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1. Asch, Frank (1984). Skyfire. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Abstract:
Bear thinks the rainbow he sees is a fire in the sky. Bear experiences many new things when he tries to put out the fire.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Fire] [Rainbow] [Self Esteem]
2. Atwell, Debby (1996). Barn. New York: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
After the American Revolution, a barn is built and endures the many stages of history. The barn describes its transitions through farming days, world wars, peace rallies, and other historical events.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Aging] [Animals] [Autumn] [Baby] [Change] [Cow] [Depression] [Family] [Fire] [Food] [Grandparents] [History] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Parents] [Peace] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [War] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
3. Axelrod, Amy (1997). Pigs in the pantry: Fun with math and cooking. New York: Scholastic, Inc..

Abstract:
Mrs. Pig isn't feeling well so Mr. Pig and the piglets decide to make her favorite chili. There's only one problem--they don't know how to cook!While Mom is taking a nap, Mr. Pig and the piglets make such a mess in the kitchen that Mrs. Pig wakes up to find the firemen cleaning up a big mess.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cleanliness] [Cooking] [Family] [Fire] [Fire Engine] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Manners] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pig] [Recipe] [Siblings] [Surprises] [Transportation]
4. Aylesworth, Jim (1999). Aunt pitty's patty's piggy. New York: Scholastic, Inc.

Abstract:
Aunt Pitty Patty and her niece Nelly bring a pig home from the market. But the pig won't enter the gate to Aunt Pitty Patty's yard. Nelly seeks out the help of others to get the pig through the gate but no one is willing. Nelly problem solves to get others to help and they get the pig through the gate before dinner.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Cat] [Challenges] [Chaos] [Compromise] [Cow] [Dog] [Farm] [Fire] [Ox] [Pig] [Water]
5. Banks, Kate (1997). Baboon. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
Upon entering the world, Baboon and his mother take a trip around the forest. For the first time, Baboon sees animals, water, fire, and even another baboon!While wandering about, Baboon and his mother talk about the great big world in which they live.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Crocodile] [Elephant] [Feelings] [Fire] [Food] [Forest] [Hunger] [Lake] [Love] [Monkey] [Parents] [Rhinoceros] [Trust] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication]
6. Banks, Kate (1998). And if the moon could talk. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
A young child gets ready for bed. Her father reads her a book, and her mother tucks her into bed. Soon, she is fast asleep and dreaming. The moon watches from outside as the world prepares for nightfall.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Boat] [Books] [Crab] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dreams] [Family] [Fire] [Five Senses] [Lion] [Lizard] [Moon] [Night] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Reading] [Sleep] [Stars] [Storytelling] [Wind]
7. Barasch, Lynne (2000). Radio rescue. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
In 1923, a young boy works hard to learn morse code in order to get his amateur radio operator license and his very own call letters. Everyday he excitedly puts on his headphones and warms up his station, talking to people all over the world. During a far away hurricane, he uses his radio to send out messages to rescue stranded people.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Communication] [Fire] [Flood] [Goal Setting] [History] [Hurricane] [Inventions] [Maps] [Photograph] [Radio] [Rescue] [Ship] [Storm] [Symbols] [Technology] [Telephone] [Transportation] [Weather]
8. 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]
9. Beach, Judi K. (2003). Names for snow. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
A rabbit asks his mother what is snow and she responds with several different descriptions of snow and the many names there are for it.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Barn] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Cat] [Christmas] [Disappearance] [Fire] [Flowers] [Friendship] [Garden] [Prayer] [Presents] [Santa] [Scarecrows] [Skiing] [Sledding] [Sleep] [Snow] [Winter]
10. Blance, Ellen & Cook, Ann (1973). Monster has a party. London: Longman Group Limited.

Abstract:
Monster and his friend plan and prepare for Monster's birthday party. Monster becomes sad when no one shows up because of the parents' fears of Monster. His sadness disappears after Monster saves people from a burning buildin, the parents' fears fade and the children come to his party.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Behavior] [Beliefs] [Bias] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Decision Making] [Emergency] [Feelings] [Fire] [Games] [Monsters] [Preparation] [Reading] [Rescue] [Sadness] [Writing]
11. Blos, Joan W. (1984). Martin's hats. New York: William Morrow and Company.

Abstract:
Join Martin and his many different hats as he explores caves, joins a birthday party, engineers a train, puts out a fire, and even welds a girder.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Clothing] [Exploration] [Fire] [Imagination] [Train] [Transportation]
12. Bond, Felicia (1984). Poinsettia and the firefighters. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
Poinsettia becomes afraid her first night alone in her new room because it is dark and there are many strange noises. She spots a fire outside her window and the firefighters become her nighttime friends.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Fear] [Fire] [Friendship] [Night]
13. Brown, Marcia (1979). Listen to a shape. New York: Franklin Watts.

Abstract:
Different parts of nature make many different shapes and sounds. Children can use their imaginations to create shapes in nature.

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

Keywords: [Fire] [Imagination] [Nature] [Rain] [Seasons] [Shapes] [Spring] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
14. Brown, Marcia (1982). Shadow. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
The village storytellers and shamans of African expound on the important, mysterious, haunted, and enchanted life of shadows.

