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1. Adams, Adrienne (1972). The christmas party. New York: Aladdin.

Abstract:
The Abbott's are Easter egg painters. Their son, Orson, is talked into having a Christmas party for all the neighboring young rabbits. Everyone pitches in to help and the party is a huge success.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Christmas] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Holidays] [Neighbors] [Party] [Rabbit] [Sharing] [Teamwork]
2. Agee, Jon (2001). Milo's hat trick. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Milo the magician had one more chance to pull a rabbit out of his hat or else he would be fired. While searching for a rabbit, he finds a bear. The bear is able to pretend his bones are made of rubber and agrees to jump out of Milo's hat. The show is a huge success until the bear becomes tired. Milo wonders what he will do until he realizes that he too can pretend his bones are made of rubber.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Bear] [Bones] [Careers] [Clothing] [Disappearance] [Disappointment] [Entertainment] [Helping] [Magic] [Missing] [Performance] [Pretend] [Rabbit] [Restaurant] [Taxi] [Train] [Transportation]
3. Akass, Susan (1993). Number nine duckling. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
Eight of Delushka's nine eggs have hatched. The ninth duckling is scared to come out and needs his mother's help. After he emerges from his shell, he lags behind his siblings due to his fears. All of the farm animals encourage him until he can catch up and join his family.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Duck] [Encouragement] [Family] [Fear] [Fly] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Helping] [Horse] [Jumping] [Parents] [Patience] [Siblings]
4. Alderson, Brian (1999). The tale of the turnip. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
With the help of his family, a farmer grows an oversized turnip and presents it to the King. The King gives the farmer a cartload of gold for his turnip. The King's gift entices a squire to present the King with a horse, but the reward is not what the squire has in mind.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Farm] [Folktale] [Food] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Greed] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Horse] [Royalty] [Sizes]
5. Alexander, Martha (1995). You're a genius, blackboard bear. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Anthony wants to go to the moon. His only problem is that he does not know how to build a spaceship. When Anthony goes to sleep, his friend blackboard bear builds a spaceship. Together they pack the spaceship for their trip. Anthony begins to get worried about the trip and decides he will stay safely at home while blackboard bear goes to the moon himself.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Astronomy] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Helping] [Moon] [Night] [Preparation] [Sleep] [Stars] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
6. Alexander, Sue (1985). World famous muriel and the scary dragon. Boston: Little, Brown & Co..

Abstract:
A king asks Muriel to help people from his kingdom who are afraid of a dragon. With her peanut butter cookies, Muriel finds the dragon. She then gives the dragon a bath which makes him feel better. In return, he becomes a nicer dragon so the king continues to give him a bath once a week.

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

Keywords: [Bravery] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dragons] [Fear] [Food] [Helping] [Hygiene] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Royalty]
7. Alexander, Sue (1990). World famous muriel and the magic mystery. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
A professor invites Muriel to watch a magician warm up before a magic show. When the magician disappears, the professor asks Muriel to find the magician for him. She needs peanut butter cookies to help her think. She finally finds him in the library and has him back in time to do his magic show.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Helping] [Imagination] [Library] [Magic] [Nutrition]
8. Anaya, Rudolfo (2004). The santero's miracle: A bilingual story. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico.

Abstract:
Don Jacobo and his grandson carve a figurine of a saint from wood for the Christmas season. A large snow storm comes and closes the roads. This creates problems for Don Jacobo's family who wants to visit their family. It is also a problem for his sick neighbor who needs to to go the the hospital.

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

Keywords: [Carving] [Christmas] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Holidays] [Language] [Mexican American] [Miracle] [Multicultural] [Snow] [Spanish] [Stress Management] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
9. Anderson, Lonzo (1966). Ponies of mykillengi. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Two children and their ponies get caught in a snow storm. There is also an earthquake and a volcano that prevent them from making it home. One pony is about to give birth and the two children help.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birth] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Helping] [Pets] [Pony] [Teamwork] [Weather]
10. Anno, Mitsumasa (1988). In shadowland. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
The watchman leaves his post in Shadowland to help a poor, cold girl. The two are chased back to Shadowland when their shadows overlap and the towns people think they are witches.

Abstract provided by Anne Goehring and Teri Cline, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Helping] [Imagination] [Loneliness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Superstition]
11. Ardizzone, Edward (1965). Sarah and simon and no red paint. New York: Delacorte Press.

Abstract:
Two children and their family are rather poor. Their father is a painter and he needs a tube of red paint to finish a painting, but he has no money left. The children try to help him get the red paint.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Helping] [Poverty] [Teamwork]
12. Ardizzone, Edward (1968). Tim to the lighthouse. New York: Henry Z. Walck, Inc..

Abstract:
One night, Tim noticed the light from the lighthouse was not flashing past his window. So Tim, the captain, and their friends braved the storm only to find robbers who wanted the ship to crash so they could get their goods. The children help save the lighthouse.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Friendship] [Helping] [Refusal Skills] [Robbery]
13. Argueta, Manlio (1990). Magic dogs of the volcanoes. San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
The people of El Salvador are protected by cadejos, which are magic dogs that are descendents of the volcanoes. Two ancient volcanoes help the cadejos when Don Tonio and his 13 brothers send soldiers to destroy the cadejos. This book contains both Spanish and English text.

Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict] [Cooperation] [Dog] [Family] [Geography] [Geology] [Helping] [Language] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Siblings] [Spanish] [Survival] [Verbal Communication] [Volcano]
14. Arnold, Katya (1997). Duck, duck, goose?. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
A goose wishes to look different than all the other geese so she travels to all the different birds she envies and switches one of her body parts for theirs. She later learns she is unable to perform the same things the other birds can even with her new look, and she begins to appreciate her own qualities.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Crow] [Differences] [Duck] [Envy] [Fly] [Fox] [Goose] [Helping] [Jealousy] [Peacock] [Pelican] [Pond] [Rescue] [Running] [Storks] [Swan] [Swimming] [Teasing]
15. Aylesworth, Jim (1999). The full belly bowl. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
After being captured by a fox, a wee man is rescued and nurtured by a very old man for three days. In appreciation of the old man's kindness, a bowl is left on his porch with a note about its special powers. The beautiful full, belly bowl multiplies any item placed in it. This brings both happiness and trouble to the old man.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Art] [Caring] [Cat] [Correspondence] [Fable] [Food] [Fox] [Greed] [Helping] [Hunger] [Insects] [Magic] [Money] [Mouse] [Nutrition] [Sleep] [Spider] [Wealth]
16. Aylesworth, Jim (1985). The bad dream. Niles, IN: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
In the middle of the night, a little boy wakes up suddenly because of a bad dream. He falls out of bed and is extremely frightened. His parents rush in to help him. After comforting words from his parents, he goes back to sleep realizing that it was just a bad dream.

Abstract provided by Devin Stoutenborough and Judy Penko, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Dreams] [Family] [Fear] [Helping] [Parents] [Security] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Verbal Communication]
17. Bahr, Mary (1992). The memory box. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
A young boy goes to his grandparent's house for a summer vacation. His grandfather has recently found out that he has Alzheimers disease, so they spend their summer vacation collecting memories to put in a box. The box is to help them never forget the memories they have made together.

Abstract provided by Amy Farren and Susie Douglas, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alzheimer's Disease] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Family] [Fear] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Illness] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
18. Baker, Betty (1975). Three fools and a horse. New York: Macmillan .

Abstract:
Three Fools (a fictional tribe invented by the Apache Indians) go looking for buffalo and see horses for the first time. Three of the Indians want a horse to help them become big, important men. Instead of becoming bigger men, they make bigger fools of themselves.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Helping] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
19. Baker, Keith (1989). The magic fan. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Publishers.

Abstract:
One night a boy who liked to build things found a magic fan. The fan showed him what he should build to help enhance the village. The fan helped him until he no longer needed it. The fan helped the boy see that the magic was a part of himself.

Abstract by Joanne Hannaway, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Magic] [Self Esteem]
20. Baker, Ken (2001). Brave little monster. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Little monster is unable to fall asleep, fearing little girls and boys hiding in his room. Overcoming his fears, little monster scares the girls and boys away and eventually goes to sleep peacefully.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Bedtime] [Bravery] [Clothing] [Counting] [Courage] [Dancing] [Emotions] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Food] [Helping] [Heroism] [Hunger] [Jumping] [Monsters] [Night] [Parents] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Smell] [Sounds]
21. Barber, Antonia (1992). Gemma and the baby chick. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Gemma is a very caring young child. She saves one of the hen's babies from dying. This child, with the help of her mother, understands that she can't keep it but must put it back into the hen's nest.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Chicken] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Kindness] [Learning] [Rescue] [Safety] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]
22. Barbour, Karen (1991). Mr. bow tie. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
A family makes friends with a homeless man. They find out his name and invite his parents to see him. Mr. Bow tie goes home with his parents, but leaves behind his memory.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Family] [Friendship] [Helping] [Kindness] [Memories] [Parents] [Respect]
23. Barton, Byron (1987). Machines at work. New York: Thomas Y Crowell.

Abstract:
This book illustrates the use of machines in building and how they can help tear things down as well.

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

Keywords: [Destruction] [Helping] [Machines]
24. Batezat Sisulu, Elinor (1996). The day gogo went to vote: South africa, 1994. New York: Little Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Thembi and her beloved great-grandmother, who has not left the house for many years, go together to vote on the momentous day when black South Africans are allowed to vote for the first time.

Abstract provided by the Library on Congress, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Aging] [Celebration] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Determination] [Election] [Family] [Grandparents] [Helping] [History] [Holidays] [Illness] [Parents] [Politics] [Pride] [Song] [Storytelling]
25. Battle-Lavert, Gwendolyn (2003). Papa's mark. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Simms teaches his father how to write. For many years Simms' father struggled writing his own name. However, Papa learns just in time so he can vote in the first election which gave Blacks the right to vote.

Abstract provided by Bianca Guynn, 2010 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [African American] [American] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bedtime] [Buildings] [Change] [Church] [Community] [Cow] [Crowd] [Discrimination] [Education] [Election] [Equality] [Family] [Food] [Freedom] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Horse] [Learning] [Letters] [Multicultural] [Night] [Parents] [Prejudice] [Quilt] [Relationship] [School] [Shopping] [Signs] [Teaching] [Writing]
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