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1. Bania, Michael (2004). Kumak's fish: A tall tale from the far north. Portland, OR: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
One morning Kumak and his family pack their fishing gear for an antarctic ice fishing adventure. With patience, the family fishes until Kumak finally catches a strong fish. The whole Alaskan community comes running to help Kumak and his family pull the fish out of the water. The community celebrates their new food supply when they see each fish holding on to the fist infront of it.

Laura Esch, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Ice] [Lake] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Running] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Weather]

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2. Bania, Michael (2004). Kumak's fish: A tall tale from the far north. Portland, OR: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
Kumak takes his family ice fishing. Kumak uses his uncle’s amazing hooking stick. Kumak patiently waits for a fish which results in enough fish to share with the entire village.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Community] [Dancing] [Eskimo] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Happiness] [Ice] [Lake] [Language] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Patience] [Running] [Sharing] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Winter]

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3. Banks, Kate (1997). Baboon. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
Upon entering the world, Baboon and his mother take a trip around the forest. For the first time, Baboon sees animals, water, fire, and even another baboon!While wandering about, Baboon and his mother talk about the great big world in which they live.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Crocodile] [Elephant] [Feelings] [Fire] [Food] [Forest] [Hunger] [Lake] [Love] [Monkey] [Parents] [Rhinoceros] [Trust] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication]

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4. Banks, Kate (2004). The cat who walked across France. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
After the death of his owner, a cat is moved to another city. He has fond memories of the old woman and wishes to find his home again. The cat begins a journey across the country to find his way back to the stone house. When he arrives, he finds the door open, walks in, and finds a spot to fall asleep. He is awoken by two children who reminds him of the old woman with whom he finds home again.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Exercise] [Feelings] [France] [Happiness] [Lake] [Memories] [Pond] [River] [Sadness] [Sea] [Stress Management]

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5. Bauer, Marion Dane (2003). Snow. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
The dull, cold winter is transformed by the marvel of snow. Children are taken on a journey where they learn how snowflakes are formed, the amazing purposes that snow serves, and the enjoyable activities that they can participate in with snow.

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

Keywords: [Beauty] [Bodies Of Water] [Clouds] [Cold] [Fun] [Ice] [Lake] [Nonverbal Communication] [River] [Seasons] [Shapes] [Sky] [Slavery] [Snow] [Spring] [Tree] [Weather] [Winter]

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6. Bodnar, Judit Z. (1998). Tale of a tail. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
A fox catches fish for his dinner. WHen his friend, the bear, finds out he wants to know where the fox got all his fish. The bear takes his friend's advice and spends all night trying to catch fish. At dawn, he does not think he has caught any, but then he realizes he has caught a lot of fish on the way home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Correspondence] [Critical Thinking] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Food] [Fox] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hungarian] [Hunger] [Ice] [Lake] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Recreation] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Snow] [Sounds] [Stream] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Winter]

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7. Bowen, Betsy (1995). Gathering a northwoods counting book. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Starting in May, the winter countdown begins. Preparation activities are described using the numbers one through thirteen. For example, winter countdown includes five blueberries and six bags of rice.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bear] [Bodies Of Water] [Bus] [Counting] [Exercise] [Family] [Fish] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Lake] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Preparation] [Responsibilities] [River] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Skiing] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [Teamwork] [Toad] [Transportation] [Weather] [Winter] [Woods]

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8. Bull, Schuyla (1998). Through tsavo: A story of an east african savanna. Norwalk, CT: The Nature Conservancy.

