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1. Albert, Richard (1994). Alejandro's gift. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle books.

Abstract:
A lonely man plants a garden full of vegetables in the middle of the desert. A wide array of desert wildlife finds their way to his garden and watering hole. He wants to be friends with the animals and help them.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Badger] [Birds] [Cactus] [Caring] [Coyote] [Critical Thinking] [Deer] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dove] [Feelings] [Fox] [Friendship] [Garden] [Habitat] [Hummingbird] [Loneliness] [Mouse] [Plants] [Presents] [Rabbit] [Rat] [Responsibilities] [Shelter] [Skunk] [Sparrow] [Squirrel] [Tortoise] [Wildlife] [Woodpecker] [Wren]

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2. Barner, Bob (1999). Bugs! bugs! bugs!. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle books LLC.

Abstract:
A child uses rhyme to describe the insects she sees. The actual sizes of the bugs are included, as well as a "bug-o-meter", which tells where the bug lives, how many legs the bug has, if it can fly, and if it stings.

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

Keywords: [Ant] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Bee] [Bug] [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Colors] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Graphing] [Grasshopper] [Habitat] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Math] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Science] [Spider] [Verbal Communication]

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3. Base, Graeme (2001). The water hole. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

Abstract:
Enjoy this counting book from one to ten using various animals and wildlife. It takes place around a watering hold and follows the rain cycle. The pictures spring to life and realistically depict life around the world from countries to continents.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Australian] [Catfish] [China] [Counting] [Cycle] [Drought] [Europe] [Fish] [Habitat] [India] [Insects] [Island] [Jungle] [Kangaroo] [Ladybug] [Leopard] [Moose] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Panda] [Pattern] [Rain] [Rhinoceros] [Sounds] [Tiger] [Tortoise] [Toucan] [Water] [Wildlife]

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4. Brenner, Barbara // Garelick, May (1992). The tremendous tree book. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
Characteristics of different trees are given with descriptions of different leaves. Tree history, tree survival strategies and uses of trees by both humans and wildlife are shared.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Classification] [Food] [Forest] [Geography] [Habitat] [Identification] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Observation] [Plants] [Recreation] [Reproduction] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Seed] [Spring] [Temperature] [Tree] [Wildlife] [Woods]

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5. Brown, Ruth (1996). Toad. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A dirty toad has a slimy, mucky day in the swamp. It turns out that being disgusting pays off when a monster spits out the toad because of its terrible taste. You can't judge a toad by appearance alone.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Appearance] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Five Senses] [Habitat] [Insects] [Jumping] [Pond] [Self Esteem] [Smell] [Swamp] [Taste] [Toad]

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6. Cannon, Janell (1997). Stellaluna: A pop-up book and mobile. San Diego/New York: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
After being separated from Mother Bat, Stellaluna falls into a nest of baby birds. The family of birds adopt Stellaluna as one of thier own, while Stellaluna does her best to eat "bugs without making faces", sleep during the night, and stop hanging upside down. In the end, Stellaluna rejoins her mother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adventures] [Animals] [Bat] [Behavior] [Birds] [Challenges] [Change] [Cooperation] [Determination] [Differences] [Discovery] [Family] [Friendship] [Habitat] [Individuality] [Kindness] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Lost] [Missing] [Obedience] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Relief] [Self Esteem] [Shelter] [Similarities] [Sleep] [Survival] [Verbal Communication]

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7. Cannon, Janell (2000). Crickwing. San Diego: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Crickwing is different from all the other cockroaches. He likes to create sculptures and has a twisted wing. Crickwing is tired of being bullied by the bigger animals in the forest and mistakenly takes his anger out on the leaf-cutter ants, learning a valuable lesson in return.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Ambition] [Anger] [Animals] [Ant] [Anteater] [Apology] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Art] [Behavior] [Bully] [Caring] [Challenges] [Change] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Differences] [Disability] [Environment] [Fear] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Habitat] [Helping] [Insects] [Kindness] [Learning] [Mistake] [Nature] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Resolution] [Revenge] [Sadness] [Science] [Self Esteem] [Survival] [Teamwork] [Tiger] [Unselfish] [Worry]

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8. Carle, Eric (2002). "Slowly, slowly, slowly," said the sloth. New York: Philomel Books.

