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- 1. Ardizzone, Edward (1977).
Ship's cook ginger.
New York: MacMillan .
- Abstract:
Two young boys longed to be at sea, so their parents took them on a trip. Their parents were called off on an emergency but the boys stayed. They encounter a series of problems, but the crew and the boys survive.
Abstract provided by Jennifer Funa, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Crisis] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Responsibilities] [Stress Management] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
- 2. Booth, Barbara (1991).
Mandy.
New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.
- Abstract:
Mandy, a hearing-impaired girl, spends time at her grandmother's house. On a walk in the woods, her grandmother's precious pin is lost. Mandy goes out alone in a storm that night to find the pin.
Abstract provided by Dana Linville, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Crisis] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Frustration] [Grandparents] [Handicap] [Hearing Impaired] [Illness] [Lost] [Nonverbal Communication] [Stress Management]
- 3. Campbell, Bebe Moore (2003).
Sometimes my mommy gets angry.
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.
- Abstract:
When Annie wakes up in the morning, she is relieved to find her euphoric mother in the kitchen. They share a healthy breakfast, then her mother helps her get ready for school. After a fun day at school, Annie comes home to an angry and yelling mother. Annie copes by calling her grandmother to talk about her feelings. She takes care of herself and maintains a positive attitude with happy thoughts. She uses effective strategies to accept her mother’s bipolar disorder.
Abstract provided by Lisa Lynne Miller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Affection] [African American] [Anger] [Art] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Bipolar] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Coping] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Disobedience] [Emotions] [Empathy] [Encouragement] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Health] [Helping] [Illness] [Independence] [Kindness] [Love] [Memory] [Misbehavior] [Moods] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pretend] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [School] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Support] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Teasing] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather]
- 4. DeWitt, Jamie (1984).
Jamie's turn.
Milwaukee: Raintree Publishers Inc.
- Abstract:
Eleven year old Jamie helps his stepfather, Butch, pick corn one autumn day. When the corn picker becomes plugged up, Butch attempts to climb off the tractor but gets caught and is seriously injured. Jamie saves Butch's life by turning the corn picker off and running for help. Jamie keeps the farm running while Butch recovers from the accident.
Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Bravery] [Car] [Challenges] [Coping] [Courage] [Cow] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Disability] [Emergency] [Family] [Farm] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Hard Work] [Health] [Injury] [Love] [Maturity] [Motorcycle] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Pig] [Respect] [Responsibilities] [Safety] [Siblings] [Stepfather] [Transportation] [Truck]
- 5. Haas, Jesse (2000).
Hurry!.
: Greenwillow Books.
- Abstract:
Hurry!Hurry!If the grass gets wet, then the hay will spoil. Grandpa, Grandma, and Nora work hard to gather the hay before the gray clouds bring the rain. Cooperation and commitment help the family successfully gather the hay.
Abstract provided by Jerri Schriefer, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Animals] [Animals] [Barn] [Challenges] [Cooperation] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Five Senses] [Hard Work] [Horse] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Rain] [Relief] [Responsibilities] [Smell] [Sounds] [Sun] [Transportation] [Wagon] [Weather] [Wind] [Worry]
- 6. Henderick, Mary Jean (1993).
If anything ever goes wrong at the zoo.
New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
- Abstract:
A little girl named Leslie always goes to the zoo.After Leslie tells the zookeepers to send the animals to her house if anything should go wrong at the zoo, a series of zoo emergencies results in some unusual house guests for the family.
Abstract provided by Danielle Deutsch and Reggie Rybolt, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Family] [Responsibilities] [Zoo]
- 7. Hines, Anna Grossnickle (1988).
Grandma gets grumpy.
New York: Ticknor and Fields.
- Abstract:
Grandma has an eventful day with all five of her grandchildren. They spend all day at Grandma's. In the end, they realize why there are rules and consequences at Grandma's house.
Abstract provided by Maureen Landenberger, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Crisis] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Games] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Play] [Stress Management]
- 8. Hoff, Syd (1966).
Mrs. switch.
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.
- Abstract:
Mrs. Switch is a witch who moves to a suburb. All of the neighbors love her until they discover that she is a witch. However, in a crisis, the neighbors realize that they need her help and soon they all like her again.
Abstract provided by Kelly Schiefley, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Bias] [Careers] [Crisis] [Differences] [Helping] [Neighbors] [Peer Resistance] [Stereotypes]
- 9. Hughes, Shirley (1984).
An evening at alfie's.
New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard.
- Abstract:
A babysitter encounters a crisis situation when a water pipe bursts. She solves the problem by enlisting aid from others.
Abstract provided by Heather Cobie, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Child Care] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Coping] [Crisis] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Imagination] [Stress Management] [Teamwork]
- 10. Lawson, Julie (1997).
Emma and the silk train.
Buffalo, NY: Kids Can Press Ltd..
