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1. Browne, Anthony (2000). Willy's pictures. Italy: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Follow along as Willy includes himself in fun remakes of classic paintings. Then challenge yourself to match Willy's art to the original masterpiece.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Differences] [Gorilla] [History] [Humor] [Images] [Monkey] [Nonverbal Communication] [Perspective] [Similarities]

2. Brown, Marc//Brown, Laurene Krasny (1984). The bionic bunny show. Boston: Little, Brown, & Co..

Abstract:
A bunny is portrayed as a Bionic Bunny on a television show. Follow the steps that show how a real bunny is made to look like an imaginary character.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Images] [Rabbit] [Self Esteem] [Television] [Verbal Communication]

3. Bryant, Jen (2005). Georgia's bones. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Books.

Abstract:
A young girl, Georgia, is fascinated with shapes, colors, and objects. Her family does not share nor comprehend her love for art, so they deem her different. With her strong will and determination, Georgia moves to New York to discover a life as an artist. The illustrations help the reader detail the beauty of her work as they take us through the life of Georgia O'Keffe.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Biography] [Bones] [Careers] [Collection] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Excitement] [Family] [Farm] [Flowers] [Goal Setting] [Hobby] [Images] [Nature] [Pride] [Relationship] [Self Esteem] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Wildlife]

4. 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]

5. Cooper, Elisha (1998). Ballpark. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
This day of preparation at the ballpark shows all of the details behind the scenes. For example, you can see the laundry room, food vendors, press box, and playing field. The game of baseball is full of rituals and exciting surprises.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animation] [Awareness] [Baseball] [Bat] [Careers] [Clothing] [Entertainment] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Food] [Fun] [Images] [Machines] [Nutrition] [Park] [Photograph] [Play] [Practice] [Preparation] [Rain] [Sports] [Weather]

6. de Vries, Anke (2002). Grey mouse. Asheville, NC: Hand Print.

Abstract:
Grey Mouse is feeling lonely, so she decides to change her color in order to feel better about herself. However, all of the other animals laugh at her each time she does this. She finally realizes that she is happiest with her natural grey color when she finds other mice friends that look like her.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Appearance] [Art] [Bee] [Birds] [Body Image] [Boredom] [Change] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Differences] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Frog] [Goal Setting] [Goose] [Happiness] [Identity] [Images] [Insects] [Insecurity] [Ladybug] [Loneliness] [Mouse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Racism] [Sadness] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Zebra]

7. Garza, Carmen Lomas (1999). Making magic windows. San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
Papel picado, the art of cut paper, is shown. Learn how to hold the tissue paper and scissors. A few papel picado projects are explained including how to make papel picado with a craft knife.

Abstract provided by Stephanie Phair for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Art] [Communication] [Creativity] [Culture] [Drawing] [Flowers] [Images] [Mexican American] [Multicultural] [Pattern] [Repetition] [Safety] [Shapes] [Stars]

8. Guarnieri, Paolo (1999). A boy named giotto. New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux.

Abstract:
Dreams really do come true for Giotto, a young shepard boy, who is mindless of his chores and duties because of his strong passion and talent for painting. Although he loses a sheep, Giotto's curiosity and persistence lead him to find someone who can unlock the door to his artistic future.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Church] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Creativity] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Determination] [Discipline] [Family] [History] [Images] [Italian] [Learning] [Missing] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Persistence] [Religion] [Responsibilities] [Saint] [Sheep] [Success] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication]

9. Hooks, Bell (1999). Happy to be nappy . New York: Hyperion.

Abstract:
A whimsical rhythm of sweet jive jumps from watercolored illustrations on different pages to portray portraits of little girls who celebrate their African American culture. Hooray for the frizzy, fuzzy, nappy, twisty hair!Hooray for the sizzling semblance and fantastic flare that shines in every hair on every head. Beauty lies everywhere.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Awareness] [Beauty] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Celebration] [Child Care] [Cleanliness] [Closeness] [Colors] [Comparisons] [Confidence] [Creativity] [Culture] [Day] [Differences] [Family] [Feelings] [Fun] [Happiness] [Health] [Hope] [Images] [Individuality] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Play] [Pride] [Rhythm] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Shapes]

10. James, Betsy (1990). The dream stair. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
A young girl lives with her grandmother. When she goes to sleep at night, she dreams about going up and down the stairs of life.

