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- 1. Agee, Jon (2001).
Milo's hat trick.
New York: Hyperion Books for Children.
- Abstract:
Milo the magician had one more chance to pull a rabbit out of his hat or else he would be fired. While searching for a rabbit, he finds a bear. The bear is able to pretend his bones are made of rubber and agrees to jump out of Milo's hat. The show is a huge success until the bear becomes tired. Milo wonders what he will do until he realizes that he too can pretend his bones are made of rubber.
Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Bear] [Bones] [Careers] [Clothing] [Disappearance] [Disappointment] [Entertainment] [Helping] [Magic] [Missing] [Performance] [Pretend] [Rabbit] [Restaurant] [Taxi] [Train] [Transportation]
- 2. Burleigh, Robert (1998).
Home run: The story of babe ruth.
San Diego: Harcourt Brace and Company.
- Abstract:
It was clear at a young age that Babe Ruth was talented at baseball. This talent became even more amazing as he got older, when he wowed the stadium fans with his memorable home runs. These historic moments will be remembered in baseball forever.
Abstract provided by Katie Fitzpatrick, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Baseball] [Competition] [Confidence] [Entertainment] [Excitement] [Fame] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Heroism] [History] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Practice] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Sports] [Success] [Teamwork] [Wealth]
- 3. Carter, Alden R. (1999).
Dustin's big school day.
Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman.
- Abstract:
Dustin is very excited for the guests that are visiting his school one day. Along with the rest of his students, Dustin goes through his daily school routine awaiting the arrival of Dave and Skippy. When the time finally comes, the reader learns who Dave and Skippy actually are.
Abstract provided by Julie Gates, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Activities] [Alliteration] [Bus] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Curiosity] [Differences] [Down Syndrome] [Entertainment] [Exercise] [Food] [Friendship] [Fun] [Geography] [Handicap] [Learning] [Math] [Numbers] [Patience] [Puppets] [Role Model] [Running] [School] [Science] [Surprises] [Teaching]
- 4. Chocolate, Debbi (1999).
The piano man.
New York: Walker.
- Abstract:
A young girl tells a tale of her admiration for her grandfather's musical talents. She describes his experiences in playing the piano in silent films, Broadway, and Vaudeville. His love for music is passed on to her through these tales.
Abstract provided by Amy Dudley, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Author's Note] [Careers] [Dancing] [Entertainment] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Grandparents] [History] [History] [Instruments] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Music] [New Baby] [Respect] [Theatre] [Travel]
- 5. Collier, Bryan (2000).
Uptown.
New York: Henry Holt and Company.
- Abstract:
Join this boy's pride as he shares his town's sights and sounds the way he sees and hears them. You'll see Harlem along the river, street, and neighborhood.
Abstract provided by Amanda Schaefer, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Basketball] [Buildings] [Church] [Community] [Day] [Entertainment] [Family] [Food] [Grandparents] [Music] [Night] [Parents] [Photograph] [Pride] [Rhythm] [River] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sports] [Theatre] [Train] [Transportation]
- 6. Cooper, Elisha (1998).
Ballpark.
New York: Greenwillow Books.
- Abstract:
This day of preparation at the ballpark shows all of the details behind the scenes. For example, you can see the laundry room, food vendors, press box, and playing field. The game of baseball is full of rituals and exciting surprises.
Abstract provided by Cory Holycross, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Activities] [Animation] [Awareness] [Baseball] [Bat] [Careers] [Clothing] [Entertainment] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Food] [Fun] [Images] [Machines] [Nutrition] [Park] [Photograph] [Play] [Practice] [Preparation] [Rain] [Sports] [Weather]
- 7. 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]
- 8. Graves, Keith (1999).
Frank was a monster who wanted to dance.
San Francisco: Chronicle Books.
- Abstract:
Frank wants to dance. He puts on his best clothes and some ants in his pants and heads to the theatre. Once on stage, Frank dazzles the audience with his dancing. Everyone is impressed, until Frank starts to fall apart--literally!It doesn't matter to him, he can dance!
Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Ant] [Body Parts] [Body Parts] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Entertainment] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Insects] [Monsters] [Performance] [Rhyme] [Self Esteem] [Sports]
- 9. Gray, Libba Moore (1999).
When uncle took the fiddle.
New York: Orchard Books.
