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1. Bunting, Eve (1996). Market day. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Tess and her friend Wee Boy experience the excitement of an Irish country fair on the first Thursday of every month. Tess's father hopes to buy pigs at Market Day if the price is right.

Valerie Ubbes, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bee] [Cow] [Days Of The Week] [Dog] [Fair] [Food] [Goat] [Horse] [Ireland] [Market] [Money] [Monkey] [Nutrition] [Pig] [Sheep]

2. Burton, Marilee Robin (1994). My best shoes. New York: Tambourine Books.

Abstract:
Days of the week are expressed through many different shoes that children wear. Have you ever worn sturdy lace-up high shoes, run all day shoes, or tiptoe in the sand shoes?

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

Keywords: [African American] [Asian American] [Beach] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Farm] [Jumping] [Play] [Running]

3. Carle, Eric (1979). The very hungry caterpillar. New York: Philomel Book.

Abstract:
A caterpillar hatches from it's egg and is very hungry. It eats a variety of food for seven days. After it is full, the caterpillar builds a cocoon and becomes a butterfly.

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

Keywords: [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Change] [Cocoon] [Critical Thinking] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Five Senses] [Food] [Growing Up] [Hunger] [Insects] [Moon] [Shelter] [Sizes] [Sun] [Taste]

4. Collington, Peter (2000). Clever cat. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.

Abstract:
Tibs, the cat, is tired of waiting for his family to feed him every morning, so he decides to start doing it himself!This encourages Tibs to embark on different adventures around town. Everyone thinks that Tibs is such a clever cat, but a turn of events makes Tibs wonder...is he really that clever?

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Attention] [Boredom] [Cat] [Change] [Consequences] [Contentment] [Cooking] [Critical Thinking] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Exploration] [Fame] [Food] [Hard Work] [Intelligence] [Laziness] [Misbehavior] [Money] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pretend] [Restaurant] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Stereotypes] [Surprises] [Theatre] [Toys] [Working Mother]

5. Creech, Sharon (2001). A fine, fine school. : Joanna Cotler Books.

Abstract:
Mr. Keeene knows he has a fine school with great teachers and students. Since everyone is learning so much, he decides to have school on Saturdays, then Sundays, and then eventually all summer. Eventually, one student named Tillie tells Mr. Keene that they are not learning anything outside of school. Everyone is relieved when Mr. Keene announces the return of a normal school year.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Colors] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Family] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Play] [Pride] [Reading] [Repetition] [School] [Shapes] [Siblings] [Skipping] [Summer] [Surprises] [Teaching] [Tree] [Worry] [Writing]

6. Crews, Nina (1997). Snowball. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Each morning the children awake and anxiously look outside to see if it has snowed. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday go by and there's still no sign of snow!Friday is the children's last hope for a day of fun in the snow.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Bedtime] [Celebration] [Clouds] [Cold] [Days Of The Week] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fun] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hope] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Patience] [Photograph] [Playground] [Playing] [School] [Sequence] [Sleep] [Snow] [Surprises] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]

7. Cullen, Catherine Ann (2001). The magical, mystical, marvelous coat. New York: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Each day of the week, a young girl goes out searching for something new to see. Each day she encounters someone who needs the help of one of the six buttons on her magical coat. They are all grateful of the young girl's kindness and help. After helping each of them, her magic runs out on Sunday.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Alliteration] [Animals] [Birds] [Clothing] [Cold] [Days Of The Week] [Elves] [Giants] [Giving] [Helping] [Imagination] [Loneliness] [Magic] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Rabbit] [Safety] [Sequence] [Ship] [Snake] [Storm] [Sun] [Swan] [Transportation] [Weather]

8. Cutler, Jane (1999). The cello of mr. o. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
Join Mr. O and the rest of his worn-torn city as he plays music to improve the city's spirits. Just when things were bad enough, a rocket destroys the truck that helps to save the town. See what the community does to keep healthy during this crisis time of war.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Car] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Days Of The Week] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fight] [Fish] [Flowers] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Instruments] [Laziness] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Running] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Time] [Transportation] [Truck] [Walking] [War] [Water] [Winter] [Wood]

