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1. Anderson, Halse Laurie (2002). The big cheese of third street. New York: Simon & Schuster Books.

Abstract:
Little Benny is bullied constantly for being so little. It isn't until he wins the pole challenge that everyone cheers and honors Benny.

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

Keywords: [Bully] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Climbing] [Community] [Family] [Flood] [Games] [Music] [Neighbors] [Party] [Play] [River] [Siblings] [Swimming] [Teasing] [Violence]

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2. Appelt, Kathi (2003). Bubba and beau go night-night. New York: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Baby Bubba and his puppy Beau love going for truck rides with Big Bubba. After a long day they return home, but still are not ready for bed. When they drive around at night they finally fall asleep in the truck after seeing the Feed & Seed Store, Ice cream store and the fruit and vegetable stand.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Bedtime] [Car] [Dog] [Flood] [Music] [Preparation] [Radio] [Sleep] [Transportation] [Travel] [Truck]

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3. 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]

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4. Calhoun, Mary (1997). Flood. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
As the rain falls day after day, Sarajean and her family prepare for the flood. They place sandbags around the banks of the river and their house, but nothing can keep the water out. Eventually, Sarajean and her family are forced to leave their home, but they are grateful for their safety.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Flood] [Future] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hope] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [River] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Water]

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5. Conner, Leslie (2004). Miss Bridie chose a shovel. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
In 1856, Miss Bridie traveled to America with only her family shovel. She finds many uses for her shovel and it proves to be the right choice. She carves her path through life with a simple everyday shovel.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Baby] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Drought] [Exercise] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Flood] [Flowers] [Garden] [Happiness] [History] [Ice] [Immigrants] [Loss] [Marriage] [Parents] [Plants] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Ship] [Siblings] [Skating] [Tools] [Transportation] [Travel]

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6. Cosby, Bill (1997). The meanest thing to say. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Little Bill meets a new boy at school who challenges him to play a game to find the meanest thing to say. When Bill learns a new strategy from his dad, he decides to avoid the game and ignore the criticism. Soon the new boy gets embaressed, but Bill reaches out to make him his friend.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Anger] [Basketball] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Fight] [Flood] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Frog] [Frustration] [Games] [Grandparents] [Illness] [Jumping] [Noise] [Parents] [School] [Sports] [Teaching] [Teasing] [Walking]

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7. Cowan, Catherine (1997). My life with the wave. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
When a little boy brings an ocean wave home with him, he finds himself in trouble. He soon realizes that he has to take the wave back to the ocean where it belongs.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Clouds] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fish] [Flood] [Imagination] [Night] [Ocean] [Rainbow] [Sand] [Sea] [Shadows] [Sun] [Swimming] [Train] [Train] [Transportation]

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8. Cowcher, Helen (1988). Rain forest. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
A powerful change threatens the creatures of the tropical rain forest-machines. How long will they be able to survive?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Change] [Fear] [Flood] [Forest] [Machines] [Nonverbal Communication] [Worry]

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9. Eversole, Robyn (1995). Flood fish. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc..

Abstract:
Every year the fish come with the flood waters. Every spring a young boy in Australia enjoys exploring the mystery the waters bring to the once-dry banks of the river.

Theresa R Ramsey, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Australia] [Author's Note] [Change] [Discovery] [Exercise] [Exploration] [Fish] [Flood] [Geography] [Grandparents] [Investigation] [Multicultural] [Reproduction] [River] [Rocks] [Sea] [Siblings] [Swimming] [Water]

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10. Galiano, Dan (2000). Hurricanes. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group.

Abstract:
This informational text explains the life cycle of tropical storms, the coriolis effect, and the anatomy of a hurricane. Wind and flooding damage are explained and especially the effects of storm surges. Hurricane strength is measured by a category scale. Improvements in technology have helped us with hurricane prediction and safety.

Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Comparisons] [Cyclone] [Destruction] [Flood] [Geography] [Glossary] [History] [Hurricane] [Index] [Maps] [Nonfiction] [Prediction] [Safety] [Science] [Storm] [Technology] [Typhoon] [Weather]

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11. Haskins, James//Benson, Kathleen (1998). African beginnings. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
This book explores and celebrates the powerful impact people of African descent have made on world history, and on the American experience

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

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Architecture] [Art] [Bodies Of Water] [Business] [Clothing] [Culture] [Dancing] [Death] [Desert] [Discrimination] [Donkey] [Egypt] [Europe] [Flood] [Food] [Geography] [Ghana] [Hard Work] [History] [Instruments] [Islam] [Leadership] [Lizard] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Music] [Muslim] [Nigerian] [Nonfiction] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Religion] [River] [Ship] [Slavery] [Time] [Traditions] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Work] [Zimbabwe]

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12. Hewitt, Kathryn (1984). Two by two: The untold story. New York London: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Noah builds a boat to sail two of every animal for forty days and forty nights. It starts out as a pleasure trip until the rain becomes a problem. All the animals fight but in the end, they learn a valuable lesson never to be forgotten again.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Flood] [Food] [Frustration] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pig] [Rabbit] [Rain] [Sea] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Transportation] [Vacation] [Weather] [Wolf]

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13. Hoffman, Eric (1999). Best best colors. St. Paul, MN: RedLeaf Press.