- Abstract:
Stretching and yawning with slumberous faces a family seems so sleepy and sluggish... until Uncle puts the rappa-tap-tap back in their step with the cheerful music he plays on his fiddle. Soon every generation of the family is singing, dancing, and frolicking around the house.
Abstract provided by Brandi Lamb, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Cat] [Dancing] [Dog] [Entertainment] [Exercise] [Family] [Fun] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Instruments] [Music] [Neighbors] [Parents] [Rhyme] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Sounds]
- 10. Madison, Alan (2005).
Pecorino's first concert.
New York: Atheneum Books.
- Abstract:
Pecorino Sasquatch is a very silly boy who likes to do things backward. His mom decides to take him to a concert by the famous Vittorio Pimplelini. He travels by bus to the concert hall where he learns about musical instruments while being mischievous.
Abstract provided by Audrey Long, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Bus] [Concert] [Curiosity] [Entertainment] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Instruments] [Learning] [Music] [Parents] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]
- 11. Marshall, James (1999).
Swine lake.
New York: Harper Collins Publishers.
- Abstract:
A hungry wolf wanders into an unfamiliar area as he is walking around town. He smells his favorite food, pigs, and looks around to find out from where the smell is coming. The wolf looks up and sees that the ballet Swine Lake is playing inside of a theater. He gets a ticket and takes his seat with the intention of eating the dancing pigs in th show. He ends up becoming entranced by the love story and finds that he is not hungry anymore. The next day he goes to see the show again but this time when a monster in the show is about to appear on stage, the wolf jumps from his seat to the stage and plays the role of monster. The next day he sees good reviews in the newspaper.
Abstract provided by Julie Ivan, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Acting] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Dancing] [Entertainment] [Hunger] [Monsters] [Music] [Newspaper] [Photograph] [Pig] [Squirrel] [Theatre] [Wolf]
- 12. McPhail, David (1995).
Pigs ahoy.
New York: Dutton Children's Books.
- Abstract:
A new passenger on a ship is placed in a room full of pigs. At first, he finds their lack of manners to be disturbing but when they're gone, he misses the fun atmosphere that they created.
Abstract provided by Jaclyn Brandner, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Entertainment] [Exercise] [Fun] [Manners] [Pig] [Rhyme] [Ship] [Sleep] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Travel]
- 13. Myers, Walter Dean (2000).
The blues of flats brown.
New York: Holiday House.
- Abstract:
Flats the dog loved to play the blues on his guitar, but his master, A.J. Grubbs had another idea. He wanted Flats, and his friend Caleb, to become fighting dogs. Finally tired of Grubbs' abuse, Flats and Caleb run away. They decide to pursue Flats' musical career, but everywhere they go Grubbs finds them. In the end, their owner has a change of heart about Flats playing the blues.
Abstract provided by Chris Clemmons, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bones] [Careers] [Depression] [Dog] [Dreams] [Entertainment] [Feelings] [Freedom] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Performance] [Running Away] [Sadness] [Song] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
- 14. Numeroff, Laura (2000).
If you take a mouse to the movies.
New York: HarperCollins Publisher.
- Abstract:
A little mouse sure can be demanding when you spend the day together!Everything the mouse does with the little boy reminds him of something else he needs or wants to do!For example, once you get the mouse some paper and glue, he'll ask you for glitter!
Abstract provided by Amber Lakes, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Christmas] [Cold] [Entertainment] [Food] [Friendship] [Holidays] [Mouse] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Playing] [Radio] [Seasons] [Snow] [Song] [Tree] [Weather] [Winter]
- 15. Rockwell, Anne (1992).
What we like.
New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Abstract:
Children really like snowmen, fish, bubble bath, goodnight kisses, lullabies, and many other things that excite the five senses. Each page is filled with the things children like to do, wear, feel, eat, and play.
Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Activities] [Adventures] [Animals] [Art] [Bear] [Cat] [Clothing] [Creativity] [Dog] [Entertainment] [Feelings] [Fish] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Fox] [Fun] [Games] [Happiness] [Imagination] [Learning] [Listening] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pig] [Rabbit] [Relaxation] [Toys]
- 16. Say, Allen (2000).
