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1. Anno, Masaichiro//Anno, Mitsumasa (1981). Anno's magical abc: An anamorphic alphabet. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Children's eyes are opened to the excitement of seeing and learning the alphabet in a different way. Although initially distorted, the letters can be easily viewed when using a silver tube as directed.

Abstract provided by Liza Friedmann and Noelle H. Savaglio, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Angel] [Creativity] [Japanese] [Letters] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Mystery] [Pirates] [Sequence] [Ship] [Transportation]
2. 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]
3. 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]
4. Bunting, Eve (1998). So far from the sea. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Laura and her family are moving, so they are coming to visit the Manzanar War Relocation Center one last time. Years ago, this center was used to house anyone living in the United States that were of Japanese descent. These people were forced to leave their homes and come to the center because Japan bombed the United States. The center is bare now except for all of the memories and the cemetary, including her grandfather's grave.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Airplane] [American] [Anger] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Awareness] [Bias] [Bravery] [Change] [Citizen] [Cold] [Community] [Conflict] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Culture] [Death] [Differences] [Discrimination] [Diversity] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Forgiveness] [Generations] [Ghosts] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [History] [Illness] [Japanese] [Japanese] [Loss] [Memories] [Monuments] [Mountains] [Moving] [Prison] [Sea] [Sky] [Snow] [Survival] [Verbal Communication] [War]
5. Burstein, Fred (1993). The dancer. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
A little girl is on her way to ballet class with her father when they encounter various people and things through the city. Descriptive words about the city are written in three languages: Spanish, English, and Japanese.

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

Keywords: [Dancing] [Discovery] [Diversity] [English] [Exercise] [Japanese] [Language] [Multicultural] [Practice] [Spanish] [Walking]
6. Chin-Lee, Cynthia (2005). Amelia to zora. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.

Abstract:
Explore in an alphabet formula, biographies that examine different successes and triumphs of famous women in history from Amelia Earhart to Zora Neale.

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

Keywords: [Quotes] [Accomplishment] [African American] [Alphabet] [American] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Careers] [Change] [Courage] [Determination] [Discovery] [Discrimination] [Equality] [Hard Work] [History] [Inventions] [Japanese] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Persistence] [Photograph] [Pioneers] [Pride] [Role Model] [Self Esteem] [Success]
7. Freidman, Ina R. (1984). How my parents learned to eat. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co.

Abstract:
A little girl tells the story of how her mother and father met. Her father was a sailor and he met his future wife in Japan. She teaches him how to eat with chopsticks and he teaches her how to eat with silverware.

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

Keywords: [Family] [Food] [Japanese] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Restaurant] [Siblings] [Storytelling]
8. Hamanaka, Sheila (1995). Peace crane. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
A young African American girl learns about the Peace Crane, created by Sadako Sasaki, survivor of Hiroshima. The girl wishes the Peace Crane would take her away from the violence in her own world to a place without racism and violence.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Crane] [Death] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Hope] [Japanese] [Love] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peace] [Prejudice] [Racism] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication] [Violence] [War]
9. Heo, Yumi (1994). One afternoon . New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Minho and his mother hear all the sounds of the city when they spend the afternoon running errands like grocery shopping and doing laundry.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Family] [Fire Engine] [Food] [Japanese] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Responsibilities] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Train] [Transportation]
10. Ikeda, Daisaku (1991). The cherry tree. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc..

Abstract:
After war destroys the home and village of Taichi and Yumiko, some children find an aged cherry tree that they revive with the help of an old man. When the tree blossoms the following spring, the children realize that nature will help them overcome the losses from the war.

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

Keywords: [Community] [Helping] [Japanese] [Loss] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Plants] [Seasons] [Spring] [War] [Winter]
11. James, J. Alison (1999). The drums of noto hanto. New York: DK Publishing, Inc.

Abstract:
This true story tells the tale of a Japanese village defeating their enemy samurai. The villagers use their minds instead of weapons to scare the samurai. Wearing wild masks, setting fires on the beach, and playing the drums of Noto Hanto, kept the village safe.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Assertiveness] [Autumn] [Beach] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bravery] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fight] [Fire] [Fish] [Generations] [Ghosts] [Greed] [History] [Instruments] [Japanese] [Monsters] [Multicultural] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Problem Solving] [Sea] [Self Esteem] [Ship] [Spring] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]
12. Kalman, Maira (1989). Sayonara, mrs. kackleman. New York: Penguin Books.

Abstract:
Alexander tells his older sister that he wants to go to Japan, so she takes him. When they get there, Hiroko guides them through Japan to learn all about their way of life.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Differences] [Family] [Japanese] [Multicultural] [Siblings] [Travel]
13. Kijikawa, Kimiko (2000). Yoshi's feast. New York: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc.

