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1. Balian, Lorna (1979). A sweetheart for valentine. Nashville: Abingdon.

Abstract:
A town finds a baby girl that they decide to adopt. They name the baby Valentine. They think Valentine is a normal little girl, but she grows and grows into a giant. When she's older, no one wants to marry her until one day another giant wanders through town.

Abstract provided by Ilana Klein and Erin King, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Giants] [Growing Up] [Holidays] [Loneliness] [Orphan] [Peer Resistance] [Self Esteem] [Valentine's Day] [Verbal Communication] [Wedding]

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2. Belton, Sandra (2003). Pictures for Miss Josie. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A young boy is introduced by his father to Miss Josie, who as first freightens him. As he grows up, he learns to admire her and the two develop a special friendship. Soon the grown boy passes on his memories to his own son and introduces Miss Josie to him.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Airplane] [Art] [Celebration] [Church] [Contentment] [Dancing] [Dreams] [Family] [Fear] [Giants] [Listening] [Marriage] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Radio] [Role Model] [School] [Skills] [Teeth] [Telephone] [Train] [Transportation] [Walking] [Worry]

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3. Briggs, Raymond (1970). Jim and the beanstalk. New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, Inc..

Abstract:
As a sequel to Jack and the Beanstalk, Jim visits the giant who has poor eyesight, no hair and no teeth. Jim eventually takes the giant glasses, false teeth, wig, and gold coins. In the end, they become good friends.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Body Image] [Conflict Resolution] [Friendship] [Giants] [Kindness] [Mythical] [Teeth] [Verbal Communication] [Vision]

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4. Byars, Betsy (1997). Ant plays bear. New York: Penguin Books.

Abstract:
Ant is a young boy with a wild imagination. An imagination that allows him to be a bear and a dog. He also imagines a giant outside his window and experiences the careers of his dreams.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Cave] [Creativity] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Fun] [Games] [Giants] [Goal Setting] [Parents] [Play] [Playing] [Pretend] [Running] [Siblings] [Sounds]

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5. Coville, Bruce//Coville, Katherine (1978). The foolish giant. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Harry the giant may not be very bright, but he is definitely very kind. When a wizard threatens to take over the town, Harry risks getting turned into a stone toad. Instead, the wizard's plan backfires and he turns himself into a stone toad.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Friendship] [Giants] [Greed] [Kindness] [Mythical] [Rocks] [Self Esteem]

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6. Crews, Nina (1998). You are here. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Have you ever been bored on a rainy day?Follow these two young girls on an exciting adventure with their imaginations and a magic map. Just as the magical map ends their rainy day doldrums, their mother tells them the sun is out and it's time to go to the park.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Birds] [Boredom] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Forest] [Games] [Giants] [Imagination] [Inventions] [Island] [Jungle] [Library] [Lost] [Magic] [Maps] [Monsters] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Park] [Penguin] [Photograph] [Playing] [Rain] [Siblings] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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7. Cullen, Catherine Ann (2001). The magical, mystical, marvelous coat. New York: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Each day of the week, a young girl goes out searching for something new to see. Each day she encounters someone who needs the help of one of the six buttons on her magical coat. They are all grateful of the young girl's kindness and help. After helping each of them, her magic runs out on Sunday.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Alliteration] [Animals] [Birds] [Clothing] [Cold] [Days Of The Week] [Elves] [Giants] [Giving] [Helping] [Imagination] [Loneliness] [Magic] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Rabbit] [Safety] [Sequence] [Ship] [Snake] [Storm] [Sun] [Swan] [Transportation] [Weather]

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8. 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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9. Handford, Martin (1989). Great waldo search. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Waldo and his wizard friend journey through a fantasy. It is filled with goblins, giants, monks, dwarfs, mermaids, knights, and hunters. In the end, Waldo will see the truth about himself.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Companion] [Critical Thinking] [Dwarfs] [Fantasy] [Giants] [Goblins] [Mermaids] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Royalty] [Truth]

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10. Hoban, Russell (1960). Bedtime for frances. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
It's France's bedtime but she isn't very tired, so she makes up an alphabet song, imagines a tiger, sees a giant, and learns that the wind has a job before she falls asleep.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Badger] [Bedtime] [Family] [Food] [Giants] [Hygiene] [Night] [Nutrition] [Responsibilities] [Sleep]

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11. Jennings, Michael (1981). Robin goodfellow and the giant dwarf. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Abstract:
Robin Goodfellow likes to get into mischief. One day he decides to play a trick on a slow-witted giant. The giant appears to be smaller and goes to others for advice and help.