9. Davison, Martine (1992). Robby visits the doctor. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
Robby wakes up one morning with an earache. His father takes him to the doctor in order to get medicine which will make him feel better. After he sees his friend in the doctor's office and is told about what the doctor will do, Robbie is not scared anymore.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Days Of The Week] [Doctor] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Health] [Hospital] [Hygiene] [Illness] [Medicine] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nurse] [Parents] [Routine] [School] [Stress Management] [Teeth] [Temperature]

10. Denton, Kady MacDonald (1998). A child's treasury of nursery rhymes. New York: Kingfisher.

Abstract:
A collection of nursery rhymes provides children with rhyming skills and patterns. Over 100 nursery rhymes are remembered through illustrations, songs, and verse.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Baby] [Cat] [Chinese] [Cow] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [French] [Goose] [Market] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Royalty] [Running] [Sequence] [Sheep] [Sounds] [Spanish] [Whale]

11. Dotlich, Rebecca Kai (2004). Over in the pink house: New jump rope rhymes. Honesdale, PA: Wordsong.

Abstract:
Predictable rhyming patterns and basic themes, such as nature, animals, food, and so much more, work together to complete this collection of thirty-two jump rope rhymes.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Collection] [Conflict Resolution] [Counting] [Days Of The Week] [Exercise] [Food] [Holidays] [Jumping] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Poetry] [Relationship] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Stress Management] [Summer] [Time] [Winter]

12. Fraustino, Lisa Rowe (2001). The hickory chair. New York: Arthur A. Levine Books.

Abstract:
Louis is born blind. He and his Gran play hide-and-seek or just sit and tell stories in her favorite old hickory chair. When Gran dies, her memory lives on through the gifts she leaves behind for her family.

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

Keywords: [Blindness] [Correspondence] [Days Of The Week] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Games] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Loss] [Love] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Relationship] [Shadows] [Smell] [Storytelling] [Surprises] [Touch] [Verbal Communication]

13. French, Vivian (1995). Oliver's vegetables. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Oliver's favorite food is french fries and that is all he ever wants to eat. When he goes to visit his grandparents, Oliver makes a bet with his grandpa to try one new vegetable a day.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Days Of The Week] [Dog] [Family] [Food] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Verbal Communication]

14. Hoffman, Mary//Binch, Caroline (1991). Amazing grace. New York: Dial Books.

Abstract:
Grace loves to act out stories or fantasies. When her school decides to put on a production of Peter Pan, she wants to be Peter. Everyone says she cannot because she is a black girl. She dances and practices a lot for the audition and at the audition it is evident that she will be the best Peter Pan.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Acting] [African American] [Bias] [Confidence] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Determination] [Exercise] [Fantasy] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Performance] [School] [Self Esteem] [Stereotypes] [Storytelling]

15. Lobel, Anita (2000). One lighthouse, one moon. Singapore: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Nini the cat takes an exciting journey in which he discovers the concepts of color, days of the week, months of the year, and numbers. Nini sees a different colored pair of shoes each day of the week, explores a variety of activities during each month of the year, and counting the sights that surround the sea where he finally comes to one hundred stars and one moon lighting up the sky around the lighthouse.

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

Keywords: [Birth] [Boat] [Christmas] [Clothing] [Colors] [Days Of The Week] [Discovery] [Exploration] [Flag] [Fourth Of July] [Goose] [Hanukkah] [Holidays] [Month] [Moon] [Moon] [Numbers] [Pelican] [Sea] [Seagull] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Sky] [Stars] [Thanksgiving] [Valentine's Day] [Whale]

16. McKissack, Patricia C. (1997). Ma dear's aprons. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
David Earl knows what day of the week it is by the color of Ma Dear's aprons. She wears a different apron each day to reflect the day's chores. Ma Dear is a single, hard-working mother from the South that creates a loving home for her son.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Child Care] [Church] [Cleanliness] [Clothing] [Colors] [Days Of The Week] [Death] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Working Mother]

17. Michels, Dia L. (2003). Look what i see! Where can i be? Visiting China. Washington, D.C.: Playtus Media, LLC.

Abstract:
A baby takes a trip to China with her family and learns and sees many things related to the Chinese culture. The baby visits a market, the opera, the countryside and the famous Great Wall.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Author's Note] [Bicycle] [Chinese] [Culture] [Customs] [Days Of The Week] [Exploration] [Family] [Food] [Geography] [History] [Market] [Sight] [Sleep] [Traditions] [Travel]

18. Michels, Dia L. (2002). Look what I see! Where can I be? With my animal friends. Washington, D.C.: Platypus Media, LLC.

