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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]

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2. Baer, Edith (1995). This is the way we eat our lunch. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Time for lunch!What will it be?Come along - let's taste and see!Journey across the world as children eat lunch. Discover many new foods and recipes in the back you can make and eat.

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

Keywords: [African] [American] [Australian] [British] [Canadian] [Chinese] [Columbian] [Differences] [Egyptian] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Hunger] [Indian] [Israelian] [Italian] [Japanese] [Maps] [Moroccan] [Nutrition] [Puerto Rican] [Recipe] [Recipe] [Rhyme]

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3. Brisson, Pat (1998). The summer my father was ten. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
A father and his daughter plant a garden every year, and every year she hears the story of how the ritual started. When her father was ten, he and some friends destroyed a neighbor's garden. In the father's guilt, he makes amends with the neighbor, and gains a friend.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Baseball] [Behavior] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Garden] [Growing Up] [Italian] [Mischief] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Opera] [Sadness] [Sharing] [Sports] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Tobacco] [Traditions]

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4. Daly, Niki (1998). Bravo, zan angelo!. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
Angelo Polo is a young boy who passionately wants to be a clown like his grandfather Zan Polo. His grandfather tells him that the theater is no place for a little boy. Finally, Zan Polo tells Angelo that he can be "the little red rooster who crows in the last act." So, Angelo scurries and runs all over the city to prepare for his performance during the carnival. It turns out that Angelo is an excellent rooster and his grandfather agrees that the theater can be a place for a little boy.

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

Keywords: [Acting] [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Carnival] [Clowns] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Humor] [Italian] [Language] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Performance] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Theatre] [Verbal Communication]

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5. dePaola, Tomie (1992). Jingle the christmas clown. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Jingle and Il Circo Riccolo, the little circus, venture off to perform their circus at a little town, as they do every Christmas, on their way to the city. To their surprise, the town is poor, almost abandoned, and can't afford the circus. See how Jingle brightens their Christmas.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Italian] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication]

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6. dePaola, Tomie (1997). Days of the blackbird: A tale of northern italy. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Gemma and her father, Duke Gemma, love to sit in their courtyard where birds of all colors decorate the trees and sing beautiful songs. When her father becomes ill, Gemma realizes that the only hope for her father's recovery comes from the bird songs. Unfortunately, it is winter and all of the birds fly south, all except the Duke's favorite bird, La Colomba. La Colomba withstands the cold wind and snow in order to sing the Duke back to health.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Birds] [Blackbird] [Colors] [Family] [Hope] [Illness] [Italian] [Month] [Multicultural] [Music] [Seasons]

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7. dePaola, Tomie (1986). Merry christmas, strega nona. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Strega Nona has a huge Christmas feast to prepare. How will she finish with untrustworthy Big Anthony as her only helper?Big Anthony will suprise us in the end!

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Celebration] [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Italian] [Multicultural] [Surprises] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication]

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8. dePaola, Tomie (1979). Big anthony and the magic ring. Orlando: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Big Anthony steals Strega Nona's magic ring and wishes to be handsome. Be ready for a surprise when he realizes it's more of a hassle than fun.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Escape] [Italian] [Language] [Magic] [Mischief] [Night] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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9. dePaola, Tomie (1989). Tony's bread. New York: Putnam Publishing Group.

Abstract:
In order to win the hand of Serafina, Angelo helps Tony the Baker, who is Serafina's father, create the best tasting bread in Milano, Italy. The bread is a success, and Angelo and Serafina marry.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Celebration] [Folktale] [Food] [Italian] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Wedding]

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10. dePaola, Tomie (1978). The clown of god: An old story. Orlando: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Giovanni loves to juggle. He juggles every day to make people laugh. He goes to great extremes to turn peoples' frowns upside down.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Giving] [Happiness] [Italian] [Nonverbal Communication] [Religion] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication]

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11. dePaola, Tomie (1993). Strega nona meets her match. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Strega Nona cures all the townspeople of aches, lovesickness, and other ailments. One day, her friend, Strega Amelia, steals her customers and opens a high-tech office. In the end, good old-fashioned ways win out.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Greed] [Helping] [Italian] [Language] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Technology] [Verbal Communication]

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12. dePaola, Tomie (1996). Strega nona: Her story as told to tomie dePaola. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
A little girl name Nona is born, and her Grandma Concetta says that she will teach her the ways of a "strega" who gives cures and advice on many things. Nona grows up and attends the convent school and the Academy of Stregas in the city. Nona eventually returns to the country to take her Grandma's place after she retires.

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

Keywords: [Birth] [Decision Making] [Grandparents] [Health] [Illness] [Italian] [Language] [Magic] [Multicultural] [School] [Secrets] [Storytelling]

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13. dePaola, Tomie (1998). Big anthony, his story. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Big Anthony is born, and from the beginning cannot seem to pay attention. This gets him in trouble, where ever he travels.

