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1. Aardema, Verna (1981). Bringing the rain to kapiti plain. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Ki-pat lives in Kapiti Plain where he watches over his herd of cattle. Ki-pat is worried because Kapiti Plain is having a drought, and his cattle and grass need water. A large cloud produces rain when Ki-pat shoots an arrow into it.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Baby] [Clouds] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Patience] [Rain] [Weather]
2. Ackerman, Karen (1988). Song and dance man. New York: Alfred A. Knopf Inc..

Abstract:
When the children go to visit their grandpa, he takes them to the attic to show his three grandchildren what he used to do for entertainment before television was invented. He dresses up in his hat, vest, and cane, then begins to dance and sing for his grandchildren. When they go downstairs, they wonder how much he misses the good old days.

Abstract provided by Devin Stoutenborough, Billie Welbourn and Christy Jackson, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Grandparents] [Imagination] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Recreation] [Respect] [Self Esteem] [Technology] [Television]
3. Ackerman, Karen (1990). The tin heart. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
Mahaley and Rosa are best of friends. They play together in the river every day while their fathers worked together. When the Civil War broke out, their fathers disagreed about slavery. Mahaley and Rosa rarely see each other now, But the tin heart charm that they wear around their necks are constant reminders of their special friendship.

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

Keywords: [Awareness] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Friendship] [Love] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [River] [Slavery] [Underground Railroad]
4. Ackerman, Karen (1992). I know a place. Boston: Houghton Mifflin and Co..

Abstract:
Everyone should have a familiar place where we feel comfortable and loved. This book shows one child's special place and what is done there. The place where this child feels safe and warm is with his family at home.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Bedtime] [Caring] [Child Care] [Family] [Love] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Siblings]
5. Ackerman, Karen (1994). By the dawn's early light. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
Rachel and Josh's mother works the graveyard shift at the factory. The children play with their Nana and she helps them with their homework then gets them ready for bed. They share a special time with their mom in the morning before school, cherishing their time with her by the dawn's early light.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Caring] [Child Care] [Family] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Working Mother]
6. Adams, Eric J.//Adams, Kathleen (2000). On the day his daddy left. Morton Grove, Il: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
On the day his daddy leaves town, Danny wakes up early to write down a secret question, then he slips it into his pocket. He shows and talks about the secret question to his teacher, his mom, his friend, and even his dad. Each person tries to reassure Danny that his parent's divorce is not his fault. Danny's secret question flies away in the wind, but he still keeps asking other questions -- and he always will.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Change] [Conflict] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Divorce] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Guilt] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
7. Adams, Jeanie (1991). Going for oysters. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
An Australian girl tells how she fishes for oysters and fish. It is a long and dangerous job. The whole family enjoys eating the fish that she catches.

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

Keywords: [Australian] [Bodies Of Water] [Family] [Fish] [Fishing] [Food] [Grandparents] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Recreation] [River]
8. Adler, David A. (1987). The number on my grandfather's arm. New York: UAHC Press.

Abstract:
A little girl's grandpa comes over to her house to babysit her. She sees a number on his arm. She asks about it and he tells her about when he was young and in a concentration camp in Germany.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Child Care] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fear] [German] [Grandparents] [History] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
9. Adler, David A. (1999). The babe and i. New York: Harcourt Brace and Co..

Abstract:
A young boy and his family are living through the Great Depression of 1932 When he learns that his father does not have a job, he gets a job with his friend selling newspapers to help make money for his family. He sells all of his papers outside of Yankee Stadium due to the popularity of Babe Ruth and his stories in the paper. He even gets to meet the Babe!

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Baseball] [Business] [Conflict Resolution] [Depression] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Hard Work] [History] [Money] [Newspaper] [Parents] [Poverty] [Responsibilities] [Sadness] [Shopping] [Sports] [Stress Management] [Work] [Worry]
10. Adoff, Arnold (1971). Ma nda la. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
This is a picture book with only the words Ra, Ma, La and Ha. The pictures tell the story of a boy and his parents who have a crop which they are planting. The pictures depicts the growth of the crops.

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

Keywords: [Family] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Plants] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
11. Adoff, Arnold (1973). Black is brown is tan. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Growing up with a black mother and a white father can be hard on children. Adoff expresses how one family deals with this situation.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [African American] [Child Care] [Family] [Grandparents] [Individuality] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents]
12. Adoff, Arnold (1991). Hard to be six. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepherd.

Abstract:
This is one little boy's story of coming to accept his age. He feels inferior to his big ten year old sister and he longs to be old like her. It is not until he talks to his grandmother and sees his grandfather's grave that he realizes that life at any age is hard.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Birthday] [Change] [Death] [Family] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Loss] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
13. Adorjan, Carol (1990). I can! Can you?. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A little girl tells what her big sister is able to do which happens to be difficult for her. Then she tells what she can do. She keeps learning how to do more things each day.

Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Comparisons] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Siblings]
14. Agard, J. (1989). The calypso alphabet. New York: Henry Holt & Co., Inc.

Abstract:
This ABC book shares Caribbean vocabulary in a rhyming fashion. Each page is rich with foods such as okra, roti, sugarcane and yams.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Author's Note] [Caribbean] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Rhyme] [Sequence]
15. Agell, Charlotte (1994). Dancing feet. New York: Gulliver Books .

Abstract:
Diversity in the world is shown through rhythmical lyrics and warm pictures. It also includes the names of major body parts and functions.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [African] [Asian] [Body Image] [Body Parts] [Community] [Dancing] [Diversity] [Equality] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Friendship] [Multicultural] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Walking]
16. Ahlberg, Allan (2001). The adventures of bert. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
Bert is a young man whose life is full of adventures. He ends up safely with his family in the end --- but he spends some time in Scotland, is chased by a giant sausage, and rescues a puppy in the river.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [Bedtime] [Bravery] [Clothing] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Food] [Giving] [Heroism] [Injury] [Luck] [Multicultural] [Numbers] [Rescue] [River] [Scottish] [Shopping] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Travel] [Truck]
17. Ahlberg, Allan (1998). Mockingbird. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
The familiar lullaby beginning with "Hush, little baby, don't say a word,"finds many new twists in this story. Read all about the many adventures that the baby encounters with other members of the family.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Birthday] [Birthday] [Cleanliness] [Dog] [Dreams] [Family] [Food] [Grandparents] [Mockingbird] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Park] [Presents] [Rain] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Song] [Truck] [Weather]
18. Ahlberg, Janet//Ahlberg, Allan (1981). Peepo!. Middlesex, England: Penguin Books.

Abstract:
A baby boy watches his family do lots of activities all day long.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Baby] [Counting] [Family] [Five Senses] [Growing Up] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Verbal Communication] [Vision]
19. Akass, Susan (1993). Number nine duckling. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
Eight of Delushka's nine eggs have hatched. The ninth duckling is scared to come out and needs his mother's help. After he emerges from his shell, he lags behind his siblings due to his fears. All of the farm animals encourage him until he can catch up and join his family.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Duck] [Encouragement] [Family] [Fear] [Fly] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Helping] [Horse] [Jumping] [Parents] [Patience] [Siblings]
20. Alarcon, Karen Beaumont (1997). Louella mae, she's run away!. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Louella Mae has disappeared and her family goes on a wild search around the farm to find her. At the end, not only is her location discovered, but also the fact that Louella Mae is really a pig!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Disappearance] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Lost] [Mystery] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pig] [Rhyme] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
21. Albert, Burton (1991). Where does the trail lead?. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
A boy explores Summertime Island and observes many things. At the end of the trail, he is back with his family.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Curiosity] [Exploration] [Family] [Freedom] [Island] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation]
22. Alborough, Jez (1994). It's the bear. London: Walker Books Ltd.

Abstract:
Eddie and his mother plan to have a picnic in the woods but a big bear comes and eats all the food.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Family] [Food] [Nutrition] [Picnic] [Rhyme] [Woods]
23. Alderson, Sue Ann (1974). Bonnie mcsmithers you're driving me dithers. Edmonton: Tree Frog Press.

Abstract:
Bonnie is trying to entertain herself. In the process she makes mischief and irritates her mother. Mommy's anger disturbs Bonnie. She doesn't understand why Mommy gets mad and why she doesn't play with her. Bonnie confronts her and then Mommy realizes that her daughter needs her very much.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Frustration] [Games] [Imagination] [Love] [Mischief] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
24. Alexander, Anne (1960). Noise in the night. Chicago: Rand and McNally.

Abstract:
Sherri realizes one night that she does not like the noises that she hears in the darkness. Her parents try to come up with many alternatives so that she is not afraid any more. Finally, she tries to think of all the noises as friendly noises.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Fear] [Night] [Noise] [Parents] [Sleep]
25. Alexander, Earl//Rudin, Sheila//Sejkora, Pam (1996). My dad has hiv. Minneapolis, MN: Fairview Press.

Abstract:
The disease HIV is explained in this gentle and descriptive book about a young girl who has a father with HIV. The facts about the virus are described in a way that children can understand. It helps children to know that a person with HIV can lead a normal life.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aids] [Awareness] [Careers] [Communication] [Differences] [Diseases] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Health] [Hygiene] [Illness] [Love] [Medicine] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Presentation] [Sadness] [School] [Science] [Sleep] [Support] [Verbal Communication]
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