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1. Aylesworth, Jim (2003). Goldilocks and the three bears. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
A curious little girl sometimes forgets what her mother tells her. Sometimes this gets her into trouble. One such time found her deep into the woods at a cottage belonging to three bears. You probably know the rest of the story.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Curiosity] [Disobedience] [Fable] [Family] [Folktale] [Food] [Forest] [Forgetful] [Parents] [Sizes] [Sleep]

2. Bemelmans, Ludwig (1953). Madeline's rescue (Le sauvage de madeline). New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
In an orphanage, a little girl named Madeline falls in a pond and is saved by a dog. The children want to keep the dog, but the school does not allow pets. After the inspection, they keep the dog anyway.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Disobedience] [Dog] [Fear] [Peer Resistance] [Pets] [Pond] [Problem Solving] [Refusal Skills] [School] [Stress Management] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

3. Berry, Joy (1996). Let's talk about needing attention. New York: Scholastic, Inc..

Abstract:
A girl names Casey tries all the wrong ways to get attention from her Mom and Dad. Eventually she finds solutions for achieving attention the right way and learns how to help others as well.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Attention] [Baby] [Bicycle] [Birds] [Depression] [Disobedience] [Encouragement] [Envy] [Feelings] [Helping] [Jealousy] [Love] [Patience] [Resolution] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Support] [Teasing]

4. 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]

5. Brown, Marc (1997). Arthur's computer disaster. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Arthur is captivated by a new computer game and plays it while his mom is gone, even though she asked him not to. While he is playing with his friend, they both reach for the mouse and the screen suddenly goes blank. Find out if he can fix the computer before his mom gets home, or if he gets the nerve to confront his wrong doing!

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

Keywords: [Apology] [Computer] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Critical Thinking] [Disappointment] [Disobedience] [Family] [Games] [Honesty] [Misbehavior] [Playing] [Respect] [Technology] [Working Mother]

6. 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]

7. Christelow, Eileen (1989). Five little monkeys jumping on the bed. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Five little monkey experience the consequences of jumping on the bed because their mama called the doctor and the doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Concepts] [Counting] [Decision Making] [Disobedience] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Health] [Injury] [Jumping] [Monkey] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Parents] [Playing] [Safety] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

8. Cooper, Helen (1996). The boy who wouldn't go to bed. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Not wanting to go to sleep, a little boy rides away in his car to find someone to stay up and play with him all night. As the determined little boy drives off, he encounters exciting things such as a lion and a parade of soldiers. After searching for someone to play with him, the little boy finds someone who is still awake.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bedtime] [Car] [Conflict Resolution] [Disobedience] [Family] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Moon] [Music] [Night] [Parade] [Play] [Shadows] [Sizes] [Sleep] [Train] [Transportation]

9. Davis, Katie (1999). I hate to go to bed!. Singapore: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
This little girl hates to go to bed because she knows she is missing a party. But she still comes up with plenty of ways to make it to the party before it's over.

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

Keywords: [Bath] [Bedtime] [Books] [Boredom] [Colors] [Communication] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Discovery] [Disobedience] [Dreams] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Parents] [Party] [Preparation] [Reading] [Sleep] [Teeth]

10. Demuth, Patricia Brennan (1991). The ornery morning. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
Farmer Bill wakes up one morning and soon discovers that every animal on the farm refuses to do any work.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Cat] [Chicken] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Disobedience] [Dog] [Farm] [Horse] [Responsibilities] [Sheep]

11. dePaola, Tomie (1993). Tom. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Tommy and his grandfather share the same name. At the same time they enjoy sharing time together and playing jokes on one another. One day, Tom gives Tommy some chicken legs because he is a butcher. He takes the chicken legs to school and gets in trouble for scaring a girl.

Abstract provided by Kirsten Rose and Debra Butanowicz, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Careers] [Deception] [Disobedience] [Family] [Food] [Grandparents] [Nutrition] [School] [Verbal Communication]

12. Donnio, Sylviane (2004). I'd really like to eat a child. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
One morning, Achilles the crocodile decides that he wants nothing more than to eat a child. His parents try everything to get Achilles to change his mind, but he refuses. He fails his mission and hunger winds up getting the best of him.

Megan swormsteadt, 2008 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Cooking] [Crocodile] [Disobedience] [Family] [Food] [Growing Up] [Hunger] [Moon] [Morning] [Night] [Obedience] [Problem Solving] [Reptiles] [Sizes] [Sun] [Teeth]

13. Dunbar, Joyce (1991). Lollopy. New York: MacMillan.

Abstract:
Sophie, a young girl, takes her toy rabbit into the woods - disobeying her mother. She accidentally leaves him in the woods where he is hurt. Then some other rabbits try to fix him up. When Sophie gets back, she tells him never to go to the woods again.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Disobedience] [Family] [Friendship] [Nature] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Toys] [Woods]

14. Erskine, Jim (1979). Bert and susie's messy tale. New York: Crown.

Abstract:
Bert, a little boy pig, is sent by his mother to take her chrysanthemums to the flower show. Bert is distracted and plays in the mud. When he gets to the show he breaks the flowers. His mom sends him home with the flowers.

