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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]

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2. Atkins, Jeannine (1999). A name on the quilt: A story of remembrance. New York: Athenuem Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A family remembers an uncle that died of AIDS by constructing a quilt. Each panel reminds the family of a memory shared with Uncle Ron.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Aids] [Art] [Author's Note] [Dancing] [Death] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Letters] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Quilt] [Sadness] [Sewing] [Siblings] [Skating] [Stress Management] [Symbols] [Verbal Communication]

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3. Borden, Louise (1999). Good luck, mrs. k.!. New York: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.

Abstract:
Mrs. K teaches Ann's third grade class. In class they are explorers, scientists, poets, and astronauts. They are always learning something new. One day, Mrs. K doesn't come to school. The students learn that she is in the hospital with cancer. For the rest of the year the third grade has a substitute. On the last day of school, Mrs. K comes back to surprise her students.

Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Basketball] [Cancer] [Dancing] [Discovery] [Exercise] [Geography] [Guinea Pig] [Hospital] [Illness] [Insects] [Learning] [Letters] [Listening] [Math] [Pets] [Practice] [Reading] [School] [Science] [Science] [Sign Language] [Skating] [Skating] [Spelling] [Sports] [Surprises] [Teaching] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Worm]

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4. Brown, Marc (2001). Arturo escribe un cuento. New York: Lectorum Publications.

Abstract:
A teacher gives Arthur and his class a writing assignment. Arthur goes from one topic to the next, thinking each one is not exciting enough. Each new topic becomes more funny than the last, until he writes his last copy.

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

Keywords: [Aardvark] [Animals] [Books] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Grandparents] [Language] [Letters] [Library] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Restaurant] [School] [Siblings] [Spanish] [Writing]

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5. Brown, Marcia (1974). All butterflies. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Let's use every letter of the alphabet to tell a story about different animals, Valentine's Day, Christmas, and the zoo.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Butterfly] [Cat] [Christmas] [Elephant] [Giraffe] [Holidays] [Insects] [Letters] [Lion] [Mouse] [Raccoon] [Reptiles] [Turtle] [Valentine's Day] [Zoo]

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6. Carle, Eric (1967). The say-with-me abc book. New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Wilson, Inc..

Abstract:
Learning the letters of the alphabet can easily be accomplished with this book. The letters are boldly presented throughout the story. A child is able to learn the capital and lower case forms of all the letters in the alphabet with this story. (A Wordless Book)

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Determination] [Identification] [Letters] [Self Esteem] [Understanding]

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7. Carle, Eric (1972). Secret birthday message. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
The night before Tim's birthday, he finds a message on his pillow. The message gives directions for Tim to go look for his birthday gift. On Tim's birthday, he follows the directions and finds his gift. The gift is a puppy.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birthday] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Excitement] [Goal Setting] [Letters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Presents] [Secrets] [Surprises]

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8. Christelow, Eileen (2001). The great pig search. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Bert and Ethel receive a post card from Florida from runaway pigs and an adventure begins. Bert wants to go to Florida to look for the pigs while Ethel wants to go on vacation. When Bert won't stop looking for the pigs, Ethel decides she wants to go home. Bert and Ethel eventually learn that the pigs were right under their noses.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Beach] [Boat] [Bus] [Communication] [Dancing] [Embarrassment] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Letters] [Missing] [Newspaper] [Photograph] [Pig] [Radio] [Separation] [Taxi] [Transportation] [Travel] [Vacation] [Water]

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9. Folsom, Marcia//Folsom, Michael (1985). Easy as pie: A guessing game of sayings. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Each letter of the alphabet has several pages devoted to it. There are also a variety of sayings to learn.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Critical Thinking] [Letters] [Rhyme]

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10. Freymann, Saxton (2005). Food for thought: The complete book of concepts for growing minds. New York: Arthur A. Levine Books.

Abstract:
Fruits and vegetables are strategically carved to emulate people and animals in order to teach shapes, colors, numbers, letters, and opposites. Readers can learn these skills while being entertained by the creative use of healthy foods.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Ant] [Birds] [Cat] [Colors] [Counting] [Dog] [Duck] [Elephant] [Feelings] [Fish] [Flowers] [Food] [Frog] [Giraffe] [Guinea Pig] [Happiness] [Insects] [Kangaroo] [Letters] [Numbers] [Opposites] [Penguin] [Sadness] [Shapes] [Sheep] [Sizes] [Snake] [Turtle] [Umbrella]

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11. Glaser, Byron // Higashi, Sandra (2003). Zolo a b z: An alphabet book. New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc..

Abstract:
Learn your alphabet with a dog named Ozlo. Bright illustrations and imaginative characters form a rhythmic pattern of rhyme and fun words.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Birds] [Bug] [Dog] [Flamingo] [Future] [Letters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Rhyme] [Rhythm]

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12. Hausman, Bonnie (1999). A to z do you ever feel like me?. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
How are you feeling today?Join the children in this book to find out if they are feeling the same way. Learn the letters of the alphabet while you solve the puzzles of emotions. Have fun!

