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1. Allsburg, Chris Van (1995). Bad day at riverbend. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company .

Abstract:
The small town of Riverbend is under siege by omnipresent forces in this wonderful tale.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cowboys] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fight] [Ghosts] [Goal Setting] [Mystery] [Nonverbal Communication] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Birney, Betty (1994). Tyrannosaurus tex. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
A friendship grows between a group of cowboys and a giant beast. It is an exciting legend.

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

Keywords: [Cowboys] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Friendship] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication]

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3. Clark, Ann Nolan (1942). There still are buffalo. Sante Fe: Ancient City Press.

Abstract:
In the Dakotas, a buffalo bull baby is born to the Sioux. Its life is traced as it learns from the herd and grows to eventually become its leader.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bull] [Cowboys] [Critical Thinking] [Growing Up] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents]

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4. D'Aulaire, Ingri//D'Aulaire, Edgar (1948). Nils. Garden City: Doubleday and Company Inc..

Abstract:
Nils dreams of being a bold and fearless cowboy. His homeland, Norway, has some very curious customs in the eyes of his schoolmates. But, the customs do not interfere with his needs or dreams in the end.

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

Keywords: [Courage] [Cowboys] [Dreams] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Sadness]

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5. De Leeuw, Adele (1976). Horseshoe harry and the whale. New York: Parents' Magazine Press.

Abstract:
Horseshoe Harry is a cowboy who lives on the range in Wyoming. He gets tired of the range and wants to see the sea. So he sets off for the coast and ends up on a ship that captures whales. He finds out that he does not like the sea as much as he thought he would.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Cowboys] [Cowboys] [Ocean] [Ranch] [Refusal Skills] [Transportation] [Travel] [Whale]

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6. 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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7. Gardella, Tricia (1993). Just like my dad. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A young boy follows his father throughout the day on a ranch. The boy enjoys working with his father and helping him out. He admires his father.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Cowboys] [Family] [Helping] [Learning] [Parents] [Ranch] [Responsibilities] [Role Model] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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8. Harper, Jo (1993). Jalapeno hal. New York: Macmillan Children's Book Group.

Abstract:
Jalapeno Hal is a cowboy who is the roughest and toughest man in all of Texas. Hal and his friend Kit have a plan to get the whole town hopping.

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

Keywords: [Community] [Cowboys] [Food] [Mischief] [Nutrition]

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9. Herzig, Alison (1998). Bronco busters. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Slim, Jim, and Grisley are the baddest bronco busters in all of the west. They think they can tame any horse, but they meet their match when they come across a small cowboy and his black pony. The bronco busters try everything, but the pony beats them every time. The small cowboy finds a way to turn this fierce bronco into a friend.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Cowboys] [Exercise] [Food] [Friendship] [Horse] [Mountains] [Nutrition] [Pony] [Ranch] [Rodeo] [Routine]

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10. Hooker, Ruth (1990). Matthew the cowboy. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
A boy receives a cowboy suit for his birthday. He takes imaginary, wild trips out to the Wild West.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Birthday] [Clothing] [Cowboys] [Holidays] [Imagination] [Self Esteem]

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11. Howard, Arthur (1996). When I was five. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
Six year-old Jeremy points out many interesting changes he has undergone since he was five years old, including playing with his favorite car and thinking about his career. However, his best friend, Mark, is still his favorite.

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

Keywords: [Baseball] [Birthday] [Car] [Careers] [Celebration] [Change] [Cowboys] [Dinosaur] [Exercise] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [Hobby] [Play] [Secrets] [Self Esteem] [Sports] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication]

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12. Johnston, Tony (1992). The cowboy and the black-eyed pea. New York: G.P. Putnam's Son.

Abstract:
After her father dies, Farethee Well, is left with a huge herd of longhorns on a big Texas farm to find a husband to help her run it. She must determine whether or not he is a real cowboy by his sensitivity while riding a horse with a blackeyed pea under the saddle.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cowboys] [Death] [Decision Making] [Horse] [Loss] [Marriage] [Rain] [Weather]

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13. Karas, G. Brian (1996). Home on the bayou: A cowboy's story. New York: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Ned, a cowboy, and his mom leave their home in the West to move to the swamp. Ned hates the swamp and mean Big Head Ed at school. Big Head Ed picks on Ned because he is a cowboy. One day Ned becomes a hero at school when he uses his lasso to quiet Big Head Ed.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Anger] [Bully] [Conflict Resolution] [Cowboys] [Desert] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Grandparents] [Love] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Sadness] [School] [Swamp] [Verbal Communication]

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14. Khalsa, Dayal Kaur (1990). Cowboy dreams. New York: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc..

