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1. Balian, Lorna (1980). Leprechauns never lie. Nashville: Abingdon Press.

Abstract:
A young lazy Irish girl, Ninny Nanny, finds it difficult to do chores around the hut she shares with Gram. She decides to catch a leprechaun and get his pot of gold to solve all their problems.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Decision Making] [Family] [Frustration] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Honesty] [Laziness] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Problem Solving] [Verbal Communication]
2. 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]
3. Brown, Marc (1997). Arthur's computer disaster. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Arthur is captivated by a new computer game and plays it while his mom is gone, even though she asked him not to. While he is playing with his friend, they both reach for the mouse and the screen suddenly goes blank. Find out if he can fix the computer before his mom gets home, or if he gets the nerve to confront his wrong doing!

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

Keywords: [Apology] [Computer] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Critical Thinking] [Disappointment] [Disobedience] [Family] [Games] [Honesty] [Misbehavior] [Playing] [Respect] [Technology] [Working Mother]
4. Bunting, Eve (1992). Summer wheels. New York: Harcourt.

Abstract:
A kid without a father learns from the bicycle man about trust. From other kids he learns honesty and friendship.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Friendship] [Honesty] [Individuality] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]
5. Bunting, Eve (1994). A day's work. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Fransico takes his grandfather out to look for work. His grandfather does not speak English, so Fransico must translate. Fransico accepts a gardening job for his grandfather by telling the man he is a great gardener. When the man comes at the end of the day, he finds the job done incorrectly. Fransico's lie teaches him an invaluable lesson.

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

Keywords: [Apology] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [English] [Family] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Honesty] [Language] [Language] [Love] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Pride] [Responsibilities] [Spanish] [Truth] [Verbal Communication]
6. Burningham, John (1987). John patrick norman mchennessy-the boy who is always late. New York: Crown.

Abstract:
On his way to school, a little boy is held up by various problems along the way which make him late to school. His teacher makes him write sentences because he thinks he is making up his excuses for being tardy.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Consequences] [Discipline] [Honesty] [School] [Truth]
7. Carlson, Nancy (1988). I like me!. New York: Puffin Books.

Abstract:
A very fine pig lists all the good qualities she sees in herself, along with what helps her cope when she's feeling low. She points out that nothing is better than being yourself. She paints, rides her bike, reads good books, and takes care of herself.

Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Animals] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Body Image] [Body Parts] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Determination] [Differences] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Health] [Honesty] [Identification] [Images] [Individuality] [Love] [Morning] [Observation] [Pig] [Recognition] [Respect] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Teeth] [Understanding] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]
8. Cohen, Miriam (1985). Liar, liar, pants on fire!. New York: William Morrow & Co..

Abstract:
A new boy in the first grade boasts and tells lies to impress his classmates. It backfires and the kids will not play with him because he is a liar. He makes friends at the Christmas party by being himself and telling the truth.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Conflict Resolution] [Deception] [Friendship] [Honesty] [Nonverbal Communication] [Party] [School] [Self Esteem] [Truth] [Verbal Communication]
9. Crary, Elizabeth (1994). Dealing with feelings: I'm furious. Seattle, WA: Parenting Press, Inc..

Abstract:
When Matt sees his Reggie Jackson baseball card floating in the toilet, his jaw drops. He is furious that his little brother did that. One thing that will solve his problem is to hit his little brother, right?Wrong!His mother presents him with six ways to successfully handle his anger. After resolving his problems, Matt makes peace with his brother.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Baseball] [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Honesty] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peace] [Privacy] [Problem Solving] [Respect] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Soccer] [Sports] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Writing]
10. Davenier, Christine (1997). Leon and albertina. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Leon falls in love with Albertine, but he's not sure how to get her attention. Leon takes the advice of his friends, but no matter how hard he tries, Albertine does not notice him. What will it take for Leon to win the love of Albertine?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Attention] [Chicken] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Fun] [Gender] [Gymnastics] [Helping] [Honesty] [Love] [Pig] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Sports]
11. dePaola, Tomie (1991). Bonjour, mr. satie. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Mr. Satie has to decide whose paintings are better - Henri or Pablo. His decision ends up uniting the two artists and ending their feud.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fight] [French] [Honesty] [Multicultural] [Travel] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]
12. Egan, Tim (2004). The trial of cardigan jones. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Cardigan, a moose, is new to town. While walking through the neighborhood, he happens upon Mrs. Brown’s pie in her window. The pie becomes missing and witnesses say that he took it. He then goes on trial and throughout the trial, he keeps knocking things over with his giant antlers. This gives the judge an idea, so he takes the courtroom to Mrs. Brown’s house. They notice the smashed pie in the bushes and pronounced Cardigan “not guilty.”

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Flag] [Food] [Guilt] [Honesty] [Love] [Moose] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Party] [Pig] [Politics] [Problem Solving] [Rabbit] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
13. Gantos, Jack (2004). Rotten ralph feels rotten. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
When Ralph the cat eats rotten food from the garbage, he learns his lesson the hard way! He has bad dreams, a swollen belly, and feels ill. After being his typical mischievious self, the vet gives him medicine and he is encouraged to stay overnight. Ralph sneaks out of the vet's office to come home to Sarah with a new appreciation of her healhty food choices.

