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1. Bunting, Eve (1994). A day's work. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Fransico takes his grandfather out to look for work. His grandfather does not speak English, so Fransico must translate. Fransico accepts a gardening job for his grandfather by telling the man he is a great gardener. When the man comes at the end of the day, he finds the job done incorrectly. Fransico's lie teaches him an invaluable lesson.

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

Keywords: [Apology] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [English] [Family] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Honesty] [Language] [Language] [Love] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Pride] [Responsibilities] [Spanish] [Truth] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Burstein, Fred (1993). The dancer. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
A little girl is on her way to ballet class with her father when they encounter various people and things through the city. Descriptive words about the city are written in three languages: Spanish, English, and Japanese.

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

Keywords: [Dancing] [Discovery] [Diversity] [English] [Exercise] [Japanese] [Language] [Multicultural] [Practice] [Spanish] [Walking]

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3. Eastman, P.D. (1960). Are you my mother?(Eres tu mi mama?). New York: Random House.

Abstract:
A baby bird hatched out of the egg and found no mother in the nest. The bird went out searching for his mother. After asking various animals, the bird returns to the nest where his mother is waiting to give him a worm. Written in Spanish and English.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [English] [Family] [Fear] [Language] [Lost] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Security] [Spanish]

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4. Eldridge, M.E. (1983). In my garden. London: Medici Society.

Abstract:
A garden goes through many changes during the different months of the year. The garden has a wide variety of plants and wildlife native to England.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Change] [English] [Garden] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Plants] [Seasons]

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5. English, Karen (2000). Speak english for us, marisol!. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
Marisol is anxious to get home from school to see if she has new kittens or not. Unfortunately she is delayed by relatives and friends that stop Marisol for a favor, to speak or translate English. She happily complies and solves everyone's problems and is rewarded with her mother's love and pride.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Cat] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [English] [Family] [Helping] [Language] [Market] [Neighbors] [Parents] [Spanish] [Technology] [Telephone] [Verbal Communication]

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6. Goodall, John S. (1989). The story of a farm. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
A Wordless Book

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

Keywords: [Art] [Change] [English] [Farm] [History] [Traditions]

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7. Goodall, John S. (1978). The story of an english village. New York: Macmillan London Limited.

Abstract:
This very detailed book shows the development of an English village from the 14th century to the present day. (A Wordless Book)

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Community] [English] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Storytelling]

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8. Herman, Debbie // Koffsky, Ann D. (2005). Beyond turkey. Hauppauge, NY: Baron's Educational Series, Inc..

Abstract:
Almost 400 years ago, pilgrims traveled to North America. They met and befriended the Indians of the area. The different cultures came together to prepare a harvest and a celebration. This celebration became known as Thanksgiving.

Abstract provided by Rene Koscianski for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [America] [Boat] [Celebration] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [English] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Helping] [Holidays] [Language] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peace] [Pilgrims] [Settlers] [Ship] [Storytelling] [Thanksgiving] [Transportation] [Travel] [Turkey] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Hest, Amy (1997). When jessie came across the sea. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Jessie and her Grandmother are very close family to each other because there are no other relatives. Grandmother teachers Jessie to sew and Jessie teaches Grandmother to read. One day, Jessie is requested to travel to America by the rabbi. Her journey by ship is hard, but she meets a young man, Low, who she finds again in America and marries. Grandmother travels to America on the money that Jessie earned sewing lace for three years.

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

Keywords: [American] [Challenges] [Communication] [Correspondence] [Decision Making] [English] [Family] [Friendship] [Illness] [Immigrants] [Jewish] [Language] [Marriage] [Money] [Monuments] [Multicultural] [Religion] [School] [Sewing] [Ship] [Spiritual] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Travel] [Work]

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10. Kraus, Robert//Kraus, Bruce (1977). The detective of london. New York: Windmill Books, Inc..

Abstract:
After being asked to search for the missing bones, the detective of London sets out to find clues. Through many adventures, he locates them and saves the day. All in a day's work.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Careers] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Discovery] [English] [Goal Setting] [Investigation] [Multicultural] [Mystery] [Verbal Communication]

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11. Lankford, Mary D. (1992). Hopscotch around the world. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
Nineteen different ways of playing hopscotch from around the world are presented along with directions, drawings of the different patterns, and a brief history of the game.

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

Keywords: [American] [Bolivian] [Chinese] [Czech] [English] [Exercise] [French] [Games] [Geography] [German] [Honduran] [Indian] [Italian] [Jumping] [Multicultural] [Nigerian] [Polish] [Russian]

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12. Levine, Ellen (1989). I hate english. New York: Schlastic Inc..

Abstract:
Mei Mei moves from Hong Kong to New York, but she does not want to speak in English. She only wants to speak in Chinese until Nancy comes to the Chinatown learing center to work with Mei Mei.

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

Keywords: [Asian American] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [English] [Language] [Multicultural] [Peer Resistance] [School] [School] [Self Esteem] [Speech]

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13. Look, Lenore (1999). Love as strong as ginger. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
While her mother and father go to work in Chinatown, a young girl learns how to make rice dumplings and crab and shrimp soup with her grandma. They then take a bus to Grandma's work where she cracks crabs in a factory for a few pennies per day. Grandma prepares a crab meal at the end of a hard working day, made with love as strong as ginger.

