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1. 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]

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2. Agee, Jon (1985). Ludlow laughs. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
Ever since Ludlow was born, he has been a big grump who never laughs or smiles. Suddenly he begins having the funniest dreams in the world and laughs hysterically all night long. His laughter becomes so contagious that a local radio station decides to broadcast Ludlow's laughter around the world. One night, Ludlow did not laugh in his sleep, but he did wake up with a huge smile on his face!

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Health] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Radio] [Sadness] [Sleep] [Stress Management] [Technology] [Verbal Communication]

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3. Alarcon, Francisco X. (1997). Laughing tomatoes and other spring poems. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
A bilingual collection of humorous and serious poems about family, nature, and celebrations.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Beliefs] [Birds] [Caring] [Celebration] [Cinco De Mayo] [Community] [Day] [Environment] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Giving] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Loyalty] [Mexican] [Mexican American] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Night] [Peace] [Plants] [Poetry] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Sky] [Spring] [Sun] [Unselfish] [Woods]

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4. Alborough, Jez (1999). Duck in the truck. Hong Kong: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
As duck drives home in his truck, he hits a rock which leaves him stuck in the muck. Frog first tries to help, then sheep and finally goat. Working together the four animals are able to get the truck out.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Anger] [Animals] [Boat] [Car] [Critical Thinking] [Duck] [Feelings] [Frog] [Happiness] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Sheep] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Truck]

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5. Amoss, Berthe (1968). Tom in the middle. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Tom's little brother, John, follows him everywhere. Sometimes, he becomes a pest. His big brother Mark can do almost anything. Tom gets mad one day and goes away, but gets scared and comes back home.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

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6. Anderson, Jill (1990). The land of no. Eugene, OR: Timberline Press.

Abstract:
Tiffany always hates to be told no, so she dreams up a place called the Land of No. Here, everyone always answers with the word "no." Tiffany learns how to word her requests in order to het her way. When she awakes from her dream, her mother answers yes.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Horse] [Parents] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Self Esteem]

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7. Andrews, Jan (1986). Very last first time. New York: Margaret McElderry.

Abstract:
Eva, a little girl who lives in an Inuit Village in Canada, makes her first trip under the ice on the Seabed looking for mussels. While under the ice, she makes many discoveries and has an adventure.

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

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Canadian] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Mollusks] [Multicultural] [Mussel] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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8. Anholt, Catherine (1990). Aren't you lucky!. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
A little girl is having to deal with the aspect of having a new baby brother. She keeps hearing how lucky she is but she isn't agreeing at first. She now realizes how much they can do together and enjoys his company.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Parents] [Play] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stress Management]

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9. Anholt, Catherine//Anholt, Laurence (1991). All about you. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Everyone is different, no one is quite the same. Discover all about you!How do you feel today?Are you hungry?Each time it's a new story.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Bat] [Bath] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Birds] [Camel] [Cat] [Celebration] [Cleanliness] [Climbing] [Cow] [Dancing] [Dog] [Donkey] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Food] [Frog] [Goat] [Goose] [Gorilla] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hygiene] [Jumping] [Library] [Mole] [Monkey] [Moose] [Nutrition] [Ox] [Parents] [Party] [Picnic] [Pool] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Seal] [Sheep] [Siblings] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Sliding] [Snail] [Walrus] [Whale] [Wolf] [Zoo]

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10. Anholt, Laurence (1998). Picasso and the girl with the ponytail. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's.

Abstract:
Sylvette is a shy young girl, until she meets Picasso. He has moved to France for the summer to work on his art. Seeing Sylvette through his window, he decides to use her as his new model. All summer they work together and become good friends. Picasso helps Sylvette unlock her secrets and artistic talent.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Art] [Author's Note] [Beauty] [Biography] [Careers] [Dog] [Encouragement] [Feelings] [French] [Friendship] [Fun] [Goat] [Happiness] [History] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Owl] [Photograph] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Secrets] [Shyness] [Summer] [Verbal Communication]

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11. Annett, Cora (1975). How the witch got alf. New York: Franklin Watts.

Abstract:
Alf is a donkey that feels unappreciated, so he hides on the roof and pretends to run away. His two owners miss him very much. Alf learns how appreciated he really is.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Canary] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Donkey] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Weather] [Wind]

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12. Anno, Mitsumasa (1989). Anno's faces. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Moving see-through plastic cards reveal a variety of fruits and vegetables, which have smiles and frowns on them.

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

Keywords: [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Nutrition] [Sadness] [Vision]

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13. Anno, Mitsumasa (1977). Anno's journey. Tokyo: Fukuinkan Shoten.

Abstract:
Anno's journey takes us to Northern Europe where we see the land, the people at work and play, their art, architecture, and folklore. We also see an escaping prisoner, some characters from Sesame Street, and other things.

