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1. Badt, Karin Luisa (1994). Good morning, let's eat!. Chicago: Children's Press.

Abstract:
What's for breakfast in Switzerland?Where did the word breakfast originate?Discover the answers to these questions and many more about morning foods. In some countries, breakfast is the biggest meal of the day, and in others it is very small.

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

Keywords: [Beverage] [British] [Canadian] [Chinese] [Customs] [Day] [Differences] [Dutch] [Egyptian] [Exercise] [Food] [French] [History] [Indian] [Irish] [Israelian] [Italian] [Japanese] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Norwegian] [Nutrition] [Russian] [Swiss] [Traditions] [Vietnamese]

2. Kay, Verla (1999). Iron horses. New York: Putnam.

Abstract:
Building a railroad takes a lot of work. Many people must be involved from the planners and politicians in the capital, to the Irishmen and Chinese men building the track out west. When it is finally finished, the track is a wonderful form of transportation.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Chinese] [Competition] [Construction] [Cooperation] [Fun] [Geography] [Hard Work] [History] [Immigrants] [Irish] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Rain] [Rocks] [Snow] [Storm] [Tools] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Weather]

3. McDermott, Gerald (1990). Tim o'toole and the wee folk. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
A very poor Irishman is given magical things by the "wee folk," but he must keep his good fortune away from the McGoons.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Dwarfs] [Family] [Fantasy] [Goose] [Irish] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

4. Millen, C.M. (1996). A symphony for the sheep. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
A poem about shearing sheep, spinning the wool, and also weaving, and knitting with the wool. Each worker has a different addition to the poem that explains their job.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Clothing] [Goal Setting] [Irish] [Nonverbal Communication] [Poetry] [Seasons] [Sheep] [Song] [Spring] [Winter] [Wool] [Work]

5. Wells, Rosemary (1998). Yoko. New York: Hyperion.

Abstract:
When Yoko brings sushi for lunch at school, everyone makes fun of her and calls her weird. However, her teacher comes through with a plan to involve the students in learning about international foods. Will anyone try the sushi?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Caribbean] [Cat] [Dog] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Irish] [Japanese] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Sadness] [School] [Song] [Teasing]

6. Yezerski, Thomas (1998). Together in pinecone patch. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
Keara and Stefan are from Ireland and Poland, respectively, and each tell the stories of their families. They meet in the United States in Pinecone Patch, PA. They overcome deep stereotypes and prejudices to be married and bring two families together.

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

Keywords: [American] [Celebration] [Church] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Customs] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Diversity] [Exercise] [Family] [Friendship] [Generations] [Immigrants] [Irish] [Love] [Marriage] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Polish] [Prejudice] [Relationship] [Similarities] [Stereotypes] [Storytelling] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Wedding]
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