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1. Adelson, Leone (1955). All ready for summer. New York: David McKay Co..

Abstract:
Let's watch different animals come out of hibernation and observe the changes in nature during spring and summer.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Change] [Feelings] [Hibernation] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Seasons] [Spring] [Summer]

2. Carlstrom, Nancy White (1997). Raven and river. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
The river ice begins to crack as spring descends upon the Alaskan tundra. The raven knows it is time to wake up, so he flies about alerting his animal friends of spring's arrival. The melting ice brings new life and excitement to the animals who live along side the river.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Beaver] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Happiness] [Hare] [Hibernation] [Ice] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Raven] [River] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Snow] [Spring] [Squirrel] [Winter] [Wolf]

3. Cherry, Lynne (2003). How groundhog's garden grew. Mexico: The Blue Sky Press.

Abstract:
In this story of friendship and sharing, Squirrel teaches Groundhog how to grow a garden. Groundhog learns how to plant and care for many different plants and vegetables. In the end there is enough for all of their friends to enjoy.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Friendship] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Groundhog] [Hibernation] [Plants] [Problem Solving] [Seasons] [Seed] [Sharing] [Squirrel] [Sun] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Wind]

4. Dabcovich, Lydia (1982). Sleep bear. New York: E.P. Dutton Inc..

Abstract:
A bear is luckily in hibernation when a hunter comes to look for him, but wakes up when spring returns.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Decision Making] [Hibernation] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Seasons] [Spring] [Winter]

5. Fleming, Denise (1997). Time to sleep. New York: Henry Holt & Company.

Abstract:
Six animals communicate with each other at the commencement of winter hibernation. Each animal tells one animal, who in turn tells another. The cycle, which begins with the bear, does not stop until he hears the news of the upcoming winter himself.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Bear] [Colors] [Communication] [Cycle] [Decision Making] [Food] [Forest] [Hibernation] [Ladybug] [Morning] [Seasons] [Skunk] [Sky] [Sleep] [Snail] [Spring] [Tree] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication] [Winter] [Woodchuck]

6. Hunter, Anne (1998). Possum and the peeper. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Possum is determined to find out who has awakened him and all his animal friends from their winter naps. They soon discover that the "Peep!Peep!Peep!" is coming from an ambitious frog who is ready to begin spring.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Five Senses] [Frog] [Hibernation] [Morning] [Nature] [Opossum] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Spring] [Verbal Communication]

7. Hunter, Anne (1996). Possum's harvest moon. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Possum awakes one evening and decides to throw a party in celebration of the beautiful harvest moon. He convinces his meadow friends to take time from preparing for the winter to celebrate with him.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Autumn] [Celebration] [Hibernation] [Moon] [Nature] [Night] [Opossum] [Party] [Preparation] [Seasons] [Verbal Communication]

8. Kesey, Ken (1990). Little tricker the squirrel meets big double the bear. New York: Viking Penguin.

Abstract:
It is autumn, and Big Double the Bear is eating everything in sight to prepare for hibernation. Little Tricker the squirrel must save his friends and his home from the very hungry bear.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Autumn] [Bear] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Hibernation] [Hunger] [Preparation] [Seasons] [Shelter] [Squirrel] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

9. Krauss, Ruth (1949). The happy day. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
The forest animals are sleeping during the winter. Suddently they all smell something, run to the scent and realize that it is a flower in the snow.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Change] [Five Senses] [Hibernation] [Nonverbal Communication] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Smell] [Snow] [Winter]

10. Ludwig, Warren (1990). Good morning, granny rose. New York: Putnam.

Abstract:
Granny Rose and her dog, Henry, go for a walk in the woods and get stuck in a blizzard. Henry finds a cave for shelter, where the two run into a bear.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Discovery] [Dog] [Exercise] [Exploration] [Hibernation] [Nature] [Shelter] [Storm] [Walking] [Weather] [Woods]

11. Marino, Dorothy (1961). Buzzy bear goes south. New York: Franklin Watts.

Abstract:
Buzzy Bear goes south with the birds, but realizes he forgot some important articles. He goes back home, becomes tired, and decides to take a long winter's nap.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Hibernation] [Nature] [Peer Resistance] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Winter]

12. Marshall, James (1972). What's the matter with carruthers?. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
Carruthers, the bear, is in a very grumpy mood and has been for days. His two friends notice it and try to cheer him up. Finally they realize Carruthers is tired and should have been asleep for the winter, so they help him go to bed.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Helping] [Hibernation] [Moods] [Nonverbal Communication] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Winter]

13. 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]

14. Swope, Sam (2000). Gotta go!Gotta go!. New York: Farnar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
A bug crawls all the way out of her skin!She sleeps then she blossoms into a beautiful butterfly. On her journey, she repeats her chant, "Gotta Go!Gotta Go To Mexico!" to all the insects and animals along her way. When her destination is reached, she flutters and dances around in the warm sky with her companion. A bug returns, lays her eggs, and the cycle of life is repeated again and again.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Aging] [Animals] [Ant] [Appearance] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Birth] [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Challenges] [Change] [Cocoon] [Colors] [Companion] [Confidence] [Courage] [Cycle] [Dancing] [Discovery] [Environment] [Farm] [Flowers] [Food] [Forest] [Grasshopper] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Hibernation] [Insects] [Mexican] [Migration] [Morning] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Overeating] [Relationship] [Reproduction] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]

15. Zagwyn, Deborah Turney (1998). Turtle spring. Berkely, CA: Tricude Press.

Abstract:
One summer, as young Clee finds herself lost in the shuffle with the arrival of a new baby brother, Uncle Fishtank Hal comes to the rescue when he asks her to care for his special southern-breed turtle. For Clee, caring for the turtle is like therapy to cope with the new changes in her life. That is until the turtle dies due to the harsh cold winter and Clee is forced to bury him out in the yard. Without the turtle, Clee spends time with her new brother and learns to enjoys his company. In spring however, the turtle springs back to like in the compost pile and Clee gains a new outlook on the changes in her life.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Baby] [Caring] [Change] [Closeness] [Cold] [Coping] [Disappointment] [Environment] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Geography] [Grief] [Guilt] [Happiness] [Hibernation] [Jealousy] [Loneliness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Radio] [Reptiles] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Snow] [Spring] [Stress Management] [Summer] [Surprises] [Survival] [Technology] [Telephone] [Turtle] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
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