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1. Ahlberg, Allan (2001). The adventures of bert. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
Bert is a young man whose life is full of adventures. He ends up safely with his family in the end --- but he spends some time in Scotland, is chased by a giant sausage, and rescues a puppy in the river.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [Bedtime] [Bravery] [Clothing] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Food] [Giving] [Heroism] [Injury] [Luck] [Multicultural] [Numbers] [Rescue] [River] [Scottish] [Shopping] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Travel] [Truck]
2. Ahlberg, Allan//Ahlberg, Janet (1991). The jolly christmas postman. Boston: Little, Brown & Co..

Abstract:
Santa's postman visits various nursery rhyme characters to deliver letters from Santa.

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

Keywords: [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Giving] [Holidays] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rhyme] [Self Esteem]
3. Alarcon, Francisco X. (1997). Laughing tomatoes and other spring poems. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
A bilingual collection of humorous and serious poems about family, nature, and celebrations.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Beliefs] [Birds] [Caring] [Celebration] [Cinco De Mayo] [Community] [Day] [Environment] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Giving] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Loyalty] [Mexican] [Mexican American] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Night] [Peace] [Plants] [Poetry] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Sky] [Spring] [Sun] [Unselfish] [Woods]
4. Anholt, Laurence (1995). Sophie and the new baby. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A new baby is coming, and Sophie's going to be a big sister!She helps her mother and father prepare for the arrival of the baby, but when her little brother is born, she wishes that her family could give him back!Sophie slowly begins to realize that having a new brother might not be so bad after all.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Attention] [Autumn] [Baby] [Birth] [Carriage] [Change] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dolls] [Family] [Feelings] [Giving] [Jealousy] [Loneliness] [Moon] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pregnancy] [Preparation] [Resentment] [Seasons] [Secrets] [Snow] [Spring] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Winter] [Woods]
5. Barton, Byron (1975). Hester. New York: William Morrow & Co..

Abstract:
Hester was going to have a halloween party. Before the party, she decided to go trick-or-treating. She ended up flying around on a broom with an old lady. Hester ends up giving her broom to the old lady.

Abstract provided by Debra Miller and Elaine Stone, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Friendship] [Giving] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
6. Bogart, Jo Ellen (1994). Gifts. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Whenever Grandma goes on a trip, she brings back a present. Sometimes it's something tangible and other times it's just a memory. No matter what Grandma brings, it's always special and can be shared.

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

Keywords: [African] [Australian] [British] [Chinese] [Family] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Hawaiian] [Indian] [Memories] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Presents] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
7. Borden, Louise (2000). Sleds on boston common: A story from the american revolution. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
It's 1774 and British troops are occupying Boston. King George closes Boston Harbor to punish people who speak out against his laws. Henry, a young boy from Boston, hopes to try out his new sled on his birthday. But when he and his brothers and sister get to the hill they find that the troops have set up camp there. After building up enough courage, Henry asks General Gage to move his troops because Boston Common is for everyone. Being a kind man of his word, General Gage agrees and the children can once again sled.

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

Keywords: [American] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Birthday] [Boat] [British] [Courage] [England] [Exercise] [Family] [Giving] [History] [Play] [Presents] [Royalty] [School] [Sharing] [Skating] [Sledding] [Snow] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [War]
8. 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]
9. Brunhoff, Jean de (1987). Babar and father christmas. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
Babar, the elephant, is off to help Santa with Christmas. He gets to explore the North Pole and Santa's Workshop. Throughout the story, we get to see the true meaning of Christmas.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Elephant] [Family] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Holidays] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sharing] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
10. Bunting, Eve (1997). December. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
A mother and son huddle together in a cardboard box on Christmas Eve when a mysterious woman knocks on their door. They give her a place to sleep, a small cookie, and a coat for a blanket. On Christmas morning, an angel appears and changes their life forever.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Angel] [Appreciation] [Caring] [Celebration] [Christmas] [Community] [Coping] [Dreams] [Faith] [Family] [Five Senses] [Giving] [Holidays] [Homeless] [Hunger] [Love] [Miracle] [Plants] [Pride] [Sharing] [Shelter] [Sounds]
11. Bunting, Eve (1986). The mother's day mice. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
It is Mother's Day and three little mice go out into the meadow to get their mother a present. One little mouse cannot find a present, so he makes up a song and sings it to his mother.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Decision Making] [Family] [Giving] [Holidays] [Love] [Mother's Day] [Mouse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Presents] [Siblings] [Song] [Verbal Communication]
12. 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]
13. 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]
14. Charlip, Remy//Supree, B. (1973). Harlequin and the gift of many colors. New York: Parents' Magazine Press.

