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1. Albert, Richard (1994). Alejandro's gift. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle books.

Abstract:
A lonely man plants a garden full of vegetables in the middle of the desert. A wide array of desert wildlife finds their way to his garden and watering hole. He wants to be friends with the animals and help them.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Badger] [Birds] [Cactus] [Caring] [Coyote] [Critical Thinking] [Deer] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dove] [Feelings] [Fox] [Friendship] [Garden] [Habitat] [Hummingbird] [Loneliness] [Mouse] [Plants] [Presents] [Rabbit] [Rat] [Responsibilities] [Shelter] [Skunk] [Sparrow] [Squirrel] [Tortoise] [Wildlife] [Woodpecker] [Wren]

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2. Aruego, Jose//Dewey, Ariane (1979). We hide, you seek. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Take an active part in playing hide-and-seek with the pictures in this book!(A Wordless Book)

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

Keywords: [African] [Animals] [Chameleon] [Desert] [Geography] [Giraffe] [Leopard] [Multicultural] [Rhinoceros] [Swamp]

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3. Banks, Kate (1998). And if the moon could talk. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
A young child gets ready for bed. Her father reads her a book, and her mother tucks her into bed. Soon, she is fast asleep and dreaming. The moon watches from outside as the world prepares for nightfall.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Boat] [Books] [Crab] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dreams] [Family] [Fire] [Five Senses] [Lion] [Lizard] [Moon] [Night] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Reading] [Sleep] [Stars] [Storytelling] [Wind]

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4. Banks, Kate (2002). Close your eyes. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
A tiger is afraid to close his eyes and go to sleep because of the darkness. His mom tells him all the things he can see in his sleep and assures him she will protect him.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Birds] [Clouds] [Desert] [Dreams] [Fear] [Feelings] [Lost] [Moon] [Mountains] [Ocean] [Protection] [Rain] [Sight] [Sky] [Sleep] [Tiger] [Tree]

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5. Banyai, Istvan (1995). Zoom. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
These artistic scenes aren't what you might think. Each is really a picture within a picture. Images zoom in and out from different perspectives and scenes from land, sea, and air in this wordless book.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Art] [Boat] [Books] [Colors] [Desert] [Farm] [Island] [Perspective] [Photograph] [Planet] [Sky] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Travel]

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6. 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]

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7. Blanco, Alberto (1992). The desert mermaid (La sirena del desierta). San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
The last of the desert mermaids is found living in an oasis in the Sonara desert. An Indian and his horse take her on a journey to find the roots of her ancestors. Here she finds the gift of song and can finally join the thousands of mermaids riding the waves.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Desert] [Goal Setting] [Hispanic] [History] [Mermaids] [Multicultural] [Music] [Rhythm] [Song]

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8. Buff, Mary//Buff, Conrad (1958). Elf owl. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
Desert life is described through animals, plants, and the weather patterns. There is always a need for water in the desert.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Desert] [Environment] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Stress Management] [Survival] [Water] [Weather]

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9. Cowley, Joy (1998). Big moon tortilla. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
Marta Enos has just finished her homework when she accidentally knocks it out the window. She doesn't know what to do so she asks her grandmother for help. With a song and a warm tortilla, Grandmother helps Marta feel better.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Dog] [Eagle] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Glasses] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Hunger] [Lion] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Problem Solving] [Sadness] [Song] [Stress Management] [Symbols] [Vision]

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10. Defelice, Cynthia (2003). Old granny and the bean thief. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
Granny loves her beans any way she can get them. A mischievous thief steals Granny's beans three nights in a row. She embarks on a jounrey to tell the sheriff about the thief. Along the way she makes several friends. They help Granny stop the thief in a very unique fashion.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Cactus] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Desert] [Family] [Fantasy] [Food] [Grandparents] [Nutrition] [Pond] [Raccoon] [Reptiles] [Snake]

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11. 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]

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12. Economakis, Olga (1965). Oasis of the stars. New York: Coward-McCann Inc..

Abstract:
A desert family has to move constantly to be near a water supply. The young son of the family decides he is tired of moving. Using ingenuity, he digs a hole until he hits water. The family builds a well and the boy has his wish granted.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Desert] [Determination] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Nature] [Self Esteem] [Travel]

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13. 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]

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14. Florian, Douglas (1984). Airplane ride. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
A pilot flies across the United States and sees nature in all its grandeur.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Desert] [Fly] [Forest] [Geography] [Mountains] [Nonverbal Communication] [Snow] [Weather]

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15. Guthrie, Woody (1998). This land is your land. Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
The traditional lyrics of the popular song, "This Land Is Your Land," are combined with painted illustrations that represent the words and meaning of the song. America and her countryside are portrayed in a positive light through the text and illustrations.

