lace for three years.

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

Keywords: [American] [Challenges] [Communication] [Correspondence] [Decision Making] [English] [Family] [Friendship] [Illness] [Immigrants] [Jewish] [Language] [Marriage] [Money] [Monuments] [Multicultural] [Religion] [School] [Sewing] [Ship] [Spiritual] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Travel] [Work]

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20. Hoban, Lillian (1976). Arthur's pen pal. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
Arthur longs to be his pen pal's big brother, so they can wrestle and do karate. He does not like having to jump rope with his little sister. But one day, he learns something very surprising about his pen pal.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Activities] [Aggression] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Child Care] [Chimpanzee] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Differences] [Family] [Fight] [Games] [Karate] [Mischief] [Monkey] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Skills] [Sports] [Stereotypes] [Verbal Communication] [Violence] [Writing]

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21. James, Simon (1991). Dear mr. blueberry. New York: Maxwell MacMillan International.

Abstract:
Emily writes her teacher letters about a whale that is in her backyard pool. Her teacher tells and educates her that whales can't live in her pool. However, she has a great imagination and keeps trying to tell him.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Correspondence] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Imagination] [Learning] [Letters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication] [Whale]

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22. Kelly, John//Ticknell, Cathy (2004). The mystery of eatum hall. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Dr. Hunter invites Horace and Glenda Pork-fowler over to his house, Eatum Hall, for a weekend of gourmet food. They come over and realize Dr. Hunter won’t be joining them until Sunday, so they eat and eat all weekend. In their cluelessness, they don’t realize Dr. Hunter is a wolf…

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Correspondence] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Food] [Goose] [Humor] [Mystery] [Overeating] [Overweight] [Pig] [Refusal Skills] [Surprises] [Survival] [Swimming] [Trick] [Wolf]

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23. Knight, Margy Burns (1994). Welcoming babies. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House.

Abstract:
People celebrate the gift of a new baby in different ways around the world. Babies are welcomed into their families using different customs like singing, kissing, touching, blessing, naming, and other special actions.

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

Keywords: [Adoption] [Afghani] [African] [Author's Note] [Cambodian] [Correspondence] [Customs] [Family] [Food] [Glossary] [Grandparents] [Indian] [Iranian] [Jewish] [Korean] [Language] [Multicultural] [Muslim] [Native American] [Pakistani] [Parents] [Puerto Rican] [Quakers] [Siblings] [Spanish] [Spiritual] [Traditions] [Vietnamese]

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24. Lehman, Barbara (2004). The red book. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
A friendship forms when two boys from different parts of the world find a magical red book. The boy from the urban city decides to use balloons to fly to the island where his new friend lives, but he accidentally drops the red book along the way. The boy on the island is disappointed when he can no longer view his city companion in the pages of the book, but is relieved when he lands on the beach instead! Back in the city, the red book is discovered by a man riding his bike on the street (A wordless book).

Abstract provided by Lisa Lynne Miller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Balloon] [Beach] [Bicycle] [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Cold] [Correspondence] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Discovery] [Emotions] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Fly] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Island] [Maps] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Relationship] [Sadness] [Sand] [School] [Sight] [Sky] [Snow] [Sun] [Surprises] [Transportation] [Travel] [Walking] [Weather]

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25. Manson, Ainslie (1995). Just like new. Toronto: Douglas & McIntyre.

Abstract:
It is a time of war and children in England won't have Christmas presents. A little girl's class decides to give gifts they love that are like new. The little girl unselfishly gives up her most cherished doll and inserts a note, and a girl from England becomes her pen pal after receiving the gift.

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

Keywords: [Books] [Canada] [Charity] [Christmas] [Church] [Correspondence] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dolls] [Empathy] [England] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Happiness] [History] [Holidays] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Sadness] [Ship] [Siblings] [Toys] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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