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1. Bagert, Brad (1995). Elephant games and other playful poems to perform. Homesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
An entertaining and exciting array of poems cover many issues that children face. Gleeful elephants help explore child-friendly issues such as bullying, feelings, nutrition, parents, animals, dreams, school, pets, trouble-makers and sports. Entertaining illustrations and catchy poems invite the reader to continue exploring.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Amphibians] [Anger] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Cycle] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Frog] [Frustration] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Listening] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Planet] [Poetry] [Pride] [Refusal Skills] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Space] [Superstition] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Base, Graeme (2001). The water hole. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

Abstract:
Enjoy this counting book from one to ten using various animals and wildlife. It takes place around a watering hold and follows the rain cycle. The pictures spring to life and realistically depict life around the world from countries to continents.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Australian] [Catfish] [China] [Counting] [Cycle] [Drought] [Europe] [Fish] [Habitat] [India] [Insects] [Island] [Jungle] [Kangaroo] [Ladybug] [Leopard] [Moose] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Panda] [Pattern] [Rain] [Rhinoceros] [Sounds] [Tiger] [Tortoise] [Toucan] [Water] [Wildlife]

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3. Chanko, Pamela//Chessen, Betsey (1998). Orange juice. New York: Scholastic, Inc.

Abstract:
Do you ever wonder where orange juice comes from?Follow the growth of an orange from a tiny seedling to the ripe, juicy fruit that is squeezed to make orange juice.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beverage] [Birds] [Cycle] [Farm] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Food] [History] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Reproduction] [Sequence] [Sight] [Taste] [Wood]

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4. Cherry, Lynne (2003). How groundhog's garden grew. New York: The Blue Sky Press.

Abstract:
Little Groundhog was hungry. His friend Squirrel reminds him that it would not be nice to eat from someone else's garden; he offers to teach Groundhog how to grow food in his own garden. Groundhog learns that cooperation with the birds and insects around him will help meet their needs and help his garden grow. After planting, tending, and harvesting his garden, Groundhog has a feast with his friends.

Pamela Theurer, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bluebird] [Butterfly] [Cooperation] [Cycle] [Dragonfly] [Flowers] [Food] [Friendship] [Garden] [Goldfish] [Helping] [Hunger] [Insects] [Mole] [Nature] [Opossum] [Plants] [Praying Mantis] [Reptiles] [Robin] [Seed] [Skunk] [Snake] [Squirrel] [Toad] [Turtle] [Vocabulary] [Winter] [Wren]

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5. Fleming, Denise (1997). Time to sleep. New York: Henry Holt & Company.

Abstract:
Six animals communicate with each other at the commencement of winter hibernation. Each animal tells one animal, who in turn tells another. The cycle, which begins with the bear, does not stop until he hears the news of the upcoming winter himself.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Bear] [Colors] [Communication] [Cycle] [Decision Making] [Food] [Forest] [Hibernation] [Ladybug] [Morning] [Seasons] [Skunk] [Sky] [Sleep] [Snail] [Spring] [Tree] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication] [Winter] [Woodchuck]

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6. Franco, Betsy (2003). Mathematickles. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Explore the magic of each season through mathematical equations. Discover things in nature that have mathematical qualities.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Change] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Cycle] [Decision Making] [Education] [Language] [Learning] [Math] [Nature] [Numbers] [Poetry] [Problem Solving] [Riddle] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Spring] [Summer] [Winter]

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7. Garland, Sarah (2004). Eddie's garden and how to make things grow. London: Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

Abstract:
Eddie and his mother and sister decide to start a garden. While doing this, they have lots of fun and learn everything there is to know about seeds, plants and gardening. Their garden yields just enough yummy food for a family picnic!

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

Keywords: [Bee] [Butterfly] [Conflict Resolution] [Cycle] [Family] [Flowers] [Food] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Insects] [Parents] [Picnic] [Seed] [Siblings] [Teamwork]

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8. Hickman, Pamela (1997). A seed grows. Toronto, Canada: Kids Can Press Ltd..

Abstract:
Sam plants a seed that grows into a tasty treat - a watermelon! Flaps open on this book to reveal factual information about the progression of the seed's growth. This interactive adventure engages children to explore the world around them.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Bee] [Bug] [Critical Thinking] [Cycle] [Decision Making] [Flowers] [Food] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Insects] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Science] [Seed] [Sun] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Hoberman, Mary Ann (2000). The eensy-weensy spider. Boston, MA: Little.

