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1. Ashman, Linda (2001). Castles, caves, and honeycombs. San Diego, CA: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Animals make their homes using many different things. Some are made of twigs, others of sand, and others are in caves. Although they are all different, they also have similarities. Castles, caves, and honeycombs are a place to share, play, rest, and live.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Beach] [Bear] [Beaver] [Bee] [Birds] [Caterpillar] [Cave] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Dog] [Home] [Insects] [Mouse] [Play] [Rabbit] [Rhyme] [Safety] [Sleep] [Snail] [Snake] [Spider] [Tree] [Turtle] [Wolf]
2. Banks, Kate (1998). And if the moon could talk. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
A young child gets ready for bed. Her father reads her a book, and her mother tucks her into bed. Soon, she is fast asleep and dreaming. The moon watches from outside as the world prepares for nightfall.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Boat] [Books] [Crab] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dreams] [Family] [Fire] [Five Senses] [Lion] [Lizard] [Moon] [Night] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Reading] [Sleep] [Stars] [Storytelling] [Wind]
3. Bourgoing, Pascale (1992). The egg. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Do you know how a baby chick is hatched?Learn how other animals, birds, and fish lay eggs. Also learn the different ways that eggs are eaten by people, such as fried, caviar, chocolate, and hard-boiled.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Birds] [Chicken] [Crab] [Crocodile] [Crustaceans] [Fish] [Food] [Frog] [Goose] [Mollusks] [Nutrition] [Ostrich] [Owl] [Reptiles] [Snail] [Snake] [Turkey] [Turtle]
4. Carle, Eric (1987). A house for hermit crab. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Hermit crab outgrew his shell in January so he must find a new home. Month by month he collects friends to make his home better. As he outgrows his shell, Herman is sad because he will have to leave his friends. A smaller homeless crab comes along and promises to take care of Herman's friends and home.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Moving] [Ocean] [Sadness] [Shelter]
5. Cyrus, Kurt (2005). Hotel deep. New York: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
A lone sardine attempting to find its school leads an exploration of the sea and its many inhabitants. Use of poetry captures the attention and imagination on the sardine's journey.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Crab] [Crawfish] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Lobster] [Lost] [Mackerel] [Nonverbal Communication] [Octopus] [Peer Resistance] [Poetry] [Relationship] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [Sardine] [Science] [Sea] [Self Esteem] [Shrimp] [Snake] [Stress Management] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication]
6. Ehrlich, H.M. (2000). Louie's goose. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Louie's toy goose goes everywhere he goes. Sometimes the goose needs to be fixed. Louie's mom and dad, and even the sun, fixes the goose.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Affection] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Beach] [Birds] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Caring] [Clams] [Coping] [Crab] [Critical Thinking] [Crustaceans] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Goose] [Happiness] [Helping] [Ocean] [Parents] [Play] [Sadness] [Sand] [Seagull] [Seasons] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Song] [Summer] [Swimming] [Toys] [Verbal Communication]
7. Gantschev, Ivan (1980). The volcano. London: Neugebauer Press.

