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1. Aardena, Verna (1985). Bimwili and the zimwi. New York: Dial.

Abstract:
Bimwili, a young Swahili girl, finds a shell at the seashore. Leaving it behind, she returns to fetch it and is captured by a shape-changing ogre. She must match wits with him in order to go home

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fantasy] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Loneliness] [Self Esteem] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Alexander, Lloyd (1995). The house gobbaleen. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
After a stroke of bad luck, Tooley calls up on the "Friendly Folk" to help him improve his luck. When Hooks comes to the door, Tooley invites him in the house despite warnings from his cat. Hooks takes advantage of Tooley and makes his luck even worse than before-until the house gobbaleen scares Hooks away.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Anger] [Animals] [Cat] [Change] [Depression] [Fantasy] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Greed] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Relief] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Superstition] [Verbal Communication]

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3. Alexander, Lloyd (1992). The fortune tellers. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A carpenter who is unhappy with his life, goes to a fortune teller. The fortune teller tells him that he will be rich and famous. The carpenter does become rich and famous by becoming a fortune teller himself.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Fantasy] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Sadness] [Verbal Communication]

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4. Anderson, Lonzo (1974). The halloween party. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
A young boy is on his way to a Halloween party, when he sees two witches and follows them. He ends up at a Halloween party with witches, ogres, and gremlins and has a wonderful time. He returned home that night by way of broomstick, only to wonder if it was a dream or not.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fantasy] [Fear] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Party]

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5. Barthelme, D. (1971). The slightly irregular fire engine. Toronto: Doubleday Canada Ltd..

Abstract:
Mathilda had hoped to see a bright shiny fire engine in her backyard when she woke up. Instead there was an odd looking Chinese house into which she went to meet her guide. After her trip, the guide promised her a gift the next day. She woke up and say a bright shiny green fire engine.

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

Keywords: [Chinese] [Fantasy] [Imagination] [Multicultural] [Transportation]

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6. Battle-Lavert, Gwendolyn (2000). The shaking bag. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
Though Miss Annie Mae doesn't always have much food for herself or her dog Effie Lucille, she faithfully feeds the birds in the lawn. One day a stranger comes to visit. He shakes many special surprises for her out of the old seed bag to reward her for all her generosity.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Birds] [Books] [Dog] [Fantasy] [Fire] [Food] [Hunger] [Kindness] [Multicultural] [Noise] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Poverty] [Raven] [Sharing] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Unselfish]

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7. Beard, Darleen Bailey (1999). Twister. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
Lucille and her younger brother, Natt, play together and use their imagination. They run around and exercise in their yard. While they are playing, a bad storm hits. Their mother puts them in the cellar as she goes to help an elderly neighbor. The storm is a tornado. When the storm is over, the two children find the two adults, and life is back to the way it was: imaginary.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Fantasy] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peace] [Playing] [Pretend] [Rabbit] [Rain] [Royalty] [Running] [Running Away] [Sadness] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Tornado] [Weather] [Wind]

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8. Bemelmans, Ludwig (1958). Madeline and the gypsies. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
Madeline goes to a Gypsy circus and is led astray. The other school girls follow and they get wrapped up in the excitement that they forget about home and school. The girls return home at the end.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Fantasy] [Fun] [Lost] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Berenzy, Alix (1989). A frog prince. New York: Henry Holt and Co..

Abstract:
This is a life lesson concerning "love is in the eyes of the beholder". This story show how love turned a common frog into a prince.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Assertiveness] [Beauty] [Body Image] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Fable] [Fantasy] [Frog] [Goal Setting] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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10. Brooke, L. Leslie (1945). The golden goose. London: Frederick Warne & Co.

Abstract:
A man's son, Simpleton, goes into the forest to cut wood. In the woods, he runs into a little man who gives him a golden goose with several wishes. Simpleton uses his new luck to benefit himself and lives happily ever after.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fantasy] [Kindness] [Persistence] [Refusal Skills] [Verbal Communication]

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11. Brooks, Jennifer (1994). Princess jessica rescues a prince. Lake Forest, CA: NADJA Publishing.

Abstract:
A young princess with a pure heart plays with three gnomes who are handicapped. She is kind and accepting to her new friends. In turn, she gains another friend.

Abstract provided by Cory Holycross, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Beauty] [Bravery] [Caring] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Determination] [Differences] [Disability] [Disappearance] [Fantasy] [Fear] [Friendship] [Handicap] [Helping] [Loneliness] [Problem Solving] [Royalty] [Understanding] [Uniqueness]

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12. Browne, Anthony (1997). Willy the dreamer. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Willy the ape dreams. Willy dreams the same things you or I might dream and his dreams show a very colorful imagination.

