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1. Bannatyne-Cugnet, Jo (1994). A prairie year. Montreal: Tundra Books.

Abstract:
Take a trip through the various activities that occur within a year. Start with hockey games, planting potatoes, fairs, and harvesting wheat. When fall approaches you will experience Halloween. To end the year is the celebration of Christmas.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Autumn] [Chicken] [Christmas] [Competition] [Cow] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Dinosaur] [Fair] [Family] [Farm] [Fishing] [Food] [Grandparents] [Halloween] [Hockey] [Holidays] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pig] [Santa] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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2. Blackstone, Stella (2004). Jump into January: A journey around the year.. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books, Inc.

Abstract:
The twelve months are packed with much action! Discover all twelve months and the four seasons while looking for the items and details in the illustrations. People demonstrate all of what makes the entire year so special, starting with January, of course!

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Boat] [Bus] [Fair] [Fun] [Garden] [Jumping] [Month] [Rain] [Sand] [School] [Sea] [Sequence] [Snow] [Transportation] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Weather] [Wind]

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3. Blake, Robert (2000). Fledgling. New York: Penguin Putnam Books.

Abstract:
A fledgling spreads his wings and flies from a skyscraper for the first time. His flight leads him to an amusement park and subway. He gets lost and becomes scared. Will he ever find his way home?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Direction] [Fair] [Falcon] [Fear] [Feelings] [Hawk] [Home] [Park] [Perspective] [Relief] [Sky] [Subway] [Transportation]

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4. Blance, Ellen & Cook, Ann (1976). Monster goes to the hospital. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers.

Abstract:
While running in a race with his friends, Monster trips over a stick and hurts his foot. Monster's friends advise him to go to the hospital. At the hospital a lady doctor cares for Monster; which is not an easy task due to his adnormally large size. The doctor determines that his foot is sprained and with the help of the children she is able to find a suitable crutch for Monster.

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

Keywords: [Body Parts] [Doctor] [Emergency] [Exercise] [Fair] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Hospital] [Monsters] [Running] [Safety]

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5. Bunting, Eve (1996). Market day. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Tess and her friend Wee Boy experience the excitement of an Irish country fair on the first Thursday of every month. Tess's father hopes to buy pigs at Market Day if the price is right.

Valerie Ubbes, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bee] [Cow] [Days Of The Week] [Dog] [Fair] [Food] [Goat] [Horse] [Ireland] [Market] [Money] [Monkey] [Nutrition] [Pig] [Sheep]

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6. Cooper, Elisha (1997). Country fair. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
At the county fair, there are many animals to see, events and contests to try, and lots of food to eat. But the fair can't last forever -- soon all the tents have to come down.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Competition] [Cow] [Fair] [Farm] [Five Senses] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Pig] [Preparation] [Puppets] [Rabbit] [Sheep] [Transportation] [Truck]

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7. Crews, Donald (1998). Night at the fair. New York: Morrow & Co.

Abstract:
An evening at the fair is seen through the eyes of young children. There are so many fun things to see and do. Enjoy the food and rides, but hurry -- the fair is closing soon!

Abstract provided by Tera L. Coppler, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Balloon] [Carnival] [Colors] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Fair] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Running] [Technology] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]

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8. Ets, Marie Hall (1956). Mister penny's race horse. New York: The Viking Press.

Abstract:
Mister Penny takes all of his farm animals to the fair to win a prize. He enters all them but his old horse Limpy. All the animals make trouble at the fair because of their curiosity, and Limpy ends up winning the horse races. Mister Penny wins a prize after all.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cow] [Curiosity] [Fair] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Horse] [Pig] [Self Esteem] [Sheep] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Hansard, Peter (1993). Wag wag wag. New York: Cobblehill Books.

Abstract:
At a county fair, there are 500 seeds in one pumpkin. Also, there are 10 cents in one dime, 8 horses on one merry-go-round, 4 wheels on one wagon, and so on.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bee] [Cooperation] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Fair] [Food] [Individuality] [Insects] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Self Esteem] [Stars] [Uniqueness]

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10. Hopkins, Lee Bennett (2005). Oh, no! Where are my pants?. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
Fourteen poems about everyday life tell about friends moving away, forgetting your pants and the death of a class pet. Other poems include "Winter Rabbit", "Play Ball", "Nightmare", and "My Friend Is Gone".

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Beach] [Birthday] [Camping] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Death] [Exercise] [Fair] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Moving] [Performance] [Poetry] [Rabbit] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sports]

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11. Kroll, Steven (1993). Queen of the may. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Because of Sylvie's goodness, her wicked stepmother and stepsister are vanquished, and she becomes Queen of the May. Because she selflessly helped others, they help her in return.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Determination] [Fair] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Kindness] [Persistence] [Royalty] [Self Esteem]

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12. Martin, David (1998). Five little piggies. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick.

