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1. Bogart, Jo Ellen (1994). Gifts. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Whenever Grandma goes on a trip, she brings back a present. Sometimes it's something tangible and other times it's just a memory. No matter what Grandma brings, it's always special and can be shared.

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

Keywords: [African] [Australian] [British] [Chinese] [Family] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Hawaiian] [Indian] [Memories] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Presents] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

2. Guback, Gloria (1994). Luka's quilt. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Luka and Tutu are best friends. Tutu decides to make a quilt for Luka but she doesn't like it. For a while they aren't friends anymore, but then they are again.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Hawaiian] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Presents] [Quilt] [Refusal Skills] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

3. Rattigan, Jama Kim (1993). Dumpling soup. Boston: Little Brown, and Co..

Abstract:
Marisa, a young Asian American girl, attempts to help make the dumplings for dumpling soup which her family has been making for generations. She hold a strong sense of pride, honor, and love in her heart for her family.

Abstract provided by Joy E. Zarlenga, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Asian American] [Celebration] [Decision Making] [English] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Hawaiian] [Japanese] [Korean] [Love] [New Year] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Traditions]

4. Rumford, James (1998). The island-below-the-star. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Five brothers decide to go on an adventure to discover the Island-below-the-Star. They each have a love for something in nature. By using their talents and working together, the brothers overcome obstacles on their journey to the island.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Clouds] [Discovery] [Exploration] [Family] [Fish] [Fishing] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Hawaiian] [History] [Island] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Rain] [Siblings] [Stars] [Storm] [Sun] [Transportation] [Weather] [Wind]

5. 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]
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