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Bus] [Chinese] [Chinese American] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [English] [Family] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Immigrants] [Language] [Money] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Respect] [Responsibilities] [Transportation] [Work]

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14. Lorenz, Albert // Schleh, Joy (1998). House. New York: Harry N. Abrams.

Abstract:
A home is a place where people go to feel secure and comfortable. Home is a place of belonging and shelter. Learn interesting facts and details of history by examining different types of home structures from B.C. to the nineteen hundreds. From the Egyptians to the Eskimos, a variety of culture and famous folks are explored.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Dutch] [Egypt] [England] [English] [Eskimo] [Europe] [Family] [Germany] [History] [Home] [Indian] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Norwegian] [President] [Romanian] [Royalty] [South American] [Stress Management]

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15. McCully, Emily Arnold (1995). Little kit or the industrious flea circus girl. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
In hopes of a better life, a young orphan girl disguises herself as a boy and goes to work for a cruel professor and his flea circus.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Circus] [Critical Thinking] [English] [Flea] [Gender] [Insects] [Loneliness] [Multicultural] [Orphan] [Verbal Communication]

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16. McCully, Emily Arnold (1997). Popcorn at the palace. San Diego: Browndeer Press.

Abstract:
Based on real events, Maisie Ferris, a girl from the mid-1800s, and her family don't really fit in with their neighbors in the small town of Galesburg, Illinois with their new ideas. They take one of their American creations, popcorn, to England and impress everyone with their "corn that turns to snow."

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

Keywords: [American] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Boat] [Carriage] [Cow] [Creativity] [Dolls] [English] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Garden] [History] [Horse] [Imagination] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Pioneers] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Snow] [Spiritual] [Transportation] [Travel]

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17. McMillan, Bruce (1994). Sense suspense: A guessing game for the five senses. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Which of your five senses are you likely to use when you look at the photos?Learn English by reading the words printed in black and learn Spanish by reading the words in blue.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [English] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Food] [Happiness] [Language] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parrot] [Sight] [Smell] [Sounds] [Spanish] [Spelling] [Summer] [Taste] [Touch] [Weather]

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18. Monjo, F.N. (1972). The secret of the sachem's tree. New York: Coward, McCann and Geoghegan.

Abstract:
The new king of England is going to take away its charter from a Puritan town in Connecticut. When the lights go out, the charter disappears, and the English can't take it.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Community] [Decision Making] [English] [Family] [Friendship] [Halloween] [History] [Holidays] [Independence] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Religion] [Royalty] [Siblings]

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19. Munsch, Robert (1995). From far away. Toronto: Annick Press.

Abstract:
In a letter, Saoussan tells about when she first moved to Canada from her old country where there was war. She was scared at school because she didn't understand the language or traditions. Two years later, she has learned them and is happy.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Canadian] [Embarrassment] [English] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Halloween] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Language] [Learning] [Lebanese] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Violence] [War]

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20. Nye, Naomi Shihab (1994). Sitti's secrets. New York: Four Winds Press.

Abstract:
Mona's grandmother Sitti lives on the other side of the world. Even though they don't speak the same language, they find a way to communicate and become very good friends.

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

Keywords: [Critical Thinking] [Differences] [English] [Family] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Language] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication]

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21. Park, Linda Sue (2004). Mung-mung. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.

Abstract:
Animal sounds in different languages such as Turkish, Chinese and Hindu are shared. Open the flap to find out what animal it is.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Arabic] [Birds] [Cat] [Chicken] [Chinese] [Conflict Resolution] [Dog] [Duck] [English] [Filipino] [French] [Frog] [German] [Hindu] [Horse] [Italian] [Japanese] [Korean] [Language] [Norwegian] [Pig] [Polish] [Russian] [Spanish] [Swedish] [Turkish] [Verbal Communication] [Vietnamese]

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22. Rattigan, Jama Kim (1993). Dumpling soup. Boston: Little Brown, and Co..

Abstract:
Marisa, a young Asian American girl, attempts to help make the dumplings for dumpling soup which her family has been making for generations. She hold a strong sense of pride, honor, and love in her heart for her family.

Abstract provided by Joy E. Zarlenga, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Asian American] [Celebration] [Decision Making] [English] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Hawaiian] [Japanese] [Korean] [Love] [New Year] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Traditions]

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23. Simon, Norma (1967). What do I say?. Chicago, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
Manuel is a Puerto Rican child living in a large American city. Follow along with him throughout the day as various situations arise and Manuel asks, "What do I say?". All of his questions and answers are offered in English and Spanish.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Assertiveness] [Culture] [Differences] [English] [Food] [Games] [Health] [Hygiene] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [Manners] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nutrition] [Play] [Puerto Rican] [School] [Sleep] [Spanish] [Teeth] [Toys] [Verbal Communication]

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24. Stanley, Diane//Vennema, Peter (1992). Bard of avon: The story of william shakespeare. New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
William Shakespeare's life is interesting and full of British history, as are his dramas.

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

Keywords: [Acting] [Biography] [Careers] [English] [History] [Multicultural] [Poetry] [Royalty] [Storytelling] [Success]

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25. Turner, Ann//Himler, R. (1992). Katie's trunk. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co..

Abstract:
Katie hides in her mother's wedding trunk when the British rebels comes to search her house during the American Revolution. Katie gets scared because it is hard for her to breathe. Someone finally opens the trunk so she can breathe again.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Chaos] [Confusion] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [English] [Family] [Fear] [Food] [History] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Parents] [War]

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