Abstract:
Nate finds it difficult to decide which color is his favorite. Every time he sees a new color, he likes it better than the other. He learns that he can have more than one favorite color.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bluejay] [Cat] [Caterpillar] [Clothing] [Colors] [Comparisons] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Differences] [Dreams] [Family] [Fight] [Fish] [Flood] [Flowers] [Language] [Ocean] [Picnic] [Rabbit] [Rainbow] [Rocks] [Shopping] [Sky] [Spanish] [Stereotypes] [Tiger] [Tree] [Turtle] [Whale]

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14. Kinsey-Warnock, Natalie (2005). Nora's ark. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
As the rain keeps coming, the flood gros larger. Everyone in town goes to Grandma's house because it sits high on a hill. Along with many animals, everyone, except Grandpa, is there. Grandma and Wren are worried about Grandpa so they head out to try and save him from the flood.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Chicken] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Duck] [Family] [Farm] [Flood] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Horse] [Pig] [Rain] [Rescue] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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15. Kurtz, Jane (2000). River friendly river wild. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A little girl remembers how her family survived a flood. The once friendly river that she loved turned wild and drove the community to evacuation. The little girl thought she would only be gone a couple of days. Days turned into weeks. When she returns, her family starts over, but where is the cat, Kiwi, that she left behind?

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Anger] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Cat] [Challenges] [Charity] [Clothing] [Cold] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Diary] [Dolls] [Emergency] [Emotions] [Environment] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fish] [Flood] [Goal Setting] [Grief] [History] [Homeless] [Kindness] [Machines] [Memories] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Relief] [Rescue] [River] [Sadness] [Shelter] [Spring] [Storm] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Worry]

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16. Lyon, George Ella (1990). Come a tide . New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Snow and rain come together and cause a flood. This story explains how one family overcomes the flood.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Family] [Flood] [Hard Work] [Rain] [Snow] [Teamwork] [Weather]

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17. Mkatshaw, Dumazile (1995). My sister's wedding. Cape Town: Read Educational Trust.

Abstract:
Nhlanhla is getting married and her cousin, Priscilla, is going to sing at the ceremony. The day before the ceremony Priscilla loses her voice. Priscilla’s family comes up with many different remedies, including eating raw eggs and drinking hot garlic. Upset, Priscilla cries over her lost voice and sits down on a box of pins! With a hearty scream, her voice returns and she can sing for the wedding.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Celebration] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Flood] [Happiness] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Porcupine] [Pride] [Problem Solving] [Sewing] [Sounds] [Taste] [Touch]

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18. Monsell, Mary Elise (1990). Crackle creek . New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
A new newspaper comes to Crackle Creek. A fierce storm hits and floods the town, destroying one of the presses. The rival editors help each other.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Flood] [Goal Setting] [Illness] [Newspaper] [Storm] [Stress Management] [Weather]

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19. Nolan, Jerdine (2000). Big jabe. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Momma Mary goes back in time and tells stories of a unique young man named Jabe, who is responsible for creating magic among the slaves of the Plenty Plantation. He is described as a hero with the strength of fifty men, a big heart, and a wondrous gift at leading slaves away to freedom.

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

Keywords: [African] [African American] [Animals] [Bee] [Chicken] [Cow] [Fable] [Fantasy] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Flood] [Food] [Freedom] [Generations] [Happiness] [Heroism] [Horse] [Hunger] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Mystery] [Nonverbal Communication] [Plants] [Recreation] [River] [Slavery] [Storytelling] [Tornado] [Tree] [Uniqueness] [Unselfish] [Weather] [Wind]

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20. Polacco, Patricia (1996). Aunt chip and the great triple creek dam affair. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
For years, the people of Triple Creek have been glued to their televisions. That is until Aunt Chip opens up the world of reading to her young nephew. Reading spreads from child to child until one of them accidentally opens the dam. The flood that follows destroys the TV tower and the adults are lost without their TVs. Guess who teaches them to read?

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Change] [Flood] [Learning] [Library] [Peer Resistance] [Reading] [Sharing] [Teaching] [Technology] [Television] [Verbal Communication]

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21. Turnball, Ann (1993). Too tired. San Diego: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
As the rain begins, two of all the animals on the Earth are getting aboard the Ark, except one. When Noah realizes that the sloths are not on the Ark, he goes to rescue them.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Boat] [Critical Thinking] [Elephant] [Flood] [Heroism] [Lost] [Rain] [Rescue] [Sleep] [Sloth] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Worry]

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22. Wallner, Alexandra (2000). Sergio and the hurricane. New York: Henry Holf and Company.

Abstract:
A young boy’s family prepares for a hurricane in San Juan, Puerto Rico. At first, Sergio is excited, but after a whole day of getting ready for the storm, he falls asleep exhausted. The hurricane hits in the middle of the night so Sergio joins his parents in their bed, Papa tells him a story to ease his fears. For many weeks after the storm, the San Juan community clears the damage left by the wind and flooding. When school resumes, Sergio’s teacher gives a science lesson on hurricanes.

Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Cleanliness] [Community] [Destruction] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Flood] [Hurricane] [Maps] [Parents] [Plants] [Preparation] [Puerto Rico] [Radio] [Safety] [School] [Shopping] [Storm] [Storytelling] [Technology] [Television] [Tree] [Water] [Writing]

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