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1. Aardema, Verna (1989). Rabbit makes a monkey out of a lion. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Rabbit and his friends have crossed lion by eating his honey. Lion chases Rabbit two days in a row, but does not catch him. Both times Rabbit outsmarts him. However, Rabbit learns his lesson to stop stealing Lion's honey.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Food] [Forest] [Lion] [Rabbit] [Rat] [Refusal Skills] [Teasing] [Turtle]
2. Adams, Adrienne (1971). A woggle of witches. New York: Macmillan .

Abstract:
A small group of witches prepare for their favorite night of the year, Halloween. The witches become frightened of the children that are dressed up in costumes.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Fear] [Feelings] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Night] [Self Esteem] [Witches]
3. 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]
4. Adelson, Leone (1955). All ready for summer. New York: David McKay Co..

Abstract:
Let's watch different animals come out of hibernation and observe the changes in nature during spring and summer.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Change] [Feelings] [Hibernation] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Seasons] [Spring] [Summer]
5. 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]
6. 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]
7. Agee, Jon (1985). Ludlow laughs. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
Ever since Ludlow was born, he has been a big grump who never laughs or smiles. Suddenly he begins having the funniest dreams in the world and laughs hysterically all night long. His laughter becomes so contagious that a local radio station decides to broadcast Ludlow's laughter around the world. One night, Ludlow did not laugh in his sleep, but he did wake up with a huge smile on his face!

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Health] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Radio] [Sadness] [Sleep] [Stress Management] [Technology] [Verbal Communication]
8. 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]
9. 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]
10. Albert, Richard (1994). Alejandro's gift. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle books.

Abstract:
A lonely man plants a garden full of vegetables in the middle of the desert. A wide array of desert wildlife finds their way to his garden and watering hole. He wants to be friends with the animals and help them.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Badger] [Birds] [Cactus] [Caring] [Coyote] [Critical Thinking] [Deer] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dove] [Feelings] [Fox] [Friendship] [Garden] [Habitat] [Hummingbird] [Loneliness] [Mouse] [Plants] [Presents] [Rabbit] [Rat] [Responsibilities] [Shelter] [Skunk] [Sparrow] [Squirrel] [Tortoise] [Wildlife] [Woodpecker] [Wren]
11. Alborough, Jez (1999). Duck in the truck. Hong Kong: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
As duck drives home in his truck, he hits a rock which leaves him stuck in the muck. Frog first tries to help, then sheep and finally goat. Working together the four animals are able to get the truck out.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Anger] [Animals] [Boat] [Car] [Critical Thinking] [Duck] [Feelings] [Frog] [Happiness] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Sheep] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Truck]
12. 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 story 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]
13. 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]
14. 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]
15. Aliki (1998). Marianthe's story one: Painted words. Marianthe's story two: Spoken memories. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
When a child moves to a new school it can be frightening. Mari not only moved to a new school, but a new culture as well. Mari uses painted pictures to communicate her words and recalls her life through spoken memories.

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

Keywords: [American] [Anticipation] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Challenges] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Feelings] [Greek] [Learning] [Loss] [Memories] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Peace] [Peer Resistance] [Playground] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [War]
16. Aliki. (1982). We are best friends. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Two young boys must deal with the idea of one best friend moving away. Luckily, each meets a new friend. They are able to keep their friendship through letters.

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

Keywords: [Correspondence] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Games] [Loneliness] [Memories] [Missing] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Playground] [Sadness] [Verbal Communication]
17. Allen, Debbie (2000). Dancing in the wings. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Sassy uses her unique characteristics and height to become a great ballet dancer. Sassy does not allow bullying from the other students to prevent her from trying out for a summer dance festival. Sassy learns the benefits of perseverence and self-esteem.

Abstract provided by Bianca Guynn, 2010 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Challenges] [Competition] [Dancing] [Depression] [Determination] [Dreams] [Embarrassment] [Family] [Feelings] [Glasses] [Humor] [Imagination] [Individuality] [Instruments] [Jealousy] [Multicultural] [Performance] [Persistence] [Playing] [Self Esteem] [Stars] [Theatre] [Travel]
18. Allen, Jeffrey//Marshall, James (1985). Nosey mrs. rat. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Mrs. Rat is always spying on her neighbors. One day, she finds out someone is spying on her and the tables are turned.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Mouse] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Revenge]
19. Allen, Pamela (1985). A lion in the night. New York: G.P. Putman's Sons.

Abstract:
One night from the confines of her crib, a baby makes a wish and much to the king and queen's astonishment, the wish comes true in the middle of the night. A lion takes the baby on a wild chase in time for breakfast. And when the queen comes in, the Lion disappears.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Baby] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Lion] [Loneliness] [Royalty] [Transportation] [Wish]
20. Amadeo, Diana M. (1989). There's a little bit of me in jamey. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & company.

Abstract:
Jamey has leukemia and becomes very sick. His brother feels like his family cares more about Jamey than they do him. His mother assures him that he is loved just as much as Jamey. When Jamey needs a bone marrow transplant he agrees to be the donor.

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

Keywords: [Bravery] [Caring] [Decision Making] [Envy] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Illness] [Love] [Moods] [Parents] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
21. Amoss, Berthe (1968). Tom in the middle. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Tom's little brother, John, follows him everywhere. Sometimes, he becomes a pest. His big brother Mark can do almost anything. Tom gets mad one day and goes away, but gets scared and comes back home.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
22. Ancona, George (1998). Let's dance. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
Children from all backgrounds move and dance to different rhythms of their culture. Dances range from tap to folk dances and from Native American dance to Tibetan dance. There are many forms, types, and styles of dance a person can do to express their emotions. There are different dances for men, women, animals, and puppets too!

Abstract provided by Bianca Guynn, 2010 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acrobat] [Afghani] [African American] [American] [Appalachian] [Body Parts] [Celebration] [Child Care] [Chinese] [Clothing] [Congo] [Creativity] [Culture] [Dancing] [England] [Feelings] [Greek] [India] [Indian] [Instruments] [Jumping] [Korean] [Mexican] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Puppets] [Relationship] [Rhythm] [Sadness] [Scottish] [Singing] [Spain] [Storytelling] [Turkish] [Yak]
23. Andersen, Hans Christian (2004). For sure! For sure!. Little Rock: August House Littlefork.

Abstract:
Did you know that chickens gossip too? Come read about one chick that plucks out her feathers, supposedly to look good and impress her rooster. After one of her feathers is plucker, an owl sees her actions and spreads the word. The story gets turned around and exaggerated especially when the newspaper prints it.

Katie Armbruster, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Behavior] [Birds] [Chicken] [Death] [Differences] [Fable] [Family] [Feelings] [Fly] [Friendship] [Gossip] [Hearing] [Loss] [Love] [Newspaper] [Owl] [Peace] [Play] [Storytelling] [Truth]
24. Anderson, Jill (1990). The land of no. Eugene, OR: Timberline Press.

Abstract:
Tiffany always hates to be told no, so she dreams up a place called the Land of No. Here, everyone always answers with the word "no." Tiffany learns how to word her requests in order to het her way. When she awakes from her dream, her mother answers yes.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Horse] [Parents] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Self Esteem]
25. 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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