Abstract provided by Michelle Newton, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Ape] [Bedtime] [Dreams] [Fantasy]

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13. Buehner, Carolyn (1996). Fanny's dream. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Fanny Agnes is a young farm girl who dreams of marrying a prince. When her fairy godmother does not arrive the day of the ball, Fanny decides to marry Hebert, a local farmer. As Fanny gets older, she realizes that Herbert really is her prince.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Dreams] [Fairy] [Family] [Fantasy] [Farm] [Feelings] [Godmother] [Happiness] [Love] [Marriage] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pig] [Self Esteem] [Sheep] [Verbal Communication]

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14. Bunting, Eve (1994). Night of the gargoyles. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
The gargoyles come to life at night. They leave their perches to explore the world. The gargoyles scare the watchman because they have no love for humans. Before the day comes, they return to their perches and wait for night.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Exploration] [Fantasy] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play]

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15. Causky, Charles (1986). Quack!. New Yrok: J.B. Lippincott.

Abstract:
Playful, humorous story in rhyme about domestic animals and the sounds they make.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Fantasy] [Goat] [Rhyme] [Sounds] [Verbal Communication]

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16. Clement, Claude (1986). The painter and the wild swans. New York: Dial Books.

Abstract:
A reknowned painter leaves his home to capture the beauty of swans in a painting. He is transformed into a swan at the end.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Careers] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Fantasy]

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17. Conrad, Pam (1993). The tub grandfather. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
Tub child finds his grandpa asleep under the radiator. Then, the whole tub family works to wake him up. Then, Grandmother and Grandfather reunite with a dance.

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

Keywords: [Bath] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Fantasy] [Grandparents] [Lost] [Nonverbal Communication] [Reunion] [Sleep] [Verbal Communication]

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18. Cooper, Susan (1993). Danny and the kings. New York: VcElderry.

Abstract:
Danny realizes the giving, magical nature of Christmas. Danny's family is poor and cannot afford a Christmas tree this year. Danny's only wish is for a tree. With help from a friendly stranger and a school play, Danny gets his wish.

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

Keywords: [Christmas] [Fantasy] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Traditions]

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19. Craig, M. Jean (1962). The dragon in the clock box. New York: W. W. Norton.

Abstract:
Joshua tapes up a clock box and tells his family that there is a dragon egg in it. The dragon is born and flies away immediately so that Joshua's family could never see it.

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

Keywords: [Birth] [Conflict Resolution] [Dragons] [Family] [Family] [Fantasy] [Imagination] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Verbal Communication]

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20. Defelice, Cynthia (2003). Old granny and the bean thief. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
Granny loves her beans any way she can get them. A mischievous thief steals Granny's beans three nights in a row. She embarks on a jounrey to tell the sheriff about the thief. Along the way she makes several friends. They help Granny stop the thief in a very unique fashion.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Cactus] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Desert] [Family] [Fantasy] [Food] [Grandparents] [Nutrition] [Pond] [Raccoon] [Reptiles] [Snake]

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21. Delaney, Ned (1988). Cosmic chickens. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Three chickens from outer space help Hank save his farm from the greedy Mr. Sneezle.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Chicken] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fantasy] [Farm] [Greed] [Helping] [Helping] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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22. de Mejo, Oscar (1985). The forty-niner. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Homer sets out from Scotland to find gold in California. He has all sorts of crazy adventures before he is successful. He experiences everything from meeting an outer space Captain to marrying the Captain's daughter.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fantasy] [Marriage]

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23. Disimini, Lisa (1993). Moon soup. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
The recipe for making moon soup is provided. Some of the ingredients include five kinds of purple things, teacups galore, a scoop of peachy sunset, and six eggs. The only place where moon soup can be eaten is, obviously, the moon!

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Chicken] [Colors] [Fantasy] [Food] [Moon] [Nutrition] [Party]

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24. Edwards, Pamela Duncan//Cole, Henry (1997). Dinorella: A prehistoric fairy tale. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Do you remember what happened to Cinderella?Well, Dinorella not only goes to the ball, but she defends the duke against a hungry deinonychus. The dinosaur dames, Dora and Doris, want the jewels but Dinorella has but one dazzling jewel.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Empathy] [Fable] [Fantasy] [Happiness] [Heroism] [Laziness] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Party] [Peer Resistance] [Selfishness]

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25. Essley, Roger (1994). Reunion. New York: Green Tiger Press.

Abstract:
Jon is spending the last day at his grandmother's cottage. Before she takes a nap, she tells Jon to look at some old photographs from 1915 To Jon, the photos are dull, gray, and gloomy. Jon hears some voices and falls into a photograph where he meets Paul. Where Paul sees colors, Jon sees gray. The two boys share some adventures as different photos come to life. Finally, Jon sees the "color" in the photographs, and finds out that Paul was his great-grandfather.

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

Keywords: [Exercise] [Fantasy] [Farm] [Grandparents] [Lake] [Play] [Seasons] [Skating] [Summer] [Swimming] [Winter]

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