Abstract provided by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1982 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cow] [Dancing] [Eagle] [Elephant] [Fable] [Fire] [Forest] [Insects] [Magic] [Mystery] [Night] [Reptiles] [River] [Scorpion] [Shadows] [Snake] [Spy] [Storytelling] [Tree] [War]
15. Brown, Margaret Wise (1938). The little fireman. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A small fireman and a large fireman attempt to fight fires of comparable dimensions to their size.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Community] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Dog] [Fire] [Fire Engine] [Five Senses] [Health] [Helping] [Noise] [Safety] [Sizes] [Sleep] [Transportation]
16. Bull, Schuyla (1998). Through tsavo: A story of an east african savanna. Norwalk, CT: The Nature Conservancy.

Abstract:
Follows a herd of elephants, including a playful young calf, as it slowly makes its way to Tsavo National Park in Kenya to the Mzima River during a long, dry season.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Badger] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Buffalo] [Crocodile] [Elephant] [Escape] [Family] [Fire] [Geography] [Giraffe] [Hippopotamus] [Hyena] [Kenyan] [Lake] [Leopard] [Lightning] [Maps] [Migration] [Parents] [Travel] [Water] [Zebra]
17. Bunting, Eve (1994). Smoky night. Florida: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
A riot breaks out in a young boys neighborhood which leads to his apartment building catching on fire. This tragedy brings together people from different backgrounds when they share in the trauma of both losing their cats and having their homes taken over by fire.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Death] [Destruction] [Fire] [Forgiveness] [Loss]
18. Cole, Babette (1983). The trouble with mom. New York: Coward-McCann.

Abstract:
Nobody's parents like one child's mom who is a witch. Then one day she puts out a fire and everyone learns to appreciate her.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Differences] [Family] [Fire] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Rescue] [Verbal Communication] [Witches]
19. Collins, Ross//Thomas, Frances (1998). What if?. New York: Hyperion.

Abstract:
A bad dream causes Little Monster to imagine several scary events that might occur when he wakes up. To reassure his fears, Little Monster's mother creates a different twist on the fun and exciting events that might occur instead of his bad dream. Mother Monster's comforting suggestions calm Little Monster's fears.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Balloon] [Bedtime] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Dreams] [Emotions] [Family] [Fear] [Fire] [Food] [Imagination] [Monsters] [Parents] [Spider] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
20. de Regniers, Beatrice//Montresor, Beni (1968). Willy o'dwyer jumped in the fire. New York: McClelland and Stewart Ltd..

Abstract:
In this folk rhyme, Billy is forced to find his place in the universe. He sees it all from hell to heaven and winds up in the same place where he starts.

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

Keywords: [Dragons] [Fire] [Mythical] [Rhyme] [Spiritual] [Travel] [Witches]
21. Desimini, Lisa (2001). Dot, el perron bombero. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Dot, a fire dog, lives everyday with the firefighters. She puts on gear with the firemen when the alarm sounds. She saves a kitten. She does everything the firemen do.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Dog] [Fire] [Fire Engine] [Language] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rescue] [Safety] [Spanish] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Water]
22. Farmer, Nancy (1999). Casey jones's fireman: The story of sim webb. New York: Phyllis Fogelman Books.

Abstract:
Sim Webb is finally getting his chance to work on a train for the famous Casey Jones. Casey is putting a brand new whistle on his train, but Casey knows it's a bad idea. He knows that something bad is about to happen.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [African American] [Ambition] [Angel] [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bias] [Bravery] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discrimination] [Fable] [Fire] [Heroism] [Multicultural] [Plants] [Prejudice] [Rescue] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Tobacco] [Train] [Transportation]
23. Goble, Paul (1987). Death of the iron horse. New York: Bradbury Press.

Abstract:
Native American legends guide their people. The story of an "iron horse" proved to come true when the Native Americans witnessed a train crash. In an attempt to keep the white men from stealing more land, the Native Americans burned the objects from the train.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deer] [Destruction] [Feelings] [Fire] [Happiness] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rabbit] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Selfishness] [Sun] [Train] [Transportation] [Weather]
24. Herbert, Barbara N. (1995). The magic rocks. Cape Town: Edson-Clyde Press.

Abstract:
An African woman struggles to find firewood so that she can cook for her family. While cooking porridge, an old weak man came along asking for food. Because she felt sorry for him, she gave him the porridge. In return, he gave her some magic rocks that would turn to gold. However, the woman couldn’t get them to change. When her family came home to realize they had nothing to eat, her husband was angry and threw the rocks in the fading fire. The family fell asleep hungry and cold. In the morning, they woke to a burning fire and porridge cooking. The family found more rocks and called them coal.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Anger] [Cold] [Cooking] [Decision Making] [Emotions] [Family] [Fire] [Food] [Fuel] [Future] [Giving] [Hunger] [Kindness] [Light] [Magic] [Night] [Nutrition] [Pollution] [Verbal Communication]
25. Hunter, Ryan Ann (2004). Robots slither. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:

for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Astronomy] [Bodies Of Water] [Computer] [Critical Thinking] [Environment] [Fire] [Fish] [Goal Setting] [Health] [History] [Hospital] [Medicine] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Octopus] [Pets] [Prevention] [Safety] [Science] [Security] [Snake] [Whale]
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