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1. Garza, Carmen Lomas (1999). Making magic windows. San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
Papel picado, the art of cut paper, is shown. Learn how to hold the tissue paper and scissors. A few papel picado projects are explained including how to make papel picado with a craft knife.

Abstract provided by Stephanie Phair for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Art] [Communication] [Creativity] [Culture] [Drawing] [Flowers] [Images] [Mexican American] [Multicultural] [Pattern] [Repetition] [Safety] [Shapes] [Stars]

2. Gelman, Rita (2004). Doodler doodling. China: HarperCollins Children's Books.

Abstract:
A girl ponders what she will draw on her lined paper with her multicolored pen. She draws people in action. The girl mixes and changes the actions of the people in her drawings. She is proud of her drawings.

Lisa Adkins, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Art] [Careers] [Climbing] [Confidence] [Creativity] [Drawing] [Entertainment] [Exploration] [Fantasy] [Fun] [Happiness] [Imagination] [Patience] [Persistence] [Sequence] [Sports] [Teaching] [Transportation]

3. McPhail, David (2000). Drawing lessons from a bear. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
During his lessons on "how to be a bear," a young bear discovers his love for drawing. As he grows he continues to practice, getting encouragement from his mother, his teacher, and most of all from himself.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Bear] [Cave] [Drawing] [Family] [Fantasy] [Fish] [Forest] [Goal Setting] [Museum] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pride] [Rabbit] [School] [Self Esteem] [Squirrel] [Teaching]

4. Pak, Soyung (2003). Sumi's first day of school ever. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
On Sumi’s first day of school, she experiences loneliness because she doesn’t know anyone and doesn’t understand the language of the other children. She also thinks school is a scary and mean place because the other children are loud and one boy even sticks his tongue out at her! Eventually, Sumi’s nice teacher makes her feel comfortable in her new environment. After meeting a new friend at recess, Sumi recognizes that school is not as lonely, scary, or mean as she originally thought.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Drawing] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Helping] [Hope] [Korean] [Loneliness] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Playground] [School] [Shyness] [Stress Management] [Teaching] [Teasing] [Verbal Communication]

5. Wilson, April (1999). April wilson's magpie magic: A tale of colorful mischief. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A child's drawing of a bird comes to life. The child and the bird draw with the coloring pencils to outsmart each other. (A Wordless Book).

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

Keywords: [Art] [Balloon] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Colors] [Competition] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Drawing] [Fantasy] [Fire] [Images] [Magic] [Magpie] [Nonverbal Communication]
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