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1. Alexander, Earl//Rudin, Sheila//Sejkora, Pam (1996). My dad has hiv. Minneapolis, MN: Fairview Press.

Abstract:
The disease HIV is explained in this gentle and descriptive story about a young girl who has a father with HIV. The facts about the virus are described in a way that children can understand. It helps children to know that a person with HIV can lead a normal life.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aids] [Awareness] [Careers] [Communication] [Differences] [Diseases] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Health] [Hygiene] [Illness] [Love] [Medicine] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Presentation] [Sadness] [School] [Science] [Sleep] [Support] [Verbal Communication]
2. 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]
3. Anholt, Catherine//Anholt, Laurence (1991). All about you. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Everyone is different, no one is quite the same. Discover all about you!How do you feel today?Are you hungry?Each time it's a new story.

Abstract provided by Jennifer Henzie, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Bat] [Bath] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Birds] [Camel] [Cat] [Celebration] [Cleanliness] [Climbing] [Cow] [Dancing] [Dog] [Donkey] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Food] [Frog] [Goat] [Goose] [Gorilla] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hygiene] [Jumping] [Library] [Mole] [Monkey] [Moose] [Nutrition] [Ox] [Parents] [Party] [Picnic] [Pool] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Seal] [Sheep] [Siblings] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Sliding] [Snail] [Walrus] [Whale] [Wolf] [Zoo]
4. Armstrong-Ellis, Carey (2002). Prudy's problem and how she solved it. New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc..

Abstract:
Prudy loves to collect things. But unlike most kids who collect only a few things, Prudy collects everything. Some things are even unsanitary. One day her enormous collection becomes too much for her to handle. She must come up with an idea on what to do with all her stuff. Finally she has it. She solves her problem by creating a collection museum. Here her collection can be neat, orderly and seen by everyone.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Art] [Bones] [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Frustration] [Hygiene] [Insects] [Museum] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
5. Balkwill, Fran (1990). Cell wars. Minneapolis, MN: Carolrhoda Books, Inc..

Abstract:
Did you know that there is war going on in your body every day? Well, Neutrophills, Macrophages and Lymphocytes battle to get rid of viruses and bacteria. Come watch the battle between the defender cells as they protect people from microscopic enemies.

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

Keywords: [Bacteria] [Cells] [Chicken Pox] [Cold] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Diseases] [Germs] [Health] [Hygiene] [Illness] [Medicine] [Nonverbal Communication] [Prevention] [Science] [Verbal Communication] [Virus]
6. Bang, Molly (). One fine day. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
From morning until bedtime, a child plays with toys to experience one fine day of activities.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Bear] [Car] [Cat] [Cleanliness] [Clouds] [Colors] [Five Senses] [Food] [Friendship] [Hygiene] [Nutrition] [Play] [Rain] [Shadows] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Sun] [Toys] [Wind]
7. Barnett, Mac (2009). Billy Twitters and his blue whale problem. New York: Hyperion Books.

Abstract:
When Billy Twitters doesn't brush his teeth or finish his peas, his mother says "We're going to buy you a whale." This doesn't worry Billy, because he knows how big blue whales are and he couldn't possibly have one delivered. To his surprise, one morning there is a blue whale sitting outside his house and it is his responsibility. The whale causes problems at school because Billy's classmates don't pick him at gym. And it just gets worse: his parents give him the owner's manual for the whale. While feeding him, Billy realizes that when he's inside the whale, nobody's laughing and nobody's telling him what to do...so he decides to make himself at home!Absr

Abstract provided by, 2011 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bridge] [Bus] [Cleanliness] [Colors] [Community] [Comparisons] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Food] [Frustration] [History] [Hygiene] [Language] [Loneliness] [Numbers] [Parents] [Park] [Perspective] [Problem Solving] [Responsibilities] [School] [Sight] [Sizes] [Smell] [Teeth] [Time] [Transportation] [Whale]
8. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1973). Monster and the magic umbrella. Glendale, CA: Bowmar.

