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1. Adams, Eric J.//Adams, Kathleen (2000). On the day his daddy left. Morton Grove, Il: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
On the day his daddy leaves town, Danny wakes up early to write down a secret question, then he slips it into his pocket. He shows and talks about the secret question to his teacher, his mom, his friend, and even his dad. Each person tries to reassure Danny that his parent's divorce is not his fault. Danny's secret question flies away in the wind, but he still keeps asking other questions -- and he always will.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Change] [Conflict] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Divorce] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Guilt] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

2. Egan, Tim (2004). The trial of cardigan jones. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Cardigan, a moose, is new to town. While walking through the neighborhood, he happens upon Mrs. Brown’s pie in her window. The pie becomes missing and witnesses say that he took it. He then goes on trial and throughout the trial, he keeps knocking things over with his giant antlers. This gives the judge an idea, so he takes the courtroom to Mrs. Brown’s house. They notice the smashed pie in the bushes and pronounced Cardigan “not guilty.”

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Flag] [Food] [Guilt] [Honesty] [Love] [Moose] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Party] [Pig] [Politics] [Problem Solving] [Rabbit] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]

3. Girard, Linda Walvoord (1987). At daddy's on saturdays. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
Katie experiences feelings of loneliness and self-blame when her parents get divorced. Her fears of her father disappearing from her life are dispelled as she develops a special bond with him in his new home.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Divorce] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Guilt] [Insecurity] [Loneliness] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

4. Goff, Beth (1969). Where is daddy?The story of a divorce. Boston: Beacon Press.

Abstract:
Jane's parents get a divorce. At first she is angry and she feels that it is her fault. Then she regains her faith and stability and realizes both of her parents love her and are not going to abandon her.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Divorce] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Guilt] [Insecurity] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management]

5. Hurd, Thacher (1996). Art dog. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Arthur Dog disguises himself as Art Dog to recover the stolen Mona Woofa from the Dogopolis Museum of Art. When he is not Art Dog, he lives as an ordinary citizen who appreciates life.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Art] [Bravery] [Crime] [Dog] [Guilt] [Loss] [Museum] [Mystery] [Robbery]

6. Johnston, Tony (1992). Slither mccreep and his brother, joe. Orlando : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Slither McCreep, a young snake, is upset that his brother, Joe, won't share his toys. Out of anger, Slither breaks Joe's toys. Later, he feels guilty and tries to make up with Joe.

Abstract provided by Angela Roach for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aggression] [Conflict Resolution] [Destruction] [Family] [Feelings] [Guilt] [Jealousy] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Reptiles] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Snake] [Toys]

7. Ketteman, Helen (2004). Armadilly chili. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
Billie decides to make armadilly chili. She asks her friends to help her but they are all busy and do not want to help. After Billie makes the chili, all of her friends knock on her door. Billie will not let them eat because they wouldn't help. She soon realizes her chili is missing something: her friends!

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Anger] [Animals] [Armadillo] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Bluebird] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Exercise] [Fable] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Guilt] [Habitat] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Insects] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Reptiles] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Skating] [Spider] [Stress Management] [Tarantula] [Toad] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

8. Mashiri, Pascal (1995). Why rabbit doesn't lie. Braamfontein, South Africa: Read Educational Trust.

Abstract:
While every animal of the forest is planning for next year's harvest, Rabbit decides to grow money. He lies to the chief and keeps the money for himself. Eventually the chief grows angry with Rabbit and demands the money Rabbit was supposed to grow. Rabbit deceives everyone in order to get out of his lie and he vows to never lie again.

Abstract provided by Rene Koscianski for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Change] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Garden] [Greed] [Guilt] [Honesty] [Misbehavior] [Monkey] [Nonverbal Communication] [Procrastination] [Rabbit] [Resolution] [Selfishness] [Sharing] [Stress Management] [Tortoise] [Trick] [Violence] [Wart Hog] [Wildlife]

9. Rey, H.A. (1952). Curious george rides a bike (Georges fait du velo). Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Curious George, a monkey from Africa, receives a new bicycle from a man who wears a yellow hat. He has many interesting adventures on his new bike, including riding into a rock when he watches boats travel down the river.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Bicycle] [Birds] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Duck] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fish] [Friendship] [Guilt] [Happiness] [Helping] [Heroism] [Misbehavior] [Mischief] [Monkey] [Nonverbal Communication] [Problem Solving] [Refusal Skills] [River] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Toys] [Transportation] [Zoo]