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"Slowly, slowly, slowly..." the sloth moves through the day. Many animals are curious as to why the sloth is so slow, quiet, boring, and lazy!? In a short description of the sloth written and provided by Jane Goodall at the beginning of the book, she states that sloths are "delightful, gentle, peace-loving creatures".

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Environment] [Habitat] [Individuality] [Misunderstanding] [Observation] [Opinions] [Peace] [Self Esteem] [Sloth] [Stress Management] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Coste, Marion (1993). Nene. Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press.

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The female nene keeps watch over her eggs, while the male nene stays close by watching for danger. When the eggs finally hatch, the birds must keep close watch over the baby goslings so that no cats, rats, or mongooses eat the young. The family must stay in this area for a few months, waiting until the babies get their flying wings. Not all of the goslings survive the wait, but when all the new feathers grow in, the family flies from the land near the ocean to the mountain.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Challenges] [Change] [Escape] [Family] [Goose] [Habitat] [Mountains] [Ocean] [Parents] [Protection] [Rat] [Seasons] [Summer] [Survival] [Winter]

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10. Dotlich, Rebecca K. (2002). A family like yours. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
There are so many families who do different things. Different families eat different foods, enjoy different activities, speak different languages, and live in different dwellings. There is always a family that is just right for you.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Baby] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Diversity] [Encouragement] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Grandparents] [Habitat] [Home] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Relationship] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Uniqueness]

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11. Fisher, Doris (2006). Happy birthday to whooo? A baby animal riddle book. Mt. Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
Babies come in all different sizes and shapes. Some have fur and some have feathers. Some may be the only baby born or some might be born with 100 brothers and sisters! Some are big (23 feet) and some are little (the size of a jelly-bean)! And, babies have their own special families too! Some have a mom and a dad; some have a mom or a dad, and some even live with their mom, aunts and grandmothers!

Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Birds] [Birthday] [Camel] [Celebration] [Eagle] [Elephant] [Family] [Flamingo] [Giraffe] [Habitat] [Holidays] [Kangaroo] [Leopard] [Lion] [Owl] [Parents] [Riddle] [Sizes] [Skunk] [Whale]

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12. Freschet, Bernice (1973). Bear mouse. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Follows the natural habitat of a mouse who must feed her family, dodge predators, and search for food during the winter.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Family] [Food] [Habitat] [Mouse] [Seasons] [Winter]

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13. Garland, Sherry (1995). The summer sands. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
When a raging storm destroys the sand dunes that several animals and plants called home, a community works together to restore the dunes in a most creative way. Includes an author's note about the ecology of the coastal sand dunes and what is being done to preserve them.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Autumn] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Christmas] [Clouds] [Cold] [Colors] [Community] [Cooperation] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Environment] [Family] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Fun] [Games] [Grandparents] [Habitat] [Helping] [Holidays] [Hurricane] [Imagination] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Rain] [Relaxation] [Sand] [Sea] [Seasons] [Sounds] [Storm] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]

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14. Giogas, Valarie (2007). In my backyard. Mt. Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
Baby dogs are puppies and they belong to a litter, but what is a baby skunk and what is the name of its group? Counting from one to ten, familiar backyard animals are introduced by baby and family group name. Each stanza also tells a bit more about each animal by providing clues as to what they eat, how they sound or where they live.

Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Counting] [Deer] [Flowers] [Fox] [Garden] [Grasshopper] [Habitat] [Home] [Mole] [Porcupine] [Rabbit] [Raccoon] [Sequence] [Skunk] [Snake] [Squirrel]

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15. Guthrie, Woody (1998). This land is your land. Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
The traditional lyrics of the popular song, "This Land Is Your Land," are combined with painted illustrations that represent the words and meaning of the song. America and her countryside are portrayed in a positive light through the text and illustrations.

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

Keywords: [American] [Author's Note] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Culture] [Desert] [Folktale] [Forest] [Habitat] [History] [Maps] [Music] [Ocean] [Patriotism] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Song]

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16. Halfmann, Janet (2007). A little skink's tail. Mount Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
While Little Skink hunts for her breakfast, she is attacked by a crow! But she has a trick to escape-she snaps off her tail and it keeps on wiggling. Little Skink is happy to be alive but she misses her bright blue tail.

Provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aggression] [Animals] [Ant] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Crow] [Deer] [Escape] [Forest] [Habitat] [Imagination] [Insects] [Lizard] [Owl] [Porcupine] [Rabbit] [Reptiles] [Skunk] [Squirrel] [Trick] [Turtle]

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17. Hirschi, Ron (2007). Ocean seasons. Mt. Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

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Seasons change in the ocean much as they do on land. Spring brings new plants and baby animals, while summer oceans are aglow with sparkly plankton lights, and autumn winds blow across the open water. In winter the humpback whales migrate to warmer waters, just as some land animals move to warmer climates. Learn about plants and animals that are joined through the mix of seasons, food webs and habitats beneath the waves. While set in the Pacific, similar changes occur in all the world’s oceans.

Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Baby] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Change] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Fish] [Habitat] [Ocean] [Otter] [Plants] [Sea] [Seal] [Seasons] [Shrimp] [Spring] [Summer] [Whale] [Winter]

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18. James, Betsy (1999). Tadpoles. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

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Growing up is an exciting process, especially for Molly and her brother, Darvy. Molly discovers frog eggs while she is at the pond and is allowed to bring them home until they develop into frogs. While Darvy experiences developmental changes of his own, he learns how to walk. In the end, Darvy teaches Molly an unexpected lesson.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Body Parts] [Challenges] [Change] [Classification] [Comparisons] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Equality] [Family] [Frog] [Frustration] [Growing Up] [Habitat] [Helping] [Identification] [Learning] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Parents] [Pond] [Reproduction] [Science] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Similarities] [Tadpole] [Verbal Communication]

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19. Jenkins, Steve (2006). Almost gone. New York: Harper Collins Children's Books.

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All living things are related in some way. The reality of human destruction, and its impact on the survival of animals are key components to the extinction of many animals in our environment. As each species disappears, the world as we know it, forever is changed. Will the little bird who visits your morning windowsill be next?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bug] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Disappearance] [Endangered] [Extinction] [Fish] [Goal Setting] [Habitat] [Insects] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Protection] [Refusal Skills] [Rescue] [Stress Management] [Survival] [Wildlife]

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20. Karwoski, Gail Langer (2006). Water beds: Sleeping in the ocean. Mt. Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
How do marine mammals - animals that breathe air - sleep in the deep waters of the ocean? Water Beds: Sleeping in the Ocean answers this question. Youngsters meet ten marine mammals, including sea otters and bottlenose dolphins, manatees and harbor seals, humpback whales and walruses. Learn about each animal's unique habitat as you drift into a peaceful sleep on the gentle waves of imagination.

Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Classification] [Dolphin] [Dreams] [Habitat] [Imagination] [Nature] [Ocean] [Otter] [River] [Sea] [Seal] [Sleep] [Whale]

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

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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]

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

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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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23. Kurtz, Kevin (2007). A day in the salt marsh. Mount Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
Watch the animals that have adapted to this ever-changing environment as they hunt for food or play in the sun, and learn how the marsh grass survives even though it is covered by salt water twice a day.

Provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adaptation] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Dolphin] [Fish] [Food] [Habitat] [Heron] [Mollusks] [Ocean] [Otter] [Oyster] [Plants] [Play] [Reptiles] [River] [Snail] [Turtle]

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24. Laden, Nina (2000). Roberto the insect architect. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Being an architect is tough when you are a termite. But with hard work and dedication, Roberto is determined to become one.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Ant] [Architecture] [Assertiveness] [Bee] [Beetle] [Bias] [Buildings] [Butterfly] [Careers] [Caring] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Dedication] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Discrimination] [Dreams] [Flea] [Fly] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Habitat] [Hard Work] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Museum] [Newspaper] [Patience] [Photograph] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Spider] [Technology] [Termite] [Tick] [Time] [Tools]

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25. Lessem, Don (2005). The smartest dinosaurs. Minneapolis, MN: Lerner Publications Company.

Abstract:
Learn how long ago specific dinosaurs lived, how smart they are and what they ate. A glossary and an index give other important information on dinosaurs.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Body Parts] [Bones] [Dinosaur] [Education] [Extinction] [Glossary] [Habitat] [Hunting] [Index] [Nonverbal Communication] [Survival] [Vocabulary]

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