Abstract:
Monster enjoys a day of play with his friends and his magical umbrella. Monster and the little boy play games in the afternoon sun and make sure to follow good hygiene practices and sun safety by wearing hats and carrying a giant magical umbrella that provides protection from the sun. The monster's umbrella eventually, magically opens into a much larger umbrella filling with rain so all of the neighborhood children can play and cool off.

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

Keywords: [Celebration] [Cleanliness] [Companion] [Critical Thinking] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Hygiene] [Magic] [Monsters] [Play] [Rain] [Storm] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Swimming] [Umbrella] [Weather]
9. Cochran, Bill (2009). My parents are divorced, my elbows have nicknames, and other facts about me. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
Ted's parents are divorced but that doesn't make him weird. His elbows have nicknames and he sleeps with a sock on one foot, and he admits that may make him weird. Ted lists off many other facts about himself that may seem weird to others, but that's him and he is happy the way he is!

Abstract provided by Laura Barbe, 2011 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Attention] [Body Parts] [Cleanliness] [Comparisons] [Coping] [Divorce] [Feelings] [Halloween] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Hygiene] [Pretend] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Separation] [Stress Management] [Uniqueness]
10. Cole, Brock (1991). Alpha and the dirty baby. New York: Farrar, Strauss, and Giroux.

Abstract:
Alpha's parents get replaced one day with two of the devils' imps. The imps bring their dirty baby and mess up Alpha's house. When the imps go to sleep, Alpha washes the house and the baby, which upsets the imps, so they bring back her parents and leave.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Chaos] [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Devils] [Family] [Hygiene] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills]
11. Dalton, Anne (1992). This is the way. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
A family goes through the routine of their day in the rhythm of the tune "here we go round the mulberry bush".

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

Keywords: [Climbing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Games] [Hygiene] [Jumping] [Nutrition] [Rhyme] [School] [Song] [Teeth] [Weather]
12. Davison, Martine (1992). Robby visits the doctor. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
Robby wakes up one morning with an earache. His father takes him to the doctor in order to get medicine which will make him feel better. After he sees his friend in the doctor's office and is told about what the doctor will do, Robbie is not scared anymore.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Days Of The Week] [Doctor] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Health] [Hospital] [Hygiene] [Illness] [Medicine] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nurse] [Parents] [Routine] [School] [Stress Management] [Teeth] [Temperature]
13. Faulkner, Matt (1987). The amazing voyage of jackie grace. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Jackie goes into the bathroom with his ship to take a bath. In the bathtub, he begins to imagine that he is sailing in a ship with other men. After a huge storm appears, they run into pirates and have a confrontation. Jackie conquers the captain of the pirates when all of a sudden his mother calls for him to get out of the bathtub.

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

Keywords: [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Hygiene] [Imagination] [Parents] [Pirates]
14. Fleming, Denise (1998). Mama cat has three kittens. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Mama cat's daily routine includes washing her paws, chasing leaves, sharpening her claws, and taking naps. Two of her kittens, Fluffy and Skinny, follow this same routine with her. Meanwhile, Boris is napping. When Mama cat and the other two kittens nap, Boris washes his paws, sharpens his claws, chases leaves, pounces on Mama cat while Fluffy and Skinny fall back to sleep.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Behavior] [Cat] [Comparisons] [Differences] [Family] [Fun] [Hygiene] [Imitation] [Laziness] [Learning] [Play] [Role Model] [Routine] [Sand] [Sleep] [Uniqueness] [Walking]
15. Fox, Mem (1996). A bedtime story. Greenvale, NY: Mondo Publishing.

Abstract:
Polly has a room filled with books but does not know how to read. With her stuffed animal, Bed Rabbit, Polly interrupts her parents' reading time for a bedtime story.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Bedtime] [Books] [Family] [Hygiene] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Reading] [Routine] [Teeth] [Toys]
16. Gretz, Susanna (1969). Teddy bears 1 to 10. New York: Four Winds.

