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1. Aiello, Barbara//Shulman, Jeffrey (1989). Hometown hero. Frederick: Twenty-First Century Books.

Abstract:
Scott Whittaker recounts the events between Thanksgiving and Christmas in his diary. He starts a karate club at school and meets Bill Walters, a homeless man who was the quarterback of the local high school football team in 1967 The book ends with questions and answers about asthma.

Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Asthma] [Community] [Decision Making] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Football] [Friendship] [Holidays] [Karate] [Kindness] [Peer Resistance] [School] [Shelter] [Sports] [Surprises]

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2. Allard, Harry//Marshall, James (1977). It's so nice to have a wolf around. Garden City: Doubleday & Co., Inc..

Abstract:
An old man and his three old pets needed someone to look after them. The wolf came and helped them get their spirits up. The man and his cats did not know that the wolf was wanted for bank robbery. The wolf was set free because he was so nice to the old man and they all lived happily ever after.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Forgiveness] [Kindness] [Robbery] [Self Esteem] [Wolf]

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3. Anastasio, Dina (1988). Pass the peas, please: A book of manners. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Clever, funny rhymes are used to show how to behave in a variety of situations. Eating with your mouth full, taking food that doesn't belong to you, eating spaghetti the right way, and sharing food with others are rhymes about food manners.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Food] [Kindness] [Manners] [Nutrition] [Rhyme]

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4. Avi (2002). Things that sometimes happen. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
This collection of short stories are exaggerated to intrigue your imagination. The stories are full of odd events involving animals, traveling, and much more.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Animals] [Appearance] [Bear] [Beverage] [Camel] [Car] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Elephant] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Hippopotamus] [Home] [Humor] [Illness] [Imagination] [Individuality] [Kindness] [Monkey] [Repetition] [Self Esteem] [Storytelling] [Success] [Teamwork] [Tiger] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Weather]

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5. Baker, Leslie (1990). Mornings beach. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
At the beach, a mother sees the same characteristics of herself in her daughter. Her day is complete just by watching her daughter have fun.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Beach] [Companion] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Kindness] [Morning] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Picnic] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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6. Balian, Lorna (1986). Amelia's nine lives. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press.

Abstract:
A little girl has the misfortune of losing her best friend, a cat named Amelia. Her friends and family try to help the little girl by giving her cats that look like Amelia. In the end, Amelia returns home with four kittens.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birth] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Friendship] [Friendship] [Kindness] [Loss] [Numbers] [Pets]

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7. Barber, Antonia (1992). Gemma and the baby chick. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Gemma is a very caring young child. She saves one of the hen's babies from dying. This child, with the help of her mother, understands that she can't keep it but must put it back into the hen's nest.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Chicken] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Kindness] [Learning] [Rescue] [Safety] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]

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8. Barbour, Karen (1991). Mr. bow tie. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
A family makes friends with a homeless man. They find out his name and invite his parents to see him. Mr. Bow tie goes home with his parents, but leaves behind his memory.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Family] [Friendship] [Helping] [Kindness] [Memories] [Parents] [Respect]

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9. Battle-Lavert, Gwendolyn (2000). The shaking bag. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
Though Miss Annie Mae doesn't always have much food for herself or her dog Effie Lucille, she faithfully feeds the birds in the lawn. One day a stranger comes to visit. He shakes many special surprises for her out of the old seed bag to reward her for all her generosity.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Birds] [Books] [Dog] [Fantasy] [Fire] [Food] [Hunger] [Kindness] [Multicultural] [Noise] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Poverty] [Raven] [Sharing] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Unselfish]

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10. Blake, Quentin (1995). Clown. New York: Henry Holt and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Clown and his friends are thrown into a garbage can in the city by a woman who no longer wants them around. Clown, however, hops out of the garbage and wanders the city to look for someone to love them. By accident, Clown finds a family and he and his buddies live happily ever after. (A Wordless Book)

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Bear] [Birds] [Clowns] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Disappointment] [Elephant] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Kindness] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Toys]

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11. Blance, Ellen & Cook, Ann (1976). Lady monster helps out. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble.

