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1. Barrett, Judi (1978). Cloudy with a chance of meatballs. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co..

Abstract:
Grandpa tells a bedtime story about a town where all the food came from the sky in rain, snow, hurricane, and tornado forms. It becomes a disaster, and people flee to a new town.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Change] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Food] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Happiness] [Humor] [Hurricane] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Sadness] [Snow] [Storm] [Survival] [Tornado] [Weather]

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2. 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]

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3. Brown, Margaret Wise//Charlip, Remy (1965). The dead bird. New York: Addison-Wesley .

Abstract:
A group of young children find a dead bird. They decide to bury the bird. They take the bird to the woods to give it a proper burial. The children mourned, sang, and planted flowers around the dead bird's grave. The children came back to visit the grave, until they forgot.

Abstract provided by Jocelyn Weeda and Shanda Page, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Birds] [Death] [Decision Making] [Grief]

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4. Brunhoff, Jean de (1933). The story of babar the little elephant. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
Babar is an elephant who has a wonderful adventure. After his mother died tragically from a hunter, Babar goes into the city, where he lives with a little old lady. Upon returning to the forest, Babar is elected king and is married to Celeste, another young elephant. The two set off for their honeymoon.

Abstract provided by Joanne Hannaway, Ryan Proffitt and Stanley Stone, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Celebration] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Elephant] [Friendship] [Grief] [Love] [Marriage] [Nature] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management]

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5. Bunting, Eve (1990). The wall. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
A father and son go to the Vietnam Memorial Wall to see the boy's grandfather's name. The little boy does not understand the wall at first, but this experience tells him a little about how his grandfather died.

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

Keywords: [Coping] [Death] [Family] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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6. 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]

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7. Burningham, John (1984). Grandpa. New York: Crown Publisher.

Abstract:
Grandpa and his granddaughter do everything together. Then as Grandpa gets older, he cannot do as much with her. Finally he dies.

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

Keywords: [Death] [Family] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Nonverbal Communication] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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8. Buscaglia, Leo (1982). The fall of freddie the leaf. New Jersey: Charles B. Slack.

Abstract:
This book explains the process of life and death by utilizing a tree leaf. Each season is depicted and shows how the leaf grows and eventually dies.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Feelings] [Grief] [Nonverbal Communication] [Plants] [Seasons] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Carlstrom, Nancy White (1990). Blow me a kiss, miss lilly. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
A young girl, Sara, has an elderly woman as her best friend. They spend much time together. One day the old woman dies and Sara is very sad. She remembers the good things about her best friend and still feels her love.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Death] [Friendship] [Grief] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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10. Carson, Jo (1992). You hold me and i'll hold you. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
This story deals with death through the eyes of a child. It displays different emotions and questions a child may have. It expresses worry and comfort provided by family members.

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

Keywords: [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Grief] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Support] [Verbal Communication]

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11. Caseley, Judith (1986). When grandpa came to stay. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Benny's grandpa visits after his grandma dies. They tell stories, play games, and talk. One day grandpa cries and Benny learns that it is okay to cry.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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12. Coerr, Eleanor (1986). The josefina story quilt. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A small girl named Faith had a very special friendship with her goose Josefina. Faith is part of a pioneer family moving West. Throughout their journey, Faith makes a patch to represent each event she encounters, including the death of Jusetina. At the end, the quilt tells the story of the friendship between the goose and the little girl.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Grief] [Memories] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Pioneers] [Problem Solving] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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13. Cohen, Miriam (1984). Jim's dog muffins. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Jim's dog, Muffins, gets killed and when he goes to school, he won't talk to anyone. His friend, Paul, makes him laugh and realize that life goes on even after someone you love dies.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Death] [Dog] [Feelings] [Grief] [Happiness] [Pets] [Sadness] [School] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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14. Cohn, Janice (1994). Molly's rosebush. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
A young girl deals with the loss of her newborn sibling. After spending time with her grandmother, she is better able to understand death.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Loss] [Love] [Miscarriage] [Parents] [Sadness] [Siblings]

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15. dePaola, Tomie (1973). Nana upstairs and nana downstairs. Toronto: General Publishing.

