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1. Alarcon, Francisco X. (1997). Laughing tomatoes and other spring poems. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
A bilingual collection of humorous and serious poems about family, nature, and celebrations.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Beliefs] [Birds] [Caring] [Celebration] [Cinco De Mayo] [Community] [Day] [Environment] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Giving] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Loyalty] [Mexican] [Mexican American] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Night] [Peace] [Plants] [Poetry] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Sky] [Spring] [Sun] [Unselfish] [Woods]
2. Appelbaum, Diana (1997). Cocoa ice. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A young girl from Maine and a young girl from Santa Domingo learn about each other's home through Jacob the Sailor. The girl from Santa Domingo describes how to make chocolate, and the girl from Maine tells about making ice.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Adventures] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Author's Note] [Beverage] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Climbing] [Clothing] [Cold] [Comparisons] [Culture] [Curiosity] [Differences] [Environment] [Food] [Horse] [Ice] [Multicultural] [Plants] [Snow] [Water] [Weather]
3. Arnold, Katya (2002). Let's find it!. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
An assortment of environmental themes, such as a park, a street scene, a garden, a pond, a beach and a forest are used as background to identify plants and animals. Words are used to label and identify different plants and aniamls in our environment.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Dog] [Environment] [Exploration] [Flowers] [Forest] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Grasshopper] [Hummingbird] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Osprey] [Park] [Parrot] [Pets] [Plants] [Pond] [Reptiles] [Sea] [Snake] [Sparrow] [Tree]
4. Asch, Frank (1994). The earth and i. Singapore: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
The child in the story describes the reciprocity between himself","herself and the earth using activities such as playing, listening and growing and emotions and relationships, such as sadness and friendship.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Beauty] [Caring] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Fun] [Happiness] [Listening] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Rain] [Respect] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Song] [Support] [Walking] [Weather]
5. Baker, Jeannie (1991). Window. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
A wordless book that depicts changes occurring outside a window throughout one boy's life.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Change] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Growing Up] [Maturity] [Nonverbal Communication] [Perspective] [Progress]
6. Bauer, Marion (2004). Clouds. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks.

Abstract:
A boy spends his day outside with his cat exploring different types of clouds and the different things that clouds do. He also explains in a colorful and easy way, what clouds are made of and how we interact with clouds on an everyday basis, using weather terminology.

Abstract provided by Douglas Matthews for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Cat] [Clothing] [Clouds] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Environment] [Health] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Science] [Seasons] [Snow] [Spring] [Storm] [Summer] [Teaching] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Volcano] [Walking] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
7. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (2006). Monster looks for a house. 1973: Bowmar.

Abstract:
A friendly purple monster comes to a new city to look for a new place to live. Since this monster is different from others in the city, he must hunt for a house that fits him. After looking at many houses, he finally finds one that he can live in comfortably.

Abstract provided by Kate Logan for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Buildings] [Change] [Community] [Comparisons] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Environment] [Exploration] [Goal Setting] [Home] [Monsters] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Problem Solving] [Sizes]
8. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Monster goes around the town. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers, Inc.

Abstract:
Monster goes for a trip around the town with a little boy. The little boy brings his camera and takes pictures at all the places they visit together.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Basketball] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bus] [Car] [Disappearance] [Environment] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Fun] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hobby] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [River] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Shopping] [Teamwork] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
9. Blos, Joan W. (1987). Old henry. New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
When Henry moves into the old, run down house in the neighborhood, all of the neighbors hope he will fix it up and make it look nice like the other homes. When he doesn't, they petition to make him "clean up or get out." It is only after he leaves voluntarily that they discover how much they miss him.

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

Keywords: [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Feelings] [Individuality] [Loneliness] [Neighbors] [Shelter]
10. Bodecker, N.M. (1978). The mushroom center disaster. New York: The Murray Printing Co..

Abstract:
A beetle finds a home in a community of insects and small woodland creatures and makes many friends. One day the discarded remnants of a human's picnic makes a mess of their mushroom house neighborhood. Through a series of town meetings, the creatures come up with creative ways to use the rubbish to make a park.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Insects] [Neighbors] [Picnic] [Stress Management] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
11. Bregoli, Jane (2004). The goat lady. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House Publishers.

Abstract:
Two young children new to Lucy Little Road, help us reveal the simple yet important life of the goat lady; a life that many people in the town despise. Through the children's time spent helping the goat lady, they learn of her vast life experiences. It isn't until after the children's mother takes portraits of the goat lady, that the rest of the town see waht a truly wonderful person the goat lady is.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aging] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Barn] [Birds] [Cold] [Companion] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Emotions] [Environment] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Hard Work] [Home] [Illness] [Listening] [Loyalty] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Pride] [Relationship] [Respect] [Support] [Teaching] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]
12. Brown, Margaret Wise (1952). A child's good morning. New York: William R. Scott, Inc. Publishers.

Abstract:
As they awake in the morning, animals and plants go through a series of interesting activities.

for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Bee] [Day] [Environment] [Feelings] [Goat] [Happiness] [Horse] [Insects] [Morning] [Morning] [Plants] [Rabbit] [Sheep] [Sleep] [Squirrel] [Sun] [Time] [Verbal Communication]
13. Brown, Margaret Wise (1974). Little fur family. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
A father bear goes to work, and the younger bear goes exploring. He comes across many animals different from him. He comes home for dinner and bed.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Bodies Of Water] [Bug] [Comparisons] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Environment] [Exploration] [Family] [Fish] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Food] [Forest] [Grandparents] [Home] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Rhyme] [River] [Sounds] [Tree] [Wildlife] [Wind]
14. Bryant, Jen (2005). Georgia's bones. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Books.

