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1. Behn, Harry (1959). The two uncles of pablo. New York: Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc..

Abstract:
A young boy, named Pablo, is in search of getting an education and making money for his poor family. In this pursuit, Pablo unites two uncles who have been feuding.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fight] [Goal Setting] [Hispanic] [Honesty] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Poverty] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem]

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2. Blanco, Alberto (1992). The desert mermaid (La sirena del desierta). San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
The last of the desert mermaids is found living in an oasis in the Sonara desert. An Indian and his horse take her on a journey to find the roots of her ancestors. Here she finds the gift of song and can finally join the thousands of mermaids riding the waves.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Desert] [Goal Setting] [Hispanic] [History] [Mermaids] [Multicultural] [Music] [Rhythm] [Song]

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3. Bouchard, Lois Kalb (1969). The boy who wouldn't talk. New York: Doubleday & Co., Inc..

Abstract:
Carlos, a Puerto Rican boy, lives in America and is frustrated with learning the English language. He decides not to talk at all and just nod and draw pictures. He meets a blind boy who cannot see his pictures or nods, so Carlos must talk. Carlos is so happy to meet this boy that he begins to talk again.

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

Keywords: [Apathy] [Assertiveness] [Blindness] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Handicap] [Hispanic] [Illness] [Immigrants] [Language] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [School] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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4. Cowley, Joy (1996). Gracias, the thanksgiving turkey. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Miguel's dad, a truck driver, sends Miguel a turkey to fatten up for Thanksgiving. Miguel and his family care for and love the turkey, and they name her Gracias. When Thanksgiving arrives no one can eat Gracias the turkey, instead they eat chicken for Thanksgiving dinner!

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Celebration] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Hispanic] [Holidays] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Spanish] [Support] [Thanksgiving] [Verbal Communication]

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5. Gershator, David//Gershator, Phillis (1995). Bread is for eating. New York: Henry Holt and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
When a little boy leaves bread on his plate, his mother reminds him how important bread is and the hard work that goes into making it. Through a song, children learn why they should not waste food, and how to be thankful for grain and bread.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Awareness] [Careers] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Farm] [Farmer] [Food] [Health] [Hispanic] [Hunger] [Language] [Machines] [Money] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Plants] [Poverty] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Snow] [Song] [Spanish] [Storytelling] [Sun] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]

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6. Kleven, Elisa (1996). Hooray, a pinata!. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
It's Clara's birthday, and she wants a pinata for her party. Clara, her mom, and her friend Samson go to the pinata store and Clara chooses a cute dog. Clara grows to love the dog and will not break him open. Samson saves the day by bringing another pinata to the party!

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

Keywords: [Birthday] [Celebration] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hispanic] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pets] [Surprises] [Verbal Communication]

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7. Paulsen, Gary (1995). The tortilla factory. San Diego: Harcourt Brace and Co.

Abstract:
In the spring, a tiny yellow corn seed is planted. From that corn seed, how a tortilla shell is created is revealed. The tortilla shell gives strength to the workers so the entire process can be repeated the following spring.

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

Keywords: [Farm] [Food] [Hispanic] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Seasons] [Spring]

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8. Politi, Leo (1949). Song of the swallows. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Since Juan loves to watch the swallows in the Mission Garden, he is sad when they fly away at the end of the season. While waiting for their return, Juan decides to build a garden at his house in hopes that swallows will return to his garden.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Celebration] [Conflict Resolution] [Garden] [Hispanic] [Multicultural] [Song] [Swallow] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Ray, Mary Lyn (1992). Pumpkins: A story for a field. San Diego, CA: HarCourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers.

Abstract:
A man is sad to see a beautiful field become a residential development, so he raises money to buy the field by growing pumpkins and selling them all over the world.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Boat] [Chinese] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Egyptian] [Feelings] [Food] [Geography] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hispanic] [Jewish] [Language] [Letters] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Problem Solving] [Russian] [Sadness] [Spanish] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Truck] [Unselfish]

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10. Russell, Barbara Timberlake (2004). The remembering stone. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
As Ana holds the speckled lava stone (the remembering stone) that her mother has given her, she falls asleep and dreams of being able to fly like the blackbirds in their garden to her mother's homeland of Costa Rica to see their family. She awakens in the morning and joins her mother as they greet the blackbirds in their garden. Ana can almost feel herself lifting off the ground as they take flight.

Pamela Theurer, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Birds] [Blackbird] [Celebration] [Costa Rica] [Culture] [Dreams] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Hispanic] [Hope] [Jewelry] [Language] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Travel] [Vocabulary]

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11. Sacre, Antonio (2003). The barking mouse. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A Spanish speaking mouse family goes on a picnic. The parents spend the day showing each other affection while the brother and sister go play. While they are playing, the come across a cat. The cat scared everyone, except the mother mouse who saves them by speaking another language.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Animals] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Hispanic] [Language] [Mouse] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Picnic] [Playing] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Sounds] [Spanish] [Verbal Communication]

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12. Thomas, Jane Resh (1994). Lights on the river. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Teresa and her family are migrant farm workers whose home is wherever there is work. With no permanent home, Teresa carries with her a wooden box containing a single candle from her grandmother that reminds her of the place she considers home.

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

Keywords: [Christmas] [Family] [Farm] [Grandparents] [Hispanic] [Holidays] [Memories] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Plants] [Shelter] [Siblings] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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13. Torres, Leyla (1993). Subway sparrow (Gorrion del metro). New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
When a sparrow flies on the D train, four people help figure out a way to get the sparrow off the train. The problem is that the four people on the train speak different languages. The teens on the train speak English, a man speaks Spanish, and a woman speaks Polish. Through various forms of communicating, the four of them come up with a strategy to help the sparrow.

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

Keywords: [American] [Birds] [Caring] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Hispanic] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Polish] [Problem Solving] [Rescue] [Sparrow] [Train] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

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