Abstract:
Travel beyond the waterspout -- out into the garden, pond, brook, shoe store, and even the park with this determined spring-loving spider. Sing the all-time classic tune or just read with rhythm!This book will catch you in its colorful web and keep you on your toes as you advance beyond the traditional limits.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Adventures] [Affection] [Amphibians] [Anticipation] [Baby] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Beetle] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Body Parts] [Brook] [Bully] [Butterfly] [Caring] [Caterpillar] [Change] [Climbing] [Clothing] [Colors] [Community] [Companion] [Compromise] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Counting] [Courage] [Curiosity] [Cycle] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Direction] [Discovery] [Dragonfly] [Duck] [Environment] [Exercise] [Family] [Fish] [Flowers] [Frog] [Fun] [Garden] [Grasshopper] [Injury] [Insects] [Instruments] [Language] [Morning] [Moving] [Music] [Nature] [Numbers] [Parade] [Parents] [Park] [Plants] [Pond] [Practice] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Routine] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Shopping] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Song] [Spider] [Spring] [Success] [Sun] [Swimming] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather] [Worm]

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10. Jackson, Ellen (2005). Earth mother. New York: Walker & Company.

Abstract:
The day begins by Mother Earth tending to her plants and animals. As the day progresses, Mother Earth comes upon a man, a frog, and a mosquito. Each tell Mother Earth what can be changed in their life.

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

Keywords: [African] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Communication] [Cycle] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Diversity] [Earth] [Environment] [Fantasy] [Firefly] [Frog] [Frustration] [Hawk] [Insects] [Loyalty] [Mosquito] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Otter] [Peace] [Plants] [Seasons] [Snow] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Whale] [Wildlife] [Winter]

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11. Leedy, Loreen (1993). Tracks in the sand. New York: Doubleday.

Abstract:
The life cycle of the sea turtle is described. It explains the turtle's instinct to dig holes in the sand and lay its eggs.

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

Keywords: [Birth] [Change] [Cycle] [Death] [Nature] [Reptiles] [Turtle]

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12. Levenson, George (1999). Pumpkin circle: The story of a garden. Berkely, CA: Tricycle Press.

Abstract:
Did you ever wonder how pumpkins grew?From seeds to plants to flowers to pumpkins, the color of this vegetable changes three times. Beautiful photographs show the life cycle of the pumpkin.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Bee] [Butterfly] [Change] [Colors] [Cycle] [Garden] [Grasshopper] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Insects] [Mollusks] [Photograph] [Plants] [Seasons] [Snail] [Spider] [Summer]

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13. Quinn, Greg Henry (1995). The garden in our yard. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
A family plants seeds in spring, watches them grow in summer, says goodbye to the garden in fall, then lets it sleep in winter.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Birds] [Change] [Cycle] [Family] [Food] [Garden] [Insects] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Seasons] [Spring] [Summer] [Winter]

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14. Ray, Mary Lyn (1996). Mud. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
Come along and play in the mud as winter melts into spring and the earth becomes unfrozen. Go ahead, stir, stick, dig, dance and play in that gooey, gloppy, mucky, magnificent mud.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Cycle] [Fun] [Playing] [Seasons] [Snow] [Spring] [Winter]

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15. Schaefer, Lola M. (2000). This is the sunflower. Singapore: Tien Wah Press.

Abstract:
A tall and bright sunflower follows the cycle of a plant. A variety of different birds help scatter the seeds, rain and sun nourish the seeds and before you know it, there are more and more vibrant sunflowers.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bluejay] [Cardinal] [Cycle] [Flowers] [Garden] [Mockingbird] [Nature] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Song] [Sun]

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16. Stojic, Manya (2000). Rain. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc.

Abstract:
On the African savanna, the animals are all excited to pass on information about the storm to others. The animals use their five senses to experience and predict the needed rain.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Baboon] [Colors] [Cycle] [Five Senses] [Food] [Lightning] [Lion] [Nonverbal Communication] [Plants] [Porcupine] [Rain] [Rhinoceros] [Sight] [Smell] [Sounds] [Sun] [Taste] [Touch] [Weather] [Zebra]

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17. Swope, Sam (2000). Gotta go!Gotta go!. New York: Farnar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
A bug crawls all the way out of her skin!She sleeps then she blossoms into a beautiful butterfly. On her journey, she repeats her chant, "Gotta Go!Gotta Go To Mexico!" to all the insects and animals along her way. When her destination is reached, she flutters and dances around in the warm sky with her companion. A bug returns, lays her eggs, and the cycle of life is repeated again and again.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Aging] [Animals] [Ant] [Appearance] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Birth] [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Challenges] [Change] [Cocoon] [Colors] [Companion] [Confidence] [Courage] [Cycle] [Dancing] [Discovery] [Environment] [Farm] [Flowers] [Food] [Forest] [Grasshopper] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Hibernation] [Insects] [Mexican] [Migration] [Morning] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Overeating] [Relationship] [Reproduction] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]

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18. Yen, Clara (1991). Why rat comes first. San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
Jade King invites all of the animals in the land to his palace. When only 12 animals arrive, he decides to honor each within the 12 years of the calendar cycle. This explains the story behind the Chinese Zodiac and why the rat comes first.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Chinese] [Cycle] [Month] [Multicultural] [Rat] [Royalty] [Sequence]

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