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1. Albert, Richard (1994). Alejandro's gift. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle books.

Abstract:
A lonely man plants a garden full of vegetables in the middle of the desert. A wide array of desert wildlife finds their way to his garden and watering hole. He wants to be friends with the animals and help them.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Badger] [Birds] [Cactus] [Caring] [Coyote] [Critical Thinking] [Deer] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dove] [Feelings] [Fox] [Friendship] [Garden] [Habitat] [Hummingbird] [Loneliness] [Mouse] [Plants] [Presents] [Rabbit] [Rat] [Responsibilities] [Shelter] [Skunk] [Sparrow] [Squirrel] [Tortoise] [Wildlife] [Woodpecker] [Wren]

2. 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]

3. Alexander, Martha (1988). Even that moose won't listen to me. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Rebecca has a hard time convincing her busy family that there is a moose tearing up their garden. Rebecca runs the moose out of the garden by herself. When her family finally comes out to see what Rebecca is talking about, the moose and the garden are gone. Rebecca eventually moves onto a new project.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Attention] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Family] [Garden] [Misunderstanding] [Moose] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Problem Solving] [Siblings]

4. Altman, Linda Jacobs (1993). Amelia's road. New York: Lee & Low Books Inc.

Abstract:
Amelia, the daughter of migrant farm workers, is tired of moving around and dreams of a permanent home. She finds a special place for herself so she doesn't feel so bad about leaving. The family continues to harvest peaches, apples, carrots, and tomatoes.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Garden] [Mexican American] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Plants] [School] [Secrets]

5. Arnold, Katya (2002). Let's find it!. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
An assortment of environmental themes, such as a park, a street scene, a garden, a pond, a beach and a forest are used as background to identify plants and animals. Words are used to label and identify different plants and aniamls in our environment.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Dog] [Environment] [Exploration] [Flowers] [Forest] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Grasshopper] [Hummingbird] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Osprey] [Park] [Parrot] [Pets] [Plants] [Pond] [Reptiles] [Sea] [Snake] [Sparrow] [Tree]

6. Baker, Jeannie (2004). Home. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
From the day of her birth until the times of her adulthood, Tracy moves outside and inside her house experiencing important milestones. Through the same window scene, her neighborhood develops and matures with plants and animals. (A wordless book).

Jaclyn Saurber, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Author's Note] [Birth] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Change] [Community] [Day] [Family] [Feelings] [Garden] [Growing Up] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Perspective] [Plants] [Seasons] [Sports] [Transportation] [Wedding]

7. Baker, Keith (1991). Hide and snake. Orlando: Harcourt Brace Janovich Publishers.

Abstract:
A snake plays hide and seek with the reader by hiding amidst familiar objects such as hats, cats, cakes, ice cream, baskets, and garden plants. The colorful snake blends in with the colorful pictures.

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

Keywords: [Clothing] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Games] [Garden] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Snake]

8. Bateman, Teresa (2004). April foolishness. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
The grandkids are excited to visit grandma and grandpa's farm. Today is April Fool's and they want to trick grandpa. The grandkids can't understand why grandpa remains so calm when they tell him all the animals have escaped. Grandma lends a hand to help trick grandpa.

Anna Manley, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [April Fools] [Confusion] [Cooking] [Cow] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Garden] [Goat] [Grandparents] [Humor] [Nutrition] [Pig] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Sheep] [Trick]

9. Beach, Judi K. (2003). Names for snow. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
A rabbit asks his mother what is snow and she responds with several different descriptions of snow and the many names there are for it.

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

Keywords: [Barn] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Cat] [Christmas] [Disappearance] [Fire] [Flowers] [Friendship] [Garden] [Prayer] [Presents] [Santa] [Scarecrows] [Skiing] [Sledding] [Sleep] [Snow] [Winter]

10. Belton, Sandra (1994). May'naise sandwiches & sunshine tea. New York: Four Winds Press.

Abstract:
Big Mama shares memories of her childhood with her grandchild about a special friendship she had with Bettle Jean. Little Miss and Big Mama share the pages of a scrapbook which tells the favorite story of May'naise sandwiches and sunshine tea.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Books] [Careers] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Dentist] [Doctor] [Dreams] [Flowers] [Food] [Friendship] [Garden] [Hunger] [Imagination] [Memories] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Photograph] [Picnic] [Play] [Rain] [Running] [School] [Sun] [Teaching] [Technology] [Telephone] [Tree] [Water]

11. Blackstone, Stella (2004). Jump into January: A journey around the year.. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books, Inc.

Abstract:
The twelve months are packed with much action! Discover all twelve months and the four seasons while looking for the items and details in the illustrations. People demonstrate all of what makes the entire year so special, starting with January, of course!