Abstract:
Tommy loves both Nana Downstairs because she is always in the kitchen and a great-grandma, Nana Upstairs, because she is always in bed. Both of them eventually die, and Tommy grows up and learns how to deal with death.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Death] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grief] [Loss] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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16. Fassler, Joan (1971). My grandpa died today. New York: Behavioral Publications.

Abstract:
David's grandfather dies. David learns how to deal with the grief by knowing his grandfather went to a better place. This helps David feel better.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Death] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Loss] [Stress Management]

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17. Hague, Kathleen (1985). The legend of the veery bird. Orlando: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
A shy boy with a stuttering problem loses his father. After he runs to the forest to get away, the keeper of the Forest helps him by giving the world a bird with a beautiful voice.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Grief] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Stress Management] [Stuttering] [Verbal Communication]

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18. Haynes, Max (2000). Grandma's gone to live in the stars. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
A much cared about Grandmother says good bye to everyone and the things she loved, before going to live with the stars. Grandma says good bye to her son, daughter, grandchildren, cat, dog, garden, town, and earth as she wears her angel wings to the stars.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Closeness] [Coping] [Death] [Empathy] [Family] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Illness] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sleep] [Spiritual] [Stars] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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19. Howe, James (2004). Kaddish for grandpa in Jesus' name amen. New York: Antheneum Booksfor Young Readers.

Abstract:
A young girl finds her own spirituality while observing the differing social customs of her Jewish and Christian relatives following her grandfather's sudden death. She interacts with her family to remember her grandfather in special ways at home, at church, and before bed.

Susan Baker-Gillette, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Angel] [Art] [Baby] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Behavior] [Church] [Dancing] [Emotions] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Hebrew] [Hygiene] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Parents] [Sadness]

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20. Jewell, Nancy (1981). Time for uncle joe. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A little girl remembers her uncle who has died. She talks about what they did together, and the things that remind her of his coming and going.

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

Keywords: [Coping] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Grief] [Memories] [Seasons]

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21. Johnson, Dolores (1993). Now let me fly. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
A family moves from Africa to America. They suffer hardships in anticipation of a different future.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Assertiveness] [Change] [Coping] [Family] [Feelings] [Grief] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Separation] [Slavery] [Stress Management] [Travel]

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22. Kantrowitz, Mildred (1973). When violet died. New York: Parents Magazine Press.

Abstract:
Saddened by her pet's death, Eva suddenly thinks of a way to make life go on forever.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Feelings] [Grief] [Pets] [Verbal Communication]

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23. Kidd, Ronald (1995). Grandpa's hammer. Americus, GA: Habitat for Humanity International.

Abstract:
Grandpa always say that it take two things to make dreams come true: faith and a hammer. After Grandma passes away, Grandpa sets aside his hammer and nearly loses his faith. His granddaughter tries everything she can think of to bring back his faith but nothing seems to work. One day, Grandpa visits a Habitat for Humanity worksite with a neighbor and realizes that he can made dreams come true for others.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Ambition] [Anger] [Appreciation] [Beliefs] [Caring] [Challenges] [Communication] [Coping] [Creativity] [Death] [Depression] [Determination] [Discovery] [Diversity] [Dreams] [Faith] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Generations] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Habitat] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Hope] [Love] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Patience] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Shelter] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

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24. 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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25. Kurtz, Jane (2000). River friendly river wild. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A little girl remembers how her family survived a flood. The once friendly river that she loved turned wild and drove the community to evacuation. The little girl thought she would only be gone a couple of days. Days turned into weeks. When she returns, her family starts over, but where is the cat, Kiwi, that she left behind?

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Anger] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Cat] [Challenges] [Charity] [Clothing] [Cold] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Diary] [Dolls] [Emergency] [Emotions] [Environment] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fish] [Flood] [Goal Setting] [Grief] [History] [Homeless] [Kindness] [Machines] [Memories] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Relief] [Rescue] [River] [Sadness] [Shelter] [Spring] [Storm] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Worry]

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