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1. Ackerman, Karen (1988). Song and dance man. New York: Alfred A. Knopf Inc..

Abstract:
When the children go to visit their grandpa, he takes them to the attic to show his three grandchildren what he used to do for entertainment before television was invented. He dresses up in his hat, vest, and cane, then begins to dance and sing for his grandchildren. When they go downstairs, they wonder how much he misses the good old days.

Abstract provided by Devin Stoutenborough, Billie Welbourn and Christy Jackson, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Grandparents] [Imagination] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Recreation] [Respect] [Self Esteem] [Technology] [Television]
2. Adler, David A. (1997). Chanukah in chelm. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Mendal, the caretaker of the Chelm synagogue must find a table to set the menorah on. He searches the synagogue and cannot find one. Rabbi Nachman sends him to a carpenter to get one. Preparation for Hanukkah in this town of Chelm is remarkably eventful and fun.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Church] [Critical Thinking] [Customs] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Folktale] [Food] [Hanukkah] [Holidays] [Humor] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Prayer] [Preparation] [Religion] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]
3. Agard, J. (1989). The calypso alphabet. New York: Henry Holt & Co., Inc.

Abstract:
This ABC book shares Caribbean vocabulary in a rhyming fashion. Each page is rich with foods such as okra, roti, sugarcane and yams.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Author's Note] [Caribbean] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Rhyme] [Sequence]
4. Agell, Charlotte (1994). Dancing feet. New York: Gulliver Books .

Abstract:
Diversity in the world is shown through rhythmical lyrics and warm pictures. It also includes the names of major body parts and functions.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [African] [Asian] [Body Image] [Body Parts] [Community] [Dancing] [Diversity] [Equality] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Friendship] [Multicultural] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Walking]
5. Aliki (1990). My feet. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
The ways that we use our feet are explained in an amusing way. Running, skipping, walking, and kicking are discussed, as well as the different parts of our feet and how we use them.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Body Parts] [Dancing] [Differences] [Exercise] [Family] [Health] [Jumping] [Parents] [Play] [Seasons] [Skating] [Skipping] [Summer] [Winter]
6. Allen, Debbie (1999). Brothers of the knight. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Twelve brothers magically disappear every night even though their door is locked. Their father hires a housekeeper to figure out the mystery of his boys. She learns to listen, which turns out to be more powerful than simply solving a mystery.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Church] [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Deception] [Exercise] [Family] [Generations] [Hard Work] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Mystery] [Parents] [Relationship] [Secrets] [Siblings] [Stress Management]
7. 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]
8. Anholt, Catherine//Anholt, Laurence (1991). All about you. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Everyone is different, no one is quite the same. Discover all about you!How do you feel today?Are you hungry?Each time it's a new story.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Bat] [Bath] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Birds] [Camel] [Cat] [Celebration] [Cleanliness] [Climbing] [Cow] [Dancing] [Dog] [Donkey] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Food] [Frog] [Goat] [Goose] [Gorilla] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hygiene] [Jumping] [Library] [Mole] [Monkey] [Moose] [Nutrition] [Ox] [Parents] [Party] [Picnic] [Pool] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Seal] [Sheep] [Siblings] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Sliding] [Snail] [Walrus] [Whale] [Wolf] [Zoo]
9. Anholt, Laurence (1996). Degas and the little dancer: A story about Edgar Degas. Hauppange, NY: Barron's.

Abstract:
Marie dreams of being a famous dancer until one day her chance of being in the Christmas show diminishes when her father becomes ill. Marie begins to model for a painter to earn money for her family's lost income. One day, Maria's sculpture shows up in the art museum and becomes the famed sculpture of Edgar Degas.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Apology] [Art] [Careers] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fame] [Fear] [Hard Work] [Illness] [Loneliness] [Museum] [Opera] [Poverty] [Practice] [School] [Security] [Sympathy] [Teaching]
10. Anno, Mitsumasa (1977). Anno's journey. Tokyo: Fukuinkan Shoten.

Abstract:
Anno's journey takes us to Northern Europe where we see the land, the people at work and play, their art, architecture, and folklore. We also see an escaping prisoner, some characters from Sesame Street, and other things.

