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1. Allard, Harry//Marshall, James (1977). It's so nice to have a wolf around. Garden City: Doubleday & Co., Inc..

Abstract:
An old man and his three old pets needed someone to look after them. The wolf came and helped them get their spirits up. The man and his cats did not know that the wolf was wanted for bank robbery. The wolf was set free because he was so nice to the old man and they all lived happily ever after.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Forgiveness] [Kindness] [Robbery] [Self Esteem] [Wolf]

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2. Borton, Lady (1997). Junk pile!. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
When Jamie Kay helps her dad in their magical junk yard, Robert Haines and other kids make fun of her. Jamie Kay has to find a way to show the kids that her junkyard is magical. But most of all, Jamie has to find a way to make a friend.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Assertiveness] [Bus] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Disability] [Dog] [Family] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Magic] [Song] [Teasing] [Transportation] [Work]

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3. Brisson, Pat (1998). The summer my father was ten. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
A father and his daughter plant a garden every year, and every year she hears the story of how the ritual started. When her father was ten, he and some friends destroyed a neighbor's garden. In the father's guilt, he makes amends with the neighbor, and gains a friend.

Abstract provided by Michelle Newton, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Baseball] [Behavior] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Garden] [Growing Up] [Italian] [Mischief] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Opera] [Sadness] [Sharing] [Sports] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Tobacco] [Traditions]

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4. Brown, Laurene Krasny//Brown, Marc (1986). Dinosaurs divorce. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Divorce can be a scary thing for children. Questions and concerns about divorce can be answered with help from the dinosaurs. Dinosaurs explain everything from why parents divorce to celebrating holidays with two families to satisfy the inquisitive young mind.

Abstract provided by Kyle-Leigh Berry, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Appreciation] [Behavior] [Change] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Dinosaur] [Divorce] [Divorce] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Listening] [Loss] [Loss] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Parents] [Relationship] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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5. Bunting, Eve (1998). So far from the sea. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Laura and her family are moving, so they are coming to visit the Manzanar War Relocation Center one last time. Years ago, this center was used to house anyone living in the United States that were of Japanese descent. These people were forced to leave their homes and come to the center because Japan bombed the United States. The center is bare now except for all of the memories and the cemetary, including her grandfather's grave.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Airplane] [American] [Anger] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Awareness] [Bias] [Bravery] [Change] [Citizen] [Cold] [Community] [Conflict] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Culture] [Death] [Differences] [Discrimination] [Diversity] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Forgiveness] [Generations] [Ghosts] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [History] [Illness] [Japanese] [Japanese] [Loss] [Memories] [Monuments] [Mountains] [Moving] [Prison] [Sea] [Sky] [Snow] [Survival] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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6. 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]

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7. Byars, Betsy (1996). My brother, ant. New York: Penguin Books.

Abstract:
Anthony is a wild and creative little brother who, in the course of four different stories, tests the patience of his older brother.

Abstract provided by Cory Holycross, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Activities] [Bedtime] [Caring] [Challenges] [Coping] [Correspondence] [Creativity] [Family] [Fear] [Fight] [Forgiveness] [Growing Up] [Helping] [Imagination] [Mischief] [Monsters] [Patience] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Worry] [Writing]

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8. Cannon, Janell (2000). Crickwing. San Diego: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Crickwing is different from all the other cockroaches. He likes to create sculptures and has a twisted wing. Crickwing is tired of being bullied by the bigger animals in the forest and mistakenly takes his anger out on the leaf-cutter ants, learning a valuable lesson in return.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Ambition] [Anger] [Animals] [Ant] [Anteater] [Apology] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Art] [Behavior] [Bully] [Caring] [Challenges] [Change] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Differences] [Disability] [Environment] [Fear] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Habitat] [Helping] [Insects] [Kindness] [Learning] [Mistake] [Nature] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Resolution] [Revenge] [Sadness] [Science] [Self Esteem] [Survival] [Teamwork] [Tiger] [Unselfish] [Worry]

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9. 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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10. Daly, Niki (1999). Jamela's dress. New York: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux.

