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1. Allen, Debbie (1999). Brothers of the knight. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Twelve brothers magically disappear every night even though their door is locked. Their father hires a housekeeper to figure out the mystery of his boys. She learns to listen, which turns out to be more powerful than simply solving a mystery.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Church] [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Deception] [Exercise] [Family] [Generations] [Hard Work] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Mystery] [Parents] [Relationship] [Secrets] [Siblings] [Stress Management]
2. Battle-Lavert, Gwoddolyn (2000). The music in derrick's heart. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Derrick, a young African American boy, learns to make music on the harmonica. Uncle Booker T., a talented musician, spends each day, one hot summer, teaching Derrick the art of playing the harmonica. Finally, after much practice and determination, Derrick discovers the secret of Uncle Booker T.'s music: it comes from the heart.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Arthritis] [Band] [Dancing] [Determination] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Generations] [Instruments] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Music] [Patience] [Play] [Playing] [Practice] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Summer]
3. Bercaw, Edna Coe (2000). Halmoni's day. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Jennifer's Korean grandmother arrives just in time for Grandparents Day at school. But Jennifer is afraid that her grandmother will embarrass her because she doesn't speak English. However, after her grandmother tells Jennifer's class the story of her childhood, Jennifer is not embarrassed at all.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Airplane] [Communication] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Korean] [Language] [Loss] [Love] [Memory] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [School] [Storytelling] [Time] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [War]
4. Blegvad, Lenore (1993). Once upon a time and grandma. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Grandma takes Emma and Luke to visit the house she once lived in when she was a little girl named Norrie. Grandma tells Emma and Luke the kinds of things Norrie used to do. When Emma and Luke have difficulty believing Grandma was Norrie, she proves it to them.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Art] [Bedtime] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Games] [Generations] [Grandparents] [History] [Jumping] [Memory] [Music] [Nutrition] [Play] [Playground] [Reptiles] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Spring] [Summer] [Toys] [Transportation] [Turtle] [Winter]
5. Blumenthal, Deborah (2001). Aunt Claire's yellow beehive hair. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Annie, Grandma Marilyn, and Great Aunt Ruth search through family "memorabilia" as they put together an album to show to their family. While scrapbooking the many memories, Grandma Marilyn and Great Aunt Ruth share stories about makeup, clothing, jewelery, hairdos, and food. Annie learns all about the relatives she never met.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Affection] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Body Parts] [Change] [Closeness] [Collection] [Communication] [Curiosity] [Customs] [Family] [Food] [Generations] [Grief] [Helping] [Identification] [Investigation] [Listening] [Memories] [Nutrition] [Photograph] [Preparation] [Presentation] [Relationship] [Storytelling] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication]
6. Brett, Jan (2003). On Noah's ark. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
In preparation of the "rains", Noah's granddaughter helps her family read the Ark and animals. Two-by-two the beautiful animals crowd into the Ark and she keeps herself busy making the animals comfortable hoping for the "rains" to stop.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Coping] [Determination] [Direction] [Dove] [Emotions] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Generations] [Grandparents] [History] [Hope] [Preparation] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Religion] [Spiritual] [Stress Management]
7. Bridges, Shirin Yim (2002). Ruby's wish. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Ruby is known for wearing red and being an exceptionally bright student. Even during a time in China when "...most girls were never taught to read and write". However, Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to come to the house, making it possible for any grandchild living in the house to learn. This initiates a desire in Ruby to attend university, a place that women in China were not encouraged to go. *Based on a true story of the author's grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Art] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Change] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Depression] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Excitement] [Family] [Frustration] [Generations] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Intelligence] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Parade] [Patience] [Persistence] [Poetry] [Prevention] [Progress] [Reading] [Recognition] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Role Model] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Skills] [Stress Management] [Support] [Symbols] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Wealth] [Wish] [Writing]
8. 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]
9. Bunting, Eve (1999). A picnic in october. New York: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
Tony and his extended family celebrate the birthday of the Statue of Liberty every October. They travel out to Libery Island to have a picnic and show their appreciation to the meaning the statue brings. Tony is embarrassed by his family's dedication, but in the end realizes the meaning of the statue.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [American] [Appreciation] [Author's Note] [Awareness] [Beauty] [Birthday] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Cold] [Critical Thinking] [Embarrassment] [Empathy] [Family] [Freedom] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Island] [Love] [Monuments] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Park] [Picnic] [Recognition] [Traditions] [Transportation] [Understanding] [Wind]
10. Bunting, Eve (2002). One candle. USA: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
A Jewish family spends Hanukkah that same way every year. Traditions are passed from generation to generation. After a family meal, grandma and great-aunt Rose tell their story. One very special candle is lit in honor of their memories.

Ashley Keller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Hanukkah] [History] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Language] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Prayer] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stars] [Storytelling]
11. Bunting, Eve (1999). I have an olive tree. : Joanna Cotler Books.

