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1. 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]
2. Aliki (1962). My five senses. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
How do you taste your favorite food or see an airplane in the sky?Your five senses let you see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. You may use one sense or several at one time. Wherever you go and whatever you do, your senses are always working for you.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Awareness] [Baby] [Bear] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Cat] [Dog] [Dolls] [Fire Engine] [Five Senses] [Food] [Frog] [Games] [Hearing] [Moon] [Rabbit] [Sight] [Smell] [Stars] [Taste] [Touch] [Toys] [Tree]
3. Ardley, Neil (1992). The science book of the senses. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers.

Abstract:
Includes all kinds of health and science experiments that will test your five senses. From reading with your fingers to tasting sweet and sour foods, all your senses will be used during this learning experience.

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

Keywords: [Beverage] [Blindness] [Cold] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Hearing Impaired] [Learning] [Science] [Sight] [Smell] [Taste] [Touch] [Vision]
4. Aylesworth, Jim (1991). Country crossing. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
The sights and sounds of the country railroad crossing during the first part of the twentieth century are recounted. First there is only the wind blowing with animals standing around. As a car approaches the crossing, the gate is lowered to signal the approach of a noisy train.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Car] [Cricket] [Five Senses] [History] [Insects] [Noise] [Owl] [Sounds] [Train] [Transportation] [Vision]
5. Aylesworth, Jim (1981). Tonight's the night. Chicago: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
Daniel lays in bed one night and wants to know how it feels to fall asleep. He hears the world around him and the next thing he knows it is the morning. He is determined to try it the next night again.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Dreams] [Five Senses] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Night] [Sleep]
6. Baird, Audrey B. (2001). Storm coming!. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
A collection of poems describes the different aspects of a storm, including the events before, during, and after. With vivid imagery, even an ordinary storm can come alive with Baird's poetry.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Clouds] [Five Senses] [Fog] [Imagination] [Lightning] [Poetry] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Rhyme] [Signs] [Sky] [Sounds] [Storm] [Weather] [Wind]
7. Baker, Ken (2001). Brave little monster. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Little monster is unable to fall asleep, fearing little girls and boys hiding in his room. Overcoming his fears, little monster scares the girls and boys away and eventually goes to sleep peacefully.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Bedtime] [Bravery] [Clothing] [Counting] [Courage] [Dancing] [Emotions] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Food] [Helping] [Heroism] [Hunger] [Jumping] [Monsters] [Night] [Parents] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Smell] [Sounds]
8. Bang, Molly (). One fine day. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
From morning until bedtime, a child plays with toys to experience one fine day of activities.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Bear] [Car] [Cat] [Cleanliness] [Clouds] [Colors] [Five Senses] [Food] [Friendship] [Hygiene] [Nutrition] [Play] [Rain] [Shadows] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Sun] [Toys] [Wind]
9. 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]
10. Battle-Lavert, Gwoddolyn (2000). The music in derrick's heart. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Derrick, a young African American boy, learns to make music on the harmonica. Uncle Booker T., a talented musician, spends each day, one hot summer, teaching Derrick the art of playing the harmonica. Finally, after much practice and determination, Derrick discovers the secret of Uncle Booker T.'s music: it comes from the heart.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Arthritis] [Band] [Dancing] [Determination] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Generations] [Instruments] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Music] [Patience] [Play] [Playing] [Practice] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Summer]
11. Baylor, Byrd (1977). Guess who my favorite person is. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
An adult man runs into a girl in a field and she encourages him to play her favorite game. The game describes nature and it's beauty.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Five Senses] [Games] [Nature] [Verbal Communication]
12. Baylor, Byrd (1978). The way to start a day. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Morning time is a sacred time. The beginning of a new day is about to unfold. There's a lot of movement around the world. Wake up to enjoy the warmth of the sun.

Mia Garnett, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Adventures] [Africa] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Health] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Seasons] [Song] [Sounds] [Sun] [Symbols] [Time] [Weather]
13. Blanchard, Arlene (1988). Sounds my feet make. New York: Random House Inc.

Abstract:
A girl's feet make different sounds depending on what shoes she wears, how she moves, and where she is.