Abstract:
Jamela's mama has just bought some beautiful fabric for a new dress. While she's watching it dry outside in the South African air, Jamela wraps it around herself and starts parading down the street. Everyone is watching her, she is so proud. When she gets home, Jamela finds her mama very upset because her fabric is ruined. With the help of a friend, Jamela buys her mama more fabric. At this South African wedding both Jamela and her mama are beautiful in their new dresses.

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

Keywords: [African] [Animals] [Birds] [Celebration] [Chicken] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Games] [Helping] [Language] [Love] [Market] [Money] [Multicultural] [Photograph] [Pretend] [Sewing] [Shopping] [Verbal Communication] [Wedding]

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11. Davis, Patricia (2000). Brian's bird. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
Brian receives a bird for his birthday. The two quickly become friends after Brian overcomes his fear. When Brian's brother Kevin carelessly lets the bird escape, Brian becomes upset. Will he ever see Scratchy again?

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

Keywords: [African American] [Birds] [Birthday] [Blindness] [Celebration] [Conflict Resolution] [Direction] [Disability] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Happiness] [Multicultural] [Parakeet] [Presents] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Teaching] [Trick]

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12. DePaola, Tomie (2005). Stage struck. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Tommy knows the story of Peter Rabbit by heart. When his class decides to put on the production he wants to be cast in the roll of Peter. Tommy is so excited he does not pay attention to his teacher and as a result gets cast as Mopsy. However, Tommy has a plan to keep him in the spotlight.

Rebecca Hartan, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acting] [Ambition] [Animals] [Attention] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Cooperation] [Creativity] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Garden] [Humor] [Independence] [Listening] [Mouse] [Obedience] [Parents] [Performance] [Rabbit] [School] [Self Confidence]

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13. Egan, Tim (1996). Metropolitan cow. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Bennett Gibbons, the only calf in his neighborhood, often feels very bored and alone. When the Andersons, a family of pigs, move in next-door, Bennett instantly becomes friends with Webster, the youngest Anderson. Come join Bennett and Webster in the joy and pains of friendship.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adventures] [Anger] [Animals] [Apology] [Beliefs] [Boredom] [Caring] [Courage] [Cow] [Culture] [Equality] [Family] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Fun] [Happiness] [Loneliness] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pig] [Play] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Stereotypes] [Verbal Communication]

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14. Elkin, Benjamin (1962). Lucky and the giant. Chicago: Children's Press.

Abstract:
Lucky, the little boy, has to outsmart the giant, Elmo, in order to get his parents back. He does three tasks to get them back as well as the brook that the giant stole. In the end, the family is together again, and Elmo becomes their friend.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Giants] [Mythical] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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15. Gray, Libba Moore (1993). Dear willie rudd. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Elizabeth remembers a wonderful woman named Willie Rudd that had an extraordinary impact on her childhood. Elizabeth writes Willie Rudd a letter which tells her she loves her and apologizes for any wrongs commited due to Willie's race.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Closeness] [Coping] [Dedication] [Discrimination] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [Memory] [Multicultural] [Storytelling]

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16. Hanh, Thich Nhat (2001). A pebble for your pocket. Berkeley, CA: Plum Blossom Books.

Abstract:
Enjoy the stories of Thich Nhat Hanh, a Zen Buddhist. Learn how to transform negative feelings into positive feelings so you can live more at peace with yourself and in harmony with your environment.

Abstract provided by Ellen Boyer for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Angel] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Buddhism] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Emotions] [Faith] [Family] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Goal Setting] [Harmony] [Meditation] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peace] [Peer Resistance] [Relaxation] [Religion] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management]

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17. Henkes, Kevin (1996). Lilly's purple plastic purse. New York: Greenwillow Books.

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Lilly wants to be a teacher like Mr. Slinger. She always says wonderful things about him until one day he takes her purple plastic purse away. For revenge, Lilly draws a nasty picture of Mr. Slinger which makes her feel worse than before. This teaches Lilly that revenge is the wrong way to resolve conflict.