Abstract provided by Ann Vernon and C. Jude Johnson, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Deception] [Differences] [Giants] [Helping] [Self Esteem] [Sizes] [Stress Management]

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12. Johnson, Jane (1985). Today i thought i'd run away. New York: E.P. Dutton.

Abstract:
A little boy packs his bag with his special belongings and runs away. In his travels, he comes in contact with bad creatures, but in the end he isn't hurt and goes back home.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Giants] [Independence] [Monsters] [Mythical] [Running Away] [Security] [Self Confidence] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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13. Mora, Pat (2005). Dona flor. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
A vicious animal is causing panic among the villagers. Done Flor, a giant woman with a heart of gold, helps find the reason behind the mysterious beast.

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

Keywords: [Bravery] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Friendship] [Giants] [Giving] [Magic] [Mythical] [Neighbors] [Problem Solving] [Relationship] [Verbal Communication] [Village]

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14. Munsch, Robert (1983). David's father. Buffalo, NY: Annick Press Ltd..

Abstract:
Julie has new neighbors. David seems like a regular boy, but Julie wonders what the rest of his family is like, because she saw a spoon the size of a shovel, a knife as big as a flagpole, and a fork the size of a pitchfork all being moved into David's house.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Assertiveness] [Car] [Comparisons] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Giants] [Grandparents] [Mollusks] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Octopus] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Sizes] [Snail] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

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15. Root, Phyllis (1986). Soup for supper. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
A small woman who has a hearty vegetable garden that she loves very much, encounters a giant who steals all her vegetables. She chases after him and realizes that they can share vegetable soup and a friendship.

Abstract provided by Dorina Miksa and Brandie Jones, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Food] [Friendship] [Garden] [Giants] [Helping] [Mythical] [Nutrition] [Robbery] [Sharing] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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16. Stanley, Diane (2004). The giant and the beanstalk. China: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
Otto, the gentle giant, lives in the magical kingdom of giants. Otto loves his pet chicken, Clara, so when a human named Jack climbs up a beanstalk and steals Clara, Otto must search for Jack. While looking for Jack, Otto meets many other Jacks from different nursery rhymes before he finds the Jack that has Clara and takes Clara home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Chicken] [Climbing] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Disappearance] [Embarrassment] [Giants] [Heroism] [Market] [Mythical] [Pets] [Rescue] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Robbery] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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17. Waddell, Martin//Dale, Penny (1989). Once there were giants. New York: Delacorte Press.

Abstract:
People look like giants to infants. A young girl grows up and experiences a lot through life. Now she is a mother and a giant herself.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Biking] [Conflict Resolution] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Giants] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Running] [Self Esteem] [Sizes] [Walking]

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18. Wilde, Oscar//Zwerger, Lisbeth (1984). The selfish giant. Great Britain: Neugebauer Press Publishing Ltd..

Abstract:
When a selfish giant forbids the neighborhood children to play in his garden, the only thing that remains is the cold winter season. However, one little boy opens the giants heart to kindness. The seasonal changes of the garden return along with the children.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Assertiveness] [Autumn] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Garden] [Giants] [Kindness] [Mythical] [Nature] [Plants] [Seasons] [Selfishness] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]

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19. Wood, Audrey (1993). Rude giants. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Beatrix, the buttermaid, teaches two rude giants how to be clean and beautiful and to have good manners in order to rescue her friend, Gerda the cow, from being eaten.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cleanliness] [Cow] [Food] [Giants] [Hunger] [Hygiene] [Learning] [Manners] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Party]

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