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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]

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2. Anderson, Laurie Halse (1996). Turkey pox. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
Charity's favorite holiday finally arrives, Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, she and her family are unable to travel to Nana's for dinner because Charity has come down with the chicken pox. However, Nana solicits the help of four snowplow drivers and she and the turkey arrive just in time for dinner!

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Chicken Pox] [Cooking] [Critical Thinking] [Disappointment] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Illness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Thanksgiving] [Turkey] [Verbal Communication]

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3. Anholt, Laurence (1997). Billy and the big new school. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
Billy is very nervous about starting at his new school. He wants to stay home with his mother. Then he meets a small bird who is hurt and cannot fly. Billy takes care of it until it is ready to fly again. Find out how Billy gets himself ready to go to school and how he uses his bird story to make a friend.

Abstract provided by Julie Gates, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Blackbird] [Bravery] [Bully] [Change] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Loss] [Parents] [Pets] [Picnic] [Pigeon] [Preparation] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sparrow] [Starling] [Teaching] [Thrush] [Wish] [Worry]

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4. Anholt, Laurence (1996). Degas and the little dancer: A story about Edgar Degas. Hauppange, NY: Barron's.

Abstract:
Marie dreams of being a famous dancer until one day her chance of being in the Christmas show diminishes when her father becomes ill. Marie begins to model for a painter to earn money for her family's lost income. One day, Maria's sculpture shows up in the art museum and becomes the famed sculpture of Edgar Degas.

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

Keywords: [Apology] [Art] [Careers] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fame] [Fear] [Hard Work] [Illness] [Loneliness] [Museum] [Opera] [Poverty] [Practice] [School] [Security] [Sympathy] [Teaching]

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5. Anno, Mitsumasa (1984). Anno's flea market. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
A flea market is shown from beginning to end. At this flea market, people are everywhere discovering different things with a lot of excitement. (A Wordless Book)

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Curiosity] [Discovery] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Parents] [Shopping] [Siblings]

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6. Armstrong, Jennifer (1999). Pierre's dream. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Was it all a dream?Pierre thinks so. He is the star of the circus, daring to do things he wouldn't do if he was awake. Pierre tames a lion, walks on a high wire, and all sorts of other scary or dangerous things. As the star of the circus, Pierre proves to the people of Apt that he is not just a lazy, foolish man.

Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acrobat] [Animals] [Circus] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Feelings] [French] [Fun] [Happiness] [Horse] [Laziness] [Lion] [Multicultural] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Surprises]

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7. Auch, Mary Jane (1997). Bantam of the opera. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Luigi, a bantam rooster, has big dreams of becoming a star singer one day. All the other roosters ridicule him, saying he is a show-off. Then one day he hides in a farmer's truck and takes a trip to the opera. Soon he is the star of the show.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Acting] [Ambition] [Animals] [Careers] [Chicken] [Courage] [Excitement] [Farm] [Goal Setting] [Independence] [Music] [Opera] [Performance]

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8. Avi (2002). Things that sometimes happen. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
This collection of short stories are exaggerated to intrigue your imagination. The stories are full of odd events involving animals, traveling, and much more.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Animals] [Appearance] [Bear] [Beverage] [Camel] [Car] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Elephant] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Hippopotamus] [Home] [Humor] [Illness] [Imagination] [Individuality] [Kindness] [Monkey] [Repetition] [Self Esteem] [Storytelling] [Success] [Teamwork] [Tiger] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Weather]

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9. Bania, Michael (2004). Kumak's fish: A tall tale from the far north. Portland, OR: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
One morning Kumak and his family pack their fishing gear for an antarctic ice fishing adventure. With patience, the family fishes until Kumak finally catches a strong fish. The whole Alaskan community comes running to help Kumak and his family pull the fish out of the water. The community celebrates their new food supply when they see each fish holding on to the fist infront of it.

Laura Esch, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Ice] [Lake] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Running] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Weather]

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10. Base, Graeme (1988). The eleventh hour: A curious mystery. New York: Harry N. Abrams Publishers.

Abstract:
Detectives at an eleventh birthday party try to solve a mystery. Clues and answers are given in the end.

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

Keywords: [Birthday] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Disappearance] [Excitement] [Goal Setting] [Mystery] [Verbal Communication]

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11. Ben-Ezer, Ehud (1997). Hosni the dreamer: An arabian tale. New York: Farrar Straub Giroux.

Abstract:
Hosni is a shepherd who spends his days telling stories to his sheep and his nights dreaming about the city. When he finally has the opportunity to travel to the city, his life changes. He hears some special words of wisdom from a wise old man.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Arab] [Bodies Of Water] [Camel] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Death] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Love] [Marriage] [Money] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Night] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Rain] [River] [Sadness] [Sheep] [Storytelling] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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12. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1973). Monster goes to the museum. Glendale, CA: Bowmar.

Abstract:
Monster and his friend, the little boy, head to the museum. When they get there, they see ships, cars, trains, and dinosaurs. The boy is so engrossed in the artifacts that he doesn’t realize he lost monster. Luckily, the policeman helps the boy find monster who is hiding amongst the dinosaurs.