- Abstract:
The silk trains that constantly cross the tracks near Emma's house fascinate her and spark her imagination of having silk clothing of her own. Her whole town is set into a frenzy when one of the trains derails, and in her attempt to snag a beautiful swatch of red silk in the river, she is swept away. Her rescue is dramatic and exciting.
Abstract provided by Kimberly Dealy, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Author's Note] [Birthday] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Chaos] [Clothing] [Communication] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Crisis] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Fishing] [Helping] [History] [Lost] [Missing] [Nonverbal Communication] [Recreation] [River] [Train] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Water]
- 11. Lenski, Lois (1938).
The little airplane.
New York: Oxford University Press.
- Abstract:
Pilot Small with the cooperation of a mechanic readies his airplane for flight. He then takes off , enjoys the landscape, runs into trouble, fixes the clogged fuel line and return to the airport.
Abstract provided by Keith Rhoodes, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Airplane] [Crisis] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Preparation] [Skills] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Travel] [Weather] [Wind]
- 12. Meddaugh, Susan (1992).
Martha speaks.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
- Abstract:
Martha, a dog, eats alphabet soup and learns to talk. Her talking becomes annoying until it saves their home from a robbery.
Abstract provided by Christie Schneider, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Crisis] [Dog] [Responsibilities] [Robbery] [Stress Management]
- 13. Newman, Leslea (2004).
The best car in the world.
Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Books.
- Abstract:
Victor's favorite cat Charlie dies. Victor is very sad that his cat died. He ends up getting a new kitten named Shelly. Victor doesn't understand why Shelly doesn't do the same things that Charlie did. Victor soon discovers that even though Shelly is a different cat and is not like Charlie, she is unique and his new favorite pet.
Abstract provided by Megan Kamphaus, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Behavior] [Caring] [Cat] [Comparisons] [Crisis] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Parents] [Pets] [Play] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]
- 14. Sotomayor, Antonio (1967).
Khasa goes to the fiesta.
Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc..
- Abstract:
Khasa goes to the Fiesta with his uncle. When the two are separated, Khasa goes through a great adventure getting back to his uncle.
Abstract provided by Van Spragg, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Carnival] [Crisis] [Family] [Feelings] [Instruments] [Lost] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Music] [Party] [Sadness] [Separation] [Teeth]
- 15. Swanson, Diana (2003).
The balloon sailors.
New York: Annick Press.
- Abstract:
When bickering princes take the throne, the kingdom is split in two by a wall so that each brother rules half. The kingdom is divided and it is illegal for people to cross the wall. Since Tamala and Abalon are forbidden to see their grandmother and cousin on the other side of the wall, they decide to float over it in a hot air balloon. They work with their parents to collect materials, build the balloon, and wait for the perfect weather conditions. The family departs during the night, escapes military fire from soldiers, and surprises their relatives in the morning. This adventure is loosely based on the true story of two East German families sailing over the Berlin Wall in their own hot air balloon in 1979.
Abstract provided by Lisa Lynne Miller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Argument] [Author's Note] [Balloon] [Barn] [Bodies Of Water] [Bravery] [Challenges] [Church] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Correspondence] [Cow] [Creativity] [Crisis] [Dog] [Emotions] [Family] [Germany] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Helping] [History] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Patience] [Pets] [Politics] [Pond] [Prison] [Quilt] [Reunion] [Royalty] [Rules] [Sadness] [Separation] [Sewing] [Spy] [Teamwork] [Train] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind] [Writing]
- 16. Turner, Pamela (2005).
Gorilla doctors: Saving endangered great apes.
Boston, MA: Houghton Miffin Company.
- Abstract:
African mountain gorillas are fascinating creatures that have been studied for many years. African gorillas are presently endangered due to disease and human interaction. Join the journey as scientists race against time to save these gentle giants.
Abstract provided by Michelle Davis, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African] [Animals] [Ape] [Author's Note] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Crisis] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Goal Setting] [Gorilla] [Helping] [Maps] [Medicine] [Mountains] [Nonverbal Communication] [Protection] [Rescue]
- 17. Weisgard, Leonard (1947).
Down huckleberry hill.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
- Abstract:
While a dogcatcher is in the barber shop, his wagon full of dogs outside the window starts rolling down Huckleberry Hill. As the wind blows harder and harder, the wagon rolls faster and faster. The door eventually flies open and the dogs are free.
Abstract provided by Michelle Weckesser, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Careers] [Cleanliness] [Community] [Crisis] [Dog] [Transportation] [Wagon]
- 18. Zimelman, Nathan (1970).
So you shouldn't waste a rhinoceros.
Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn.
- Abstract:
Maxel's family tries to find a way to get Maxel out of a bubble. Someone suggests getting a rhinoceros to pop it, but by the time the animal gets there, Maxel is already out. His grandmother tells him he shouldn't waste a rhinoceros, so he should blow more bubbles.
Abstract provided by Laura Price, 1994; Elena Schaible, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Crisis] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Family] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Parents] [Play] [Rhinoceros] [Verbal Communication]
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