Abstract:
A young girl, Georgia, is fascinated with shapes, colors, and objects. Her family does not share nor comprehend her love for art, so they deem her different. With her strong will and determination, Georgia moves to New York to discover a life as an artist. The illustrations help the reader detail the beauty of her work as they take us through the life of Georgia O'Keffe.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Biography] [Bones] [Careers] [Collection] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Excitement] [Family] [Farm] [Flowers] [Goal Setting] [Hobby] [Images] [Nature] [Pride] [Relationship] [Self Esteem] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Wildlife]
15. Buckley, Helen E. (1959). Grandfather and i. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shephard Co., Inc..

Abstract:
A little boy takes walks with his grandfather. He enjoys the carefree walks, because everything else seems to be in a hurry.

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

Keywords: [Companion] [Curiosity] [Environment] [Exercise] [Family] [Grandparents] [Recreation] [Stress Management]
16. Buff, Mary//Buff, Conrad (1958). Elf owl. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
Desert life is described through animals, plants, and the weather patterns. There is always a need for water in the desert.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Desert] [Environment] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Stress Management] [Survival] [Water] [Weather]
17. Bunting, Eve (1993). Someday a tree. New York: Clarion Books-Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
A family has a beautiful tree in their yard which becomes poisoned and dies. The young daughter plants her acorns in hopes of a new tree growing someday.

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

Keywords: [Caring] [Community] [Dedication] [Environment] [Memories] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Stress Management]
18. Burningham, John (1989). Hey!Get off our train. New York: Crown.

Abstract:
A little boy dreams that he travels in his toy train and picks up a lot of different animals on his journey who are in trouble.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Environment] [Extinction] [Rescue] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel]
19. Burningham, John (1971). Seasons. New York: Bobbs-Merrill Company.

Abstract:
The four seasons, spring, summer, fall, and winter, are described by what they look like and things we associate with them.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Environment] [Seasons] [Spring] [Summer] [Winter]
20. Cannon, Janell (1997). Verdi. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
Wild and energetic, Verdi the snake is afraid of turning green and becoming lazy like the older snakes. To keep the green away, Verdi jumps and slithers all around the forest. One day Verdi does turn green, but he realizes it is the snake inside, not the color outside, that makes a great snake!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Colors] [Environment] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Forest] [Fun] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Snake] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]
21. Cannon, Janell (2000). Crickwing. San Diego: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Crickwing is different from all the other cockroaches. He likes to create sculptures and has a twisted wing. Crickwing is tired of being bullied by the bigger animals in the forest and mistakenly takes his anger out on the leaf-cutter ants, learning a valuable lesson in return.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Ambition] [Anger] [Animals] [Ant] [Anteater] [Apology] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Art] [Behavior] [Bully] [Caring] [Challenges] [Change] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Differences] [Disability] [Environment] [Fear] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Habitat] [Helping] [Insects] [Kindness] [Learning] [Mistake] [Nature] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Resolution] [Revenge] [Sadness] [Science] [Self Esteem] [Survival] [Teamwork] [Tiger] [Unselfish] [Worry]
22. Carle, Eric (2002). "Slowly, slowly, slowly," said the sloth. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
"Slowly, slowly, slowly..." the sloth moves through the day. Many animals are curious as to why the sloth is so slow, quiet, boring, and lazy!? In a short description of the sloth written and provided by Jane Goodall at the beginning of the book, she states that sloths are "delightful, gentle, peace-loving creatures".

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Environment] [Habitat] [Individuality] [Misunderstanding] [Observation] [Opinions] [Peace] [Self Esteem] [Sloth] [Stress Management] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]
23. Child, Lauren (2001). What planet are you from, Clarice Bean?. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Clarice Bean is having a hard time coming up with an idea for her project on the environment. To make matters worse, she is paired up with her tag-along neighbor, Robert Granger. Her situation looks hopeless until her brother becomes an ecowarrior in an effort to "free the tree" from being cut down in their neighborhood. Robert and Clarice become ecowarriors themselves, saving the tree and their project.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Camping] [Challenges] [Climbing] [Communication] [Community] [Comparisons] [Compromise] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Conservation] [Cooperation] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Destruction] [Determination] [Earth] [Environment] [Faith] [Family] [Fight] [Frustration] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Individuality] [Learning] [Loyalty] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Persistence] [Photograph] [Presentation] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Respect] [Role Model] [School] [Science] [Stress Management] [Success] [Support] [Teaching] [Teamwork] [Tree] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication]
24. Cone, Molly (1992). Come back, salmon. San Francisco: Sierra Club Books for Children.

Abstract:
Mr. King's fifth grade students work on a project to restore Pigeon Creek to its original beauty. They cannot believe the water was once clear and had fish. They learn about the life cycle of salmon, grow their own salmon, and release them into their now clear Pigeon Creek. The next fall they look for their salmon to return.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Autumn] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fish] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Learning] [Pollution] [Problem Solving] [Sadness] [School] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Spring] [Stream] [Verbal Communication]
25. English, Karen (1996). Neeny coming, neeny going. USA: BridgeWater Books.

Abstract:
Neeny and her mom move to the big city on the mainland. They leave behind the rest of their family including Neeny's best friend, her cousin. Neeny comes back for a visit but she has changed. However, on her last night on the island Neeny once again has fun with her cousin.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Boat] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Environment] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Island] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Sharing] [Water]
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