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1. Goffstein, M.B. (1980). An artist. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Goffstein depicts how an artist's work is part of him and how his work is like a creation from God.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Environment] [God] [Individuality] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem]

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2. Hearne, Betsy (1997). Seven brave women. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
A young girl tells the story of her family's history. She explains how each of her female ancestors played a very important role in the shaping of this family's history.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Airplane] [Anger] [Animals] [Art] [Author's Note] [Basketball] [Boat] [Careers] [Coping] [Farm] [Feelings] [Flowers] [German] [God] [Grandparents] [History] [Horse] [Hospital] [Instruments] [Loneliness] [Loss] [Medicine] [Multicultural] [Music] [Native American] [Parents] [School] [School] [Science] [Sports] [Storytelling] [Transportation] [War]

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3. Herron, Carolivia (1997). Nappy hair. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Brenda has nappy hair all over her head. Her Uncle Mordecai tells the story that God gave Brendy nappy hair even though the angels tried to talk him out of it. Brenda is special, because God created the only perfect circle in nature in one nap of her hair.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Angel] [Assertiveness] [Body Image] [Body Parts] [Celebration] [Family] [Feelings] [God] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pride] [Self Esteem] [Storytelling] [Uniqueness]

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4. Kennedy, Richard (1979). The mouse god. Toronto: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
A barnyard cat is very vain and musses his hair when he chases the barnyard mice. He comes up with a plan to get rid of all the mice at once so he doesn't have to catch them.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Goal Setting] [God] [Mouse] [Song]

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5. Kimmel, Eric (1998). A hanukkah treasury. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Hanukkah is to me the time for lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, and remembering heros from the past. Poetry, music, and recipes help keep the Hanukkah tradition alive!

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Ambition] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Bias] [Bravery] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Challenges] [Change] [Charity] [Closeness] [Communication] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Determination] [Discrimination] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Freedom] [Games] [Goal Setting] [God] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Hanukkah] [Happiness] [Hebrew] [Heroism] [History] [Holidays] [Hope] [Immigrants] [Independence] [Individuality] [Israelian] [Jewish] [Kindness] [Language] [Love] [Loyalty] [Memories] [Miracle] [Moose] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Music] [Parents] [Peace] [Pilgrims] [Poetry] [Polish] [Politics] [Poverty] [Prayer] [Prejudice] [Presents] [Racism] [Religion] [Russian] [Sadness] [Secrets] [Siblings] [Snow] [Song] [Spiritual] [Storytelling] [Toys] [Traditions] [War] [Weather]

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6. Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth (1982). Remember the secret. : Celestial Arts.

Abstract:
Because she has already discovered the wonders of God, Suzy understands the true meaning of her friend's death.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Coping] [Courage] [Death] [Feelings] [God] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Preparation] [Secrets] [Self Esteem] [Spiritual] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]

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7. Lester, Julius//Cepeda, Joe (1999). What a truly cool world. New York: Scholastic Press .

Abstract:
God created the world with water, trees, land, animals, and people, and thought he had done a great job. God's angel Shaniqua told God that the world looked too boring. God then set out to make the world more interesting. First he made grass but that did not help much so God started singing and making beautiful music. When the flowers complained about being lonely, God called on Shaniqua to sing. Her voice was so pretty that the planets and starts started crying. The people on earth were very happy with their world and so was God.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [African American] [Angel] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Goal Setting] [God] [Insects] [Library] [Multicultural] [Music] [Planet] [Shapes] [Song] [Tree] [Water] [Whale]

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8. Lorbiecki, Mary Beth (1998). Sister Anne's hands. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Anna begins her second year of school in the early '60's. Her new teacher, Sister Anne, is different from anyone she had ever seen. The teacher shows the students what tolerance is and they all end up learning from one another.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [African American] [Appearance] [Art] [Body Parts] [Community] [Counting] [Differences] [Discrimination] [Diversity] [Garden] [God] [History] [Learning] [Library] [Multicultural] [Prejudice] [Religion] [Rhythm] [School] [Singing] [Teaching]

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9. Lyons, Mary E. (2005). Roy make a car. New York: Atheneum books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Roy Tyle is a mechanic from Florida. He can fix any car, in fact he can even build his own car. He decides to build one that will not crash. This car is fast. It can jump over cars and shrink to go under cars. He decides to build a car that can fly. He is flying up in the sky when God approaches him. Roy sells God the car for his angels.

Melissa Benton, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [African American] [Ambition] [Author's Note] [Car] [Careers] [Competition] [Creativity] [God] [Hobby] [Multicultural] [Mystery] [Resolution] [Safety] [Self Confidence] [Skills] [Transportation]

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10. Marzollo, Jean (2005). Ruth and naomi. New York: Little Brown and Company.

Abstract:
After their husbands sadly pass away, Ruth moves to Bethlehem with her widowed mother-in-law Naomi. With no money and no sense of hope, the two women are unsure as to what will happen. A kind farmer known as Boaz, however shows his kindness and restores their happiness so that they can begin anew.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Bravery] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Faith] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [God] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Kindness] [Loneliness] [Love] [Loyalty] [Marriage] [Moving] [Nutrition] [Sadness] [Song] [Spiritual] [Stress Management] [Unselfish]

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11. Novesky, Amy (2004). Elephant prince: The story of Ganesh. SanRafael, CA: Mandala Publishing.

