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1. Akass, Susan (1993). Number nine duckling. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
Eight of Delushka's nine eggs have hatched. The ninth duckling is scared to come out and needs his mother's help. After he emerges from his shell, he lags behind his siblings due to his fears. All of the farm animals encourage him until he can catch up and join his family.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Duck] [Encouragement] [Family] [Fear] [Fly] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Helping] [Horse] [Jumping] [Parents] [Patience] [Siblings]
2. Alexander, Francie (2000). Dots! dots! dots at the museum. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Children delve deeper into the world of art using dots and imagination. Using interactive questions, the children enjoy some real art, both paintings and sculptures.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Colors] [Dog] [Exercise] [Fish] [Giraffe] [Illusion] [Imagination] [Interpretation] [Jumping] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Photography] [Recycling] [Shapes]
3. Aliki (1990). My feet. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
The ways that we use our feet are explained in an amusing way. Running, skipping, walking, and kicking are discussed, as well as the different parts of our feet and how we use them.

Abstract provided by Valerie A. Ubbes, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Appearance] [Body Parts] [Dancing] [Differences] [Exercise] [Family] [Health] [Jumping] [Parents] [Play] [Seasons] [Skating] [Skipping] [Summer] [Winter]
4. Ancona, George (1998). Let's dance. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
Children from all backgrounds move and dance to different rhythms of their culture. Dances range from tap to folk dances and from Native American dance to Tibetan dance. There are many forms, types, and styles of dance a person can do to express their emotions. There are different dances for men, women, animals, and puppets too!

Abstract provided by Bianca Guynn, 2010 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acrobat] [Afghani] [African American] [American] [Appalachian] [Body Parts] [Celebration] [Child Care] [Chinese] [Clothing] [Congo] [Creativity] [Culture] [Dancing] [England] [Feelings] [Greek] [India] [Indian] [Instruments] [Jumping] [Korean] [Mexican] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Puppets] [Relationship] [Rhythm] [Sadness] [Scottish] [Singing] [Spain] [Storytelling] [Turkish] [Yak]
5. Anholt, Catherine//Anholt, Laurence (1991). All about you. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Everyone is different, no one is quite the same. Discover all about you!How do you feel today?Are you hungry?Each time it's a new story.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Bat] [Bath] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Birds] [Camel] [Cat] [Celebration] [Cleanliness] [Climbing] [Cow] [Dancing] [Dog] [Donkey] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Food] [Frog] [Goat] [Goose] [Gorilla] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hygiene] [Jumping] [Library] [Mole] [Monkey] [Moose] [Nutrition] [Ox] [Parents] [Party] [Picnic] [Pool] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Seal] [Sheep] [Siblings] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Sliding] [Snail] [Walrus] [Whale] [Wolf] [Zoo]
6. Anno, Mitsumasa (1977). Anno's journey. Tokyo: Fukuinkan Shoten.

Abstract:
Anno's journey takes us to Northern Europe where we see the land, the people at work and play, their art, architecture, and folklore. We also see an escaping prisoner, some characters from Sesame Street, and other things.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Basketball] [Bodies Of Water] [Cow] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Horse] [Jumping] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Running] [Siblings] [Sports] [Swimming] [Transportation]
7. Ayliffe, Alex (1992). Slither, swoop, swing. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Join animals of many shapes and sizes doing the activities they do best. Watch snakes slither, bats swoop, monkeys swing, penguins waddle, and other animals on the move.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Bat] [Bear] [Birds] [Cat] [Chicken] [Climbing] [Dog] [Dolphin] [Elephant] [Exercise] [Fish] [Fly] [Fox] [Frog] [Fun] [Jumping] [Koala] [Mole] [Monkey] [Mouse] [Ostrich] [Penguin] [Play] [Rabbit] [Running] [Snake] [Swimming] [Walking] [Worm] [Zebra]
8. Baker, Ken (2001). Brave little monster. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Little monster is unable to fall asleep, fearing little girls and boys hiding in his room. Overcoming his fears, little monster scares the girls and boys away and eventually goes to sleep peacefully.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Affection] [Bedtime] [Bravery] [Clothing] [Counting] [Courage] [Dancing] [Emotions] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Food] [Helping] [Heroism] [Hunger] [Jumping] [Monsters] [Night] [Parents] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Smell] [Sounds]
9. Barber, Barbara (1996). Allie's basketball dream. New York: Lee & Low Books.