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

Keywords: [American] [Author's Note] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Culture] [Desert] [Folktale] [Forest] [Habitat] [History] [Maps] [Music] [Ocean] [Patriotism] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Song]

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16. Haskins, James//Benson, Kathleen (1998). African beginnings. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
This book explores and celebrates the powerful impact people of African descent have made on world history, and on the American experience

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

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Architecture] [Art] [Bodies Of Water] [Business] [Clothing] [Culture] [Dancing] [Death] [Desert] [Discrimination] [Donkey] [Egypt] [Europe] [Flood] [Food] [Geography] [Ghana] [Hard Work] [History] [Instruments] [Islam] [Leadership] [Lizard] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Music] [Muslim] [Nigerian] [Nonfiction] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Religion] [River] [Ship] [Slavery] [Time] [Traditions] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Work] [Zimbabwe]

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17. Heide, Florence Parry//Gilliland, Judith Heide (1990). The day of ahmed's secret. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Ahmed has a secret which he keeps all day long. Tonight he will tell his secret to his family but first he has work to do. Ahmed works in the loud and crowded city. The sights and lovely sounds fill his day while he works. When at last he has done all of his work, he can reveal his secret.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Bus] [Camel] [Car] [Careers] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Dog] [Donkey] [Egyptian] [Family] [Food] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [River] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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18. Helldorfer, M.C. (1996). Jack, skinny bones, and the golden pancakes. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
An orphan boy befriends Skinny Bones, the dog of a hot-tempered old lady named Granny Trick. Together the boy and the dog must not only out smart Granny, but even the devil himself!

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bones] [Companion] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Devils] [Dog] [Evil] [Folktale] [Food] [Hunger] [Nonverbal Communication] [Orphan] [Peer Resistance] [Pets] [Rain] [River] [Running Away] [Trick] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind]

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19. Hoagland Hunter, Sara (1996). The unbreakable code. Flagstaff, AZ: Northland Publishing Company.

Abstract:
A young boy is insecure about moving away and leaving what is familiar to him. His grandfather tells about the time when he felt the same way and how he grew proud of his accomplishments.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Autobiography] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Family] [Freedom] [Grandparents] [Insecurity] [Language] [Memories] [Mountains] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Safety] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Spiritual] [Survival] [Symbols] [Technology] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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20. Hopkinson, Deborah (2004). Apples to oregon. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Loosely based on a true pioneer story, this tale describes the trip of apples across the country. When Papa decides to travel the Oregon Trail, he refuses to leave his beloved fruits, especially the apples. Building a wagon to carry his trees, the family forges rivers, endures hailstorms and droughts, and deals with nasty Jack Frost. Papa has the help of his children (and their clothing) to save his trees.

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

Keywords: [Gold Rush] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Frost] [Happiness] [History] [Instruments] [Maps] [Ox] [Parents] [Plants] [Relief] [River] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Wagon] [Weather] [Wind]

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21. Jango-Cohen, Judith (2005). Camels. New York: Benchmark Books.

Abstract:
The word camel comes from the arabic word jamil, meaning beauty. Learn more about this animal through reading about its diet, birth and growth, and even camels on a racetrack! A glossary and index give you more information for other texts and websites.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Arabian] [Asian] [Australian] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Camel] [China] [Desert] [Diversity] [Drought] [Glossary] [Iranian] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sand] [Science] [South American] [Sun] [Temperature] [Verbal Communication]

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22. Johnson, Paul Brett//Lewis, Celeste (1996). Lost. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A little girl loses her dog Flag in the desert. She and her dad search for a month, but there is no sign of Flag. One day, when the girl returns home from school, she notices an old truck in her driveway. A man found Flag and brought him home!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Celebration] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Dog] [Faith] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Hope] [Loss] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pets] [Sadness]

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23. Johnston, Tony (2000). Desert song. San Francisco, CA: Sierra Club Books for Children.

Abstract:
Desert activities are not done when the sun goes down. The bats come out of their cave at night to hunt and move from their daily slumber. The coyote howls alone as the moon shines above. The insects search for sweet fruit. The desert holds many secrets for those who listen to the song.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Beetle] [Birds] [Cave] [Coyote] [Desert] [Insects] [Night] [Owl] [Sand] [Snake] [Sounds]

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24. Karas, G. Brian (1996). Home on the bayou: A cowboy's story. New York: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Ned, a cowboy, and his mom leave their home in the West to move to the swamp. Ned hates the swamp and mean Big Head Ed at school. Big Head Ed picks on Ned because he is a cowboy. One day Ned becomes a hero at school when he uses his lasso to quiet Big Head Ed.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Anger] [Bully] [Conflict Resolution] [Cowboys] [Desert] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Grandparents] [Love] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Sadness] [School] [Swamp] [Verbal Communication]

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25. Kay, Verla (1999). Gold fever. New York: G.P. Putnum's Sons.

Abstract:
In a rhyming story a farmer joins a group of miners to look for gold. They travel through praries, deserts, and mountains panning for gold but never find much. The farmer, after finding no gold, leaves the miners to go back home to his farm and family.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Beverage] [Birds] [Camping] [Careers] [Clothing] [Desert] [Discovery] [Exploration] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Hard Work] [Hunger] [Mountains] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Rhyme] [Rhyme] [Rocks] [Siblings] [Snake] [Tools] [Travel] [Vulture] [Water]

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