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1. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Monster and the toy sale. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers, Inc.

Abstract:
Monster and the little boy see an ad in the newspaper that reads “TOY SALE TODAY!” Together, they bicycle to the store. On their journey, they are very helpful to others. Monster and the little boy serve as policemen to direct traffic, and as mangers at the toy store. They are so busy that they run out of time to shop for their own toys. Everyone is grateful for their unselfish behavior.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Car] [Careers] [Colors] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Crowd] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Height] [Helping] [Lost] [Money] [Monsters] [Newspaper] [Nonverbal Communication] [Reading] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Umbrella] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

2. Carter, Don (2002). Get to work trucks!. Brookfrield, CT: Roaring Brook Press.

Abstract:
In the morning trucks, such as dump trucks, bulldozers, cement mixers, tow trucks, cranes, and rollers, go to work. Learn about types of machines, sizes, colors, and numbers. At night, the trucks are finished working for the day.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Colors] [Concepts] [Construction] [Crane] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Hard Work] [Height] [Machines] [Morning] [Moving] [Night] [Numbers] [Progress] [Reptiles] [Responsibilities] [Rocks] [Sizes] [Transportation] [Truck] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication] [Work]

3. Chaconas, Dori (2006). Cork and fuzz: Short and tall. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
Cork and Fuzz are best friends, but there's one problem, and it's not that one is an opossum and the other is a muskrat. The problem is that Cork is older than Fuzz, but shorter than him. Bothered by this difference, the pair try to make Fuzz shrink and Cork grow. Fortunately, they realize that friendship is more important than a difference in height.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Comparisons] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Differences] [Food] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Height] [Helping] [Individuality] [Muskrat] [Opossum] [Self Esteem] [Similarities]

4. Davol, Marguerite W. (1993). Black, white, just right!. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
A little girl who has a white father and a black mother compares the differences between them. Mama like to dance ballet and walk fast along the street. Papa likes to dance to rap and stroll along the street. They have different tastes in food and art, but all is "just right" in this special family.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Art] [Body Parts] [Colors] [Comparisons] [Dancing] [Differences] [Diversity] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Height] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pets] [Similarities] [Sizes] [Walking]

5. Hegi, Ursula (2003). Trudi & Pia. New York: Atheneum Books.

Abstract:
Trudi dreams of being tall and feels there are no other dwarfs like her until she meets Pia who teaches her to accept the way she is and that she is not alone. Pia talks about when other drawfs from around the world in Russia, Italy, France and Portugal, Trudi learns to feel normal and beautiful.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Bicycle] [Birds] [Bravery] [Circus] [Clowns] [Courage] [Differences] [Dwarfs] [Elephant] [Fantasy] [Growing Up] [Height] [Hope] [Imagination] [Lion] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Night] [Parrot] [Sizes] [Skills] [Sleep] [Stars] [Uniqueness]

6. Kimmel, Eric A. (1988). When mindy saved hanukkah. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
Mindy, a mouse-sized girl, bravely faces a cat in the synagogue to retrieve a candle for her tiny family's Hanukkah menorah. Her mission allows her family to celebrate their special holiday together.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bravery] [Cat] [Celebration] [Family] [Fear] [Hanukkah] [Height] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Sizes]

7. Patron, Susan (1992). Five bad boys, billy que and the dustdobbin. New York : Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Billy Que learns an important lesson from the dustbobbin under his bed. Billy learns to think before he speaks.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bedtime] [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Friendship] [Height] [Presents] [Stress Management]
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