Abstract:
Yoshi is a fan maker in the city of Yedo. His favorite food in the whole world is broiled eels. Every night, his neighbor Sabu goes off to catch eels, broils them on his hibachi, and waits for customers, but they never come. Yoshi thinks that Sabu should share the leftover eels with him, but he is too greedy to give Sabu any of his money. Yoshi continues to sit day after day smelling Sabu's eels, but never buying any of them. Finally, Sabu presents Yoshi with a bill for smelling his eels. Yoshi dances around the town shaking his money box and tells Sabu that he will charge his for listening to his money. After all this nonsense, the tow finally agree to share what both of them have and sit down for a friendly meal of broiled eels.

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

Keywords: [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Culture] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Fish] [Fishing] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Greed] [Hunger] [Japanese] [Kindness] [Money] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Selfishness] [Sharing] [Smell] [Sounds] [Verbal Communication]
14. Kroll, Virginia (1993). A carp for kimiko. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge Publishing.

Abstract:
Kimiko is a young Japanese girl who desperately wants a carp kite to fly on Children's Day. But only boys are allowed to have these kites, and Kimiko questions this rule.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bias] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Gender] [Japanese] [Kite] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Rules] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
15. Kroll, Virginia (1994). Pink paper swans. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans.

Abstract:
An eight-year-old girl learns how to make things out of paper by using the ancient Japanese art of origami. She eventually helps her elderly neighbor with this project during the summers.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Art] [Helping] [Japanese] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Seasons] [Summer]
16. Laurin, Anne (1981). Perfect crane. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A lonely magician makes a paper crane come to life. He is surrounded by many friends. When winter comes, the crane must leave, but his new friends still come over.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Careers] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Japanese] [Loneliness] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Winter]
17. Lobel, Anita (1991). The dwarf giant. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
A Japenese prince and princess come upon a dwarf who enchants the prince and makes him do foolish things. The prince finds a clever way of disenchanting the prince.

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

Keywords: [Asian] [Boredom] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dwarfs] [Evil] [Games] [Japanese] [Multicultural] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Royalty] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]
18. Luenn, Nancy (1982). The dragon kite. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Ishikawa, a thief who steals from the rich and gives to the poor, learns to build kites in order to take the emperor's golden dolphins.

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

Keywords: [Dragons] [Goal Setting] [Heroism] [Japanese] [Kite] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Royalty]
19. McCaughrean, Geraldine (1992). The cherry tree. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
A family tries to recuperate after a war in which they lose their father and their home. The children meet and help an old man take care of a sickly cherry tree. As the tree grows and begins to blossom, so does the village and its people.

Abstract provided by Celia Thornton, 1994; Gina Gliozzo, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Grief] [Helping] [Imagination] [Japanese] [Loneliness] [Loss] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Plants] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [War]
20. Mochizuki, Ken (1993). Baseball saved us. New York: Lee & Low Books Inc..

Abstract:
Shorty and his family are sent to an American camp after an attack on Pearl Harbor because they are Japanese-American. To help keep their spirits up, the people at the camp make a baseball field and play games. Shorty learns how to believe in himself, even when others do not treat him nicely.

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

Keywords: [Baseball] [Bias] [Discrimination] [History] [Japanese] [Multicultural] [Prejudice] [Self Esteem] [Sports] [Stereotypes] [War]
21. Mochizuki, Ken (1995). Heroes. New York: Lee & Low Books Inc.

Abstract:
Donnie is always the "bad guy" when he plays war with his friends. They think because Donnie is Japanese American that he should be the enemy. When his father and uncle take a trip to school, they prove they can be heroes too.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bravery] [Bully] [Clothing] [Competition] [Conflict Resolution] [Culture] [Discrimination] [Embarrassment] [Family] [Feelings] [Football] [Heroism] [Identification] [Japanese] [Korean] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [School] [Sports] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [War]
22. 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]
23. Muth, Jon (2005). Zen shorts. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
One day, three young children meet a panda after his umbrella lands in their yard. The children become friends with the panda, whose name is Stillwater. He passes on folktales to them to help them solve problems they are having.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Buddhism] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Japanese] [Listening] [Meditation] [Panda] [Peace] [Religion] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Teaching] [Umbrella] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Wisdom]
24. Nomura, Takaaki (1991). Grandpa's town. Brooklyn: Kane","Miller.

Abstract:
Yuuta goes to his grandpa's house and spends a day with him. He sees that grandpa is happy living alone and that he is independent.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Family] [Grandparents] [Independence] [Japanese] [Multicultural] [Verbal Communication]
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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