Abstract:
Follows a herd of elephants, including a playful young calf, as it slowly makes its way to Tsavo National Park in Kenya to the Mzima River during a long, dry season.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Badger] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Buffalo] [Crocodile] [Elephant] [Escape] [Family] [Fire] [Geography] [Giraffe] [Hippopotamus] [Hyena] [Kenyan] [Lake] [Leopard] [Lightning] [Maps] [Migration] [Parents] [Travel] [Water] [Zebra]

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9. Christelow, Eileen (2000). Five little monkeys wash the car. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Mama and her five little monkeys want to sell their rusty old car, but they must first clean and paint it. When no one comes to buy it they attempt to move the car, but it ends up in a lake. The crocodiles help to get the car out of the lake then later buy it. With the money from the sale, the monkeys buy a new red convertible.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Car] [Cleanliness] [Colors] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Crocodile] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Helping] [Hunger] [Lake] [Monkey] [Rhyme] [Sleep] [Smell] [Work]

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10. Cunningham, David (1995). Nightfall: Country lake. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
Imagine the sights and sounds of summertime by a country lake. During bright mornings, hot afternoons, and clear summer nights, the lake is full of life and beauty. Watch deer drink out of the lake and listen to frogs croak with delight as summer arrives.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Beauty] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Deer] [Five Senses] [Frog] [Insects] [Lake] [Nonverbal Communication] [Owl] [Peace] [Seasons] [Sounds] [Summer] [Sun]

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11. Dahl, Roald (1991). The minpins. New York: Penguin Books Ltd..

Abstract:
Little Billy isn't supposed to go into the forest of sin, but he is a curious young boy. When he disobeys his mother and goes into the scary forest, he finds much more than a mean monster - he find new friends.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Airplane] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Dragons] [Friendship] [Lake] [Mythical] [Swan] [Transportation]

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12. Dematons, Charlotte (2003). The yellow balloon. Asheville, NC: Front Street and Lemniscaat.

Abstract:
A balloon travels through the air and around the world. While sailing through the air, the balloon fly's over many different people and places (a wordless book).

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

Keywords: [Art] [Balloon] [Bodies Of Water] [Buildings] [Culture] [Desert] [Discovery] [Farm] [Geography] [Lake] [Mountains] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [River] [Sea] [Ship] [Skiing] [Sky] [Travel] [Village] [Witches]

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13. Diehl, Jean Heilprin (2006). Loon chase. Mt. Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
A boy discovers that his domesticated dog still has powerful instincts similar to animals in the wild. There is a surprise encounter between the dog and a mother loon: the bigger animal doesn't necessarily prevail. In his moment of wonder, the boy finally meets the loon himself.

Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Independence] [Lake] [Loon] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Parents] [Play] [Relief] [Teamwork] [Transportation]

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14. Essley, Roger (1994). Reunion. New York: Green Tiger Press.

Abstract:
Jon is spending the last day at his grandmother's cottage. Before she takes a nap, she tells Jon to look at some old photographs from 1915 To Jon, the photos are dull, gray, and gloomy. Jon hears some voices and falls into a photograph where he meets Paul. Where Paul sees colors, Jon sees gray. The two boys share some adventures as different photos come to life. Finally, Jon sees the "color" in the photographs, and finds out that Paul was his great-grandfather.

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

Keywords: [Exercise] [Fantasy] [Farm] [Grandparents] [Lake] [Play] [Seasons] [Skating] [Summer] [Swimming] [Winter]

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15. Eversole, Robyn Harbert (1992). The magic house. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
April has a very vivid imagination which turns her house into a magical house. April's sister does not believe in the magic and when she is around it disappears for April too. One day when Meredith is struggling with her dance steps, April helps her to see the magic.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Imagination] [Lake] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Play] [Self Esteem] [Shelter] [Siblings] [Swan] [Verbal Communication]

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16. Florian, Douglas (1989). Nature walk. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Two children and a guide walk along a nature trail and see a cottontail, a bluejay, a hidden lake, some pinecones, a bullfrog, plus some other things.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Ant] [Birds] [Bluejay] [Exercise] [Frog] [Insects] [Lake] [Nature] [Rabbit] [Walking]

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17. Glass, Andrew (1995). Folks call me appleseed john. New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc..

