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1. Angelou, Maya (1996). Kofi and his magic. New York: Clarkson Potter, Inc..

Abstract:
A young Ashanti boy describes some of the wonders of his life in and around the West African village of Bonwire.

Abstract provided by Clarkson Potter, Inc, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Colors] [Culture] [Customs] [Dancing] [Differences] [Dreams] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Language] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Ocean] [Pattern] [Photograph] [Travel]
2. Appelbaum, Diana (1997). Cocoa ice. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A young girl from Maine and a young girl from Santa Domingo learn about each other's home through Jacob the Sailor. The girl from Santa Domingo describes how to make chocolate, and the girl from Maine tells about making ice.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Adventures] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Author's Note] [Beverage] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Climbing] [Clothing] [Cold] [Comparisons] [Culture] [Curiosity] [Differences] [Environment] [Food] [Horse] [Ice] [Multicultural] [Plants] [Snow] [Water] [Weather]
3. Ben-Ezer, Ehud (1997). Hosni the dreamer: An arabian tale. New York: Farrar Straub Giroux.

Abstract:
Hosni is a shepherd who spends his days telling stories to his sheep and his nights dreaming about the city. When he finally has the opportunity to travel to the city, his life changes. He hears some special words of wisdom from a wise old man.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Arab] [Bodies Of Water] [Camel] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Death] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Love] [Marriage] [Money] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Night] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Rain] [River] [Sadness] [Sheep] [Storytelling] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
4. Best, Cari (2003). When Catherine the Great and I were eight!. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
Sara, her mother, and Russian grandmother "Catherine the Great", pile into Mr. Minsky's car along with a few of their other neighbors. They make their way to the beach to escape the heat of the hot summer day. Although they find it takes longer than planned to reach the beach, everyone has fun along the way.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Closeness] [Community] [Companion] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Culture] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Grandparents] [Immigrants] [Language] [Neighbors] [Newspaper] [Ocean] [Patience] [Picnic] [Problem Solving] [Recreation] [Relationship] [Russian] [Summer] [Swimming] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
5. Bloom, Valerie (1992). Fruits: A caribbean counting poem. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Counting fruit can be fun, especially if you get to eat it when you're done!From half a pawpaw to ten bananas, these two sisters count it all. They forget one thing though -- eating too much can make you sick!

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

Keywords: [Caribbean] [Counting] [Culture] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Language] [Nutrition] [Overeating] [Parents] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Smell] [Taste] [Verbal Communication]
6. Boedoe, Geefwee (2004). Arrowville. China: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
In the town of Arrowville disagreement and frenzy is a way of life, but a young girl named Barb wants to agree and get along. She gets in trouble for this and runs away. At the same time the Targets make a wrong turn and end up in Arrowville. The Arrows think they are invaders. It is Barb who helps the Arrows and Targets come together and understand each other.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Beliefs] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Diversity] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Individuality] [Misunderstanding] [Peer Resistance] [Perspective] [Poetry] [Prejudice] [Rhythm] [Uniqueness]
7. Bridges, Shirin Yim (2002). Ruby's wish. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Ruby is known for wearing red and being an exceptionally bright student. Even during a time in China when "...most girls were never taught to read and write". However, Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to come to the house, making it possible for any grandchild living in the house to learn. This initiates a desire in Ruby to attend university, a place that women in China were not encouraged to go. *Based on a true story of the author's grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Art] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Change] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Depression] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Excitement] [Family] [Frustration] [Generations] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Intelligence] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Parade] [Patience] [Persistence] [Poetry] [Prevention] [Progress] [Reading] [Recognition] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Role Model] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Skills] [Stress Management] [Support] [Symbols] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Wealth] [Wish] [Writing]
8. Brodsky, Beverly (2003). Buffalo. New York: Marshall Cavendish.