Abstract:
Allie loves basketball, but she is often the only girl on the court. Buddy and other boys tease Allie about playing basketball. Allie believes in her ability and keeps practicing so that one day she can be better at basketball than the boys!

Abstract provided by Bianca Guynn, 2010 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [African American] [Animals] [Basketball] [Body Image] [Buildings] [Car] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Crowd] [Dedication] [Determination] [Dreams] [Embarrassment] [Family] [Fire Engine] [Friendship] [Games] [Gender] [Giving] [Hard Work] [Jumping] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Noise] [Parents] [Persistence] [Playground] [Playing] [Practice] [Problem Solving] [Relationship] [Role Model] [Self Esteem] [Skateboarding] [Sports] [Success] [Transportation]
10. Berger, Melvin (1991). Ouch!. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Do you wonder how your body quits bleeding when you have a cut or why the new skin under a scab is pink?A group of students finds answers to these questions when they complete their science fair project. This is a great resource for information on cuts, bleeding, and how wounds heal.

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

Keywords: [Biking] [Body Parts] [Doctor] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Health] [Injury] [Jumping] [Music] [Nurse] [Parents] [Playground] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Science]
11. Blackstone, Stella (2004). Jump into January: A journey around the year.. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books, Inc.

Abstract:
The twelve months are packed with much action! Discover all twelve months and the four seasons while looking for the items and details in the illustrations. People demonstrate all of what makes the entire year so special, starting with January, of course!

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Boat] [Bus] [Fair] [Fun] [Garden] [Jumping] [Month] [Rain] [Sand] [School] [Sea] [Sequence] [Snow] [Transportation] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Weather] [Wind]
12. Blegvad, Lenore (1993). Once upon a time and grandma. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Grandma takes Emma and Luke to visit the house she once lived in when she was a little girl named Norrie. Grandma tells Emma and Luke the kinds of things Norrie used to do. When Emma and Luke have difficulty believing Grandma was Norrie, she proves it to them.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Art] [Bedtime] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Games] [Generations] [Grandparents] [History] [Jumping] [Memory] [Music] [Nutrition] [Play] [Playground] [Reptiles] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Spring] [Summer] [Toys] [Transportation] [Turtle] [Winter]
13. Branner, Toni Tickel (1997). Wilby's fitness book. Dubuque, IA: Kendall","Hunt Publishing Company.

Abstract:
Learn to exercise, stretch, eat well, and feel good about yourself with Wilby. He instructs you on how to be healthy through rhymes.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Biking] [Confidence] [Dancing] [Differences] [Encouragement] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Fun] [Happiness] [Individuality] [Jumping] [Nutrition] [Playing] [Running] [Self Esteem] [Skating] [Swimming] [Walking]
14. Bronson, Linda (2001). The circus alphabet. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Dance through the alphabet with a cast of circus characters. Enjoy the illustration made from clay, collage and paint that create unforgettable pictures.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Carnival] [Circus] [Dog] [Elephant] [Exercise] [Giraffe] [Jumping] [Kangaroo] [Lion] [Monkey] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sheep] [Snake] [Verbal Communication] [Walrus] [Zebra]
15. Browne, Anthony (1998). Voices in the park. New York: DK Ink.

Abstract:
A typical day's walk through the park is seen through the eyes of a grouchy woman, an unhappy man, a lonely boy, and a happy young girl. An intriguing look at how friendships are made and torn apart.

