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1. Allsburg, Chris Van (1995). Bad day at riverbend. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company .

Abstract:
The small town of Riverbend is under siege by omnipresent forces in this wonderful tale.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cowboys] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fight] [Ghosts] [Goal Setting] [Mystery] [Nonverbal Communication] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Briggs, Robert (1966). Georgie and the magician. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Co..

Abstract:
The town is putting on a benefit for Mr. Whittaker, because his barn burned down. Georgie, a ghost, helps Mr. Whittaker be a magician for the benefit.

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

Keywords: [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Ghosts] [Goal Setting] [Magic] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Teamwork]

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3. Bright, Robert (1944). Georgie. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Co..

Abstract:
Georgie, the ghost, makes spooky sounds to let the Whittaker's know when its time to go to bed. Herman, the cat, knows when its time to prowl and Miss Oliver, the owl, knows when to WHOO!When the Whittaker's fix the creaking sound, Georgie doesn't know what to do. Eventually everything gets back to normal.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Decision Making] [Ghosts] [Homesickness] [Noise] [Owl] [Rain] [Sequence] [Sounds] [Sounds] [Weather]

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4. Bright, Robert (1963). Georgie and the robbers. New York: Doubleday & Co..

Abstract:
A small ghost named Georgie lives in the Whittkaker house. When the house is threatened by robbers, the friendly ghost and his animal friends work together to scare the robbers away.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Friendship] [Ghosts] [Nonverbal Communication] [Robbery] [Self Esteem] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

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5. Bright, Robert (1956). George to the rescue. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Co..

Abstract:
Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker decided to take a visit to the city. George, the ghost, Herman, the cat, and Miss Oliver, the owl, decide to go along. They had many great adventures in the city, but were happy when it was time to return home.

Abstact provided by Sarah Inglis, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Birds] [Cat] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Ghosts] [Happiness] [Owl] [Shelter] [Travel]

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6. Bright, Robert (1958). Georgie's halloween. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Co..

Abstract:
Herman the cat and Miss Oliver the owl try to convince Goergie to enter the Halloween costume contest, but he is just too shy. His mice friends give him a ribbon for winning their own costume contest.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Cat] [Clothing] [Competition] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Ghosts] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Mouse] [Owl] [Self Esteem] [Shyness]

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7. Brown, Marc (1992). Arthur babysits. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Arthur is asked to babysit for the Tibble twins who are a challenge. Once he finally gets the twins under control, he likes the job.

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

Keywords: [Courage] [Family] [Ghosts] [Goal Setting] [Responsibilities] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Success]

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8. Brown, Marc (1982). Arthur's halloween. New York: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Arthur is scared of Halloween. He finally makes it through his day at school when he has to take his sister trick-or-treating. His sister wanders into the scariest house, and Arthur has to go in and get her.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Fear] [Ghosts] [Halloween] [Helping] [Holidays] [Refusal Skills] [Seasons] [Siblings]

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9. Brunhoff, Jean de (1981). Babar and the ghost. New York: Random House, Inc..

Abstract:
Babar, his friends, and family go on a hike. A storm comes so they go into a castle. The children find a ghost that only they can see, and it follows them home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Elephant] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Ghosts] [Mythical] [Parents] [Play] [Siblings] [Storm] [Stress Management]

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10. Buck, Pearl S. (1960). The christmas ghost. New York: John Day Co..

Abstract:
A small boy shares the spirit of Christmas with his family and neighborhood. One of the older neighbors tells him about a ghost who walks each Christmas Eve. In turn, the boy learns about friendship, believing, and remembering.

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

Keywords: [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Faith] [Family] [Friendship] [Ghosts] [Holidays] [Memories] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication]

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11. Bunting, Eve (1990). In the haunted house. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Take an adventure through a haunted house with lots of witches, ghosts, and vampires.

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

Keywords: [Ghosts] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Vampires] [Witches]

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12. 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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13. Bunting, Eve (1986). Scary, scary halloween. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
There are many scary things that come out on Halloween. Things like devils, ghosts, goblins, skeletons, werewolves, vampires and witches may come out to trick or treat.

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

Keywords: [Devils] [Fear] [Feelings] [Ghosts] [Goblins] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Vampires] [Witches]

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14. 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]

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15. Cazet, Denys (1998). Minnie and moo go dancing. New York: DK Ink.