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Boat] [Bus] [Fair] [Fun] [Garden] [Jumping] [Month] [Rain] [Sand] [School] [Sea] [Sequence] [Snow] [Transportation] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Weather] [Wind]

12. Bodecker, N.M. (1998). Hurry, hurry, mary dear. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
An old man sits in his chair. He tells his wife that winter is coming. While he sits and directs, she carries out the chores needed to be done for them to be prepared for the winte. She works hard to get ready for winter while he does nothing. But in the end, she gets her revenge.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Exercise] [Food] [Garden] [Hard Work] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Poetry] [Preparation] [Responsibilities] [Revenge] [Seasons] [Tree] [Winter] [Wood] [Work]

13. Bond, Ruskin (1991). Cherry free. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
A girl from India gathers cherries and plants a cherry seed. She takes care of the cherry tree even when experiencing many problems. The girl watches the tree grow up as her grandfather watches her grow up.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Family] [Food] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [India] [Multicultural] [Patience] [Plants] [Seasons] [Spring] [Stress Management] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

14. 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]

15. 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]

16. Brooke, L. Leslie (1907). Johnny crow's party. London: Frederick Warne & Co..

Abstract:
Johnny crow has a bunch of animals that gather in his garden. They have many rhyming adventures.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Camel] [Crow] [Duck] [Eagle] [Garden] [Giraffe] [Kangaroo] [Mole] [Porcupine] [Reptiles] [Rhyme] [Seal] [Sheep] [Snake]

17. Brooke, L. Leslie (1935). Johnny crow's new garden. London: Penguin Books Ltd..

Abstract:
Johnny Crow has a new garden of the local animals. They sang, dance, and have a party thanking Johnny Crow.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Crow] [Dancing] [Garden] [Neighbors] [Party] [Rhyme] [Song] [Verbal Communication]

18. Bunting, Eve (1999). Butterfly house. New York: Scholastic Press .

Abstract:
A young girl and her grandfather save a caterpillar and keep it while it goes through its changes. They build it a beautiful house and care for it until it turns into a butterfly. Although it was hard for her to let it go, she has mysterious visitors surprise her every spring, even when she grows up to be a grandmother herself.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Art] [Author's Note] [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Change] [Cocoon] [Colors] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Freedom] [Friendship] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Insects] [Nature] [Pets] [Sadness]

19. Bunting, Eve (1994). Flower garden. San Diego: Harcourt Brace and Co..

Abstract:
A young girl and her father buy flowers at the grocery and prepare a flower box for her mother's birthday.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Birthday] [Bus] [Butterfly] [Caring] [Celebration] [Family] [Food] [Garden] [Holidays] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Plants] [Shelter] [Shopping] [Surprises] [Transportation]

20. Bunting, Eve (1994). A day's work. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Fransico takes his grandfather out to look for work. His grandfather does not speak English, so Fransico must translate. Fransico accepts a gardening job for his grandfather by telling the man he is a great gardener. When the man comes at the end of the day, he finds the job done incorrectly. Fransico's lie teaches him an invaluable lesson.

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

Keywords: [Apology] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [English] [Family] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Honesty] [Language] [Language] [Love] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Pride] [Responsibilities] [Spanish] [Truth] [Verbal Communication]

21. Burns, Marilyn (1997). Spaghetti and meatballs for all: A mathematical story. New York: Scholastic, Inc..

Abstract:
When Mr. and Mrs. Comfort decide to have a family reunion, they start making plans for their guests, including where everyone is going to sit. When people start to arrive, things start getting interesting. Eventually everything works out after some mathematical thinking.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bicycle] [Counting] [Family] [Flowers] [Food] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Learning] [Math] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Restaurant] [Reunion] [Sequence]

22. Caseley, Judith (1990). Grandpa's garden. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Sarah helps to choose, to plant, and to water plants in her grandpa's garden. After a while, her grandparents invite her for lunch made with ingredients from the garden.

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

Keywords: [Beverage] [Birds] [Bluejay] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Health] [Helping] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Sight] [Taste] [Touch]

23. Cave, Kathryn (2002). One child, one seed: A south african counting book. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Starting with a single seed in a child's hand and leading right through to a warm, nourishing meal (with plenty for all), this book offers up a satisfying story of the fruits of a communal effort. Play a simple counting game. Watch a pumpkin grow. Follow young Nothando and discover the rhythms of her daily life in this portrait of one child, one seed, and the South African village in which they thrive.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Cattle] [Chicken] [Cleanliness] [Cooking] [Counting] [Cow] [Dog] [Family] [Farm] [Friendship] [Games] [Garden] [Hard Work] [Home] [Language] [Numbers] [Parents] [Photograph] [Plants] [Play] [Preparation] [Siblings] [Summer] [Walking]

24. Chanin, Michael (1997). The chief's blanket. Tiburon, CA: H.J. Kramer.

Abstract:
After the rain, Flower longs for a day when she will see the great chief. When she has to make a blanket for him, she doubts her weaving skills. With her grandmother's love and encouragement, Flower makes the blanket. Will the chief ever receive such a gift?

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Canyon] [Clouds] [Colors] [Confidence] [Decision Making] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Garden] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Horse] [Illness] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Plants] [Sadness] [Spiritual]

25. Cherry, Lynne (2003). How groundhog's garden grew. New York: The Blue Sky Press.

Abstract:
Little Groundhog was hungry. His friend Squirrel reminds him that it would not be nice to eat from someone else's garden; he offers to teach Groundhog how to grow food in his own garden. Groundhog learns that cooperation with the birds and insects around him will help meet their needs and help his garden grow. After planting, tending, and harvesting his garden, Groundhog has a feast with his friends.

Pamela Theurer, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bluebird] [Butterfly] [Cooperation] [Cycle] [Dragonfly] [Flowers] [Food] [Friendship] [Garden] [Goldfish] [Helping] [Hunger] [Insects] [Mole] [Nature] [Opossum] [Plants] [Praying Mantis] [Reptiles] [Robin] [Seed] [Skunk] [Snake] [Squirrel] [Toad] [Turtle] [Vocabulary] [Winter] [Wren]
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