Abstract:
The buffalo was very important for the survival of Native Americans. Learn more in this informational book about the history and importance of the buffalo. Excerpts from Native American songs and many original paintings add an artistic dimension.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Author's Note] [Body Parts] [Bones] [Buffalo] [Canyon] [Ceremony] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Culture] [Customs] [Food] [Hunting] [Indian] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Religion] [Song] [Stress Management] [Survival] [Traditions]
9. Bunting, Eve (1998). So far from the sea. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Laura and her family are moving, so they are coming to visit the Manzanar War Relocation Center one last time. Years ago, this center was used to house anyone living in the United States that were of Japanese descent. These people were forced to leave their homes and come to the center because Japan bombed the United States. The center is bare now except for all of the memories and the cemetary, including her grandfather's grave.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Airplane] [American] [Anger] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Awareness] [Bias] [Bravery] [Change] [Citizen] [Cold] [Community] [Conflict] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Culture] [Death] [Differences] [Discrimination] [Diversity] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Forgiveness] [Generations] [Ghosts] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [History] [Illness] [Japanese] [Japanese] [Loss] [Memories] [Monuments] [Mountains] [Moving] [Prison] [Sea] [Sky] [Snow] [Survival] [Verbal Communication] [War]
10. Bunting, Eve (1999). I have an olive tree. : Joanna Cotler Books.

Abstract:
On Sophia's seventh birthday, her grandfather gave her an olive tree. Sophia is a little disappointed by the gift and doesn't understand why her grandfather would give her an olive tree that she can't even see. After all, it is Greece and she lives in California! It isn't until her grandfather passes away that Sophia truly understands the importance and meaning of the gift when she and her mother visit the olive tree in Greece.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Birthday] [Communication] [Community] [Culture] [Customs] [Dedication] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Exploration] [Family] [Feelings] [Generations] [Geology] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Greece] [Greek] [Grief] [Immigrants] [Instruments] [Language] [Learning] [Loss] [Love] [Memories] [Memory] [Misunderstanding] [Music] [Parents] [Plants] [Presents] [Resentment] [Sadness] [Traditions] [Travel] [Tree] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]
11. Carling, Amelia Lau (1998). Mama & papa have a store. New York: Dial.

Abstract:
Mama and Papa have a store. Day to day the routine is similar. The same people come in to buy the same things. This little girl likes these routines and she shares them with us. From what Mama is cooking to Papa counting on the abacus we spend the whole day with one little girl.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Business] [Chinese] [Colors] [Cooking] [Counting] [Culture] [Customs] [Family] [Fish] [Food] [Guatemalan] [Indian] [Language] [Market] [Money] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Photograph] [Play] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sounds] [Spanish] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
12. Cazet, Denys (1999). Minnie and moo go to paris. New York: DK Publishing, Inc..

Abstract:
Minnie and Moo go to see Africa, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and a monsoon in China all in time to be milked in America by five. Moo's delighted to see new places and new faces during her journey.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Africa] [America] [Animals] [Bus] [China] [Companion] [Confusion] [Cow] [Culture] [Curiosity] [Determination] [Farm] [Food] [France] [Friendship] [Glasses] [Multicultural] [Reading] [Recognition] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
13. 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]
14. Coleman, Evelyn (1998). To be a drum. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
Daddy Wes whispers to his two young children about the history of Africans forced into slavery and how the pulse of the drum has moved through them over time. Daddy Wes promises his children that as long as they can hear the heartbeat of the earth, they will be free.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Colors] [Community] [Culture] [Five Senses] [Freedom] [Hearing] [History] [Instruments] [Language] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Playing] [Pride] [Rhythm] [Sea] [Ship] [Slavery] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Storytelling] [Symbols] [Time] [Verbal Communication] [War]
15. Davol, Margueritte W. (1997). The paper dragon. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Sui-Jen, the dragon, is awakened and begins to destroy everything. Mi Fei is the only person brave and wise enough to put the dragon back to sleep. Mi Fei needs courage, heroism, and wisdom to save his village from the dragon.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Challenges] [Chinese] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Dragons] [Heroism] [Love] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Verbal Communication]
16. Dematons, Charlotte (2003). The yellow balloon. Asheville, NC: Front Street and Lemniscaat.

Abstract:
A balloon travels through the air and around the world. While sailing through the air, the balloon fly's over many different people and places (a wordless book).