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

Keywords: [Competition] [Coping] [Disobedience] [Family] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Plants] [Refusal Skills] [Responsibilities]

15. Fain, Moira (1996). Snow day. New York: Walker Publishing Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Maggie is very embarrassed when her teacher, Sister Agatha Ann, punishes her for drawing on her desk. She must write a poem and recite it for the class the following day. All night she worries about her unfinished homework, but the next day she wakes up to a snow day!Through her fun in the snow and the help from her teacher, Maggie discovers her own special way of writing poetry.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Conflict Resolution] [Discovery] [Disobedience] [Embarrassment] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fun] [Helping] [Poetry] [School] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Sledding] [Snow] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter] [Worry]

16. Fox, Paula (1973). Good ethan. New York: Bradbury Press.

Abstract:
Ethan is told not to cross the street. While playing with the ball, it rolls across the street. Ethan must find a way to get the ball without crossing the street.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Disobedience] [Goal Setting] [Listening] [Peer Resistance] [Play] [Recreation] [Safety]

17. French, Vivian (1993). Under the moon. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Three classic fairytales are retold. An old lady cleans the cobwebs from the sky. A young boy is tricked by a Mother Wolf, and a log produces an Apple Child with magical abilities.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Cleanliness] [Disobedience] [Magic] [Moon] [Sky] [Wolf]

18. Gaeddert, Lou Ann (1965). Noisy nancy norris. New York: Doubleday and Co..

Abstract:
The Norris family is instructed by their landlady to quiet their noisy daughter Nancy, or else be evicted from the neighborhood.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Disobedience] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Neighbors] [Noise] [Parents] [Verbal Communication]

19. Geisert, Arthur (1991). Oink. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co..

Abstract:
Baby pigs sneak away and get into mischief while their mother sleeps. Eventually they are rescued from their troubles.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Disobedience] [Family] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pig] [Rescue] [Safety] [Sleep]

20. Goode, Diane (1988). I hear a noise. New York: E.P. Dutton.

Abstract:
A little boy and his mother are taken from their home by a monster. However, the monster is quite like the little boy and is scolded when he brings his new quests home.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Disobedience] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Imagination] [Listening] [Monsters] [Parents] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

21. Gunthorp, Karen (1967). Adam and the wolf. New York: Doubleday and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Despite warnings not to go looking for strawberries because of the wolf, Adam goes anyway and finds a pleasant and unexpected friend.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Disobedience] [Food] [Friendship] [Nutrition] [Surprises] [Wolf] [Woods] [Worry]

22. Heiligman, Deborah (2009). Cool dog, school dog. Tarrytown: Marshall Cavendish.

Abstract:
Tinka is a cool dog, a breaking-all-the-rules dog! A hall dog, a ball dog, a crash-into-the-wall dog! Join Tinka, a dandy, sandy Golden Retriever, as she unexpectedly visits her owner at school and helps his class learn to read.

Abstract provided by Marshall Cavendish, 2009 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Autumn] [Books] [Disobedience] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Glasses] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Parents] [Reading] [Sadness] [School] [Seasons] [Toys] [Tree]

23. Hellsing, Lennart//Strayer, Paul (1959). The cantankerous crow. New York: McDowell","Oodersky.

Abstract:
The crow disobeys and flies into a farmer's yard to eat berries. The farmer catches him and sells the bird because he is so bad. The baker buys him and becomes frustrated too, so he sets the bird free. The crow goes back home to his family who missed him.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Disobedience] [Family] [Food] [Nutrition] [Refusal Skills] [Shelter]

24. Hutchins, Pat (1994). Three-star billy. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Billy is a little monster who does not want to go to school. At school, he receives stars. At the end of the day, he does not want to go home.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Decision Making] [Disobedience] [Family] [Friendship] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [School] [Verbal Communication]

25. Imai, Miko (1994). Little lumpty. Cambridge, MA: Candewick Press.

Abstract:
Little Lumpty lives in the town of Dumpty, which has a big wall surrounding it. Lumpty wants to climb the wall and does, but then gets scared that he might fall off like Humpty Dumpty. How does he get down?Read and find out.

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

Keywords: [Community] [Disobedience] [Exploration] [Fear] [Feelings]
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