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [African American] [Alphabet] [Anger] [Asian American] [Birthday] [Body Parts] [Bravery] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Doctor] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Fun] [Games] [Grandparents] [Greed] [Happiness] [Jealousy] [Kindness] [Letters] [Loneliness] [Mischief] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Party] [Pets] [Photograph] [Playground] [Playing] [Pride] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Sharing] [Toys] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

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13. Hoffman, Mary (1995). Boundless grace. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
According to the stories Grace read, her family was not normal. Grace's father lived in Africa while she and her mother lived in America. Grace went to visit her father to learn about his new family and the African culture in Gambia. Grace's visit to Africa helped her understand that her family was normal.

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

Keywords: [African] [African American] [Change] [Comparisons] [Crocodile] [Divorce] [Family] [Grandparents] [Letters] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Reptiles] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Travel] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication]

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14. Horenstein, Henry (1999). A is for...?. San Diego: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
Each letter of the alphabet is represented with a partial picture of an animal that begins with that letter. (A Wordless Book).

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Duck] [Elephant] [Giraffe] [Horse] [Letters] [Monkey] [Ostrich] [Parrot] [Photograph] [Quail] [Sequence] [Turtle] [Vulture] [Zebra]

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15. Isadora, Rachel (1999). ABC pop!. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
D is for dancer, and E is for egg, but F stands for frog and fly on the same page. Some letters in this alphabet book have four or more images of different colors and textures. Which one is your favorite?

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Art] [Letters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sequence] [Word Association]

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16. James, Simon (1991). Dear mr. blueberry. New York: Maxwell MacMillan International.

Abstract:
Emily writes her teacher letters about a whale that is in her backyard pool. Her teacher tells and educates her that whales can't live in her pool. However, she has a great imagination and keeps trying to tell him.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Correspondence] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Imagination] [Learning] [Letters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication] [Whale]

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17. Johnson, Stephen T (1995). Alphabet city. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
Would you like to look for letters of the alphabet in these paintings?(Wordless Book)

Abstract provided by Brian J. Hoyt, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Art] [Letters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sequence]

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18. Kitamura, Satoshi (1992). From acorn to zoo and everything in between in alphabetical order.. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
Can you say the letters and the sounds of the alphabet?You will recognize many of these fun pictures.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Identification] [Learning] [Letters] [Sequence]

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19. Kurtz, Jane (2000). Faraway home. San Diego CA: Gulliver Books Harcourt, Inc.

Abstract:
When a letter arrives from Africa regarding Grandma's illness, the girl's father decides to leave the U.S. and go home to Ethiopia. His anticipation sparks stories of his childhood which he tells to his daughter.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Birds] [Clothing] [Clouds] [Family] [Flamingo] [Food] [Hyena] [Imagination] [Language] [Letters] [Love] [Memory] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Photograph] [Stars] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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20. Mathers, Petra (1998). Lottie's new beach towel. New York: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division.

Abstract:
Lottie's new beach towel certainly comes in handy during her day with Herbie. They are just going on a picnic, but they run into many adventures on the way. From using the towel as a sail, to using it as a veil, both Lottie and Herbie are ingenious when it comes to solving problems.

Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Birds] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Chicken] [Correspondence] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Friendship] [Hunger] [Island] [Letters] [Mouse] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Picnic] [Presents] [Problem Solving] [Starfish] [Transportation] [Wedding]

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21. Mathers, Petra (1995). Kisses from rosa. New York: Random House, Inc..

Abstract:
When Rosa's mother gets sick and has to go away to get well, how will Rosa ever survive?How will she get along without her mother?Will she get along with her aunt and cousin?

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

Keywords: [Correspondence] [Family] [Feelings] [Illness] [Letters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Sadness] [Verbal Communication]

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22. McGinley, Phyllis (1948). All around the town. New York: J.B. Lippincott Company.

Abstract:
Each letter from A to Z is described with a rhyme about something children see in the city.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Community] [Letters] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Zoo]

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23. Muehl, Lois Baker (1959). My name is_____: A game of letters and their sounds. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
For each letter of the alphabet, there is a child whose name starts with the same letter. The children describe what they want to be one day. Each occupation and description uses the same letter as their name.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Careers] [Letters] [Rhyme] [Sequence]

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24. Munari, Bruno (1960). Abc. Cleveland, OH: The World Publishing Company.

Abstract:
All the letters of the alphabet are represented by pictures and words starting with each letter.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Elephant] [Fly] [Insects] [Letters] [Owl] [Sequence]

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25. Pak, Soyung (1999). Dear juno. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
A little boy name Juno receives a letter from his grandmother in Seoul, Korea. He's unable to read the letter since it is written in her native language, but he's able to gain an understanding of it from the photograph and dried flower that accompanies it. Juno decides to send a letter of his own in a very inventive way.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Asian] [Asian American] [Cat] [Communication] [Dog] [Family] [Flowers] [Grandparents] [Korean] [Language] [Letters] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]

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