10. Sabuda, Robert (1999). The blizzard's robe. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
The robe of the Blizzard lays over the land, bringing ice and darkness to everything it touches. But what would happen if one young girl destroyed the robe?Teune felt it was her duty to restore the robe she has destroyed. Will she be rewarded for her help or punished for bringing back the cold?In the end, Teune's efforts helps the People Who Fear the Winter Night to be remembered as the People of the Northern Lights.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Arctic] [Art] [Careers] [Change] [Clothing] [Colors] [Community] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Eskimo] [Guilt] [Light] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sky] [Snow] [Stars] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

11. Spelman, Cornelia (1996). After charlotte's mom died. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
Charlotte lost her mother only six months ago, so she and her father still grieve a lot over the death. Charlotte gets into a fight at school and has to see a therapist, Anna. Anna helps Charlotte to bring out her emotions which establishes a better bond between her and her father.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Affection] [Aggression] [Author's Note] [Car] [Careers] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Coping] [Death] [Depression] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Guilt] [Helping] [Hope] [Listening] [Loss] [Loss] [Parents] [School] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

12. Vigna, Judith (1987). Mommy and me by ourselves again!. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman and Co..

Abstract:
Disappointed when her mother's ex-boyfriend forgets her birthday, Amy is comforted by her family when they give her a surprise birthday party and a special gift.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birthday] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Divorce] [Family] [Feelings] [Forgetful] [Grandparents] [Guilt] [Loss] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Party] [Presents] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Surprises] [Verbal Communication] [Working Mother]

13. Vigna, Judith (1993). When eric's mom fought cancer. Morton Grove, IL.: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
A young boy copes with his mother's cancer. Going through a range of emotions, he finally comes to more of an understanding about her illness.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Cancer] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Diseases] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Guilt] [Illness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

14. Witte, Anna (2004). The parrot tico tango. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books.

Abstract:
Set in a Rainforest of Costa Rica, greediness consumes a parrot named Tico Tango. However, what comes around goes around, and as Tico Tango finds out in this morally centered text, sometimes getting everything you want is not what you need.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Apology] [Bully] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Conservation] [Costa Rica] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Giving] [Greed] [Guilt] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Poetry] [Rainforest] [Resolution] [Rhyme] [Science] [Selfishness] [Stress Management] [Unselfish]

15. Yee, Tammy (2000). Island-style alphabet. Waipahu, HI: Island Heritage Publishing.

Abstract:
Learn the alphabet from a diverse perspective through the Hawaiian, Japanese and Chinese cultures. Learn more about these different cultures through the ethnic words and colorful illustrations.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birthday] [Butterfly] [Cat] [Celebration] [Chicken] [Cockroach] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Dolphin] [Family] [Fish] [Food] [Gecko] [Goose] [Guilt] [Hawaiian] [Japanese] [Jellyfish] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Octopus] [Pig] [Self Esteem] [Shrimp] [Verbal Communication] [Wedding]

16. Zagwyn, Deborah Turney (1998). Turtle spring. Berkely, CA: Tricude Press.

Abstract:
One summer, as young Clee finds herself lost in the shuffle with the arrival of a new baby brother, Uncle Fishtank Hal comes to the rescue when he asks her to care for his special southern-breed turtle. For Clee, caring for the turtle is like therapy to cope with the new changes in her life. That is until the turtle dies due to the harsh cold winter and Clee is forced to bury him out in the yard. Without the turtle, Clee spends time with her new brother and learns to enjoys his company. In spring however, the turtle springs back to like in the compost pile and Clee gains a new outlook on the changes in her life.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Baby] [Caring] [Change] [Closeness] [Cold] [Coping] [Disappointment] [Environment] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Geography] [Grief] [Guilt] [Happiness] [Hibernation] [Jealousy] [Loneliness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Radio] [Reptiles] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Snow] [Spring] [Stress Management] [Summer] [Surprises] [Survival] [Technology] [Telephone] [Turtle] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
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