The sign painter.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
- Abstract:
A boy with a love of painting wanders into town looking for a job when he sees a sign painter. Together, they go into the desert, painting a dozen billboards with just what was ordered, a woman's face and a single word, Arrowstar. Not understanding the meaning behind these billboards in the middle of the desert, the boy longs to paint beautiful landscapes instead. Still, the sign painter insists they stick to the order. Near the end of their journey, they learn the dream behind the billboards and the boy remembers a dream of his own.
Abstract provided by Amber Lakes, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Art] [Bus] [Business] [Camping] [Car] [Careers] [Desert] [Dreams] [Entertainment] [Fire] [Food] [Money] [Multicultural] [Mystery] [Storm] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Weather] [Wind]
- 17. Shulevitz, Uri (2000).
What is a wise bird like you doing in a silly tale like this?.
New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.
- Abstract:
The silly town of Pickleberry is full of nonsense. The emperor treats his bird better than his own brother, who is his janitor. He sends his brother out on an errand, not knowing he was tricked into doing a favor for the bird. As Lou escapes, a salesman gets a hold of him. He escapes again by reciting his nonsense tales of Pickleberry. He finally reaches his Aunt Millie and continues to recite and pass on his side of the story, a lot of nonsense!
Abstract provided by Betsy Case, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Birds] [Careers] [Citizen] [Counting] [Earthquake] [Entertainment] [Family] [Humor] [Maps] [Market] [Money] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pretend] [Royalty] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication]
- 18. Spinelli, Eileen (2000).
Six hogs on a scooter.
New York: Orchard Books.
- Abstract:
The hog family wants to go to the opera. But when father Hog's car breaks down, they must find a different mode of transportation. After unsucessfully trying a scooter, roller skates, and other ideas, the six hogs take the bus. By the time they get to the opera, the show is over.
Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Bath] [Bus] [Car] [Cleanliness] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Entertainment] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Humor] [Music] [Night] [Night] [Opera] [Pig] [Skating] [Sleep] [Taxi] [Transportation] [Travel] [Wagon]
- 19. Steen, Sandra//Steen, Susan (2001).
Car wash.
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.
- Abstract:
Dad and the twins hop into their car to grab some lunch at a restaurant. On the way, they drive through mud puddles so now it's time for a car wash!As the car enters the car wash, something mysterious happens. Oh boy, the twins are in for a big adventure!
Abstract provided by Lisa Klett, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acting] [Adventures] [Animals] [Bravery] [Car] [Courage] [Crab] [Critical Thinking] [Crustaceans] [Discovery] [Entertainment] [Environment] [Fantasy] [Fish] [Five Senses] [Food] [Imagination] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Octopus] [Plants] [Safety] [Sea] [Shark] [Ship] [Sounds] [Storm] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]
- 20. Stewart, Sarah (1995).
The library.
Canada: HarperCollins Canada Ltd..
- Abstract:
Elizabeth Brown spends her whole life buying and reading books because she loves them so much. When she realizes that there is no room for books in her house, she decides to give them all away so others can enjoy them too.
Abstract provided by Debbie Harnden, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Books] [Daydreaming] [Decision Making] [Entertainment] [Feelings] [Fun] [Language] [Library] [Nonverbal Communication] [Reading] [Rhyme] [Selfishness] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication]
- 21. West, Dan (1988).
The day the tv blew up.
Niles, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.
- Abstract:
A young boy named Ralph uses his television too much for entertainment. Ralph soon discovers that there are other ways to have fun too. Ralph learns what a library is, how to use a library, and how much fun reading a book can be.
Abstract provided by Anne Williams, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Books] [Entertainment] [Fun] [Library] [Play] [Reading] [Technology] [Television]
- 22. Yolen, Jane (1998).
King long shanks.
Orlando, FL: Harcourt.
- Abstract:
King Long Shanks is known for his fine, long and strong legs and he is quite proud of them. One day two tailors arrive at the palace promising they can make an outfit to show off his legs!The outfit also promises to be a true test of loyalty for the people of the kingdom.
Abstract provided by Kyle-Leigh Berry, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Amphibians] [Assertiveness] [Attention] [Business] [Celebration] [Communication] [Confidence] [Curiosity] [Embarrassment] [Entertainment] [Fable] [Fly] [Frog] [Humor] [Insects] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rhyme] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Sewing] [Support] [Trick]
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