Abstract:
Johnny Appleseed is one of America's favorite heroes. As he travels across the wilderness of a peaceful land, he meets people and leaves behind appleseeds.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Cave] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Exploration] [Heroism] [Lake] [Native American] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Plants] [River] [Verbal Communication] [Wolf]

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18. Graham, Bob (1997). Queenie, one of the family. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
A rescued hen becomes a member of a young girl's family. Even though they take the hen back to the farm where she lives, the hen returns to the house everyday so that her chicks can grow up along with the family.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Barn] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Bravery] [Caring] [Chicken] [Child Care] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Growing Up] [Hospital] [Lake] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Park] [Pets] [Pond] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication]

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19. Hall, Donald (1996). Old home day. San Diego, CA: Harcourt","Browndeer.

Abstract:
From the time when only plants and animals lived there, to the modern bicentennial celebration, the people who called the fictional village of Blackwater "home" remember its history.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aggression] [Aging] [American] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Baby] [Barn] [Baseball] [Birds] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Bones] [Careers] [Celebration] [Change] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Death] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Family] [Farm] [Farmer] [Forest] [Future] [Generations] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [History] [Hunting] [Lake] [Love] [Marriage] [Memories] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parade] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Plants] [Pond] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Settlers] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [War] [Water] [Weather] [Wilderness] [Winter] [Work]

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20. Hall, Marie Ets (1947). Oley the sea monster. New York: The Viking Press.

Abstract:
Young Oley, the harbor seal, is separated from his mother near the shore and ends up on display in the Midwest. Oley soon grows homesick and is set free. However, before Oley is able to be reunited with his mother, he accidently causes everyone to think he is a sea monster.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Geography] [Lake] [Lost] [Monsters] [Newspaper] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Reunion] [Seal] [Storytelling] [Swimming] [Transportation]

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21. Hedderwick, Mairi (1984). Katie morag delivers the mail. Boston : Little Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Wednesdays are very hectic at the post office on the Isle of Struay, especially today with baby Liam teething. Katie Morag decides to help out by delivering the mail until she runs into some "deep water". With her confidence and the help of her grandmother, Katie successfully solves her dilema.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Baby] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Island] [Lake] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Teeth] [Transportation]

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22. Hest, Amy (1996). Baby duck and the bad eyeglasses. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Baby duck dislikes her new eyeglasses. She believes they look bad and hinder her ability to play. Her grandpa convinces her that her glasses are not so terrible after all.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Change] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Counting] [Dancing] [Duck] [Embarrassment] [Exercise] [Family] [Glasses] [Grandparents] [Health] [Lake] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Parents] [Park] [Play] [Reading] [Self Esteem] [Sight] [Song] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Vision] [Walking]

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23. Hill, Eric (1981). Spot's first walk. New York: G.P. Dutton.

Abstract:
Curious Spot goes on a journey and meets some interesting animals that live above and below the earth. In the end, he finds his golden treat and ventures on back home. Along the way, you can lift a flap to find his friends.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bee] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Chicken] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Dog] [Feelings] [Fish] [Food] [Happiness] [Insects] [Lake] [Nutrition] [Rabbit] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication] [Woodpecker]

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24. Himmelman, John (1990). Ellen and the goldfish. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Ellen loves to draw. One day she notices a goldfish watching her. They become friends and she draws pictures for the fish. When the fish is about to be caught, she uses a clever idea to set him free from the bait.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Fish] [Fishing] [Food] [Lake] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pond] [Recreation] [Seal] [Stress Management] [Toad] [Verbal Communication]

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25. Koller, Jackie French (1999). One monkey too many. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
When one monkey too many jumps on a bike, trouble is right around the corner. Only two monkeys on the golf cart at once!Add three more monkeys and disaster strikes. These monkeys need help at a restaurant, going to bed, and illustrating this book!

Abstract provided by Sara Kirkpatrick, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Bedtime] [Beverage] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Counting] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Food] [Golf] [Lake] [Mischief] [Monkey] [Restaurant] [Rules] [Safety] [Sports] [Transportation]

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