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1. Aliki (1962). My five senses. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
How do you taste your favorite food or see an airplane in the sky?Your five senses let you see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. You may use one sense or several at one time. Wherever you go and whatever you do, your senses are always working for you.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Awareness] [Baby] [Bear] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Cat] [Dog] [Dolls] [Fire Engine] [Five Senses] [Food] [Frog] [Games] [Hearing] [Moon] [Rabbit] [Sight] [Smell] [Stars] [Taste] [Touch] [Toys] [Tree]
2. Andersen, Hans Christian (2004). For sure! For sure!. Little Rock: August House Littlefork.

Abstract:
Did you know that chickens gossip too? Come read about one chick that plucks out her feathers, supposedly to look good and impress her rooster. After one of her feathers is plucker, an owl sees her actions and spreads the word. The story gets turned around and exaggerated especially when the newspaper prints it.

Katie Armbruster, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Behavior] [Birds] [Chicken] [Death] [Differences] [Fable] [Family] [Feelings] [Fly] [Friendship] [Gossip] [Hearing] [Loss] [Love] [Newspaper] [Owl] [Peace] [Play] [Storytelling] [Truth]
3. Appelt, Kathi (2002). Incredible me. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A young girl examines all the traits that make her the unique individual that she is. She talks about her body parts, feelings and different figures of speech.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Body Parts] [Dreams] [Hearing] [Uniqueness]
4. Ardley, Neil (1992). The science book of the senses. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers.

Abstract:
Includes all kinds of health and science experiments that will test your five senses. From reading with your fingers to tasting sweet and sour foods, all your senses will be used during this learning experience.

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

Keywords: [Beverage] [Blindness] [Cold] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Hearing Impaired] [Learning] [Science] [Sight] [Smell] [Taste] [Touch] [Vision]
5. Brown, Margaret Wise (1951). The summer noisy book. New Yorke: Harper & Brothers.

Abstract:
A dog named Muffin is very aware of all the sounds surrounding him. He hears trains, whistles, animals, and other noises and explains what each thing sounds like.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Listening] [Noise] [Sounds] [Verbal Communication]
6. Brown, Margaret Wise (1942). The indoor noisy book. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Muffin, a dog, has a cold and must stay indoors to rest. As he sleeps, he hears many indoor noises that children might like to practice.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Helping] [Listening] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Sounds]
7. Coleman, Evelyn (1998). To be a drum. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
Daddy Wes whispers to his two young children about the history of Africans forced into slavery and how the pulse of the drum has moved through them over time. Daddy Wes promises his children that as long as they can hear the heartbeat of the earth, they will be free.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Colors] [Community] [Culture] [Five Senses] [Freedom] [Hearing] [History] [Instruments] [Language] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Playing] [Pride] [Rhythm] [Sea] [Ship] [Slavery] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Storytelling] [Symbols] [Time] [Verbal Communication] [War]
8. Dragonwagon, Crescent (1986). Half a moon and one whole star. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
As Susan starts to fall asleep, she hears all the sounds of summer. She hears people talking and the animals outside moving. When she wakes, she knows that another beautiful summer day will greet her.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Imagination] [Moon] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Stars] [Summer]
9. Emberley, Rebecca (1989). City sounds. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
A combination of all the sounds heard in the city are condensed into this book. At the end, there is a glossary of sounds and where or when one hears them.

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

Keywords: [Critical Thinking] [Hearing] [Imagination] [Listening] [Noise] [Sounds]
10. Fleming, Denise (1991). In the tall, tall grass. New York: Henry Holt & Co..

Abstract:
A little boy observes and hears the sounds that insects and animals make in nature.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Insects] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sounds]
11. Fox, Mem (1989). Night noises. New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
An old woman sleeps but her dog is disturbed by all kinds of noises. The old woman dreams of all the important events in her life. When she wakes up, her family giving her a surprise 90th birthday party.

Abstract provided by Christa Ziegler and Susan Pile, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Animals] [Birthday] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Dreams] [Family] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Holidays] [Memories] [Noise] [Party] [Sleep] [Sounds]
12. Hagen, Jeff (1995). Hiawatha passing. New York: Henry Holt and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
A young boy awakens on a cold winter night to the sound of a passenger train roaring past his grandparent's farm. What do you know about the train "Hiawatha"?