Abstract:
As Minnie and Moo sit watching the stars, they wish they could dance. When their wish comes true, they dress up as the farmer's twin sisters, Opal and Ruby, and attend a party at the farmer's house. They have a wonderful time at the party, but the fun ends when they are offered hamburgers. Fearing for their lives, the cows return to the barn.

Abstract provided by Tera L. Coppler, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adventures] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Body Parts] [Clothing] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Disappearance] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Ghosts] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Party] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

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16. Flora, James (1978). Grandpa's ghost stories. New York: McClelland and Stewart, Ltd..

Abstract:
A grandfather tells a series of related ghost stories about himself when he was his grandson's age. The grandfather is portrayed as a witty character who is always one step ahead of the creature persuing him. A great book for Halloween ghost storytelling.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Escape] [Family] [Ghosts] [Grandparents] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Peer Resistance] [Storytelling] [Superstition] [Verbal Communication] [Witches]

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17. Gage, Wilson (1979). Mrs. gaddy and the ghost. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
An old woman has a ghost in her kitchen. She tries to get rid of the ghost. The ghost was sad, so she opened her heart and let the ghost stay.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Ghosts] [Stress Management]

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18. Glovach, Linda (1973). The little witch's black magic book of disguises. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, Inc..

Abstract:
How would you like to make disguises?These disguises are for any occasion.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Christmas] [Easter] [Fairy] [Ghosts] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Magic] [Mythical] [Rabbit] [Vampires] [Witches]

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19. Hoban, Lillian (1984). Arthur's halloween costume. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Arthur wants to be a ghost for Halloween. When he realizes that he won't be the only ghost, Arthur creates an original costume that stands out from everyone.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Fairy] [Family] [Feelings] [Ghosts] [Halloween] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Mythical] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management]

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20. Howe, James (1989). Scared silly. New York: William Morrow and Co..

Abstract:
Harold, Chester, and Howie are a little spooked on Halloween. They became quite scared when Bunnicula, the family rabbit, wakes up in the middle of the night and their master comes home dressed as a witch.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Dog] [Family] [Fear] [Ghosts] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Witches]

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21. James, J. Alison (1999). The drums of noto hanto. New York: DK Publishing, Inc.

Abstract:
This true story tells the tale of a Japanese village defeating their enemy samurai. The villagers use their minds instead of weapons to scare the samurai. Wearing wild masks, setting fires on the beach, and playing the drums of Noto Hanto, kept the village safe.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Assertiveness] [Autumn] [Beach] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bravery] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fight] [Fire] [Fish] [Generations] [Ghosts] [Greed] [History] [Instruments] [Japanese] [Monsters] [Multicultural] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Problem Solving] [Sea] [Self Esteem] [Ship] [Spring] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

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22. Johnston, Tony (1996). The ghost of nicholas greebe. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
At midnight, Nicholas Greebe dies. The following day he is buried by his family. However, a small dog digs around his grave and runs off with one of Nicholas Greebe's bones!This upsets Nicholas. His ghost decides to haunt his family until the missing bone is returned.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Body Parts] [Death] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Ghosts] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Loss] [Lost] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

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23. Kellogg, Steven (1986). Best friends. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Kathy and Louise are best friends but Louise goes to the mountains for the summer. Kathy is mad because Louise is having a great summer without her. When Louise comes back, they both get a puppy to raise together.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Depression] [Dog] [Fantasy] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Ghosts] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Pets] [Refusal Skills] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication]

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24. Kroll, Steven (1990). Branigan's cat and the halloween ghost. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Llewellyn, the cat, earns the villager's respect when he challenges the ghost of Martin Grimes on Halloween night.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Ghosts] [Halloween] [Heroism] [Holidays]

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25. Lewis, J. Patrick (1998). The house of boo. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
On a Halloween night three children dressed as ghosts get a scare when they visit the haunted house of Boo Scoggins. Spooky sounds frighten them as they try to discover who this mysterious man is up on Humpback Hill.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bat] [Birds] [Fear] [Friendship] [Ghosts] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Moon] [Night] [Owl] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [River] [Shadows] [Sounds]

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