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

Keywords: [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Family] [Grandparents] [Images] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Perspective] [Secrets] [Sleep] [Verbal Communication]

11. Jeffers, Susan (1974). All the pretty horses. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
A small girl is having trouble sleeping during the night. Her mother comes into her room and begins to tell her about the horses that she can have when she wakes up.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Creativity] [Dreams] [Family] [Fantasy] [Horse] [Images] [Imagination] [Parents] [Sleep]

12. Jonas, Ann (1987). Reflections. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
The adventures of a child on the beach, in the woods, and various other places are described. When the book is turned upside down, the pictures make new pictures.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Beach] [Images] [Imagination] [Nature] [Woods]

13. Jonas, Ann (1983). Round trip. New York: Scholastic.

Abstract:
The story of a visit to the city. When the book is turned upside down, the pictures form new pictures that show the trip back to the country.

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

Keywords: [Community] [Images] [Nonverbal Communication] [Transportation] [Travel]

14. Lewis, J. Patrick (2005). Please bury me in the library. New York: Gulliver Books.

Abstract:
In this collection of sixteen poems, children's favorite books are highlighted. Some poems include, "What if Books had Different Names," "The Big Word Girl," and "Reading in the Dark."

Abstract provided by Megan Kamphaus for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Books] [Collection] [Comparisons] [Education] [Exploration] [Images] [Library] [Poetry] [Reading] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication]

15. Lindgren, Astrid (1963). Christmas in the stable. New York: Coward, McCann, & Geoghegan.

Abstract:
In this traditional story of the birth of Jesus, a child's imagination creates more modern images of the events.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Birth] [Christmas] [Holidays] [Images] [Imagination] [Religion]

16. MacLachlan, Patricia // MacLachlan, Emily (2003). Painting the wind. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
A young boy observes the various painters who travel to his island. Through discussions and interactions with the painters, the boy learns about painting and is finally able to achieve his goal.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Art] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Body Parts] [Colors] [Companion] [Dog] [Flowers] [Images] [Moon] [Ocean] [Sea] [Seasons] [Shadows] [Teaching] [Transportation] [Weather] [Wind]

17. Micklethwait, Lucy (2004). I spy shapes in art. United States: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Search for shapes in colorful works of art. Learn about famous works and artists, while looking deeper into each painting.

Abstract provided by Christine Manning for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Art] [Communication] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Discovery] [Identification] [Images] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pattern] [Shapes] [Spy]

18. Pelletier, David (1996). The graphic alphabet. New York: Orchard.

Abstract:
Come take a trip from A to Z. Each letter is drawn to represent a whole word. These wonderful pictures bring out each letter in its own way!

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Art] [Concepts] [Critical Thinking] [Devils] [Fire] [Images] [Mountains] [Quilt] [Sequence] [Vampires]

19. Pinkey, Jerry (1999). The little match girl. New York: Penguin Putnam.

Abstract:
When a poor girl finds herself using matches to imagine things that are important in her life, she recalls the lessons that her grandmother has taught her. With hands stiff with cold, the little match girl studies the bright light that gives her warmth, imagination, and the closure to her young life.

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

Keywords: [Carriage] [Christmas] [Cold] [Death] [Family] [Flowers] [Food] [God] [Grandparents] [History] [Holidays] [Hunger] [Images] [Imagination] [Market] [Poverty] [Seasons] [Snow] [Spiritual] [Stars] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]

20. Schulte, Jessica (2005). Can you find it outside?. New York: Harry N. Abrams.

Abstract:
Use the riddles to locate items in works of art. Appreciate the different elements and styles of art as you search for hidden objects. At the end, learn about these works by reading each caption next to each painting.

Abstract provided by Christine Manning for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Art] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Goal Setting] [Images] [Museum] [Observation] [Poetry] [Recognition] [Rhyme] [Riddle] [Seasons] [Sight]

21. The Metropolitan Museum of Art (2005). Museum shapes. New York: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Children will love learning about shapes through works of art from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Abstract provided by Christina Motz for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Art] [Colors] [Concepts] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Discovery] [Images] [Museum] [Shapes] [Stars] [Symbols] [Vocabulary]

22. Willard, Nancy (1999). The tale i told sasha. New York: Little Brown.

Abstract:
Follow along in an adventure as a yellow ball rolls out of sight and into a place where all lost things are found. Discover a quiet, small, and plain house where its rooms run far and wide and adventure lurks in the shadows.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Balloon] [Bee] [Beetle] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Colors] [Cow] [Direction] [Disappearance] [Discovery] [Fish] [Flowers] [Horse] [Images] [Imagination] [Insects] [Light] [Lost] [Maps] [Mythical] [Perspective] [Shadows] [Sheep] [Tiger]

23. Wilson, April (1999). April wilson's magpie magic: A tale of colorful mischief. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A child's drawing of a bird comes to life. The child and the bird draw with the coloring pencils to outsmart each other. (A Wordless Book).

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

Keywords: [Art] [Balloon] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Colors] [Competition] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Drawing] [Fantasy] [Fire] [Images] [Magic] [Magpie] [Nonverbal Communication]
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