Abstract:
In this mythical story, that takes place in India, a girl grows up listening to her mother’s and grandmother’s stories. As a princess, she meets her love and is married. He promises her a baby and has one within a year. When gods gather around the baby’s head vanishes. Another god helps save the baby with the help of an elephant offering his life. The little boy was saved and became the elephant prince, listening to his mother’s stories everyday.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Baby] [Bodies Of Water] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [God] [Goddess] [Happiness] [India] [Loneliness] [Love] [Marriage] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Parents] [Presents] [River] [Sadness] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

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12. Pilkey, Dav (1996). God bless the gargoyles. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
Over time the gargoyles have become feared and unloved, but at night angels come down and make them feel blessed again.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Conflict Resolution] [Feelings] [God] [Happiness] [History] [Love] [Mythical] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Religion] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management]

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13. Pinkey, Jerry (1999). The little match girl. New York: Penguin Putnam.

Abstract:
When a poor girl finds herself using matches to imagine things that are important in her life, she recalls the lessons that her grandmother has taught her. With hands stiff with cold, the little match girl studies the bright light that gives her warmth, imagination, and the closure to her young life.

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

Keywords: [Carriage] [Christmas] [Cold] [Death] [Family] [Flowers] [Food] [God] [Grandparents] [History] [Holidays] [Hunger] [Images] [Imagination] [Market] [Poverty] [Seasons] [Snow] [Spiritual] [Stars] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]

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14. Ray, Mary Lyn (1994). Shaker boy. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
At age six, Celeb comes to live with the Shakers and he spends the rest of his life in their unique culture. He learns their ways, their songs, and is inspired by angels.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Animals] [Autumn] [Birds] [Chicken] [Cow] [Dancing] [Death] [Faith] [Family] [Food] [Goal Setting] [God] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Manners] [Multicultural] [Music] [Mythical] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [School] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Shakers] [Siblings] [Skills] [Song] [Spring] [Summer] [Taste] [Toys] [Verbal Communication] [Winter] [Woods]

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15. Rylant, Cynthia (1997). Cat heaven. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Past the stars, the moon, and the sun is where cat heaven is, and every cat knows the way there. With trees to climb, toys to play with, angel laps to purr in, and food to eat, all cats love going to cat heaven and God loves having them there too!

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Activities] [Affection] [Angel] [Animals] [Cat] [Celebration] [Climbing] [Community] [Death] [Exploration] [Family] [Food] [Garden] [God] [Kindness] [Moon] [Nature] [Pets] [Sky] [Stars] [Sun] [Tree]

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16. Sanders, Stephanie (2001). Q.T. pie catches the rainbow. Detroit: San Paul Group.

Abstract:
Now that Q.T. Pie is finished with her chores, she can join her friends outside for play. But when it starts to rain, she must find something fun to do indoors. With help from her mom, Q.T. discovers how to catch a rainbow inside her own house!With colored beads strung in her hair, Q.T. can now wear her very own rainbow.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Bicycle] [Body Parts] [Clouds] [Colors] [Creativity] [Exercise] [Food] [Games] [God] [Kite] [Light] [Multicultural] [Play] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Responsibilities] [Spiritual] [Weather]

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17. Summers, Susan (1998). The fourth wise man. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Atraban is the fourth wise man who is to go see the new born King of the Jews. He never meets the Messiah, but during his travels he is able to help many people with the gifts he carries for the King. After years of travel, Artaban still hasn't met his King, but before both men die Artaban hears the voice of the Messiah.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Astronomy] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Birth] [Camel] [Charity] [Desert] [Determination] [Egyptian] [Faith] [Family] [Geography] [Giving] [God] [Hebrew] [Helping] [History] [History] [Horse] [Hunger] [Illness] [Jewish] [Learning] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Presents] [Religion] [Stars] [Travel] [Wealth]

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18. Tangvald, Christine (2002). Hip, hug, hooray!. Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House Publishers.

Abstract:
Do you know how many types of hugs there are? Look and learn how hugs are imporatant everywhere and everyday.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Affection] [Animals] [Baby] [Bath] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Birds] [Birthday] [Books] [Caring] [Celebration] [Church] [Cleanliness] [Climbing] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Glasses] [God] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hygiene] [Lake] [Library] [Love] [Night] [Parents] [Party] [Picnic] [Playground] [Rabbit] [Rain] [Reading] [Religion] [Sand] [Seasons] [Sheep] [Snow] [Soccer] [Sports] [Squirrel] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Swimming] [Tree] [Umbrella] [Weather] [Winter]

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19. Van Leeuwen, Jean (1995). Across the wide dark sea: The mayflower journey. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A young boy and his family leave England with many other people to search for a new life in a new land. They dream of finding a place where they can worship God in their own way. During their journey, everyone endures many hardships, but they find what they are looking for.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Birds] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Death] [Dog] [English] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Food] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [God] [Happiness] [Illness] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Pilgrims] [Religion] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Snow] [Spring] [Storm] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]

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20. Walther, Clara Mae (1978). The little lamb's first christmas. New York: Vantage Press.

Abstract:
A young lamb witnesses the birth of Christ. Joy fills the stable, as Mary and Joseph spend the night.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Barn] [Birth] [Christmas] [God] [Nonverbal Communication] [Religion] [Sharing] [Sheep] [Verbal Communication]

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21. Wisniewski, David (1991). Rain player. New York: Clarion.

Abstract:
A young boy must face repentance for disrespecting a god. The fate of the town lies in the young man's hands.

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

Keywords: [Community] [Coping] [God] [Multicultural] [Religion] [Respect] [Responsibilities] [Stress Management]

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22. Wood, Douglas (1992). Old turtle. Duluth, MN: Pfeifer-Hamilton Publishers.

Abstract:
This is a tale of the animal's and nature's search for God, and later man's search for God. Through the eyes of God's other creations, we are shown God's unending love and eternal presence in our lives, and we are reminded that we were put on earth to be stewards for the earth and messengers of God's love.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Discovery] [Diversity] [God] [Nature] [Religion] [Reptiles] [Spiritual] [Turtle]

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