Abstract:
Monster gets a bike for his birthday. Monster doesn't know how to ride a bike. He is discouraged. The little boy and his friends try to help him, but he is too big. Lady monster comes to help and encourages him. Monster learns how to ride his bike just like all the others in the park.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Bicycle] [Birthday] [Critical Thinking] [Encouragement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Helping] [Insecurity] [Kindness] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Park] [Practice] [Self Esteem]

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12. Bottner, Barbara (1992). Bootsie barber bites. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
A little girl's mother and Bootsie Barber's mother are best friends. Bootsie is a very mean child. Bootsie is mean to the little girl and her pet salamander. Finally, the little girl cannot take Bootsie's meanness any more, so she decides to get back at Bootsie.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Kindness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Verbal Communication]

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13. Bridges, Shirin Yim (2002). Ruby's wish. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

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Ruby is known for wearing red and being an exceptionally bright student. Even during a time in China when "...most girls were never taught to read and write". However, Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to come to the house, making it possible for any grandchild living in the house to learn. This initiates a desire in Ruby to attend university, a place that women in China were not encouraged to go. *Based on a true story of the author's grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Art] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Change] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Depression] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Excitement] [Family] [Frustration] [Generations] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Intelligence] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Parade] [Patience] [Persistence] [Poetry] [Prevention] [Progress] [Reading] [Recognition] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Role Model] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Skills] [Stress Management] [Support] [Symbols] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Wealth] [Wish] [Writing]

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14. Briggs, Raymond (1970). Jim and the beanstalk. New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, Inc..

Abstract:
As a sequel to Jack and the Beanstalk, Jim visits the giant who has poor eyesight, no hair and no teeth. Jim eventually takes the giant glasses, false teeth, wig, and gold coins. In the end, they become good friends.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Body Image] [Conflict Resolution] [Friendship] [Giants] [Kindness] [Mythical] [Teeth] [Verbal Communication] [Vision]

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15. Brooke, L. Leslie (1945). The golden goose. London: Frederick Warne & Co.

Abstract:
A man's son, Simpleton, goes into the forest to cut wood. In the woods, he runs into a little man who gives him a golden goose with several wishes. Simpleton uses his new luck to benefit himself and lives happily ever after.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fantasy] [Kindness] [Persistence] [Refusal Skills] [Verbal Communication]

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16. Cabrera, Jane (1997). Cat's colors. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
What is cat's favorite color?Cat visits the ten most popular colors to try and decide which color is his favorite. In the end the decision is easy. Cat's favorite color is orange, the color of his mom!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Bee] [Birds] [Cat] [Clouds] [Colors] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Happiness] [Kindness] [Lobster] [Love] [Mice] [Nature] [Parents] [Sand] [Sheep] [Sky] [Sun] [Worm]

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17. Campbell, Bebe Moore (2003). Sometimes my mommy gets angry. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
When Annie wakes up in the morning, she is relieved to find her euphoric mother in the kitchen. They share a healthy breakfast, then her mother helps her get ready for school. After a fun day at school, Annie comes home to an angry and yelling mother. Annie copes by calling her grandmother to talk about her feelings. She takes care of herself and maintains a positive attitude with happy thoughts. She uses effective strategies to accept her mother’s bipolar disorder.

Abstract provided by Lisa Lynne Miller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Affection] [African American] [Anger] [Art] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Bipolar] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Coping] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Disobedience] [Emotions] [Empathy] [Encouragement] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Health] [Helping] [Illness] [Independence] [Kindness] [Love] [Memory] [Misbehavior] [Moods] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pretend] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [School] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Support] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Teasing] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather]

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18. Cannon, Janell (1997). Stellaluna: A pop-up book and mobile. San Diego/New York: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
After being separated from Mother Bat, Stellaluna falls into a nest of baby birds. The family of birds adopt Stellaluna as one of thier own, while Stellaluna does her best to eat "bugs without making faces", sleep during the night, and stop hanging upside down. In the end, Stellaluna rejoins her mother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adventures] [Animals] [Bat] [Behavior] [Birds] [Challenges] [Change] [Cooperation] [Determination] [Differences] [Discovery] [Family] [Friendship] [Habitat] [Individuality] [Kindness] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Lost] [Missing] [Obedience] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Relief] [Self Esteem] [Shelter] [Similarities] [Sleep] [Survival] [Verbal Communication]