Abstract:
On a beautiful island, one cranky crab seeks revenge on a powerful volcano and meets his match.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Change] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Feelings] [Geology] [Island] [Reptiles] [Revenge] [Turtle] [Volcano]
8. Garland, Sherry (1995). The summer sands. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
When a raging storm destroys the sand dunes that several animals and plants called home, a community works together to restore the dunes in a most creative way. Includes an author's note about the ecology of the coastal sand dunes and what is being done to preserve them.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Autumn] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Christmas] [Clouds] [Cold] [Colors] [Community] [Cooperation] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Environment] [Family] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Fun] [Games] [Grandparents] [Habitat] [Helping] [Holidays] [Hurricane] [Imagination] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Rain] [Relaxation] [Sand] [Sea] [Seasons] [Sounds] [Storm] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
9. Geringer, Laura (1991). The cow is mooing anyhow. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
A young girl's mother brings her breakfast to her at the kitchen table. When the mother leaves, the girl's imagination goes wild. She imagines there are many different animals in the kitchen with her during breakfast. When her mother reappears, all of the animals seem to disappear except for the cow.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Beverage] [Birds] [Chaos] [Cow] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Dragonfly] [Family] [Food] [Fox] [Goat] [Goose] [Iguana] [Imagination] [Insects] [Kangaroo] [Monkey] [Noise] [Nutrition] [Owl] [Parents] [Reptiles] [Seal] [Taxi] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]
10. Heins, Ethel (1995). The cat and the cook and other fables of krylov. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Twelve fables from Ivan Krylov of Russia are presented. Some of the fables include "The Cat and the Cook," "The Swan, the Pike, and the Crab," and "The Miser." Many of these fables feature animals with a valuable moral built in.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Crab] [Critical Thinking] [Crustaceans] [Decision Making] [Donkey] [Eagle] [Fable] [Fish] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Goblins] [Insects] [Monkey] [Nutrition] [Spider] [Swan] [Verbal Communication] [Wolf]
11. Hirschi, Ron (2007). Ocean seasons. Mt. Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
Seasons change in the ocean much as they do on land. Spring brings new plants and baby animals, while summer oceans are aglow with sparkly plankton lights, and autumn winds blow across the open water. In winter the humpback whales migrate to warmer waters, just as some land animals move to warmer climates. Learn about plants and animals that are joined through the mix of seasons, food webs and habitats beneath the waves. While set in the Pacific, similar changes occur in all the world’s oceans.

Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Baby] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Change] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Fish] [Habitat] [Ocean] [Otter] [Plants] [Sea] [Seal] [Seasons] [Shrimp] [Spring] [Summer] [Whale] [Winter]
12. Kurtz, Kevin (2007). A day in the salt marsh. Mount Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
Watch the animals that have adapted to this ever-changing environment as they hunt for food or play in the sun, and learn how the marsh grass survives even though it is covered by salt water twice a day.

Provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adaptation] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Dolphin] [Fish] [Food] [Habitat] [Heron] [Mollusks] [Ocean] [Otter] [Oyster] [Plants] [Play] [Reptiles] [River] [Snail] [Turtle]
13. Lewin, Betsy (1995). Booby hatch. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Pepe hatches from his egg to enter the world of the blue-footed boobies. Pepe learns the ways of life on the island as he grows up. One day Pepe meets Tina and they dance, showing off their bright blue feet. Soon Pepe and Tina will be awaiting the arrival of a little blue-footed boobie of their own.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Birds] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Community] [Companion] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Family] [Growing Up] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Parents]
14. Lobel, Arnold (1980). Fables. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
In these twenty different tales, a little line of advice is shared.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baboon] [Bear] [Beetle] [Birds] [Chicken] [Crab] [Crow] [Crustaceans] [Deception] [Duck] [Excitement] [Fable] [Fox] [Frog] [Insects] [Lion] [Lobster] [Ostrich]
15. Look, Lenore (1999). Love as strong as ginger. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
While her mother and father go to work in Chinatown, a young girl learns how to make rice dumplings and crab and shrimp soup with her grandma. They then take a bus to Grandma's work where she cracks crabs in a factory for a few pennies per day. Grandma prepares a crab meal at the end of a hard working day, made with love as strong as ginger.

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Bus] [Chinese] [Chinese American] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [English] [Family] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Immigrants] [Language] [Money] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Respect] [Responsibilities] [Transportation] [Work]
16. Low, William (1997). Chinatown. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Chinatown is a city that is home to street cobblers, herbalists, tai chi masters, kung fu students, fish markets, and restaurants. And best of all, the celebration of the Chinese New Year which has a parade and lion dance!

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

Keywords: [Business] [Celebration] [Chinese] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Fireworks] [Fish] [Five Senses] [Food] [Holidays] [Karate] [Market] [Medicine] [Multicultural] [New Year] [Parade] [Restaurant] [Sports] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
17. Miller, Margaret (1994). Guess who?. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Decide if you have an answer to the main question in this book. Words and photographs become an exciting and educational game for the reader.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Balloon] [Bear] [Birds] [Bus] [Car] [Careers] [Cat] [Crab] [Critical Thinking] [Crustaceans] [Decision Making] [Dentist] [Dog] [Food] [Giraffe] [Health] [Lion] [Nutrition] [Parrot] [Puppets] [Reptiles] [Seagull] [Teeth] [Toys] [Transportation] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication]
18. Parish, Peggy (1969). A beastly circus. New York: Simon Schuster Inc..