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

Keywords: [Boat] [Car] [Conflict Resolution] [Dinosaur] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Lost] [Monsters] [Museum] [Rain] [Relationship] [Relief] [Stress Management] [Train] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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13. 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]

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14. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1973). Monster on the bus. Glendale, CA: Bowmar.

Abstract:
Join Monster and a little boy as they take a ride on a bus. While Monster and the little boy are enjoying looking at the sights, the bus suddenly stops. The people on the bus are scared, but soon realize a dog is in the way and refuses to move. The people, bus driver, and policeman try to push and chase the dog away, but he does not want to get out of the way. Luckily, Monster steps in and scares the dog away, so everyone cheers, gets on the bus, and goes to their important destinations.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bus] [Careers] [Companion] [Conflict] [Dog] [Emotions] [Excitement] [Fear] [Friendship] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pride] [Transportation]

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15. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1973). Monster meets lady monster. Glendale, CA: Bowmar.

Abstract:
Monster and the little boy are cleaning the house when the little boy sees a lady monster outside. Monster is happy and freshens up before asking the lady monster if he can play with her. The two monsters play together and fall in love.

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

Keywords: [Beauty] [Cleanliness] [Companion] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Love] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Playing] [Relationship] [Sadness] [Success] [Verbal Communication]

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16. Bourgeois, Paulette (1996). Franklin has a sleepover. Niagara Falls, New York: Kids Can Press.

Abstract:
Franklin and Bear are excited for their first sleepover at Franklin's house. It's fun to play games, have a campfire, and campout in the livingroom with your friend. However, when it's time to go to bed, Bear and Franklin realize how scary sleepovers can be.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Camping] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Emotions] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Health] [Homesickness] [Parents] [Playing] [Pretend] [Sadness] [Safety] [Separation] [Toys] [Traditions] [Turtle]

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17. Bowen, Elizabeth (1965). The good tiger. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Sara and Bob want to invite their tiger friend over for tea. When Sara fails to tell her mother that she invited a tiger, chaos occurs. The tiger leaves, but Sara and Bob find him in the forest where they have the best party ever.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Car] [Celebration] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fight] [Food] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Lion] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Party] [Running] [Sadness] [Tiger] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Zoo]

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18. Brett, Jan (2003). On Noah's ark. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
In preparation of the "rains", Noah's granddaughter helps her family read the Ark and animals. Two-by-two the beautiful animals crowd into the Ark and she keeps herself busy making the animals comfortable hoping for the "rains" to stop.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Coping] [Determination] [Direction] [Dove] [Emotions] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Generations] [Grandparents] [History] [Hope] [Preparation] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Religion] [Spiritual] [Stress Management]

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19. Bridges, Shirin Yim (2002). Ruby's wish. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Ruby is known for wearing red and being an exceptionally bright student. Even during a time in China when "...most girls were never taught to read and write". However, Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to come to the house, making it possible for any grandchild living in the house to learn. This initiates a desire in Ruby to attend university, a place that women in China were not encouraged to go. *Based on a true story of the author's grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Art] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Change] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Depression] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Excitement] [Family] [Frustration] [Generations] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Intelligence] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Parade] [Patience] [Persistence] [Poetry] [Prevention] [Progress] [Reading] [Recognition] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Role Model] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Skills] [Stress Management] [Support] [Symbols] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Wealth] [Wish] [Writing]

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20. Brown, Marc (1995). Arthur's tv trouble. Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Trouble for Arthur begins while he is watching TV. He sees a commercial for Treat Timer and just has to buy one for his dog, Pal. Arthur works hard to save and collect the money, but Treat Timer does not turn out to be all that Arthur had imagined.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Hope] [Money] [Neighbors] [Parents] [Siblings] [Work]

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21. Brown, Marc (1994). Arthur's first sleepover. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Arthur is having his first sleepover in a tent in his backyard. Arthur and his friends Buster and Brian plan to watch for spaceships and aliens during the night. Arthur's sister plays a trick on the boys, and they come up with a plan to get her back.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Camping] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Excitement] [Family] [Fear] [Fun] [Night] [Parents] [Recreation] [Shadows] [Siblings] [Sounds] [Teasing] [Verbal Communication]

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22. Brown, Marc (1994). Arthur's chicken pox. Boston: Little, Brown & Company.

Abstract:
Arthur's family is excited about their trip to the circus on Saturday. On Monday, Arthur gets the chicken pox. His younger sister, Dora, is jealous of all the attention Arthur receives. By Saturday, Arthur feels better, but then Dora has the chicken pox.

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

Keywords: [Attention] [Chicken Pox] [Circus] [Excitement] [Family] [Grandparents] [Illness] [Jealousy] [Parents] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

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23. 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]

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24. 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]

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25. Cabrera, Jane (2005). If you're happy and you know it. New York: Holiday House Inc..

Abstract:
Come join the frogs, lions, and elephants as they spin around, stamp their feet, and flap their arms to the song "If you're happy and you know it."

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Birds] [Elephant] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Frog] [Giraffe] [Happiness] [Hippopotamus] [Lion] [Monkey] [Mouse] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pattern] [Raccoon] [Repetition] [Rhythm] [Verbal Communication]

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