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1. Bannatyne-Cugnet, Jo (1994). A prairie year. Montreal: Tundra Books.

Abstract:
Take a trip through the various activities that occur within a year. Start with hockey games, planting potatoes, fairs, and harvesting wheat. When fall approaches you will experience Halloween. To end the year is the celebration of Christmas.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Autumn] [Chicken] [Christmas] [Competition] [Cow] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Dinosaur] [Fair] [Family] [Farm] [Fishing] [Food] [Grandparents] [Halloween] [Hockey] [Holidays] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pig] [Santa] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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2. Barton, Byron (1990). Bones, bones, dinosaur bones. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
Six small paleontologists search for bones. They dig, find, load and take the bones to a museum where they carefully put the bones together to form the dinosaur Tyrannosaurus Rex.

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

Keywords: [Bones] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Goal Setting] [Nonverbal Communication] [Problem Solving] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

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3. Barton, Byron (1989). Dinosaurs, dinosaurs. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
A long time ago, there were dinosaurs. We get to see the many different characteristics of dinosaurs.

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

Keywords: [Archeology] [Dinosaur] [History]

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4. Bauer, Marion (2004). Clouds. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks.

Abstract:
A boy spends his day outside with his cat exploring different types of clouds and the different things that clouds do. He also explains in a colorful and easy way, what clouds are made of and how we interact with clouds on an everyday basis, using weather terminology.

Abstract provided by Douglas Matthews for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Cat] [Clothing] [Clouds] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Environment] [Health] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Science] [Seasons] [Snow] [Spring] [Storm] [Summer] [Teaching] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Volcano] [Walking] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]

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5. Birney, Betty (1994). Tyrannosaurus tex. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
A friendship grows between a group of cowboys and a giant beast. It is an exciting legend.

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

Keywords: [Cowboys] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Friendship] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication]

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6. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1973). Monster goes to the museum. Glendale, CA: Bowmar.

Abstract:
Monster and his friend, the little boy, head to the museum. When they get there, they see ships, cars, trains, and dinosaurs. The boy is so engrossed in the artifacts that he doesn’t realize he lost monster. Luckily, the policeman helps the boy find monster who is hiding amongst the dinosaurs.

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

Keywords: [Boat] [Car] [Conflict Resolution] [Dinosaur] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Lost] [Monsters] [Museum] [Rain] [Relationship] [Relief] [Stress Management] [Train] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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7. Brown, Laurene Krasny//Brown, Marc (1986). Dinosaurs divorce. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Divorce can be a scary thing for children. Questions and concerns about divorce can be answered with help from the dinosaurs. Dinosaurs explain everything from why parents divorce to celebrating holidays with two families to satisfy the inquisitive young mind.

Abstract provided by Kyle-Leigh Berry, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Appreciation] [Behavior] [Change] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Dinosaur] [Divorce] [Divorce] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Listening] [Loss] [Loss] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Parents] [Relationship] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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8. Carrick, Carol (1989). Big old bones: A dinosaur tale. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Professor Potts is traveling with his family across the country when his dog finds a very old, big bone. Professor Potts collects many bones and takes them to his laboratory to study them. Professor Potts assembles the bones in different combinations until he finally comes up with a Tribrontosaurus Rex!

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

Keywords: [Archeology] [Bones] [Critical Thinking] [Dinosaur] [Discovery] [Extinction] [Goal Setting] [History]

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9. Carrick, Carol (1986). What happened to patrick's dinosaurs?. New York: Houghton & Mifflin.

Abstract:
After hearing the scientific explanations for the disappearance of dinosaurs, Patrick makes up his own version of how they lived and why they went away.

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

Keywords: [Critical Thinking] [Dinosaur] [Extinction] [History] [Imagination] [Verbal Communication]

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10. Carrick, Carol (1983). Patrick's dinosaurs. New York: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
Patrick's older brother, Hank, knows everything about dinosaurs. As Hank tells Patrick about them, Patrick begins to see them everywhere. They are in the streets, at the zoo, outside his window - until Hank explains that they have been gone for sixty million years.

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

Keywords: [Dinosaur] [Family] [Fear] [History] [Imagination] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication] [Zoo]

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11. Clement, Rod (1995). Just another ordinary day. New York: HarperCollins .

Abstract:
Amanda does not have ordinary days!She straps on wings to fly downstairs to breakfast and is driven to school by a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Once at school, she eats a gourmet lunch served by a butler. After school, Amanda's mom picks her up on an elephant and takes her home to her pet lion. In the end, Amanda needs a lot of sleep because it has been just another ordinary day.

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

Keywords: [Alien] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bedtime] [Car] [Dinosaur] [Elephant] [Family] [Fly] [Food] [Friendship] [Lion] [Nutrition] [Parents] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Transportation]

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12. Day, Marie (1992). Dragon in the rocks: A story based on the childhood of early paleontologist Mary Anning. New York: Owl Books.

Abstract:
A twelve year old girl loves to find and dig out fossils from the cliffs along the beach. She helps out her family financially by selling the fossils. She uncovers a rare dinosaur and digs it out by herself. Her determination shows as she pieces the puzzle together.

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

Keywords: [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Bones] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Determination] [Dinosaur] [England] [Extinction] [Family] [Fossil] [Goal Setting] [History] [Loss] [Market] [Museum] [Ocean] [Parents] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Siblings]

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13. Denton, Kady MacDonald (1995). Would they love a lion?. New York: Kingfisher.