Abstract provided by Cory Holycross, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aggression] [Anger] [Animals] [Apology] [Appreciation] [Attention] [Careers] [Caring] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Envy] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Fun] [Honesty] [Learning] [Mouse] [Parents] [Performance] [Play] [Pretend] [Resentment] [Respect] [Revenge] [Role Model] [Sadness] [School] [Teaching] [Truth] [Worry] [Writing]

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18. Mariana. (1962). Miss flora mcflimsey's valentine. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard.

Abstract:
Miss Flora McFlimsey sends anonymous valentines to all her friends. Her cat, Pookoo, is supposed to deliver them but does not. Even though Pookoo made a mistake, things work out in the end.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Dolls] [Forgiveness] [Holidays] [Rabbit] [Secrets] [Selfishness] [Valentine's Day] [Verbal Communication]

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19. Marshall, James (1988). George and martha round and round. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co..

Abstract:
George and Martha are two hippos who learn about friendship, not hurting others' feelings, using their imagination, and learning forgiveness in five short stories.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Caring] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Hippopotamus] [Imagination] [Learning]

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20. Martin, Jane Read//Marx, Patricia (1996). Now I will never leave the dinner table. USA: HarperCollins.

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Patty Jane's older sister Joy is perfect in everyway. She even likes to prepare and eat spinach. Patty Jane, however, refuses to eat spinach. Joy will not let Patty Jane leave the table until she eats a bite of spinach. In protest, Patty Jane plots how to make Joy leave the house.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Persistence] [Preparation] [Refusal Skills] [Siblings]

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21. McDermott, Beverly B. (1974). The crystal apple. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Three sisters work in the fields all day. Their father goes to market and bring each of them a gift. Marusha receives a crystal apple, but her sisters break it. She realizes that she did not need it, because she has her imagination so she forgives her sisters.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Forgiveness] [Giving] [Imagination] [Parents] [Presents] [Responsibilities] [Siblings]

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22. Meddaugh, Susan (1999). The best place. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
After talking with a bird on his lovely screen porch, an old wolf realizes that he may be missing out on some wonderful places because he's spent so much time admiring his porch with the beautiful view. Determined to see the world, the old wolf sells his house to a young rabbit family and sets out on his travels. However, after a trip down a river, an afternoon in the hot desert, and a tour of London drowned in rain, the wolf realizes that his front porch really is the best place in the world. However, the rabbits have settled and will not give the wolf his house back. Saddened he runs far into the forest and retreats to the top of a tall tree for the night. When he awakens, he realizes that this could be his new best place so he and his old neighbors work together to build his new home.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Anger] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Behavior] [Celebration] [Companion] [Conflict] [Cooperation] [Embarrassment] [Exploration] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Misunderstanding] [Moving] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Rabbit] [Raccoon] [Sadness] [Teamwork] [Weather] [Wolf]

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23. Michelson, Richard (1999). Grandpa's gamble. New York: Marshall Cavendish.

Abstract:
A brother and sister are tired of always having to be quiet so as not to interrupt Grandpa Sam while he is praying. THe children think they have a very boring grandfather. Grandpa Sam overhears the children and tells them the story of his life. He was born a Jew in Poland and to escape persecution he came to the United States. He learns to gamble to make a living but when his daughter becomes very ill he decides to lead an honest, humble life and pray every morning and night. The children are amazed by their Grandpa Sam's story and respect his prayer time.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Boredom] [Culture] [Faith] [Family] [Forgiveness] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Immigrants] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Passover] [Photograph] [Prayer] [Religion] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Stress Management]

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24. Parish, Herman (1995). Good driving, amelia bedelia. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Amelia Bedelia is a maid who is not quite together. She misunderstands everything she is told to do, always with hysterical results. What will happen if Mr. Rogers lets her test drive his car?

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Birthday] [Car] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Cow] [Decision Making] [Farm] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Humor] [Literal Interpretation] [Mischief] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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25. Porte, Barbara Ann (1989). Harry in trouble. New York: Green Willow Books.

Abstract:
Harry tells his own story about how he misplaces his library cards. He feels ashamed about not being responsible, but then learns that he is not the only one.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Forgetful] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Library] [Lost] [Problem Solving] [Responsibilities] [Self Esteem] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]

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