Abstract:
This alphabet book uses animals and various circus-like activities for each letter.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Baboon] [Birds] [Chipmunk] [Circus] [Circus] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Dolphin] [Elephant] [Frog] [Gorilla] [Hippopotamus] [Hyena] [Jaguar] [Kangaroo] [Lion] [Mink] [Mythical] [Newt] [Nonverbal Communication] [Octopus] [Ostrich] [Panda] [Quail] [Rabbit] [Rhinoceros] [Sequence] [Skunk] [Snake] [Tapir] [Unicorns] [Verbal Communication] [Vulture] [Wasp] [Worm] [Yak] [Zebra]
19. Rex, Michael (2004). Truck duck. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Transportation comes in many forms. Rhyming words keep the beat.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Boat] [Car] [Chimpanzee] [Cow] [Crab] [Crow] [Duck] [Fish] [Goat] [Jeep] [Keys] [License] [Maps] [Moose] [Motorcycle] [Rhyme] [Sheep] [Signs] [Taxi] [Tractor] [Train] [Transportation] [Truck]
20. Rosen, Michael (1999). Rover. New York: Random House, Inc..

Abstract:
This dog has three pet humans for whom he is responsible. He loves them and takes care of them. Sometimes they all go to the beach together. The littlest human, Rover, wanders away. No one can find her but the dog. When she is found, the dog promises never to let her out of his sight again.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Caring] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Lost] [Love] [Parents] [Pets] [Playing] [Rescue] [Sand] [Seasons] [Sports] [Summer] [Vacation]
21. Steen, Sandra//Steen, Susan (2001). Car wash. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Dad and the twins hop into their car to grab some lunch at a restaurant. On the way, they drive through mud puddles so now it's time for a car wash!As the car enters the car wash, something mysterious happens. Oh boy, the twins are in for a big adventure!

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

Keywords: [Acting] [Adventures] [Animals] [Bravery] [Car] [Courage] [Crab] [Critical Thinking] [Crustaceans] [Discovery] [Entertainment] [Environment] [Fantasy] [Fish] [Five Senses] [Food] [Imagination] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Octopus] [Plants] [Safety] [Sea] [Shark] [Ship] [Sounds] [Storm] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]
22. Tafuri, Nancy (1990). Follow me. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
A sea lion follows a wandering crab to an entire colony of crabs,then returns to his fellow sea lions.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Crab] [Fish] [Ocean] [Seal]
23. Thomassie, Tynia (1995). Feliciana feydra leroux: A cajun tall tale. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Feliciana Feydra LeRoux is her grandpa's favorite grandchild, and he lets her do just about anything, except what she most wants to do--go alligator hunting with the boys. Determined to show her grandfather that she can handle the hunt, Feliciana sneaks out only to come face to face with an alligator and become a hero.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Cajun] [Courage] [Crab] [Cricket] [Critical Thinking] [Crustaceans] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Family] [Fear] [French] [Frog] [Grandparents] [Insects] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Reptiles] [Verbal Communication]
24. Ward, Leila (1978). I am eyes-nimacho. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
A young girl from Kenya wakes up one morning by saying"Nimacho", which means "I am awake" or "I am eyes" in Swahilian. Her eyes lead her to observe brilliant things that appear in the African environment and landscape.

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

Keywords: [African] [Animals] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Elephant] [Environment] [Giraffe] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Observation] [Pelican] [Sight] [Vision]
25. Wormell, Christopher (2005). Mice, morels & monkey business: Likely lessons from Aesop's Fables. Philadelphia: Running Press Book Publishers.

Abstract:
Character building lessons are presented in a condensed version of Aesop's Fables. Bright illustrations and simple explanations of these famed lessons present self development messages that range from "Be prepared" to "Be careful what you wish for."

Abstract provided by Pamela Theuer for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Ant] [Awareness] [Birds] [Boar] [Bull] [Camel] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Crab] [Crane] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Determination] [Dog] [Dolphin] [Eagle] [Fable] [Fly] [Fox] [Friendship] [Frog] [Grasshopper] [Identity] [Lion] [Monkey] [Mouse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peacock] [Peer Resistance] [Reptiles] [Sheep] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication] [Wolf]
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