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1. Anholt, Laurence (1998). Picasso and the girl with the ponytail. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's.

Abstract:
Sylvette is a shy young girl, until she meets Picasso. He has moved to France for the summer to work on his art. Seeing Sylvette through his window, he decides to use her as his new model. All summer they work together and become good friends. Picasso helps Sylvette unlock her secrets and artistic talent.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Art] [Author's Note] [Beauty] [Biography] [Careers] [Dog] [Encouragement] [Feelings] [French] [Friendship] [Fun] [Goat] [Happiness] [History] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Owl] [Photograph] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Secrets] [Shyness] [Summer] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Armstrong, Jennifer (1999). Pierre's dream. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Was it all a dream?Pierre thinks so. He is the star of the circus, daring to do things he wouldn't do if he was awake. Pierre tames a lion, walks on a high wire, and all sorts of other scary or dangerous things. As the star of the circus, Pierre proves to the people of Apt that he is not just a lazy, foolish man.

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

Keywords: [Acrobat] [Animals] [Circus] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Feelings] [French] [Fun] [Happiness] [Horse] [Laziness] [Lion] [Multicultural] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Surprises]

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3. Badt, Karin Luisa (1994). Good morning, let's eat!. Chicago: Children's Press.

Abstract:
What's for breakfast in Switzerland?Where did the word breakfast originate?Discover the answers to these questions and many more about morning foods. In some countries, breakfast is the biggest meal of the day, and in others it is very small.

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

Keywords: [Beverage] [British] [Canadian] [Chinese] [Customs] [Day] [Differences] [Dutch] [Egyptian] [Exercise] [Food] [French] [History] [Indian] [Irish] [Israelian] [Italian] [Japanese] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Norwegian] [Nutrition] [Russian] [Swiss] [Traditions] [Vietnamese]

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4. Bemelmans, Ludwig (1999). Madeline in america: An other holiday tales. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Madeline's grandfather passes away and leaves all of his inheritance to Madeline, but it is in Texas instead of Paris. Madeline takes her friends to Texas and they enjoy the inheritance. Then they find out Madeline does not get it till she is 21 So it is back to Paris.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Christmas] [Family] [French] [Grandparents] [Helicopter] [Holidays] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Ocean] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Travel]

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5. Berson, Harold (1982). Barrels to the moon. New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, Inc..

Abstract:
People in a town in France want to try to bring the moon closer by hooking it to a church steeple so they can always look at it. No matter how hard they try, they do not succeed.

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

Keywords: [Community] [Cooperation] [Decision Making] [French] [Goal Setting] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

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6. Boon, Debbie (1998). My gran. Brookfield, CT: The Millbrook Press, Inc..

Abstract:
A little girl has a very special grandmother. When Gran visits, they make things, eat different foods, and spend fun time together.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Alcohol] [Animals] [Art] [Art] [Beverage] [Cat] [Colors] [Cow] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Food] [French] [Friendship] [Fun] [Garden] [Goat] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Language] [Laziness] [Love] [Market] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Pig] [Plants] [Seasons] [Song] [Summer] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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7. Bryan, Sean (2005). A boy and his bunny. New York: Arcade Publishing.

Abstract:
One morning a boy wakes up to discover that he has found himself a new friend. Fred the bunny is on his head. The boy's mother is unsure about his new friend, but he assures her that he can accomplish many things with Fred on his head.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [French] [Language] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Rhyme] [Sledding] [Sleep] [Transportation] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]

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8. Chall, Marsha Wilson (2000). Bonaparte. New York: Dorling Kindersley Publishing.

Abstract:
Jean Claude is going to boarding school, but no dogs are allowed at La School d'Excellence. Poor Bonaparte must find a way to be with Jean Claude!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Architecture] [Assertiveness] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Caring] [Compromise] [Critical Thinking] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [French] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Happiness] [Health] [Instruments] [Loneliness] [Love] [Monuments] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pets] [Problem Solving] [Rules] [Sadness] [School]

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9. Cox, Judy (1999). Rabbit pirates: A tale of the spinach man. Orlando: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
The Spinach Main is a French cafe owned by two rabbits, and former pirates, Monsieur Lapin and Monsieur Blanc. When a fox begins dining at the cafe, business begins to slow. Troubles escalate further when the fox makes multiple attempts to capture and eat the two. Realizing the trouble their business was in, the two devise a plan to keep the fox out of their hair forever.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Argument] [Beverage] [Bravery] [Bully] [Challenges] [Cooking] [Courage] [Decision Making] [Escape] [Fear] [Fight] [Fox] [French] [Multicultural] [Rabbit] [Restaurant]

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10. Denton, Kady MacDonald (1998). A child's treasury of nursery rhymes. New York: Kingfisher.