Abstract:
Everyone knows the five little piggies- one that goes to the market, one stays home, one has roast beef, one has none, and one goes we, wee, wee all the way home. Now we will finally learn why these little piggies did all these different things!

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Balloon] [Caring] [Chicken] [Chicken Pox] [Cow] [Fair] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Health] [Helping] [Illness] [Love] [Noise] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pig] [Playing] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Surprises] [Verbal Communication]

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13. Prelutsky, Jack (1984). What i did last summer. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
During a summer, a little boy plays baseball and goes to the beach, a museum, and a county fair. By the end of the summer, he is ready to go back to school.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Baseball] [Beach] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Fair] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Play] [Recreation] [Rhyme] [School] [Seasons] [Sports] [Summer] [Verbal Communication]

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14. Reynolds, Aaron (2005). Chicks and Salsa. New York: Bloomsbury Children's Books.

Abstract:
The barnyard animals of Nuthatcher Farm are discontent as they grow weary of the same old slop and feed. Their worries are laid to rest when the rooster devises a plan that leads to the first ever barnyard fiesta, complete with chips and salsa, guacamole and nachos. Their celebration is halted however, when they can find no more supplies on the farm. Is someone else on the farm planning a fiesta of their own?

Abstract provided by Ashley Price for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Celebration] [Chicken] [Cooking] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Duck] [Exercise] [Fair] [Food] [Nutrition] [Pig] [Smell]

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15. Schatell, Brian (1982). Farmer goff and his turkey sam. New York: J.B. Lippincott.

Abstract:
Farmer Goff has a turkey that he wants to enter in the county fair turkey contest to win a blue ribbon. Sam the turkey likes Mrs. Goff's pie and eats it all the time. Farmer Goff is upset because his turkey will not win a blue ribbon at the fair. But in the end Farmer Goff and Sam still win a blue ribbon, but in the pie eating contest.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Competition] [Fair] [Food] [Greed] [Nutrition] [Refusal Skills] [Turkey]

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16. Singer, Marilyn (1981). Will you take me to town on strawberry day?. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
A little girl thinks about the upcoming day at the Strawberry Day Fair in June.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Fair] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Nutrition] [Seasons] [Summer]

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17. Speed, Toby//Root, Barney (2000). Brave potatoes. New York: G.P. Putnam's Son.

Abstract:
All the prize potatoes at the county fair have snuck out to ride the Zip!Hackemup the chef realizes that he needs potatoes in his stew. He spies the spuds and bags them in his burlap sack. But, because the potatoes don't have ears, they don't listen to Hackemup. They escape as the chef is cooking and the potatoes are once again free and brave potatoes.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animation] [Cooking] [Fair] [Food] [Nutrition] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Survival] [Teamwork]

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18. Tudor, Tasha (1968). The country fair. New York: Henry Z. Walck, Inc..

Abstract:
One summer, a brother and sister decide to enter the country fair. They enter their calf, gander, and strawberry jam. After a big day of exploring the fair, the children head home. At the end of the week, the children are happy to find that their animals and jam have won awards.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Competition] [Cow] [Decision Making] [Excitement] [Fair] [Family] [Feelings] [Goose] [Happiness] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Summer]

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19. Watson, Clyde (1982). Applebet: An abc. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
A girl picks shiny red apples, fills her cart, and takes off to the county fair. Judges at the fair decide who brought the best pumpkins, jelly, and apples. The winner takes the prize.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Autumn] [Competition] [Conflict Resolution] [Fair] [Food] [Nutrition] [Rain] [Seasons] [Transportation] [Weather]

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20. Wildsmith, Brian (1988). Carousel. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Rosie becomes seriously ill after the fair leaves town. Everyone is worried until she dreams a beautiful dream about the fair and the carousel. This dream gives her the hope she needs to get well.

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

Keywords: [Beauty] [Caring] [Dreams] [Fair] [Friendship] [Illness] [Worry]

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21. Yang, Belle (2004). Hannah is my name. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Hannah and her family come to America from Taiwan to gain freedom. For them to become Americans and have their freedom, they must obtain their greencards. Hannah and her family's journey of over 2 years, encompasses many trials. Hannah and her family feel relief, excitement and prode as they finally receive their greencards and are now able to call American their home.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [America] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Books] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [English] [Fair] [Fear] [Freedom] [Generations] [Goal Setting] [Home] [Immigrants] [Independence] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Luck] [Migration] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Parakeet] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]

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