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

Keywords: [Body Parts] [Clothing] [Exercise] [Family] [Five Senses] [Seasons] [Sounds] [Walking]
14. Bloom, Valerie (1992). Fruits: A caribbean counting poem. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Counting fruit can be fun, especially if you get to eat it when you're done!From half a pawpaw to ten bananas, these two sisters count it all. They forget one thing though -- eating too much can make you sick!

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

Keywords: [Caribbean] [Counting] [Culture] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Language] [Nutrition] [Overeating] [Parents] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Smell] [Taste] [Verbal Communication]
15. Bond, R. (1988). Cherry tree. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Hill Press.

Abstract:
A young girl from India plants a cherry seed with her grandfather. They observe the tree as it grows through the seasons and eventually it grows quite large. The tree serves as a constant reminder of the girl's grandfather.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Goat] [Grandparents] [Multicultural] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Seasons] [Sight] [Spring] [Summer] [Taste] [Winter]
16. Booth, Barbara (1991). Mandy. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Mandy, a hearing-impaired girl, spends time at her grandmother's house. On a walk in the woods, her grandmother's precious pin is lost. Mandy goes out alone in a storm that night to find the pin.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Crisis] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Frustration] [Grandparents] [Handicap] [Hearing Impaired] [Illness] [Lost] [Nonverbal Communication] [Stress Management]
17. Bour, Daniele (1985). The house from morning to night. New York: Kane","Miller.

Abstract:
Depicts a typical day at a big pink and grey house. Each of the inhabitants goes about different activities from morning to night.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Five Senses] [Morning] [Night] [Relationship] [Shelter]
18. Brandenberg, Aliki (1996). Those summers. New York: HarperCollins .

Abstract:
Take a trip to the seaside through memories. Travel to the seaside to build sandcastles and splash around in the ocean with family members. Experience the magical, musical spell of the boardwalk at night. Never forget those wonderful memories from the trip to the seaside.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Carnival] [Clams] [Exercise] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Games] [Gymnastics] [Memories] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Play] [Radio] [Sand] [Sea] [Seasons] [Shadows] [Shells] [Siblings] [Sports] [Summer] [Sun] [Swimming] [Technology] [Transportation] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication]
19. Brown, Marc (1979). Arthur's eyes. Boston: Little, Brown & Co..

Abstract:
Arthur's friends tease him when he gets glasses. Soon, other children get glasses and Arthur learns to wear his with pride.

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

Keywords: [Body Image] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Five Senses] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pride] [Self Esteem] [Teasing] [Verbal Communication] [Vision]
20. Brown, Marc (1995). D.W. the picky eater. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
D.W. does not like much food, especially spinach. When she goes out to dinner, she throws a tantrum which embarrasses her parents. From then on she has to stay home with a babysitter until she agrees to try new things and eat what's on the menu. When she does this, she finds out she likes spinach.

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

Keywords: [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Grandparents] [Learning] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Restaurant] [Siblings] [Taste]
21. Brown, Margaret Wise (1974). The winter noisy book. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
Muffin, a dog, explores the sounds of winter. Muffin makes several guesses what the sounds are, and eventually figures them out.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Five Senses] [Noise] [Observation] [Seasons] [Snow] [Weather] [Winter]
22. Brown, Margaret Wise (1951). The summer noisy book. New Yorke: Harper & Brothers.

Abstract:
A dog named Muffin is very aware of all the sounds surrounding him. He hears trains, whistles, animals, and other noises and explains what each thing sounds like.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Listening] [Noise] [Sounds] [Verbal Communication]
23. Brown, Margaret Wise (1939). Noisy book. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A dog gets something in his eye, so they have to cover both eyes with a bandage. The dog has to use his ears to sense what is going on.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Blindness] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Dog] [Five Senses] [Illness] [Sympathy]
24. Brown, Margaret Wise (1942). The indoor noisy book. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Muffin, a dog, has a cold and must stay indoors to rest. As he sleeps, he hears many indoor noises that children might like to practice.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Helping] [Listening] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Sounds]
25. 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]
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