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- 1. Aardema, Verna (1975).
Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears.
New York: Dial.
- Abstract:
A myth about why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears. A mosquito causes problems in the forest so everyone is mad at the mosquito. Mosquitoes now buzz in people's ears because they want to know if everyone is still mad at them.
Abstract provided by Jennifer Schenk, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Folktale] [Insects] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Understanding]
- 2. Adler, David A. (1997).
Chanukah in chelm.
New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Books.
- Abstract:
Mendal, the caretaker of the Chelm synagogue must find a table to set the menorah on. He searches the synagogue and cannot find one. Rabbi Nachman sends him to a carpenter to get one. Preparation for Hanukkah in this town of Chelm is remarkably eventful and fun.
Abstract provided by Kristen Pariseau, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Church] [Critical Thinking] [Customs] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Folktale] [Food] [Hanukkah] [Holidays] [Humor] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Prayer] [Preparation] [Religion] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]
- 3. Ahlberg, Janet//Ahlberg, Allan (1978).
Each peach pear plum.
New York: Puffin Books.
- Abstract:
A peach, pear, and plum spy on Tom Thumb. Then the story continues with each folktale spying on another. It lists about ten different fairy tales including Cinderella, Robin Hood, The Three Bears, Baby Bunting, Bo-Peep, Jack and Jill and so on.
Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Folktale] [Food] [Nutrition] [Rhyme]
- 4. Alderson, Brian (1999).
The tale of the turnip.
Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.
- Abstract:
With the help of his family, a farmer grows an oversized turnip and presents it to the King. The King gives the farmer a cartload of gold for his turnip. The King's gift entices a squire to present the King with a horse, but the reward is not what the squire has in mind.
Abstract provided by Elizabeth Dunn, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Farm] [Folktale] [Food] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Greed] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Horse] [Royalty] [Sizes]
- 5. Aliki. (1974).
Go tell aunt rhody.
New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc..
- Abstract:
This illustrated version of the children's folk song tells about a goose that dies and is then used to stuff a feather bed.
Abstract provided by Erick Combs, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Birds] [Death] [Folktale] [Goose] [Song]
- 6. Aylesworth, Jim (2003).
Goldilocks and the three bears.
New York: Scholastic Press.
- Abstract:
A curious little girl sometimes forgets what her mother tells her. Sometimes this gets her into trouble. One such time found her deep into the woods at a cottage belonging to three bears. You probably know the rest of the story.
Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Curiosity] [Disobedience] [Fable] [Family] [Folktale] [Food] [Forest] [Forgetful] [Parents] [Sizes] [Sleep]
- 7. Ben-Ezer, Ehud (1997).
Hosni the dreamer: An arabian tale.
New York: Farrar Straub Giroux.
- Abstract:
Hosni is a shepherd who spends his days telling stories to his sheep and his nights dreaming about the city. When he finally has the opportunity to travel to the city, his life changes. He hears some special words of wisdom from a wise old man.
Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Arab] [Bodies Of Water] [Camel] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Death] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Love] [Marriage] [Money] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Night] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Rain] [River] [Sadness] [Sheep] [Storytelling] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
- 8. Bider, Djemma (1989).
A drop of honey.
New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
- Abstract:
Anayida falls asleep and dreams of baking baklava. When she buys the honey, she drops some of it on the sidewalk. A bee lands on the honey and a cat chases the bee. A dog chases the cat and they all run through the town. The whole town is turned upside down because of one drop of honey.
Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Armenian] [Bee] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Dog] [Folktale] [Food] [Greek] [Insects] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Recipe] [River]
- 9. Brown, Marcia (1947).
Stone soup.
New York: Aladdin Books.
- Abstract:
Three hungry soldiers walk down the road. They stop at several houses to ask for food, but nobody has any extra to share. One of the soldiers tricks the townspeople and says he can make stone soup. By the time the soup is finished, all of the townspeople contribute some type of food to the soup.
Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Community] [Deception] [Folktale] [Food] [Nutrition] [Sharing] [Teamwork]
- 10. Calmenson, Stephanie (1998).
The teeny tiny teacher.
New York: Scholastic.
- Abstract:
The teeny tiny teacher and her teeny tiny students have a school day full of teeny tiny things. However, they are frightened by a voice coming from the closet asking for the bone the teacher found on their teeny tiny walk. Find out who the voice belongs to.
Abstract provided by Julie Gates, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Alliteration] [Beverage] [Bones] [Fear] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Ghosts] [Learning] [Mystery] [Park] [Park] [Routine] [School] [Science] [Sizes] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
- 11. D'Aulaire, Ingri//D'Aulaire, Edgar (1943).
Don't count your chicks.
Garden City: Double Day and Company Inc..
- Abstract:
A little old woman walks into town with a basket of eggs her hen has laid. As she walks she thinks about her future and about how rich she'll be because of these eggs. When she drops all of the eggs she realizes she became too proud.
Abstract provided by Elisabeth Costa, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Birds] [Chicken] [Confidence] [Consequences] [Exercise] [Folktale] [Greed] [Walking]
- 12. D'Aulaire, Ingri//D'Aulaire, Edgar (1933).
The terrible troll-bird.
Garden City, NY: Doubleday.
- Abstract:
Four brothers and sisters are sent to the woods to get firewood and encounter a troll-bird. This causes a lot of trouble and they have to kill it which brings even more trouble!
Abstract provided by Ilana Klein, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Nature] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Woods]
- 13. D'Aulaire, Ingri//D'Aulaire, Edgar (1938).
Ola.
New York: Doubleday.
- Abstract:
A story about a boy, his travels, and his adventures through Norway.
Abstract provided by Ilana Klein, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Folktale] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Norwegian] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Travel]
- 14. DeFelice, Cynthia (2000).
Cold feet.
New York: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc..
- Abstract:
Playing the bagpipes is Willie McPhee's favorite form of entertainment, but because his audience is unable to pay for his entertainment, Willie is forced to leave. On his journey to find money, he becomes tired and his clothes wear out. Across the forest he sees a dead man and since his shoes are torn, he takes the dead man's boots. As he approaches a house to find hospitality, see how the dead man comes back to haunt him.
Abstract provided by Jerri Schriefer, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Clothing] [Cold] [Compromise] [Consequences] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Folktale] [Giving] [Instruments] [Snow] [Sounds] [Storytelling] [Survival] [Travel] [Walking] [Weather] [Winter]
- 15. Dengler, Marianna (1996).
The worry stone.
Flagstaff, AZ: Northland.
- Abstract:
When growing up, Amanda loved her Grandfather and his stories. But now that Amanda is old, she feels lonely. One day at the park she befriends a lonely boy. She is able to give the boy something very special. Then he gives her something in return.
Abstract provided by Erin Okamoto, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Aging] [Author's Note] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Fossil] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Hope] [Loneliness] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Park] [Rocks] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
- 16. dePaola, Tomie (1989).
Tony's bread.
New York: Putnam Publishing Group.
- Abstract:
In order to win the hand of Serafina, Angelo helps Tony the Baker, who is Serafina's father, create the best tasting bread in Milano, Italy. The bread is a success, and Angelo and Serafina marry.
Abstract provided by Kerry Gray, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Careers] [Celebration] [Folktale] [Food] [Italian] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Wedding]
- 17. Forest, Heather (1993).
The bakers dozen.
San Diego: Harcourt Brace & Co.
- Abstract:
Jan Van Amsterdam is a well known baker. People travel from all over to buy his goods. When he begins to get greedy, he starts to use less ingredients in his cookies. When a woman asks for a bakers dozen, he only gives her 12 She puts a curse on him and his baked goods. When he finally realizes that a bakers dozen is 13, the curse is broken.
Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Author's Note] [Careers] [Celebration] [Christmas] [Community] [Deception] [Folktale] [Food] [Greed] [Holidays] [Magic] [Nutrition] [Poverty] [Seasons] [Winter]
- 18. Frazee, Marla (1999).
Hush little baby: A folk song with pictures.
New York: Harcourt Brace and Company.
- Abstract:
The baby will not hush and the family can't take it any longer. A peddler, who has a wagon filled with toys and animals, tries to aid the family. Nothing works, until exhaustion takes over and the loving family has the sweetest baby in town.
Abstract provided by Betsy Case, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Appalachian] [Baby] [Birds] [Bull] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Goat] [Horse] [Mockingbird] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Sadness] [Sleep] [Song] [Stress Management] [Toys] [Verbal Communication] [Wagon]
- 19. Gag, Wanda (1935).
Gone is gone.
New York: Coward, McCann, and Geoghegan.
- Abstract:
A man wishes to trade a days work with his wife who does "nothing" all day. He soon learns he was wrong.
Abstract provided by Allison Green, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Family] [Farm] [Folktale] [Marriage] [Respect] [Understanding]
- 20. Galdone, Paul (1982).
The monster and the tailor.
New York: Clarion Books.
- Abstract:
A tailor is asked by the Grand Duke to make a suit. For good luck, the tailor must sew it at a grave yard at night. Even though a monster appears, the tailor works hard and completes his task. For the completion of the suit, he receives a bag of gold.
Abstract provided by Anne Bostwick, 1944 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Fear] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
- 21. Greeson, Janet (1952).
The stingy baker.
Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, Inc.
- Abstract:
Jan is a stingy baker. When a woman enters his cookie shop and asks for a bakers dozen, Jan refuses to give her an extra free cookie. The woman puts an evil spell on Jan. When Jan finally gives her a bakers dozen of cookies, the spell is broken.
Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Careers] [Family] [Folktale] [Food] [Greed] [Numbers] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Parents]
- 22. Grifalconi, Ann (1986).
The village of round and square houses.
Toronto: Little, Brown, & Company.
- Abstract:
In a village in West Africa, women live in round houses and men live in square houses. After supper, grandmother tells a story how origin of these houses are related to the rupturing of volcanic mountain, Naka
Abstract provided by Miwako Monden, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African] [Celebration] [Coping] [Family] [Folktale] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Parents] [Respect] [Shapes] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Traditions]
- 23. Guthrie, Woody (1998).
This land is your land.
Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company.
- Abstract:
The traditional lyrics of the popular song, "This Land Is Your Land," are combined with painted illustrations that represent the words and meaning of the song. America and her countryside are portrayed in a positive light through the text and illustrations.
Abstract provided by Anna Haas, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [American] [Author's Note] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Culture] [Desert] [Folktale] [Forest] [Habitat] [History] [Maps] [Music] [Ocean] [Patriotism] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Song]
- 24. Hadithi, Mwenye (1986).
Hot hippo.
Boston: Little, Brown & Co..
- Abstract:
The Hippo asks Ngai, the omniscent, if he can live in the water. Ngai allows Hippo to do this if he only eats plants and not the fish. In the end, they are both happy.
Abstract provided by Brigid Meehan, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fish] [Folktale] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Hippopotamus] [Nature] [Plants] [Respect] [Verbal Communication]
- 25. Hadithi, Mwenye & Kennaway, Adrienne (1990).
Lazy lion.
Boston: Little, Brown & Co..
- Abstract:
Lazy lion orders everyone to build him a house, but he is not satisfied with it. When a big rain comes, all the other animals go into the house built for the lion to keep dry. This is why lions must roam the earth.
Abstract provided by Jennifer J. Thompson and Jennifer L. Thompson, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Aardvark] [African] [Animals] [Ant] [Assertiveness] [Badger] [Bee] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Crocodile] [Decision Making] [Folktale] [Geography] [Goal Setting] [Insects] [Laziness] [Lion] [Rain] [Refusal Skills] [Reptiles] [Shelter] [Teamwork] [Weather]
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