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

Keywords: [Attention] [Behavior] [Forgetful] [Italian] [Multicultural]

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14. Dooley, Norah (1991). Everybody cooks rice. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Carrie's mom sends her out looking for her little brother at dinner time. While she is looking, she stops at many of her neighbors' houses and tries their cultural dinners made with rice

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

Keywords: [Caribbean] [Chinese] [Community] [Family] [Food] [Haitian] [Indian] [Italian] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Puerto Rican] [Taste] [Vietnamese]

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15. Fleming, Candace (1997). Gabriella's song. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Abstract:
When Gabriella begins to hum a tune, the inhabitants of Venice begin to hum along too. The tune makes some happy, others sad, and some even swoon. The power of music is clearly portrayed in this story.

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

Keywords: [Culture] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Italian] [Love] [Moods] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Song]

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16. Goodenow, Earle (1955). Angelo goes to the carnival. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Angelo has his first experience with an Italian carnival.

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

Keywords: [Carnival] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Italian] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Stress Management]

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17. 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]

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18. Haycock, Kate (1991). Pasta. Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books Inc.

Abstract:
What is pasta?What is pasta made from?How does pasta effect the body?Explore the history of pasta and the various types of pasta through this story. Learn how to make and cook your own pasta from step-by-step instructions that are included.

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

Keywords: [Cooking] [Exercise] [Food] [Health] [Italian] [Machines] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Running] [Walking]

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19. Khalsa, Dayal Kaur (1989). How pizza came to queens. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
There is no pizza in May's town until Mrs. Pelligrino comes to visit and teaches them how to make delicious food.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Community] [Family] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Food] [Friendship] [Italian] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Sadness] [Smell]

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20. Kraus, Robert (1976). The gondolier of venice. New York: Windmill Books.

Abstract:
Gregory the mouse wants to help save Venice because it is sinking. Gregory rounds up his other gondelier friends and they put floats under the city. Then they tie it down to keep Venice afloat and still.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Friendship] [Italian] [Mouse] [Multicultural] [Problem Solving] [Teamwork]

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21. Lankford, Mary D. (1992). Hopscotch around the world. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
Nineteen different ways of playing hopscotch from around the world are presented along with directions, drawings of the different patterns, and a brief history of the game.

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

Keywords: [American] [Bolivian] [Chinese] [Czech] [English] [Exercise] [French] [Games] [Geography] [German] [Honduran] [Indian] [Italian] [Jumping] [Multicultural] [Nigerian] [Polish] [Russian]

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22. Macauley, David (2002). Angelo. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
A man is repairing when he comes upon an injured pigeon. He nurses the pigeon back to health and a friendship fast emerges. The pigeon helps the man fulfill his lifelong dream and is surprised to find an addition to the building.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Ambition] [Birds] [Careers] [Church] [Death] [Food] [Friendship] [Health] [Italian] [Kindness] [Monuments] [Multicultural] [Music] [Pigeon] [Teamwork] [Work]

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23. McCaulay, David (1997). Rome antics. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company .

Abstract:
With the help of a pigeon, we take a journey through the city of Rome where there are many ancient buildings and sculptures. We soar over beautiful architecture and cobblestone streets as we explore the city.

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

Keywords: [Architecture] [Art] [Birds] [Exploration] [History] [Italian] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pigeon] [Restaurant] [Surprises] [Travel] [Travel]

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24. Morris, Ann (1995). Shoes, shoes, shoes. New York: Lothrop, Lee, & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
A rhyme about shoes from all over the world ranges from new shoes to work shoes, game shoes to fun shoes.

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

Keywords: [American] [Bolivian] [British] [Canadian] [Clothing] [Columbian] [Dancing] [Dutch] [Exercise] [Geography] [Guatemalan] [Italian] [Japanese] [Kenyan] [Mexican] [Moroccan] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Rain] [Romanian] [Russian] [Seasons] [Snow] [Soccer] [Spanish] [Sports] [Swedish] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Walking] [Weather]

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25. Park, Linda Sue (2004). Mung-mung. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.

Abstract:
Animal sounds in different languages such as Turkish, Chinese and Hindu are shared. Open the flap to find out what animal it is.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Arabic] [Birds] [Cat] [Chicken] [Chinese] [Conflict Resolution] [Dog] [Duck] [English] [Filipino] [French] [Frog] [German] [Hindu] [Horse] [Italian] [Japanese] [Korean] [Language] [Norwegian] [Pig] [Polish] [Russian] [Spanish] [Swedish] [Turkish] [Verbal Communication] [Vietnamese]

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