Abstract:
Trying to get noticed with a new baby in the house, Anna pretends to be different animals. But even a lion, the biggest, loudest animal of all, still needs a nap!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Attention] [Baby] [Bear] [Change] [Coping] [Dinosaur] [Elephant] [Five Senses] [Lion] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pretend] [Rabbit] [Sleep] [Sounds]

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14. Donnelly, Liza (1991). Dinosaurs' christmas. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Rex and his dog decide to go sledding. While sledding, they end up in the North Pole and meet up with a dinosaur who takes them to Santa's workshop. Rex tells the elves that they're making the toy dinosaurs wrong, helps them fix their mistake, and ends up saving Christmas.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Dog] [Friendship] [Helping] [Holidays] [Learning] [Pets] [Snow] [Trust] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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15. Edwards, Pamela Duncan//Cole, Henry (1997). Dinorella: A prehistoric fairy tale. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Do you remember what happened to Cinderella?Well, Dinorella not only goes to the ball, but she defends the duke against a hungry deinonychus. The dinosaur dames, Dora and Doris, want the jewels but Dinorella has but one dazzling jewel.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Empathy] [Fable] [Fantasy] [Happiness] [Heroism] [Laziness] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Party] [Peer Resistance] [Selfishness]

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16. Elting, Mary // Folsom, Michael (1980). Q is for duck. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
A zoo filled with a wide variety of animals, their behaviors, and the noises that they make creates a fun-filled atmosphere for an exciting riddle using all twenty-six letters of the alphabet. This alphabet guessing game keeps children anticipating what is on the next page as they are learning they connections between animals and letters.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Birds] [Camel] [Cat] [Chameleon] [Cow] [Coyote] [Dinosaur] [Dog] [Elephant] [Horse] [Insects] [Kangaroo] [Lion] [Mole] [Mosquito] [Mule] [Owl] [Pig] [Prairie Dog] [Reptiles] [Riddle] [Snake] [Sounds] [Zoo]

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17. Fleischman, Paul (1991). Time train. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A class takes a trip to learn about dinosaurs. Somehow the class takes a "wrong turn" and ends up visiting prehistoric times. During the trip, members of the class play with dinosaurs and eat dinosaur eggs for breakfast.

Abstract provided by Christa Ziegler and Amy Tischer, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Food] [History] [Imagination] [School] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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18. Gibbons, Gail (2005). Dinosaur discoveries. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Go on an adventure back to the time of dinosaurs. Learn about the history of dinosaurs and the job of paleontologists. A description of specific dinosaurs is included along with an index.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bluejay] [Bones] [Cardinal] [Careers] [Critical Thinking] [Dinosaur] [Discovery] [Extinction] [Fossil] [Goal Setting] [History] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ostrich] [Science] [Teeth]

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19. Hoff, Syd (1958). Danny and the dinosaur. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Danny goes to a museum and meets a live dinosaur. They decide to play all around town together for the entire day. At the end of the day, they say goodbye and go to their separate homes.

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

Keywords: [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Friendship] [Museum] [Play] [Recreation] [Sharing]

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20. Hoff, Syd (1958). Danny and the dinosaur. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Danny visits a museum one day and comes across a dinosaur who begins to speak with Danny. The two spend the day together playing and having fun. By the end of the day it is time for the dinosaur to go back and Danny, although sad, admits he had a wonderful day.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Bear] [Boat] [Bus] [Car] [Climbing] [Communication] [Dinosaur] [Dog] [Elephant] [Friendship] [Fun] [Giraffe] [Helping] [Hippopotamus] [Imagination] [Indian] [Lion] [Monkey] [Museum] [Neighbors] [Noise] [Play] [Pretend] [Rocks] [Running] [Sadness] [Seal] [Sports] [Swimming] [Teaching] [Teeth] [Trick] [Walking] [Water] [Wish] [Zoo]

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21. Hope, Christopher (1985). The dragon wore pink. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
Tarquin is a dinosaur and his fellow dragon disowned him. After settling a quarrel between the dragons and people. Tarquin is criticized again. He and Ellio fly away.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Dragons] [Friendship] [Magic] [Nonverbal Communication] [Racism] [Verbal Communication]

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22. Horner, John R//Gorman, James (1987). Maia, a dinosaur grows up. Philadelphia: Running Press.

Abstract:
A dinosaur baby grows up and has babies of her own.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Birth] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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23. Howard, Arthur (1996). When I was five. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
Six year-old Jeremy points out many interesting changes he has undergone since he was five years old, including playing with his favorite car and thinking about his career. However, his best friend, Mark, is still his favorite.

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

Keywords: [Baseball] [Birthday] [Car] [Careers] [Celebration] [Change] [Cowboys] [Dinosaur] [Exercise] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [Hobby] [Play] [Secrets] [Self Esteem] [Sports] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication]

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24. Hurd, Edith Thacher (1971). Wilson's world. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Wilson paints a picture of a beautiful world that becomes overrun by too many cities and people. Wilson decides the world he has painted is not suitable to live in and begins to paint what he wants his world to look like.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Caterpillar] [Change] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Dinosaur] [Disappointment] [Environment] [Feelings] [Geography] [Happiness] [History] [Insects] [Monkey] [Motorcycle] [Nonverbal Communication] [Plants] [River] [Sea] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Worm]

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25. Joyce, William (1988). Dinosaur bob. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
While on a safari in Africa, the Lazardo family find a dinosaur. They bring him home with them. The dinosaur ends up playing baseball for the Pimlico Pirates.

Abstract provided by Amy Rohrer and Katey Voitlein, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Baseball] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Family] [Nature] [Play] [Safari] [Sports] [Travel]

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