Abstract provided by Mary Bentley and Kerry Gray, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Basketball] [Bodies Of Water] [Cow] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Horse] [Jumping] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Running] [Siblings] [Sports] [Swimming] [Transportation]
11. Asch, Frank (1994). The earth and i. Singapore: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
The child in the story describes the reciprocity between himself","herself and the earth using activities such as playing, listening and growing and emotions and relationships, such as sadness and friendship.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Beauty] [Caring] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Fun] [Happiness] [Listening] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Rain] [Respect] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Song] [Support] [Walking] [Weather]
12. Atkins, Jeannine (1999). A name on the quilt: A story of remembrance. New York: Athenuem Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A family remembers an uncle that died of AIDS by constructing a quilt. Each panel reminds the family of a memory shared with Uncle Ron.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Aids] [Art] [Author's Note] [Dancing] [Death] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Letters] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Quilt] [Sadness] [Sewing] [Siblings] [Skating] [Stress Management] [Symbols] [Verbal Communication]
13. Auch, Mary Jane (1993). Peeping beauty. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Poulette, the dancing hen, dreams of becoming a ballerina someday. A hungry fox tries to trick Poulette onto his dinner plate by appealing to her dreams of dancing in a New York show. It is Poulette that ends up deserving the applause in the end.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Chicken] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Deception] [Dreams] [Exercise] [Food] [Fox] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Trick]
14. Babbit, Natalie (1998). Ouch!. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A baby born with the destiny of marrying a princess is brought by the King and thrown into the river to prevent a possible marriage with his newborn daughter. Rescued by a loving couple, the boy grows up and meets the King once again. The Kings plan to kill the young man backfires again and the young man marries the princess. As a test, the King sends the new prince to steal the golden hairs off the devil's head. In a surprise ending, the prince prevails, but the King is not so lucky.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Architecture] [Baby] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bridge] [Confidence] [Correspondence] [Dancing] [Death] [Devils] [Dreams] [Fable] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forest] [Happiness] [Lost] [Magic] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [River] [River] [Royalty] [Secrets] [Sleep] [Transportation] [Trick] [Wedding]
15. Babbitt, Natalie (1989). Nellie: A cat on her own. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
Nellie is a cat marionette, and she belongs to an old woman. When the old woman dies, she becomes friends with Big Tom, a real cat. Big Tom takes her out of the house and into a new home.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Change] [Coping] [Dancing] [Death] [Decision Making] [Moving] [Self Esteem]
16. Babcock, Chris (1993). No moon, no milk!. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Martha, a cow, will not give any more milk until she walks on the moon like the cowsmonauts.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Beach] [Bus] [Cow] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Farm] [Moon] [Museum] [Running] [Skating] [Taxi] [Transportation]
17. Baker, Betty (1962). Little runner of the longhouse. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Little Runner pretends that he is grown up like the other men of the tribe. He pretends to hunt and trade like his elders.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Family] [Games] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Parents] [River] [Self Esteem] [Snow] [Weather]
18. Baker, Ken (2001). Brave little monster. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Little monster is unable to fall asleep, fearing little girls and boys hiding in his room. Overcoming his fears, little monster scares the girls and boys away and eventually goes to sleep peacefully.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Affection] [Bedtime] [Bravery] [Clothing] [Counting] [Courage] [Dancing] [Emotions] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Food] [Helping] [Heroism] [Hunger] [Jumping] [Monsters] [Night] [Parents] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Smell] [Sounds]
19. Bang, Molly (1985). The paper crane. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
A restaurant owner loses business when the road changes. An old man comes to the restaurant and pays for his meal by making a paper crane. The crane dances when he claps his hands. The crane becomes famous and attacts many customers to the restaurant.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Crane] [Creativity] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Food] [Imagination] [Music] [Nutrition]
20. Bania, Michael (2004). Kumak's fish: A tall tale from the far north. Portland, OR: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
Kumak takes his family ice fishing. Kumak uses his uncle’s amazing hooking stick. Kumak patiently waits for a fish which results in enough fish to share with the entire village.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Community] [Dancing] [Eskimo] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Happiness] [Ice] [Lake] [Language] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Patience] [Running] [Sharing] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Winter]
21. Batezat Sisulu, Elinor (1996). The day gogo went to vote: South africa, 1994. New York: Little Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Thembi and her beloved great-grandmother, who has not left the house for many years, go together to vote on the momentous day when black South Africans are allowed to vote for the first time.

Abstract provided by the Library on Congress, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Aging] [Celebration] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Determination] [Election] [Family] [Grandparents] [Helping] [History] [Holidays] [Illness] [Parents] [Politics] [Pride] [Song] [Storytelling]
22. Battle-Lavert, Gwoddolyn (2000). The music in derrick's heart. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Derrick, a young African American boy, learns to make music on the harmonica. Uncle Booker T., a talented musician, spends each day, one hot summer, teaching Derrick the art of playing the harmonica. Finally, after much practice and determination, Derrick discovers the secret of Uncle Booker T.'s music: it comes from the heart.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Arthritis] [Band] [Dancing] [Determination] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Generations] [Instruments] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Music] [Patience] [Play] [Playing] [Practice] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Summer]
23. Beaumont, Karen (2004). Baby danced the polka. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
While mom and dad are trying to do the chores, baby is supposed to be sleeping. However, baby can’t sleep and is dancing with the farm animals.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Chores] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Farm] [Goat] [Parents] [Pig] [Play] [Responsibilities] [Sheep] [Verbal Communication]
24. Belton, Sandra (1994). May'naise sandwiches & sunshine tea. New York: Four Winds Press.

Abstract:
Big Mama shares memories of her childhood with her grandchild about a special friendship she had with Bettle Jean. Little Miss and Big Mama share the pages of a scrapbook which tells the favorite story of May'naise sandwiches and sunshine tea.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African American] [Books] [Careers] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Dentist] [Doctor] [Dreams] [Flowers] [Food] [Friendship] [Garden] [Hunger] [Imagination] [Memories] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Photograph] [Picnic] [Play] [Rain] [Running] [School] [Sun] [Teaching] [Technology] [Telephone] [Tree] [Water]
25. Belton, Sandra (2003). Pictures for Miss Josie. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A young boy is introduced by his father to Miss Josie, who as first freightens him. As he grows up, he learns to admire her and the two develop a special friendship. Soon the grown boy passes on his memories to his own son and introduces Miss Josie to him.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Airplane] [Art] [Celebration] [Church] [Contentment] [Dancing] [Dreams] [Family] [Fear] [Giants] [Listening] [Marriage] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Radio] [Role Model] [School] [Skills] [Teeth] [Telephone] [Train] [Transportation] [Walking] [Worry]
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