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1. 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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2. Blake, Quentin (1984). The story of the dancing frog. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
A woman, Gertrude, finds a dancing frog by the river and becomes famous with her frog.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Fame] [Frog] [Goal Setting] [Nonverbal Communication]

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3. 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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4. Collington, Peter (2000). Clever cat. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.

Abstract:
Tibs, the cat, is tired of waiting for his family to feed him every morning, so he decides to start doing it himself!This encourages Tibs to embark on different adventures around town. Everyone thinks that Tibs is such a clever cat, but a turn of events makes Tibs wonder...is he really that clever?

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Attention] [Boredom] [Cat] [Change] [Consequences] [Contentment] [Cooking] [Critical Thinking] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Exploration] [Fame] [Food] [Hard Work] [Intelligence] [Laziness] [Misbehavior] [Money] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pretend] [Restaurant] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Stereotypes] [Surprises] [Theatre] [Toys] [Working Mother]

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5. Kellogg, Steven (1974). There was an old woman. New York: Parents' Magazine Press.

Abstract:
Retelling of the tale of the old woman who swallows a fly, a spider, a bird, a cat, a dog, a cow, and a horse. This version tries to explain her crazy appetite.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Cat] [Fame] [Fly] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Insects] [Nutrition] [Spider]

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6. King, Dorthea (1984). Rex q.c.. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Rex Q.C. is a dog that belongs to the queen of England. He is allowed to follow the queen wherever she goes. He follows her to goverment parties, garden parties and other special occasions.

Abstracted provided by Melissa McCoy, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Dog] [Fame] [Nonverbal Communication] [Party] [Performance] [Royalty] [Security] [Speech]

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7. Knight, Hilary (1964). Where's wallace?. New York: Harper and Row Publishers.

Abstract:
Wallace, an orange orangutan, lives in a cage in a zoo. Wallace is very curious about the world outside of the zoo, so he goes on adventures to discover this outside world. Although Wallace is curious about the outside world he always returns to his cage at the zoo.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Ape] [Confidence] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Disappearance] [Exploration] [Fame] [Friendship] [Intelligence] [Missing] [Relationship] [Running Away] [Verbal Communication] [Zoo]

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8. Palazzo, Tony (1952). The great othello. New York: The Viking Press.

Abstract:
Othello, the seal, performs at carnivals. His trainer, Mr. Higgins, helps him perform at all of the carnival shows. Once Othello becomes famous, he is invited to Sealskin Island where he decides to stay.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Carnival] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Fame] [Jumping] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Performance] [Seal] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Sortland, Bjorn (1999). Anna's art adventure. Minneapolis: Carolhoda Books, Inc.

Abstract:
Anna is at the museum with her uncle and comes into contact with many new friends. Anna befriends all of the painters whose art is inside the museum. All of these encounters take place because Anna needs to find a toilet.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Careers] [Colors] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Fame] [Family] [History] [Illusion] [Imagination] [Museum] [Mystery] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pretend] [Problem Solving] [Self Esteem] [Shapes] [Storytelling] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]

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10. Weatherford, Carole Boston (2005). A negro league scrapbook. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
Through the use of photographs, narrations, and an inspiring poem, the history of African Americans in baseball unfolds. The struggles and triumphs they have experienced in the past have helped to establish the sport that we know today.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [African American] [Assertiveness] [Baseball] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Equality] [Fame] [Goal Setting] [History] [Multicultural] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Poetry] [Prejudice] [Segregation] [Self Esteem] [Sports] [Teamwork]

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11. Yorinks, A. (1983). It happened in pinsk. Toronto: Collins.

Abstract:
Irv Irving is not happy with his life. He wants fame and fortune. One day, Irv loses his identity and everyone mistakes him for someone else. After he finally retrieves his identity, he realizes what he has and becomes content.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Assertiveness] [Boredom] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Fame] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Individuality] [Jealousy] [Mistake] [Misunderstanding] [Refusal Skills] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]

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