Abstract:
Learn to count numbers by playing with teddy bears and keeping them clean.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Counting] [Hygiene] [Numbers] [Sequence] [Toys]
17. Harper, Isabelle (1994). My dog rosie. New York: The Blue Sky Press.

Abstract:
When Isabelle's grandpa goes to work, she takes care of his dog Rosie. Isabelle does everything for Rosie -- feeds him, plays with him, and even bathes him. Isabelle loves to take care of Rosie!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bath] [Dog] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Helping] [Hygiene] [Pets] [Play] [Responsibilities]
18. Heilbroner, Joan (1962). This is the house where jack lives. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
While Jack takes a bath he does not realize what is going on downstairs.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Bath] [Cleanliness] [Hygiene] [Shelter]
19. Himmelman, John (1993). Wanted: Perfect parents. Minneapolis: Bridge Water Books .

Abstract:
A boy dreams of perfect parents who would let him do whatever he would like to do. He tells a very wild story about what happens if he was in charge of the house

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

Keywords: [Cleanliness] [Family] [Fantasy] [Humor] [Hygiene] [Mischief] [Parents] [Storytelling]
20. Hoban, Russell (1960). Bedtime for frances. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
It's France's bedtime but she isn't very tired, so she makes up an alphabet song, imagines a tiger, sees a giant, and learns that the wind has a job before she falls asleep.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Badger] [Bedtime] [Family] [Food] [Giants] [Hygiene] [Night] [Nutrition] [Responsibilities] [Sleep]
21. Howe, James (2004). Kaddish for grandpa in Jesus' name amen. New York: Antheneum Booksfor Young Readers.

Abstract:
A young girl finds her own spirituality while observing the differing social customs of her Jewish and Christian relatives following her grandfather's sudden death. She interacts with her family to remember her grandfather in special ways at home, at church, and before bed.

Susan Baker-Gillette, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Angel] [Art] [Baby] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Behavior] [Church] [Dancing] [Emotions] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Hebrew] [Hygiene] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Parents] [Sadness]
22. Howells, Mildred (1973). The woman who lived in holland. New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux.

Abstract:
A woman cleans everything in her town to the annoyance of other citizens. She later wishes that she could wash off the stars. When a storm blows her up into the sky, she gets her chance.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Cleanliness] [Community] [Dedication] [Determination] [Dreams] [Goal Setting] [Hygiene] [Peer Resistance]
23. Hughes, Shirley (1985). Bathwater's hot. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard.

Abstract:
A little girl discovers opposites in the world around her. She discovers the difference between hot and cold water and many other things in her world.

Abstract provided by Heather Cobie and Darcy Lehman, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Cleanliness] [Comparisons] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Friendship] [Hygiene] [Learning] [Nonverbal Communication] [Refusal Skills] [Touch]
24. Javernick, Ellen (2009). The birthday pet. Tarrytown: Marshall Cavendish.

Abstract:
Danny can have a pet for his birthday and he knows exactly what he wants. The other members of his family think differently.

Abstract provided by Marshall Cavendish, 2009 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Birthday] [Cat] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Family] [Food] [Hygiene] [Parents] [Pattern] [Pets] [Presents] [Rat] [Rhyme] [Turtle] [Walking]
25. Jonell, Lynne//Mathers, Petra (1997). Mommy go away. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Christopher is tired of his mommy telling him what to do. Christopher tells his mommy to "go away." Suddenly, mommy shrinks to the size of a toy and he sends her away on a toy boat in his bathtub. After Mommy's scary adventure, she realizes that it is rough being little.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Anger] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Boat] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Fear] [Feelings] [Hygiene] [Imagination] [Love] [Manners] [Sizes] [Toys] [Verbal Communication] [Water]
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