Abstract provided by Tera L. Coppler, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Ape] [Assertiveness] [Confusion] [Depression] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Jumping] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Playground] [Running] [Sadness] [Verbal Communication]
16. Brown, Margaret Wise (1999). Another important book. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Learn about all of the important things in early childhood from ages one through six. At one, you've found your nose and discovered your toes. By five and six, you've learned some tricks.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Baby] [Birth] [Body Parts] [Counting] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Growing Up] [Health] [Jumping] [Learning] [Numbers] [Playing] [Running] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Uniqueness] [Walking]
17. Brown, Ruth (1996). Toad. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A dirty toad has a slimy, mucky day in the swamp. It turns out that being disgusting pays off when a monster spits out the toad because of its terrible taste. You can't judge a toad by appearance alone.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Appearance] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Five Senses] [Habitat] [Insects] [Jumping] [Pond] [Self Esteem] [Smell] [Swamp] [Taste] [Toad]
18. Burton, Marilee Robin (1994). My best shoes. New York: Tambourine Books.

Abstract:
Days of the week are expressed through many different shoes that children wear. Have you ever worn sturdy lace-up high shoes, run all day shoes, or tiptoe in the sand shoes?

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

Keywords: [African American] [Asian American] [Beach] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Farm] [Jumping] [Play] [Running]
19. Calmenson, Stephanie//Cole, Joanna (1997). Rockin' reptiles. New York: William Morrow & Company.

Abstract:
Allie the Alligator is a typical young girl. She and her two girlfriends have lots of fun together playing games and dressing up. The three of them will do anything to be able to go to the Rockin Reptiles concert, their favorite band. There's a catch though -- only two can go.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Basketball] [Bias] [Biking] [Boat] [Boat] [Challenges] [Competition] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Dancing] [Dedication] [Exercise] [Family] [Friendship] [Fun] [Games] [Humor] [Jumping] [Moving] [Music] [Neighbors] [Peer Resistance] [Play] [Relationship] [Reptiles] [Selfishness] [Song] [Sports] [Technology] [Telephone] [Verbal Communication]
20. Carlson, Nancy (1996). Sit still. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Pat knows 101 ways to sit in a chair, but he does not know how to sit still. After trying several ways to get Pat to sit still, his mom finally finds something that works. All Pat needs are things to keep him busy.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Body Parts] [Doctor] [Exercise] [Family] [Jumping] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Recreation] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
21. Cauley, Lorinda Bryan (1992). Clap your hands. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Children and animals dance and play together as they clap their hands, stomp their feet, shake their arms, then take a seat.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Friendship] [Jumping] [Play] [Rhyme]
22. Christelow, Eileen (1989). Five little monkeys jumping on the bed. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Five little monkey experience the consequences of jumping on the bed because their mama called the doctor and the doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Concepts] [Counting] [Decision Making] [Disobedience] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Health] [Injury] [Jumping] [Monkey] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Parents] [Playing] [Safety] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
23. Chwast, Seymour (1993). The twelve circus rings. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Numbers are shown as characters in the circus. At first there is a dare devil, then a dare devil and two elephants, and then a dare devil, two elephants, and three monkeys.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Circus] [Counting] [Dog] [Elephant] [Exercise] [Horse] [Jumping] [Monkey] [Numbers] [Sequence] [Walking]
24. Cole, Joanna (1987). Norma jean, jumping bean. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
Norma Jean is a kangaroo who always jumps. She did so even at inappropriate times. Her friends got mad at her, so she decided to no longer jump. Then her friends noticed her change and missed the old Norma Jean. Finally, Norma Jean learns there is a time and place for jumping.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Friendship] [Jumping] [Kangaroo] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
25. Cosby, Bill (1997). The meanest thing to say. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Little Bill meets a new boy at school who challenges him to play a game to find the meanest thing to say. When Bill learns a new strategy from his dad, he decides to avoid the game and ignore the criticism. Soon the new boy gets embaressed, but Bill reaches out to make him his friend.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African American] [Anger] [Basketball] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Fight] [Flood] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Frog] [Frustration] [Games] [Grandparents] [Illness] [Jumping] [Noise] [Parents] [School] [Sports] [Teaching] [Teasing] [Walking]
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