Abstract:
Harlequin doesn't have a new costume for the carnival, so each of his friends give him a piece of cloth left over from theirs. His mom sews the cloth pieces onto his old suit and he's a hit at the party.

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

Keywords: [Carnival] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Friendship] [Giving] [Parents] [Party] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication]
15. 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]
16. Cocca-Leffler, Maryann (2003). Mr. Tanen's tie trouble. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
The principal of Lynnhurst School, Mr. Tanen, is known for his unbelievable collection of 975 ties. He has a tie for every occasion! When the plan for the new playground falls through, everyone is shocked to see Mr. Tannen part with his beloved ties as he auctions them off so that the children at Lynnhurst School can enjoy their new playground.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Challenges] [Clothing] [Collection] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Food] [Fun] [Giving] [Helping] [Kindness] [Loss] [Money] [Neighbors] [Play] [Playground] [Preparation] [Problem Solving] [Recognition] [Responsibilities] [Role Model] [School] [Stress Management] [Support] [Teamwork] [Temperature] [Traditions] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication]
17. Cole, Brock (2000). Buttons. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
One day, a father loses his buttons. His three daughters set out to save their father from humiliation. While searching for the buttons, the girls ironically find love.

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

Keywords: [Charity] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Family] [Feelings] [Giving] [Happiness] [Humor] [Love]
18. 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]
19. Cuyler, Margery (2000). 100th day worries. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
When her teacher tells the class that everyone must bring in collections of 100 for the 100th day of school, Jessica begins to worry. What will she bring in?Her family finally helps her come up with a special collection.

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

Keywords: [Collection] [Correspondence] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Giving] [Helping] [Love] [Money] [Numbers] [School] [Sharing] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
20. DeFelice, Cynthia (2000). Cold feet. New York: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc..

Abstract:
Playing the bagpipes is Willie McPhee's favorite form of entertainment, but because his audience is unable to pay for his entertainment, Willie is forced to leave. On his journey to find money, he becomes tired and his clothes wear out. Across the forest he sees a dead man and since his shoes are torn, he takes the dead man's boots. As he approaches a house to find hospitality, see how the dead man comes back to haunt him.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Clothing] [Cold] [Compromise] [Consequences] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Folktale] [Giving] [Instruments] [Snow] [Sounds] [Storytelling] [Survival] [Travel] [Walking] [Weather] [Winter]
21. Dengler, Marianna (1996). The worry stone. Flagstaff, AZ: Northland.

Abstract:
When growing up, Amanda loved her Grandfather and his stories. But now that Amanda is old, she feels lonely. One day at the park she befriends a lonely boy. She is able to give the boy something very special. Then he gives her something in return.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Author's Note] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Fossil] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Hope] [Loneliness] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Park] [Rocks] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
22. dePaola, Tomie (1992). Jingle the christmas clown. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Jingle and Il Circo Riccolo, the little circus, venture off to perform their circus at a little town, as they do every Christmas, on their way to the city. To their surprise, the town is poor, almost abandoned, and can't afford the circus. See how Jingle brightens their Christmas.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Italian] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication]
23. dePaola, Tomie (1978). The clown of god: An old story. Orlando: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Giovanni loves to juggle. He juggles every day to make people laugh. He goes to great extremes to turn peoples' frowns upside down.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Giving] [Happiness] [Italian] [Nonverbal Communication] [Religion] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication]
24. Erickson, Russell E. (1986). Warton and the contest. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Someone steals Grampa Arbuckle's gold watch-compass. Warton, Grampa, and Neville go traveling to capture the thief and get the compass. Instead of getting back the compass, Grampa gives it away to someone who really needs it.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Birds] [Bluejay] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Giving] [Mouse] [Stress Management] [Toad] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
25. Fraustino, Lisa Rowe (2001). The hickory chair. New York: Arthur A. Levine Books.

Abstract:
Louis is born blind. He and his Gran play hide-and-seek or just sit and tell stories in her favorite old hickory chair. When Gran dies, her memory lives on through the gifts she leaves behind for her family.

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

Keywords: [Blindness] [Correspondence] [Days Of The Week] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Games] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Loss] [Love] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Relationship] [Shadows] [Smell] [Storytelling] [Surprises] [Touch] [Verbal Communication]
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