Abstract provided by Mary Bentley and Kerry Gray, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Basketball] [Bodies Of Water] [Cow] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Horse] [Jumping] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Running] [Siblings] [Sports] [Swimming] [Transportation]

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14. Appelt, Kathi (1993). Elephants aloft. San Diego: Harcourt Brace and Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Rama and Raja are elephants who receive a letter from their aunt. The elephants live in India while the aunt lives in Africa. Their aunt wants them to come and visit her. The elephants travel to India in a hot air balloon.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Bodies Of Water] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Rain] [Transportation] [Weather] [Wind]

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15. Ardizzone, Edward (1957). Tim all alone. New York: Walck, Inc..

Abstract:
Tim, a little boy, comes home after being at sea to find his parents have moved. He goes out looking for them. He travels on different boats and stays with different people. Then, one day by luck, he finds his parents.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Parents] [Rain] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Sea] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind]

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16. Ardizzone, Edward (1936). Little tim and the brave sea captain. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Abstract:
Tim wants to be a sailor, so he stows away on a boat. He stays on the boat until a storm overturns it, and then he heads for home.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Parents] [Rain] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Sea] [Self Esteem] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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17. Armstrong, Jennifer (1993). Chin yu min and the ginger cat. New York: Crowne.

Abstract:
Chin Yu Min is married to a wealthy man. She takes advantage of their wealth and is very mean to people. Her husbands dies, and she is now poor. She finds a cat that catches fish, so she gets him to stay with her. She is attached to the cat now, but she accidentally gives him away. She later finds him and has now learned to appreciate her good fortunes.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Fish] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Nutrition] [Pond] [Sadness] [Self Esteem]

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18. Armstrong, Jennifer (1999). Pierre's dream. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Was it all a dream?Pierre thinks so. He is the star of the circus, daring to do things he wouldn't do if he was awake. Pierre tames a lion, walks on a high wire, and all sorts of other scary or dangerous things. As the star of the circus, Pierre proves to the people of Apt that he is not just a lazy, foolish man.

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

Keywords: [Acrobat] [Animals] [Circus] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Feelings] [French] [Fun] [Happiness] [Horse] [Laziness] [Lion] [Multicultural] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Surprises]

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19. Arrington, Frances (1994). Stella's bull. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Mary Wilson is afraid of Stella's bull, even though she has never actually seen it before. Mary overcomes her fear by facing the bull eye-to-eye.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bull] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Feelings] [Happiness]

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20. Asch, Frank (1994). The earth and i. Singapore: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
The child in the story describes the reciprocity between himself","herself and the earth using activities such as playing, listening and growing and emotions and relationships, such as sadness and friendship.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Beauty] [Caring] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Fun] [Happiness] [Listening] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Rain] [Respect] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Song] [Support] [Walking] [Weather]

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21. 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]

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22. Avi (2002). Things that sometimes happen. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
This collection of short stories are exaggerated to intrigue your imagination. The stories are full of odd events involving animals, traveling, and much more.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Animals] [Appearance] [Bear] [Beverage] [Camel] [Car] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Elephant] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Hippopotamus] [Home] [Humor] [Illness] [Imagination] [Individuality] [Kindness] [Monkey] [Repetition] [Self Esteem] [Storytelling] [Success] [Teamwork] [Tiger] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Weather]

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23. Babbit, Natalie (1998). Ouch!. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A baby born with the destiny of marrying a princess is brought by the King and thrown into the river to prevent a possible marriage with his newborn daughter. Rescued by a loving couple, the boy grows up and meets the King once again. The Kings plan to kill the young man backfires again and the young man marries the princess. As a test, the King sends the new prince to steal the golden hairs off the devil's head. In a surprise ending, the prince prevails, but the King is not so lucky.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Architecture] [Baby] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bridge] [Confidence] [Correspondence] [Dancing] [Death] [Devils] [Dreams] [Fable] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forest] [Happiness] [Lost] [Magic] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [River] [River] [Royalty] [Secrets] [Sleep] [Transportation] [Trick] [Wedding]

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24. Bagert, Brad (1995). Elephant games and other playful poems to perform. Homesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
An entertaining and exciting array of poems cover many issues that children face. Gleeful elephants help explore child-friendly issues such as bullying, feelings, nutrition, parents, animals, dreams, school, pets, trouble-makers and sports. Entertaining illustrations and catchy poems invite the reader to continue exploring.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Amphibians] [Anger] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Cycle] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Frog] [Frustration] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Listening] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Planet] [Poetry] [Pride] [Refusal Skills] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Space] [Superstition] [Verbal Communication]

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25. Bahr, Mary (2000). If nathan were here. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Company.

Abstract:
Nathan was a brother, a wonderful best friend, and a great classmate. Then one day, Nathan was gone. "If Nathan Were Here" tells a story of what it is like for a community and family to lose a loved one. This book shows us the true need and meaning for friendship.

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

Keywords: [Baseball] [Change] [Coping] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Loss] [Love] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [School] [Siblings] [Sports] [Stress Management]

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