Abstract:
A woman remembers her wish as a child to be a cowboy with a real horse. She recalls how she would pretend to be a cowboy and the cowboy songs she used to sing.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cowboys] [Horse] [Imagination] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pretend] [Song] [Stress Management] [Wish]

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15. Kimmel, Eric A. (1989). Four dollars and fifty cents. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Shorty Long owes widow MaCrae $450 The widow wants her money for Shorty but no one believes she will ever get that money back. The widow goes to Shorty's ranch but Shorty pretends to be dead so he doesn't have to pay her. The widow is suspicious and Shorty almost really dies just so he won't have to pay the widow her $450

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

Keywords: [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Cowboys] [Deception] [Determination] [Humor] [Persistence] [Pretend] [Ranch] [Sly]

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16. Lenski, Lois (1949). Cowboy small. New York: Henry Z. Walck, Inc.

Abstract:
Cowboy Small takes care of his horse Cactus and rides him around the ranch. He does jobs like fixing the fence and rounding up the cows.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Cow] [Cowboys] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Food] [Nutrition] [Ranch] [Responsibilities] [Sleep] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Water]

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17. Lester, Julius (1998). Black cowboy, wild horses: A true story. New York: Dial Publishers.

Abstract:
Using his amazing tracking ability, black cowboy Bob Lemmons is accepted by a herd of wild horses allowing him to corral them. Based on a true story, the reader gets a glimpse of the struggles that faced the cowboys in the plains of the United States.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [African American] [American] [Animals] [Birds] [Careers] [Challenges] [Cowboys] [Food] [Freedom] [Heroism] [History] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Snake] [Storm] [Survival] [Vulture] [Weather] [Wilderness]

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18. Levitin, Sonia (1996). Nine for california. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A family travels across country to go live with their dad in California. Their trip is long but full of interesting adventures and surprises.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Cowboys] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Parents] [Surprises] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Wilderness]

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19. Lipkind, William//Mordvinoff, Nicolas (1952). Even steven. New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company.

Abstract:
Hobie, a boy chooses Steven, a runt horse as his pet. Everyone puts Steven down until he saves the day for the ranchhands and the owner.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bias] [Cowboys] [Encouragement] [Friendship] [Horse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Ranch] [Rescue] [Self Esteem] [Sizes] [Stress Management] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]

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20. Loomis, Christine (1997). Cowboy bunnies. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Little rabbits acting as cowboys spend their day playing, eating, swimming, and having fun. When they grow tired, their parents put them to bed.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Cowboys] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Food] [Illness] [Music] [Nutrition] [Play] [Rabbit] [Ranch] [Rhyme]

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21. Lowell, Susan (1997). Little red cowboy hat. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Little Red Cowboy Hat is sent to her Grandma's house to cheer her up. Along the way Little Red runs into a wolf but escapes. When she arrives at Grandma's, Little Red finds the wolf in Grandma's bed!Fortunately Grandma saves Little Red before she is eaten by the wolf.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bravery] [Canyon] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Cowboys] [Desert] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Grandparents] [Horse] [Love] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Snake] [Verbal Communication] [Wolf]

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22. McPhail, David (1994). Moony b. finch, the fastest draw in the west. Racine, WI: Publishing Company Inc.

Abstract:
Moony B. Finch is an excellent artist and everything he draws comes to life. When Moony draws an old-fashioned passenger train, the train gets held up by Wild Willie. Moony saves the day by drawing a picture of Wild Willie and erasing it. Moony then draws a picture of his house so he can return home.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Art] [Chicken] [Cowboys] [Creativity] [Family] [Five Senses] [Greed] [Heroism] [Kangaroo] [Parents] [Pig] [Raccoon] [Shelter] [Touch] [Train] [Transportation]

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23. Nixon, Joan Lowery (1989). You bet your britches, claude. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
Tom is adopted by Shirley and Claude, and he hopes that they will adopt his sister, Bessie. Bessie and Shirley make a great team of catching crooks. Bessie spots them, and Shirley stops them. Bessie makes a great deputy and new daughter.

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

Keywords: [Adoption] [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Cowboys] [Decision Making] [Family] [Robbery] [Self Confidence] [Siblings]

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24. Wishinsky, Frieda (1998). Each one special. Custer, WA: Orca Book Publishers.

Abstract:
Henry, the baker, creates magnificent cakes. No two cakes are alike and his customers love the beautiful decorations. Henry's friend Ben visits Henry and watches him work each day after school. When the bakery is bought by new owners, Henry loses his job. Henry is sad when he can no longer decorate cakes, but only until Ben helps his friend find a new outlet for his creativity.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Birthday] [Bowling] [Business] [Careers] [Celebration] [Collection] [Conflict Resolution] [Cowboys] [Creativity] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Flowers] [Food] [Friendship] [Golf] [Happiness] [Missing] [Recreation] [Sadness] [Technology] [Television] [Uniqueness] [Work]

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25. Wood, Nancy (1966). Little wrangler. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc..

Abstract:
The Durango kid is about to face his first round-up. He shakes off any doubts in his ability and finds the courage to finish the day's work.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bravery] [Courage] [Cow] [Cowboys] [Critical Thinking] [Goal Setting] [Horse] [Ranch] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management]

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