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1. Blumenthal, Deborah (1996). The chocolate-covered-cookie tantrum. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
As Sophie walks home from the park with her mother, she sees another little girl eating a "chocolate-covered-cookie". Sophie's mother does not have any cookies to give her and will not allow Sophie to eat cookies so close to supper time. Sophie is outraged and throws a temper tantrum! Sophie learns that not eating a cookie before supper isn't so bad after all.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Discipline] [Disobedience] [Emotions] [Envy] [Feelings] [Food] [Frustration] [Health] [Jealousy] [Learning] [Misbehavior] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Obedience] [Parents] [Patience] [Persistence] [Playground] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Resentment] [Rules] [Sleep] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
2. Burleigh, Robert (2000). Messenger, messenger. New York: Antheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Being a bicycle messenger in a big city is a rigorous job, but someone has to do it. The messenger wakes early and works late to deliver the proper messages to their appropriate places. Nothing can stop him, not rain, snow, or distractions of others.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Assertiveness] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Careers] [Cold] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Day] [Dedication] [Discipline] [Exercise] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Loyalty] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Night] [Radio] [Rain] [Refusal Skills] [Responsibilities] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Routine] [Snow] [Sun] [Technology] [Time] [Weather] [Wind] [Work]
3. Burningham, John (1987). John patrick norman mchennessy-the boy who is always late. New York: Crown.

Abstract:
On his way to school, a little boy is held up by various problems along the way which make him late to school. His teacher makes him write sentences because he thinks he is making up his excuses for being tardy.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Consequences] [Discipline] [Honesty] [School] [Truth]
4. Campbell, Bebe Moore (2003). Sometimes my mommy gets angry. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
When Annie wakes up in the morning, she is relieved to find her euphoric mother in the kitchen. They share a healthy breakfast, then her mother helps her get ready for school. After a fun day at school, Annie comes home to an angry and yelling mother. Annie copes by calling her grandmother to talk about her feelings. She takes care of herself and maintains a positive attitude with happy thoughts. She uses effective strategies to accept her mother’s bipolar disorder.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Affection] [African American] [Anger] [Art] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Bipolar] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Coping] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Disobedience] [Emotions] [Empathy] [Encouragement] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Health] [Helping] [Illness] [Independence] [Kindness] [Love] [Memory] [Misbehavior] [Moods] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pretend] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [School] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Support] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Teasing] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather]
5. 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]
6. Flack, Marjorie//Wiese, Kurt (1961). The story about ping. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
To avoid getting a spanking for being the last duck to cross the bridge, Ping stayed overnight on the river bank. He loses his family and is captured by a little boy. He is held hostage on the little boy's boat. Finally the little boy sets Ping free and he is reunited with his family.

Abstract provided by Amy Farren, Scott Weaver, Tanya Chislett and Livia Yau, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Change] [Chinese] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Lost] [Multicultural] [Self Esteem] [Shelter] [Transportation]
7. Galvin, Matthew (1995). Otto learns about his medicine: A story about medication for children with ADHD. New York: Magination Press.

Abstract:
Otto has trouble paying attention in school. He is a young car who honks his horn during class, races away from the gas pumps causing a spill, and several other hyperactive behaviors. His parents take Otto to visit a special mechanic in order to get medicine to help control his behavior.

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

Keywords: [Car] [Disability] [Discipline] [Doctor] [Family] [Friendship] [Listening] [Maps] [Medicine] [Misbehavior] [Nonverbal Communication] [Stress Management] [Teaching] [Transportation]
8. Gray, Libba Moore (1994). Small green snake. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Small green snake, an adventurous garter snake, learns a big lesson about obedience. Instead of napping with his family, he wanders off and experiences a series of dangerous occurrences.

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

Keywords: [Consequences] [Curiosity] [Discipline] [Family] [Learning] [Obedience] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Snake]
9. Guarnieri, Paolo (1999). A boy named giotto. New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux.

Abstract:
Dreams really do come true for Giotto, a young shepard boy, who is mindless of his chores and duties because of his strong passion and talent for painting. Although he loses a sheep, Giotto's curiosity and persistence lead him to find someone who can unlock the door to his artistic future.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Church] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Creativity] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Determination] [Discipline] [Family] [History] [Images] [Italian] [Learning] [Missing] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Persistence] [Religion] [Responsibilities] [Saint] [Sheep] [Success] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication]
10. Hazen, Barbara Shook (1981). Even if I did something awful. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
A little girl breaks a vase and asks her mom about all these horrible things she could have done. She wonders if her mom will still love her. Her mom proves to her that she will love her, no matter what.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Critical Thinking] [Discipline] [Family] [Feelings] [Love] [Parents] [Sadness] [Verbal Communication]
11. Hol, Coby (1993). Niki's little donkey (Niki's eselchen). New York: North-South Books.

Abstract:
When the family donkey finally has its baby, Niki can hardly wait to call the donkey her own. She is disappointed, though, when Niki's father insists that they sell the donkey. Through hard work and determination, Niki earns the money to buy the donkey from her dad!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birth] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Donkey] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Greek] [Happiness] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
12. Marshall, James (1987). The cut-ups cut loose. New York: Viking Penguin Inc..