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Bedtime] [Cold] [Colors] [Environment] [Excitement] [Family] [Five Senses] [Grandparents] [Hearing] [Instruments] [Listening] [Nature] [Night] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Sight] [Sky] [Sleep] [Snow] [Sounds] [Stars] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
13. Hutchins, Pat (1994). Little pink pig. New York : Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
When Little Pink Pig's mother is calling him for bedtime, his head is buried in apples and he can't hear her. As his mother goes around the barnyard gathering animals to help her find her son, Little Pink Pig keeps falling into places where he can't hear the animals' calls to him.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cow] [Family] [Farm] [Five Senses] [Food] [Hearing] [Helping] [Horse] [Lost] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pig] [Sheep] [Sounds]
14. Kuskin, Karla (1990). Roar and more. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Many different animals and sounds are shared through bright illustrations and a rhyming text.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Rhyme] [Sounds]
15. Kuskin, Karla (1982). The philharmonic gets dressed. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
The members of the philharmonic get ready for a performance. Their routines and all the things they have to do before the concert are discussed.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Bath] [Clothing] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Hearing] [Listening] [Music] [Numbers] [Performance] [Preparation] [Sounds] [Verbal Communication]
16. Litchfield, Ada B. (1976). A button in her ear. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
Angela Perkins sturggles to hear others, so her parents take her to the doctor for an examination. She must wear a hearing aid. Her friends think she is special and she enjoys wearing the hearing aid.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Doctor] [Family] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Handicap] [Hearing] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Sounds]
17. Martin, Bill Jr. (1991). Polar bear, polar bear, what do you hear?. New York: Henry Holt.

Abstract:
Zoo animals make animal sounds for each other, while the children make the animal sounds for the zoo keeper.

Abstract provided by Jennifer J. Thompson and Jennifer L. Johnson, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Imitation] [Sounds] [Verbal Communication] [Zoo]
18. Martin, Bill Jr.//Archambault, John (1988). Listen to the rain. New York: Holt.

Abstract:
Using a rhyme, this book introduces the beautiful sequences of sound that are produced by a rainstorm.

Abstract provided by Stephanie Sexton, 1994 and Mary Fierstos, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Critical Thinking] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Listening] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Self Esteem] [Sight] [Sounds] [Weather]
19. Medearis, Angela Shelf (2000). Lucy's quiet book. Orlando, FL: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
An annoyed Lucy decides to go the library to get away from her brothers. The librarian gives her a book to quiet her brothers down. Once Lucy begins to read to her brothers, they quiet down and Lucy learns the positive effects of books.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Books] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Helping] [Library] [Listening] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Reading] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
20. Most, Bernard (1996). Cock-a-doodle-moo!. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
When a rooster can only whisper "cock-a-doodle-doo," he must get help from the cow to wake everyone up on the farm. Unfortunately, the cow has trouble making the right sound. Eventually, the cow learns how to make a sound that will wake up the farm and she and the rooster work together.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Cow] [Dog] [Duck] [Farm] [Five Senses] [Friendship] [Hearing] [Helping] [Learning] [Noise] [Pig] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Stress Management] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
21. Newcome, Zita (1996). Toddlerobics. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Join Maddy, Alphonse, Georgia, and other toddlers as they have fun exercising and discovering new moves while doing toddlerobics.

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

Keywords: [Body Parts] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Fun] [Hearing] [Jumping] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Running] [Smell] [Taste] [Touch] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
22. Raskin, Ellen (1973). Who, said Sue, said whoo?. New York: Baker.

Abstract:
Even though animals cannot speak, they can make all kinds of noises. Words are not everything!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Listening] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Owl] [Sounds] [Sounds]
23. Roca, Nuria (2000). Your body from head to toe. Barcelona, Spain: Barron's Educational Series.

Abstract:
Your body can do so many things. When you were born, you were only a baby. Then as you grew, you learned how to walk, eat, hear, taste, smell, see, and touch things. It is important to take care of your body so that it can continue to sense the world around you.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Balloon] [Bath] [Bicycle] [Birth] [Body Image] [Body Parts] [Bones] [Cat] [Cold] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Food] [Glasses] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [Hearing] [Hygiene] [Instruments] [Listening] [Mouse] [Music] [Puppets] [Rabbit] [Self Esteem] [Sight] [Sign Language] [Smell] [Swimming] [Taste] [Teeth] [Touch] [Toys]
24. Rylant, Cynthia (2000). In november. New York: Harcourt.

Abstract:
In November the air is chilly. The earth and all of it's animals and people begin to prepare for winter. Animals begin to sleep more and make warm homes for themselves. Friends and family gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving. Enyoy the sites, sounds, and activities of November.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Cardinal] [Cat] [Celebration] [Cold] [Cow] [Dog] [Family] [Fire] [Five Senses] [Food] [Giving] [Hearing] [Hibernation] [Holidays] [Horse] [Month] [Mouse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Seasons] [Smell] [Snow] [Stars] [Taste] [Thanksgiving] [Travel] [Tree] [Weather] [Winter]
25. Schoberle, Cecile (1994). Morning sounds, evening sounds. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Abstract:
A young boy concentrates on all the sounds he hears during his daily routine. Listen to the morning sounds and evening sounds of his day.

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

Keywords: [Awareness] [Family] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Rhythm] [Routine] [Siblings] [Sounds]
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