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19. Cannon, Janell (2000). Crickwing. San Diego: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Crickwing is different from all the other cockroaches. He likes to create sculptures and has a twisted wing. Crickwing is tired of being bullied by the bigger animals in the forest and mistakenly takes his anger out on the leaf-cutter ants, learning a valuable lesson in return.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Ambition] [Anger] [Animals] [Ant] [Anteater] [Apology] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Art] [Behavior] [Bully] [Caring] [Challenges] [Change] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Differences] [Disability] [Environment] [Fear] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Habitat] [Helping] [Insects] [Kindness] [Learning] [Mistake] [Nature] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Resolution] [Revenge] [Sadness] [Science] [Self Esteem] [Survival] [Teamwork] [Tiger] [Unselfish] [Worry]

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20. Carle, Eric (1977). The grouchy ladybug. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A grouch ladybug and a friendly ladybug fly to a leaf with aphids. The grouchy ladybug tells the friendly ladybug to go away. They decide to fight, but the grouchy ladybug goes on to look for even bigger food. Every animal the grouchy ladybug encounters is not big enough until the whale slaps her across the ocean. At six o'clock, the grouchy ladybug returns to the leaf. The friendly ladybug saves the grouchy ladybug some aphids, and the two ladybugs become friends.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Aphid] [Bee] [Beetle] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Crustaceans] [Elephant] [Fight] [Food] [Friendship] [Gorilla] [Greed] [Hyena] [Insects] [Kindness] [Ladybug] [Lobster] [Plants] [Reptiles] [Rhinoceros] [Selfishness] [Skunk] [Snake] [Sparrow] [Verbal Communication] [Whale]

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21. Carlson, Nancy (1983/2003). Loudmouth George and the sixth-grade bully. Minneapolis, MN: Carolrhoda Books, Inc..

Abstract:
George's first day of school is ruined by Big Mike, who bullies George and steals his lunch. All week, George does everything he can to keep Big Mike happy. However, George can't live in fear forever! George and his friend Harriet spend the weekend devising a plan to stop Big Mike and his evil ways.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Aggression] [Ambition] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Behavior] [Bravery] [Bully] [Caring] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Helping] [Insecurity] [Kindness] [Misbehavior] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Refusal Skills] [Relief] [Rescue] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Teamwork] [Teasing] [Trick] [Worry]

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22. Cocca-Leffler, Maryann (2003). Mr. Tanen's tie trouble. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
The principal of Lynnhurst School, Mr. Tanen, is known for his unbelievable collection of 975 ties. He has a tie for every occasion! When the plan for the new playground falls through, everyone is shocked to see Mr. Tannen part with his beloved ties as he auctions them off so that the children at Lynnhurst School can enjoy their new playground.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Challenges] [Clothing] [Collection] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Food] [Fun] [Giving] [Helping] [Kindness] [Loss] [Money] [Neighbors] [Play] [Playground] [Preparation] [Problem Solving] [Recognition] [Responsibilities] [Role Model] [School] [Stress Management] [Support] [Teamwork] [Temperature] [Traditions] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication]

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23. Coville, Bruce//Coville, Katherine (1978). The foolish giant. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Harry the giant may not be very bright, but he is definitely very kind. When a wizard threatens to take over the town, Harry risks getting turned into a stone toad. Instead, the wizard's plan backfires and he turns himself into a stone toad.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Friendship] [Giants] [Greed] [Kindness] [Mythical] [Rocks] [Self Esteem]

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24. Duvoisin, Roger (1965). Petunia, I love you. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Raccoon hopes to eat Petunia for a goose dinner, but while walking in the forest, they end up as good friends.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Decision Making] [Food] [Forest] [Freedom] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Goose] [Kindness] [Nutrition] [Raccoon]

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25. Gibbons, Gail (1994). Christmas on an island. New York: William Morrow & Co., Inc..

Abstract:
Christmas is coming so everyone is busy making preparations on the island. On Christmas Eve, everyone gathers at church for a festive celebration.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Celebration] [Christmas] [Excitement] [Friendship] [Holidays] [Island] [Kindness] [Neighbors] [Party] [Preparation] [Seasons] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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