Lisa Lynne Miller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Cat] [Consequences] [Dog] [Dreams] [Food] [Friendship] [Health] [Homesickness] [Honesty] [Hunger] [Illness] [Loneliness] [Love] [Medicine] [Misbehavior] [Mouse] [Nutrition] [Smell]
14. Henkes, Kevin (1996). Lilly's purple plastic purse. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Lilly wants to be a teacher like Mr. Slinger. She always says wonderful things about him until one day he takes her purple plastic purse away. For revenge, Lilly draws a nasty picture of Mr. Slinger which makes her feel worse than before. This teaches Lilly that revenge is the wrong way to resolve conflict.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Anger] [Animals] [Apology] [Appreciation] [Attention] [Careers] [Caring] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Envy] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Fun] [Honesty] [Learning] [Mouse] [Parents] [Performance] [Play] [Pretend] [Resentment] [Respect] [Revenge] [Role Model] [Sadness] [School] [Teaching] [Truth] [Worry] [Writing]
15. Hoban, Russell (1970). A bargain for frances. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Frances saves money to buy a real china tea pot. Thelma swindles Frances out of her money and buys the tea pot. Frances then tricks Thelma out of the tea pot and they are friends again.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Honesty] [Play] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
16. Hoban, Russell (1968). A birthday for frances. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Frances buys a candy bar for Gloria's birthday then thinks about how she can keep it or eat part of it. However, her heart softens and she decides Gloria should have it all.

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

Keywords: [Birthday] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Food] [Giving] [Greed] [Honesty] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Presents] [Presents] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
17. Kellogg, Steven (1978). The mystery of the magic green ball. New York: Dial.

Abstract:
Timmy's long, frustrating search for his favorite green ball ends with a surprising turn of events.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Determination] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Honesty] [Lost] [Sharing]
18. Latimer, Jim (1991). Fox under first base. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Fox has a habit of stealing baseballs. With the help of his bear friend, he learns the error of his ways and returns the balls. In turn, he receives a baseball autographed by Shoeless Joe Jackson.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Bear] [Exercise] [Fox] [Honesty] [Presents] [Robbery] [Sports]
19. Locker, Thomas (1989). The young artist. New York: Dial Books.

Abstract:
Adrian loves to paint landscape pictures, but portraits are more popular. He always paints the truth. When the king asks him to paint a portrait of twenty-seven nobel men and women, he is asked to make the people nice looking.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Bully] [Careers] [Compromise] [Honesty] [Royalty]
20. Marshall, James (1988). Fox on the job. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Fox needs a job so he tries four different places. Because of his honesty, fear and clumbsiness, he loses his first three jobs. He then finds the perfect job where he can dream all day.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Fox] [Honesty] [Nutrition] [Sleep]
21. Marshall, James (1984). George and martha back in town. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
A series of stories about seven hippos who are best friends. The story depicts the trials and tribulations of their friendship.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Hippopotamus] [Honesty] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Verbal Communication]
22. Mashiri, Pascal (1995). Why rabbit doesn't lie. Braamfontein, South Africa: Read Educational Trust.

Abstract:
While every animal of the forest is planning for next year's harvest, Rabbit decides to grow money. He lies to the chief and keeps the money for himself. Eventually the chief grows angry with Rabbit and demands the money Rabbit was supposed to grow. Rabbit deceives everyone in order to get out of his lie and he vows to never lie again.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Change] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Garden] [Greed] [Guilt] [Honesty] [Misbehavior] [Monkey] [Nonverbal Communication] [Procrastination] [Rabbit] [Resolution] [Selfishness] [Sharing] [Stress Management] [Tortoise] [Trick] [Violence] [Wart Hog] [Wildlife]
23. McDonald, Megan (1991). The potato man. New York: Orchard.

Abstract:
A young boy steals potatoes and has bad luck. He then meets the potato man he stole from and eventually respects him enough to become his customer.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Food] [Honesty] [Nutrition] [Robbery] [Verbal Communication]
24. McKissack, Patricia C. (2000). The honest-to-goodness truth. New York: Antheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Libby lies to Mama about feeding the cow. When she is caught and punished, Libby vows to tell the truth from then on. She ends up hurting her friends when she "tells it like it is." Can Libby tell the truth and get her friends back?

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Apology] [Chicken] [Church] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Embarrassment] [Exercise] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Honesty] [Horse] [Jumping] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [School] [School] [Sewing] [Stress Management] [Teaching] [Truth] [Verbal Communication] [Work]
25. Nixon, Joan Lowery (1981). The christmas eve mystery. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman and Co..

Abstract:
Susan and Mike accompany their neighbors on Christmas Eve to find out if horses really talk at midnight. While in the barn, Susan and Mike hear a robbery take place and help to find the robbers and the money stash.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Awareness] [Christmas] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Holidays] [Honesty] [Horse] [Mystery] [Neighbors] [Robbery] [Siblings] [Superstition]
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