Abstract:
Each day of the week, a baby and her family visit the various places animals live. She sees a variety of animals and which types live in which areas.

for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Barn] [Butterfly] [Days Of The Week] [Dog] [Dolphin] [Family] [Farm] [Goat] [Horse] [Iguana] [Insects] [Photograph] [Sight] [Sleep] [Wilderness] [Zoo]

19. Ormerod, Jan (1998). Who's whose?. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Three families come together every day of the week to do activities help each other out. Some observe activities, do chores with others, or run errands with their friends. With so many people doing things together it is hard to keep track of who's whose!

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Activities] [African American] [Animals] [Behavior] [Cat] [Challenges] [Child Care] [Community] [Cooperation] [Correspondence] [Days Of The Week] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Play] [Responsibilities] [School] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Television]

20. Paul, Ann Whitford (2004). Manana, Iguana. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Following the story line of Little Red Hen, Iguana decides to throw a fiesta and invite all of her friends. Set in the desert, the lazy cat, dog, and mouse are replaced by Conejo (rabbit), Culebra (Snake), and Tortuga (tortoise). As Iguana sets the stage for invitations, decorations, and of course, food preparation, her three lazy friends have an excuse for every task presented to them. Either they are too fast, too slow, or have no arms. As the evening of the fiesta approaches, Iguana decides that her three friends should not be included, as they did nothing. Feeling bad about not only being left out, but disappointing Iguana, the three friends decide to right the situation, and prove themselves worthy of her friendship.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Behavior] [Celebration] [Conflict Resolution] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Food] [Glossary] [Hard Work] [Iguana] [Language] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Party] [Peer Resistance] [Procrastination] [Rabbit] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Snake] [Stress Management] [Tortoise]

21. Prater, John (1982). On friday something funny happened. London: The Bodley Head Ltd..

Abstract:
Let's learn the days of the week!Each day is defined by the many activities that the family does.

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

Keywords: [Days Of The Week] [Family] [Fun] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Sequence] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

22. Sherkin-Langer, Ferne (1995). When mommy is sick. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
When a little girl's mom is sick and has to stay in the hospital she becomes sad and doesn't want to sing or play with her friends. She visits her mom, but she is nervous that her hugs might hurt her. When her mom finally comes home, the little girl is happy to have her back but worries that she won't be there when she wakes up.

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

Keywords: [Calendar] [Colors] [Coping] [Days Of The Week] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Health] [Hospital] [Illness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Playground] [Sadness] [School] [Stress Management] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication]

23. Simmons, Lesley Anne (1996). Meet kofi, maria and sunita: Family life in ghana, peru and india. Peterborough, NH: Cobblestone Publishing, Inc..

Abstract:
Kofi, Maria, and Sunita come from Ghana, Peru, and India. They tell about traditions of their country, their school, and their family.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Birthday] [Books] [Careers] [Days Of The Week] [Food] [Garden] [Ghana] [Grandparents] [Hygiene] [Illness] [India] [Language] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Poverty] [South American] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication]

24. Wells, Rosemary (2004). My kindergarten. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Kindergarten is no longer a mystery, thanks to Emily who illustrates the lessons and activities in Miss Cribbage’s classroom. Many concepts are explored in this kindergarten classroom. Poems, songs, and activities keep the lessons light-hearted and enjoyable.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Alphabet] [Art] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Flowers] [Hanukkah] [Hebrew] [Holidays] [Kwanzaa] [Latin] [Letters] [Library] [Maps] [Math] [Money] [Month] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Museum] [Music] [Photograph] [Poetry] [Politics] [Rain] [School] [Science] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Snow] [Song] [Temperature] [Valentine's Day] [Weather] [Wind]
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