Abstract:
On Sophia's seventh birthday, her grandfather gave her an olive tree. Sophia is a little disappointed by the gift and doesn't understand why her grandfather would give her an olive tree that she can't even see. After all, it is Greece and she lives in California! It isn't until her grandfather passes away that Sophia truly understands the importance and meaning of the gift when she and her mother visit the olive tree in Greece.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Birthday] [Communication] [Community] [Culture] [Customs] [Dedication] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Exploration] [Family] [Feelings] [Generations] [Geology] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Greece] [Greek] [Grief] [Immigrants] [Instruments] [Language] [Learning] [Loss] [Love] [Memories] [Memory] [Misunderstanding] [Music] [Parents] [Plants] [Presents] [Resentment] [Sadness] [Traditions] [Travel] [Tree] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]
12. Child, Lauren (2001). What planet are you from, Clarice Bean?. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Clarice Bean is having a hard time coming up with an idea for her project on the environment. To make matters worse, she is paired up with her tag-along neighbor, Robert Granger. Her situation looks hopeless until her brother becomes an ecowarrior in an effort to "free the tree" from being cut down in their neighborhood. Robert and Clarice become ecowarriors themselves, saving the tree and their project.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Camping] [Challenges] [Climbing] [Communication] [Community] [Comparisons] [Compromise] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Conservation] [Cooperation] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Destruction] [Determination] [Earth] [Environment] [Faith] [Family] [Fight] [Frustration] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Individuality] [Learning] [Loyalty] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Persistence] [Photograph] [Presentation] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Respect] [Role Model] [School] [Science] [Stress Management] [Success] [Support] [Teaching] [Teamwork] [Tree] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication]
13. Choi, Sook Nyul (1993). Halmoni and the picnic. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Yunmi wants her grandmother, Halmoni to feel at home in New York City. However, Halmoni is having trouble adjusting to the American customs that differ so much from the customs of her native Korea. Yunmi's friends suggest that Halmoni chaperone the annual class picnic to Central Park. It may be an opportunity to open-up and feel comfortable in her new home.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Beliefs] [Challenges] [Communication] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Customs] [Determination] [Differences] [Embarrassment] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Generations] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Immigrants] [Insecurity] [Korean] [Language] [Loneliness] [Misunderstanding] [Multicultural] [Park] [Picnic] [Recreation] [Sadness] [Self Confidence] [Shyness] [Support] [Worry]
14. Coats, Laura Jane (1991). The almond orchard. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.

Abstract:
The narrator explains what it was like when she was a little girl helping with her father's almond orchard. She explains how things around the orchard have changed since she has grown older.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Careers] [Change] [Family] [Food] [Generations] [Growing Up] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Plants] [Responsibilities] [Siblings]
15. Cooney, Barbara (1988). Island boy. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
Matthais learns many skills with age. He always returns to his island home and eventually watches new generations of families grow and learn the island ways

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

Keywords: [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Death] [Decision Making] [Family] [Generations] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Learning] [Multicultural]
16. Crew, Gary (2004). Memorial. : Simply Read Books.

Abstract:
Storytime is a great time to recollect and gain lessons on past events. Take a stand with a young boy as he tries to preserve a memory.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conservation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fight] [Generations] [Grandparents] [History] [Memories] [Monument] [Plants] [Storytelling] [Tree] [War]
17. Crum, Shutta (2004). My mountain song. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Observe a relationship that blossoms between competing cousins over their grandparents. Enjoy the scenic illustrations of summer life on the mountains while reading about a legacy being passed down.

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

Keywords: [Companion] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Farm] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Relationship] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Song] [Summer]
18. Galbraith, Kathryn O. (1990). Laura charlotte. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Laura's mother sits close to her on the bed and tells stories full of traditions and past generations to help her fall asleep.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Bedtime] [Family] [Feelings] [Generations] [Love] [Parents] [Reading] [Sleep] [Storytelling]
19. Gray, Libba Moore (1999). When uncle took the fiddle. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Stretching and yawning with slumberous faces a family seems so sleepy and sluggish... until Uncle puts the rappa-tap-tap back in their step with the cheerful music he plays on his fiddle. Soon every generation of the family is singing, dancing, and frolicking around the house.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Cat] [Dancing] [Dog] [Entertainment] [Exercise] [Family] [Fun] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Instruments] [Music] [Neighbors] [Parents] [Rhyme] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Sounds]
20. Greenfield, Eloise (1988). Grandpa's face. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Tamika loves her grandpa and she especially loves the way she can tell how he is feeling by looking at his face. One day when her grandpa is rehearsing for a play, Tamika sees his angry, mean face. Tamika misbehaves at dinner by playing with her food, because she is afraid that he will make that face at her.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Mischief] [Moods] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Walking]
21. Greenfield, Eloise (1977). Africa dream. Toronto: Fitzhenry and Whiteside Limited.

Abstract:
A black child dreams of the old Africa and of her ancestors. The child journeys to exciting places and sees old familiar faces.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Dreams] [Family] [Generations] [Grandparents] [History] [Magic] [Multicultural]
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. Hall, Donald (1996). Old home day. San Diego, CA: Harcourt","Browndeer.

Abstract:
From the time when only plants and animals lived there, to the modern bicentennial celebration, the people who called the fictional village of Blackwater "home" remember its history.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aggression] [Aging] [American] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Baby] [Barn] [Baseball] [Birds] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Bones] [Careers] [Celebration] [Change] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Death] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Family] [Farm] [Farmer] [Forest] [Future] [Generations] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [History] [Hunting] [Lake] [Love] [Marriage] [Memories] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parade] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Plants] [Pond] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Settlers] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [War] [Water] [Weather] [Wilderness] [Winter] [Work]
24. Hershey, Kathleen (1993). Cotton mill town. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A little girl tells about her visit with her grandma. She wishes she too could live in the cotton mill town. She tells of all the things they do until it is time for her to return home. She enjoys picking berries and peaches, gardening and fishing.

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

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Family] [Fishing] [Food] [Garden] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Morning] [Nutrition] [Overeating] [Recreation] [Responsibilities] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Travel] [Woods]
25. Hest, Amy (1995). In the rain with baby duck. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
In order to get to Grandpa's house for the traditional pancake breakfast, Baby duck has to walk in the rain. Baby duck doesn't like the rain but his grandpa shows him a way to enjoy it.

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

Keywords: [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Jumping] [Learning] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Play] [Problem Solving] [Rain] [Song] [Traditions] [Umbrella] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Water] [Weather]
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