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- 1. Aardena, Verna (1985).
Bimwili and the zimwi.
New York: Dial.
- Abstract:
Bimwili, a young Swahili girl, finds a shell at the seashore. Leaving it behind, she returns to fetch it and is captured by a shape-changing ogre. She must match wits with him in order to go home
Abstract provided by Mary Malone, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fantasy] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Loneliness] [Self Esteem] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
- 2. Adorjan, Carol (1990).
I can! Can you?.
Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.
- Abstract:
A little girl tells what her big sister is able to do which happens to be difficult for her. Then she tells what she can do. She keeps learning how to do more things each day.
Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Comparisons] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Siblings]
- 3. Ahlberg, Janet//Ahlberg, Allan (1981).
Peepo!.
Middlesex, England: Penguin Books.
- Abstract:
A baby boy watches his family do lots of activities all day long.
Abstract provided by Anne Goehring, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Activities] [Baby] [Counting] [Family] [Five Senses] [Growing Up] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Verbal Communication] [Vision]
- 4. Asch, Frank (1997).
Moonbear's pet.
New York: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers.
- Abstract:
Bear and Little Bird are thrilled with their new friend "Splash", who is really a tadpole. When Splash begins to change, Bear and Little Bird get into an argument about which kind of animal Splash is. They come to realize that every kind of animal is valuable and special.
Abstract provided by Sarah Nielsen, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Amphibians] [Anger] [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Differences] [Feelings] [Fish] [Friendship] [Frog] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Learning] [Pond] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
- 5. Baker, Jeannie (1991).
Window.
New York: Greenwillow.
- Abstract:
A wordless book that depicts changes occurring outside a window throughout one boy's life.
Abstract provided by Mary Malone and Erin King, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Appearance] [Change] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Growing Up] [Maturity] [Nonverbal Communication] [Perspective] [Progress]
- 6. Baker, Jeannie (2004).
Home.
New York: Greenwillow Books.
- Abstract:
From the day of her birth until the times of her adulthood, Tracy moves outside and inside her house experiencing important milestones. Through the same window scene, her neighborhood develops and matures with plants and animals. (A wordless book).
Jaclyn Saurber, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Author's Note] [Birth] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Change] [Community] [Day] [Family] [Feelings] [Garden] [Growing Up] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Perspective] [Plants] [Seasons] [Sports] [Transportation] [Wedding]
- 7. 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]
- 8. Ballard, Robin (1994).
Good-bye, house.
New York: Greenwillow Books.
- Abstract:
A little girl copes with moving to a new house with mama and papa. Before they leave for the new house, the girl says good-bye to the old house and all the rooms in it. When they arrive at the new house, she decides the change is not as bad as she thought.
Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Cat] [Change] [Coping] [Courage] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Growing Up] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Toys] [Transportation] [Truck] [Worry]
- 9. Beim, Jerrold (1949).
The smallest boy in the class.
New York: William Morrow and Company.
- Abstract:
Jim is the smallest boy in the whole class. He makes the loudest noises, paints the biggest pictures, and even pushes his way to the front of the line to be the first one down the slide at recess. When Jim shares his lunch to help a friend, he realizes that the size of the heart is what's important.
Abstract provided by Heather Boggs, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Farm] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Sizes]
- 10. Benchley, Nathaniel (1969).
Sam the minuteman.
New York: Harper and Row.
- Abstract:
Sam follows his father in the militia. He discovers what it means to fight for his country.
Abstract provided by Heather Boggs, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Decision Making] [Fear] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [History] [Independence] [War]
- 11. Benchley, Nathaniel (1972).
Small wolf.
New York: Harper & Row.
- Abstract:
Small Wolf, a young Indian Boy, wants to become a man, so he goes off to the woods to hunt. While there, he finds white men who do not want to talk and they shoot at him. The tribe moves time and time again away from the white men, until there is no where else to move and their tribe dies out.
Abstract provided by Jocelyn Weeda, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Decision Making] [Growing Up] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Woods]
- 12. Benson, Patrick (1990).
Little penguin.
New York: Philomel Books.
- Abstract:
Pip is a three-year old penguin. She is much smaller than some of the other penguins that are three years old, and this worries her. Eventually,she realizes that size does not matter because friendship goes beyond appearance.
Abstract provided by Kelly Shiefley and Chris Tillman, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Body Image] [Equality] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [Penguin] [Self Esteem]
- 13. Berson, Harold (1975).
A moose is not a mouse.
New York: Crown.
- Abstract:
A mouse lives in fear of the cat. It is not until he sees a picture of a moose that he thinks that when he grows up he will be bigger than the cat. As it happens, the mouse's mother tells him that a mouse is not a moose.
Abstract provided by Marybeth Neenan, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Ambition] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Cat] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Imagination] [Misunderstanding] [Moose] [Mouse] [Peer Resistance] [Self Esteem]
- 14. Beskow, Elsa (1982).
Children of the forest.
London: Ernest Benn Limited.
- Abstract:
Four forest children learn about nature and their surroundings. Their days revolve around the light and the weather. The children also are taught lessons throughout their childhood.
Abstract provided by Marybeth Neenan, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Growing Up] [Imagination] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Refusal Skills] [Seasons] [Skills] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
- 15. Best, Cari (2002).