Abstract:
Joe and Spud start school. The assistant principal doesn't like them and watches them at all times. When things start getting out of hand, the only ones who can help him are Mary Frances and Big Al!

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

Keywords: [Discipline] [Frustration] [Helping] [Misbehavior] [Mischief] [Prejudice] [School]
13. McKissack, Patricia C. (2000). The honest-to-goodness truth. New York: Antheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Libby lies to Mama about feeding the cow. When she is caught and punished, Libby vows to tell the truth from then on. She ends up hurting her friends when she "tells it like it is." Can Libby tell the truth and get her friends back?

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Apology] [Chicken] [Church] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Embarrassment] [Exercise] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Honesty] [Horse] [Jumping] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [School] [School] [Sewing] [Stress Management] [Teaching] [Truth] [Verbal Communication] [Work]
14. Munsch, Robert (1987). I have to go!. New York: Annick Press Ltd..

Abstract:
Andrew's parents always ask him if he has to go to the bathroom before they go anywhere. He always says no. A few moments later he has to go!

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Discipline] [Family] [Growing Up] [Refusal Skills] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
15. Prigger, Mary Skillings (1999). Aunt minnie mcgranahan. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Aunt Minnie McGranahan lives alone and has a very orderly life. She has a system for doing everything from cleaning to feeding her animals. One day, Minnie receives a telegram from across the country telling her that her nieces and nephews need someone to raise them and take care of them. Despite her neighbors' doubts that nine children could never fit into her perfectly ordered schedule, Minnie and the children work as a team and live together quite nicely.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Car] [Cat] [Chicken] [Cleanliness] [Correspondence] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Discipline] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Garden] [Horse] [Music] [Nutrition] [Orphan] [Play] [Problem Solving] [Responsibilities] [Rules] [Sequence] [Sewing] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Teamwork] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel]
16. Shannon, David (1999). David goes to school. New York: The Blue Skies Press.

Abstract:
David is quite the mischievous student, full of energy and always keeping his teacher on her toes. His entertaining antics make it impossible not to enjoy him.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Chaos] [Conflict] [Curiosity] [Discipline] [Disobedience] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Frustration] [Goal Setting] [Learning] [Mischief] [Patience] [Play] [Refusal Skills] [Rules] [School] [Self Esteem] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication]
17. Smith, Will (2001). Just the two of us. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
A father talks of ongoing love for his son from the moment he is born. As his child grows, the father tries to teach him how to be a man and also tells him how he will always be there for him. Having this child is the father's proof that his dreams have come true.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Basketball] [Car] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Death] [Discipline] [Divorce] [Doctor] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Home] [Honesty] [Hospital] [Learning] [Love] [New Baby] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Prayer] [Sadness] [Safety] [Sky] [Sleep] [Sports] [Teaching] [Technology] [Touch] [Truth] [Verbal Communication]
18. Stevens, Janet (1995). Tops and bottoms. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and Co..

Abstract:
Hare and Bear decide to become business partners. Due to Bear's laziness, Hare tricks him three times. This is a great book because it shows children proper eating habits (with vegetables) and it provides a moral.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Discipline] [Fable] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Hare] [Laziness] [Manners] [Nutrition] [Persistence] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
19. Stevenson, James (1994). Worse than the worst. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
When Warren comes for a brief visit, he acts like his great-uncle and proves even more difficult to get along with.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Discipline] [Family] [Frustration] [Misbehavior] [Mischief] [Relationship] [Selfishness] [Similarities] [Stress Management]
20. Turner, Sandy (2001). Silent night. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
It is Christmas Eve and Santa is delivering presents. When he arrives at a house, he finds a very noisy, active dog. Santa is still able to drop off the presents without waking the children and they all enjoy their presents the next morning. They also have a red surprise to touch -- thanks to the dog!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Christmas] [Discipline] [Dog] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Night] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Presents] [Reindeer] [Santa] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Surprises] [Touch]
21. Wood, Audrey (1988). Elbert's bad word. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Elbert has to learn to deal with a bad word that he has just learned. The only way for him to do this was by filling his mind with new, appropriate words to use. These words get him in less trouble.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Apology] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Critical Thinking] [Discipline] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Language] [Parents] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
22. Woodson, Jacqueline (2001). The other side. New York: G.P. Putnum's Sons.

Abstract:
A fence not only divides two properties -- it segregates two families because of their different cultures. Initial fears from the parents cause them to set rules that will forbid the friendship of their young daughters. Little did they know that their daughters would break the barrier as they climbed the fence together to see the world as it should be, not as it is.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Appearance] [Awareness] [Behavior] [Beliefs] [Bias] [Boredom] [Bravery] [Climbing] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Differences] [Discipline] [Discovery] [Discrimination] [Disobedience] [Diversity] [Dreams] [Environment] [Equality] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Freedom] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Fun] [Future] [Happiness] [Jumping] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Playing] [Prejudice] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Rain] [Relationship] [Relaxation] [Respect] [Rules] [Safety] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Similarities] [Sun] [Toys] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
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