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

Keywords: [Art] [Balloon] [Bodies Of Water] [Buildings] [Culture] [Desert] [Discovery] [Farm] [Geography] [Lake] [Mountains] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [River] [Sea] [Ship] [Skiing] [Sky] [Travel] [Village] [Witches]
17. Dixon, Ann (1994). The sleeping lady. Anchorage, AL: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
Nekatla and Susitha are a young couple preparing to wed. THe wedding is put on hold when war breaks out, and Nekatla must travel to another village to try to restore peace. Susitha waits on a grassy hill for Nekatla to return, and she falls asleep. Nekatla is killed in war, and Susitha never awakens and is now known as the sleeping lady.

Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Anger] [Author's Note] [Bravery] [Celebration] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Culture] [Death] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Fable] [Feelings] [Happiness] [History] [Hope] [Loss] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Relationship] [Sleep] [Snow] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Violence] [War] [Weather] [Wedding] [Worry]
18. Dorros, Arthur (1995). Isla. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
Rosalba and her grandmother go for an adventure. They fly from New York to la Isla. They fly over la Isla stopping to visit all of grandmother's favorite spots from her childhood. Some things have changed but not everything has.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Airplane] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Family] [Grandparents] [Imagination] [Island] [Multicultural] [Sharing] [Spanish] [Transportation] [Travel]
19. Dotlich, Rebecca K. (2002). A family like yours. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
There are so many families who do different things. Different families eat different foods, enjoy different activities, speak different languages, and live in different dwellings. There is always a family that is just right for you.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Baby] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Diversity] [Encouragement] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Grandparents] [Habitat] [Home] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Relationship] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Uniqueness]
20. 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]
21. Egan, Tim (1996). Metropolitan cow. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Bennett Gibbons, the only calf in his neighborhood, often feels very bored and alone. When the Andersons, a family of pigs, move in next-door, Bennett instantly becomes friends with Webster, the youngest Anderson. Come join Bennett and Webster in the joy and pains of friendship.

Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adventures] [Anger] [Animals] [Apology] [Beliefs] [Boredom] [Caring] [Courage] [Cow] [Culture] [Equality] [Family] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Fun] [Happiness] [Loneliness] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pig] [Play] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Stereotypes] [Verbal Communication]
22. Ellis, Veronica (1989). Afro-bets: First book about africa. Orange, NJ: Just Us Books.

Abstract:
Mr. Amegashie explores the cultural diversity, rich history, and the beautiful and exciting land of Africa.

Abstract provided by Just Us Books, 1989 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Art] [Bodies Of Water] [Business] [Camel] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Culture] [Customs] [Dancing] [Desert] [Discrimination] [Diversity] [Egypt] [Family] [Forest] [Geography] [Ghana] [History] [Horse] [Hyena] [Independence] [Instruments] [Islam] [Learning] [Leopard] [Library] [Maps] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Music] [Muslim] [Nigerian] [Nonfiction] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Religion] [River] [School] [Ship] [Slavery] [Storytelling] [Traditions] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Water] [Zimbabwe]
23. Fleischman, Paul (1999). Weslandia. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Wesley never really fits in at school. Even his parents think he is odd. One summer though, he creates his own civilization. Everyone develops a new respect for Wesley by the time he returns to school in the fall.

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

Keywords: [Bully] [Clothing] [Creativity] [Culture] [Differences] [Exploration] [Flowers] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Garden] [Garden] [Inventions] [Language] [Learning] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Plants] [Problem Solving] [School] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Shelter] [Sleep] [Sports] [Summer] [Time] [Work]
24. Fleming, Candace (1997). Gabriella's song. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Abstract:
When Gabriella begins to hum a tune, the inhabitants of Venice begin to hum along too. The tune makes some happy, others sad, and some even swoon. The power of music is clearly portrayed in this story.

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

Keywords: [Culture] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Italian] [Love] [Moods] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Song]
25. Garza, Carmen Lomas (1999). Making magic windows. San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
Papel picado, the art of cut paper, is shown. Learn how to hold the tissue paper and scissors. A few papel picado projects are explained including how to make papel picado with a craft knife.

Abstract provided by Stephanie Phair for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Art] [Communication] [Creativity] [Culture] [Drawing] [Flowers] [Images] [Mexican American] [Multicultural] [Pattern] [Repetition] [Safety] [Shapes] [Stars]
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