Goose's story.
New York: Melanie Kroupa Books.
- Abstract:
A young girl and her dog care for an injured goose with one leg. They encourage her to learn to walk, swim, and fly. When they goose leaves for winter, they search for her everyday. A year later the goose returns with a mate and with seven baby geese.
Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Change] [Colors] [Differences] [Dog] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fly] [Fox] [Friendship] [Goose] [Growing Up] [Injury] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Migration] [Month] [Parents] [Pond] [Raccoon] [Rain] [Robin] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Spring] [Swimming] [Teaching]
- 16. Bognomo, Joel Eboueme (1999).
Madoulina: A girl who wanted to go to school: A story from south africa.
Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.
- Abstract:
Madoulina has dreams of becoming a doctor. She doesn't, however, go to school because her mother needs her to sell fritters in the marketplace to earn money. Madoulina meets her brother's new teacher, who convinces her mom to find a way to let her go to school.
Abstract provided by Lauren Terakedis, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African] [Ambition] [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Bias] [Careers] [Change] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Doctor] [Education] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Family] [Frustration] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Multicultural] [Parents] [School] [Verbal Communication] [Work] [Working Mother]
- 17. Bond, Ruskin (1991).
Cherry free.
Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.
- Abstract:
A girl from India gathers cherries and plants a cherry seed. She takes care of the cherry tree even when experiencing many problems. The girl watches the tree grow up as her grandfather watches her grow up.
Abstract provided by Jason Barrow, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Aging] [Family] [Food] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [India] [Multicultural] [Patience] [Plants] [Seasons] [Spring] [Stress Management] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]
- 18. Bornstein, Ruth (1976).
Little gorilla.
New York: The Seabury Press.
- Abstract:
A little gorilla's family and friends try to help him overcome his special growing pains.
Abstract provided by Casey Edwards, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [Helping] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem]
- 19. Bourgeois, Paulette (1996).
Franklin has a sleepover.
Niagara Falls, New York: Kids Can Press.
- Abstract:
Franklin and Bear are excited for their first sleepover at Franklin's house. It's fun to play games, have a campfire, and campout in the livingroom with your friend. However, when it's time to go to bed, Bear and Franklin realize how scary sleepovers can be.
Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Camping] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Emotions] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Health] [Homesickness] [Parents] [Playing] [Pretend] [Sadness] [Safety] [Separation] [Toys] [Traditions] [Turtle]
- 20. Bradman, Tony (1990).
Michael.
New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Abstract:
Michael is different from his classmates. He misbehaves, always runs late, and does not do very well in his classes. His teachers believe he will have trouble all through life. He proves them wrong when he grows up to be an astronaut.
Abstract provided by Amanda Blue, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Astronaut] [Careers] [Differences] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Misbehavior] [School]
- 21. Breinburg, Petronella (1973).
Shawn goes to school.
New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.
- Abstract:
Shawn has always wanted to go to school. When his mother takes him to school on his first day, he cries. After feeling welcome by his classmates and teacher, he is happy to be at school.
Abstract provided by Ryan Proffitt and Erin King, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [African American] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Feelings] [Growing Up] [Insecurity] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [School]
- 22. Brenner, Barbara (1980).
The prince and the pink blanket.
New York: Four Winds Press.
- Abstract:
The prince carries an old pink blanket around with him at all times. It makes the prince feel safe, brave, and happy to carry the blanket. The king decides no kids are allowed to carry blankets. The king is shown a film of when he was a kid and that he too carried a blanket. Finally, the king allows the children to have their blankets back.
Abstract provided by Debra Miller, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Feelings] [Growing Up] [Memories] [Refusal Skills] [Royalty] [Security] [Verbal Communication]
- 23. Bright, Robert (1962).
Which is willy?.
New York : Doubleday.
- Abstract:
Willy the penguin wants to be different. He goes to the city, but he is too different than the people there. So he goes back to the South Pole and discovers he is different because of what he is inside.
Abstract provided by Ryan Proffitt and Erin King, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Animals] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Diversity] [Feelings] [Geography] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Nonverbal Communication] [Penguin] [Self Esteem] [Uniqueness]
- 24. Bright, Robert (1969).
Gregory, the noisiest and strangest boy in grangers grove.
Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc..
- Abstract:
Gregory is the noisiest and strangest boy in Grangers Grove, and he knows it. One day he goes to his grandma's house for griddle cakes. All she needs is a few eggs, but Gregory is too busy showing off to listen.
Abstract provided by Amanda Blue, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Change] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [Mule] [Noise] [Nutrition] [Pride] [Self Esteem]
- 25. Brisson, Pat (1998).
The summer my father was ten.
Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.
- Abstract:
A father and his daughter plant a garden every year, and every year she hears the story of how the ritual started. When her father was ten, he and some friends destroyed a neighbor's garden. In the father's guilt, he makes amends with the neighbor, and gains a friend.
Abstract provided by Michelle Newton, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Aging] [Baseball] [Behavior] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Garden] [Growing Up] [Italian] [Mischief] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Opera] [Sadness] [Sharing] [Sports] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Tobacco] [Traditions]
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