Abstract:
A collection of nursery rhymes provides children with rhyming skills and patterns. Over 100 nursery rhymes are remembered through illustrations, songs, and verse.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Baby] [Cat] [Chinese] [Cow] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [French] [Goose] [Market] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Royalty] [Running] [Sequence] [Sheep] [Sounds] [Spanish] [Whale]

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11. dePaola, Tomie (1991). Bonjour, mr. satie. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Mr. Satie has to decide whose paintings are better - Henri or Pablo. His decision ends up uniting the two artists and ending their feud.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fight] [French] [Honesty] [Multicultural] [Travel] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]

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12. Edwards, Pamela Duncan (1998). Honk!The story of a prima swanerina. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Mimi Swan loves the ballet. She practices her dancing all of the time and shows that she is very persistent. Mimi Swan dances her way into the Paris Opera House to perform in a production of Swan Lake.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bias] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Discrimination] [Duck] [Feelings] [French] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Individuality] [Language] [Nonverbal Communication] [Opera] [Peer Resistance] [Performance] [Persistence] [Pigeon] [Practice] [Problem Solving] [Swan] [Theatre]

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13. Edwards, Pamela Duncan (1995). Four famished foxes and fosdyke. China: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
A mother fox leaves her four children at home for five days. They must feed themselves. Three of the siblings plan different ways to catch meat. The fourth fox is a vegetarian and saves the day by cooking a feast for all of them.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Chicken] [Cooking] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Duck] [Family] [Food] [Fox] [French] [Goal Setting] [Health] [Individuality] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

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14. Francoise. (1955). Springtime for jeanne-marie. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
A girl, her duck, and her sheep play together. The duck gets lost and Jeanne-marie must find her.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Duck] [French] [Friendship] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Sheep]

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15. Francoise. (1953). Noel for jeanne-marie. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
A young girl shares the traditions of Christmas with her pet lamb.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Christmas] [French] [Friendship] [Holidays] [Multicultural] [Sheep] [Traditions]

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16. Francoise. (1956). Jeanne-marie in gay paris. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Jeanne-Marie visits her aunt in Paris. Her aunt gives her money to do whatever she wants. Jeanne-Marie sees all the sights, but saves some money to buy presents for her friends.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Decision Making] [Family] [French] [Friendship] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Presents] [Shopping] [Travel]

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17. Gauch, Particia Lee (1999). Presenting tanya the ugly duckling. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Tanya's ballet class is getting ready for their recital. Tanya is not sure why she was chosen to play the lead, after all she is only Tanya. During practices, Tanya has a hard time dancing like the ugly duckling. After the dress rehearsal, it is time for Tanya to find her character.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Acting] [Beauty] [Birds] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Duck] [Encouragement] [Exercise] [French] [Language] [Learning] [Performance] [Practice] [Self Esteem] [Teaching]

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18. Goode, Diane (1996). Mama's perfect present. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
Two sweet spirited, young siblings and their mischievous dog exercise their muscles and goodwill as they search for the perfect present for Mama. They experience a comic escapade through the city blocks of markets and vendors.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Birds] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Dog] [Family] [French] [Market] [Mischief] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Presents] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

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19. Joslin, Sesyle (1961). Baby elephant's trunk. New York: Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc..

Abstract:
Baby Elephant is very happy when mother elephant tells him that they are going to cross the ocean and visit France. All night long, Baby Elephant quizzes Mother Elephant about what they will do and say when they get to Paris.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Elephant] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [French] [Happiness] [Language] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Parents] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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20. Lankford, Mary D. (1992). Hopscotch around the world. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
Nineteen different ways of playing hopscotch from around the world are presented along with directions, drawings of the different patterns, and a brief history of the game.

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

Keywords: [American] [Bolivian] [Chinese] [Czech] [English] [Exercise] [French] [Games] [Geography] [German] [Honduran] [Indian] [Italian] [Jumping] [Multicultural] [Nigerian] [Polish] [Russian]

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21. Lasky, Kathryn (1997). Marven of the great north woods. Singapore: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
A boy named Marvin leaves his family during the flu epidemic. He goes to a lumberjack camp in northern Minnesota and works and learns French while making some interesting friends. Marvin learns to ski, dance, and do the bookkeeping as a lumberjack.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bedtime] [Cabin] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Counting] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Forest] [French] [Friendship] [Language] [Money] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Religion] [Seasons] [Shadows] [Skiing] [Snow] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Woods]

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22. Leblond, Joelle//Willemin, Veronique (1993). Petits bleus dans paris. Paris, France: L'ecole des loisirs.

Abstract:
Jean loses his mother while sightseeing in Paris. A bird shows him all the famous sights in Paris and eventually leads him to his mother (Written in French)

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Family] [French] [Language] [Lost] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Stress Management] [Travel]

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23. Lyon, David (1985). The runaway duck. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard.

Abstract:
Sebastian ties his wooden duck to his father's car then forgets about it. The duck ends up in France. After much effort, he gets his duck back.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Duck] [French] [Imagination] [Lost] [Multicultural] [Problem Solving] [Travel]

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24. Park, Linda Sue (2004). Mung-mung. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.

Abstract:
Animal sounds in different languages such as Turkish, Chinese and Hindu are shared. Open the flap to find out what animal it is.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Arabic] [Birds] [Cat] [Chicken] [Chinese] [Conflict Resolution] [Dog] [Duck] [English] [Filipino] [French] [Frog] [German] [Hindu] [Horse] [Italian] [Japanese] [Korean] [Language] [Norwegian] [Pig] [Polish] [Russian] [Spanish] [Swedish] [Turkish] [Verbal Communication] [Vietnamese]

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25. Polacco, Patricia (2000). The butterfly. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
When a little girls meets a ghost which turns out to be a girl that is hiding in the cellar with the rest of her family from the Nazi's. They form a friendship that is strong. But the friendship is broken up by the sudden movement of her and her family. But butterflies show that everything is fine even though they are apart.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bedtime] [Butterfly] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [French] [Hanukkah] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Language] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Prejudice] [Racism] [Religion] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Separation] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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