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1. Appelbaum, Diana (1997). Cocoa ice. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A young girl from Maine and a young girl from Santa Domingo learn about each other's home through Jacob the Sailor. The girl from Santa Domingo describes how to make chocolate, and the girl from Maine tells about making ice.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Adventures] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Author's Note] [Beverage] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Climbing] [Clothing] [Cold] [Comparisons] [Culture] [Curiosity] [Differences] [Environment] [Food] [Horse] [Ice] [Multicultural] [Plants] [Snow] [Water] [Weather]

2. Bania, Michael (2004). Kumak's fish: A tall tale from the far north. Portland, OR: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
One morning Kumak and his family pack their fishing gear for an antarctic ice fishing adventure. With patience, the family fishes until Kumak finally catches a strong fish. The whole Alaskan community comes running to help Kumak and his family pull the fish out of the water. The community celebrates their new food supply when they see each fish holding on to the fist infront of it.

Laura Esch, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Ice] [Lake] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Running] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Weather]

3. Bania, Michael (2004). Kumak's fish: A tall tale from the far north. Portland, OR: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
Kumak takes his family ice fishing. Kumak uses his uncle’s amazing hooking stick. Kumak patiently waits for a fish which results in enough fish to share with the entire village.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Community] [Dancing] [Eskimo] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Happiness] [Ice] [Lake] [Language] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Patience] [Running] [Sharing] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Winter]

4. Bauer, Marion Dane (2003). Snow. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
The dull, cold winter is transformed by the marvel of snow. Children are taken on a journey where they learn how snowflakes are formed, the amazing purposes that snow serves, and the enjoyable activities that they can participate in with snow.

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

Keywords: [Beauty] [Bodies Of Water] [Clouds] [Cold] [Fun] [Ice] [Lake] [Nonverbal Communication] [River] [Seasons] [Shapes] [Sky] [Slavery] [Snow] [Spring] [Tree] [Weather] [Winter]

5. Bodnar, Judit Z. (1998). Tale of a tail. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
A fox catches fish for his dinner. WHen his friend, the bear, finds out he wants to know where the fox got all his fish. The bear takes his friend's advice and spends all night trying to catch fish. At dawn, he does not think he has caught any, but then he realizes he has caught a lot of fish on the way home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Correspondence] [Critical Thinking] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Food] [Fox] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hungarian] [Hunger] [Ice] [Lake] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Recreation] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Snow] [Sounds] [Stream] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Winter]

6. Bulla, Robert Clyde (1960). A tree is a plant. New York: Harper Collins Publisher Inc..

Abstract:
Trees are the biggest growing plants; they come in a variety, and most grow from seeds. The seeds are planted, and stay in the ground throughout winter. They begin to grow during Spring time, and blossom for only a few days. When Autumn comes, the leaves die and fall to the ground, leaving trees bare, then the process repeats itself.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Ice] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Science] [Seasons] [Seed] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [Tree] [Water] [Weather]

7. 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]

8. Chester, Jonathan//Melville, Kirsty (1997). Splash!A penguin counting book. Berkley, CA: Tricycle Press.

Abstract:
While children learn about penguins, they also learn how to count. Penguin chicks go looking for their moms and dads who have gone swimming to find food. The parents return in time to keep the chicks safe from the storm.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Counting] [Goal Setting] [Ice] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Penguin] [Sea] [Sequence] [Sleep] [Snow] [Storm] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Weather]

9. Conner, Leslie (2004). Miss Bridie chose a shovel. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
In 1856, Miss Bridie traveled to America with only her family shovel. She finds many uses for her shovel and it proves to be the right choice. She carves her path through life with a simple everyday shovel.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Baby] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Drought] [Exercise] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Flood] [Flowers] [Garden] [Happiness] [History] [Ice] [Immigrants] [Loss] [Marriage] [Parents] [Plants] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Ship] [Siblings] [Skating] [Tools] [Transportation] [Travel]

10. Crawford, Laura (2006). In arctic waters. Mt. Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
An arctic adaptation of “This is the House that Jack Built” follows polar bears, walruses, seals, narwhals and beluga whales as they chase each other around “the ice that floats in the Arctic waters.” Learn how these animals live in the cold, icy arctic region.

Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adaptation] [Animals] [Arctic] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Exercise] [Fish] [Hunting] [Ice] [Owl] [Pattern] [Seal] [Swimming] [Teasing] [Walrus] [Whale]

11. Davies, Sally J.K. (1997). Why did we have to move here?. Minneapolis, MN: Carolrhoda Books, Inc .

Abstract:
A little boy is having problems adjusting to his new home. He compares his new school to his old school which makes him feel sad and frustrated. The boy decides to go ice skating with other kids even though he isn't invited. He helps to solve a problem when the ice isn't safe.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Hockey] [Ice] [Loneliness] [Loss] [Math] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Playground] [Problem Solving] [Sadness] [Safety] [School] [Science] [Shyness] [Skating] [Sports] [Stress Management]

12. George, Jean Craighead (1999). Snow bear. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Bessie finds a new friend while exploring an ice ship-- a baby polar bear. She and Snow Bear play together like best pals. Bessie's brother and Snow Bear's mother watch carefully because they are both concerned and worried about their friendship. Will Bessie and Snow Bear's happiness be enough to keep them together?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Challenges] [Cold] [Conflict] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Eskimo] [Family] [Fear] [Friendship] [Fun] [Gender] [Hunting] [Ice] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Ocean] [Opposites] [Perspective] [Playing] [Polar Bear] [Ship] [Stereotypes] [Transportation] [Winter] [Worry]

13. Gilmore, Rachna (1994). Lights for gita. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House Publishers.

Abstract:
Gita is very excited about celebrating her favorite Hindu holiday, Divali, a festival of lights. But this year things are different and she must celebrate this special holiday in her new home. This transition is hard for Gita and made even more difficult by the seasonal rain. With the help from her parents, Gita must learn how to carry her beliefs and memories into her new home and make this year's Divali, a holiday to remember.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Beliefs] [Celebration] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Depression] [Disappointment] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Hindu] [Holidays] [Homesickness] [Ice] [Memories] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Rain] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

14. Lester, Helen (1998). Tacky in trouble. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Tacky the penguin always seems to be getting himself in trouble. This time, while he is surfing, he lands on a tropical island. An elephant named Rocky is envious of Tacky's pretty flowered shirt. He almost doesn't get home because Rocky wants him to decorate his table. Thanks to Tacky's quick thinking, he leaves the island safely.

Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Chaos] [Cold] [Creativity] [Dancing] [Differences] [Elephant] [Exercise] [Flowers] [Ice] [Island] [Mistake] [Ocean] [Penguin] [Plants] [Problem Solving] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind]

15. Munsch, Robert//Kusugak, Michael (1988). A promise is a promise. New York: Annick Press.

Abstract:
A little girl wants to go fishing in the icy cracks of the ocean but her parents tell her it is too dangerous. She promises that she will not go, but what happens when she breaks her promise?

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

Keywords: [Beliefs] [Bodies Of Water] [Challenges] [Child Care] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Fishing] [Goal Setting] [Ice] [Peer Resistance] [Problem Solving] [Recreation] [Siblings] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind]

16. Peters, Lisa (2000). Cold little duck, duck, duck. Hong Kong: Greenwilllow","HarperCollins.

Abstract:
When a little duck comes back to soon for spring, he finds himself in the dead of winter. So the little duck imagines what it would be like if it were spring. To his surprise when he wakes the ice is melting and other ducks are around him.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Beetle] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cold] [Duck] [Flowers] [Ice] [Insects] [Letters] [Mistake] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pond] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Sounds] [Spring] [Swimming] [Winter] [Worm]

17. Pinkwater, Daniel (1997). Young larry. New York: Marshall Cavendish.

Abstract:
As polar bear cubs, Larry and Roy know they will be sent off on their own someday. When their mother sends the cubs away, Larry finds himself in New Jersey. Here he must get a job to pay for the muffins he loves to eat. Larry encounters trouble as people realize he is a polar bear, but a kind old man comes to Larry's rescue and gives him a job and a place to live.

Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Assertiveness] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Caring] [Family] [Fishing] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Ice] [Ocean] [Parents] [Polar Bear] [Problem Solving] [Responsibilities] [Safety] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Snow] [Swimming] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Whale]

18. Raphael, Elaine//Bolognes, Don (1981). Donkey it's snowing. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Carlo walks out one morning to find water frozen in his bucket. Then he goes on to tell the donkey all about winter. The two friends prepare for winter together.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Change] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Donkey] [Friendship] [Ice] [Preparation] [Problem Solving] [Seasons] [Snow] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

19. Valgardson, W.D. (1994). Winter rescue. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Thor wants to stay inside and watch cartoons on T.V. One day his grandfather needs help ice fishing and Thor is volunterred to help. Thor goes with grandfather, and the two ice fish for the entire day in the bitter cold. Thor ends up saving a man who falls through the ice.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Bodies Of Water] [Clothing] [Cold] [Culture] [Emergency] [Fishing] [Food] [Ice] [Injury] [Lake] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Recreation] [Rescue] [Snow] [Storytelling] [Technology] [Television] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
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