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1. Alexander, Martha (1983). How my library grew, by dinah. New York: The H.W. Wilson Co..

Abstract:
There is a new library being built near Dinah's house. She watched it get larger and could not wait for it to open. When it did she wanted to get a card of her own, so Dinah learned how to write her name and got her own library card.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Books] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Library] [Nonverbal Communication] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Alexander, Sue (1990). World famous muriel and the magic mystery. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
A professor invites Muriel to watch a magician warm up before a magic show. When the magician disappears, the professor asks Muriel to find the magician for him. She needs peanut butter cookies to help her think. She finally finds him in the library and has him back in time to do his magic show.

Abstract provided by Christy Jackson and Billie Welbourn, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Helping] [Imagination] [Library] [Magic] [Nutrition]

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3. 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]

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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. Crews, Nina (1998). You are here. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Have you ever been bored on a rainy day?Follow these two young girls on an exciting adventure with their imaginations and a magic map. Just as the magical map ends their rainy day doldrums, their mother tells them the sun is out and it's time to go to the park.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Birds] [Boredom] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Forest] [Games] [Giants] [Imagination] [Inventions] [Island] [Jungle] [Library] [Lost] [Magic] [Maps] [Monsters] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Park] [Penguin] [Photograph] [Playing] [Rain] [Siblings] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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6. Cuneo, Diane (1999). Mary louise loses her manners. New York: Random House, Inc.

Abstract:
Mary Louise loses her manners during breakfast one day and goes on a journey to find them all around town. Through the journey, the importance of manners becomes a reality for Mary Louise while at the restaurant, doctor's office, and library.

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

Keywords: [Behavior] [Body Parts] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Exercise] [Family] [Five Senses] [Goal Setting] [Library] [Listening] [Manners] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Restaurant] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Verbal Communication]

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7. Ellis, Veronica (1989). Afro-bets: First book about africa. Orange, NJ: Just Us Books.

Abstract:
Mr. Amegashie explores the cultural diversity, rich history, and the beautiful and exciting land of Africa.

Abstract provided by Just Us Books, 1989 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Art] [Bodies Of Water] [Business] [Camel] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Culture] [Customs] [Dancing] [Desert] [Discrimination] [Diversity] [Egypt] [Family] [Forest] [Geography] [Ghana] [History] [Horse] [Hyena] [Independence] [Instruments] [Islam] [Learning] [Leopard] [Library] [Maps] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Music] [Muslim] [Nigerian] [Nonfiction] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Religion] [River] [School] [Ship] [Slavery] [Storytelling] [Traditions] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Water] [Zimbabwe]

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8. Ernst, Lisa Campbell (1998). Stella louella's runaway book. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Stella Louella cannot seem to find her library book that is due at 5:00 All day, she tracks down its whereabouts along with others in the community who have seen the book along its trip. Find out where the book ends up.

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

Keywords: [Books] [Chaos] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Disappearance] [Family] [Feelings] [Helping] [Library] [Lost] [Neighbors] [Parents] [Relief] [Responsibilities] [Time] [Worry]

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9. Hassett, John//Hassett, Ann (1998). Cat up a tree. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Nana Quimby saves the day when she executes a creative plan to rescue stranded cats from a tree outside her window. The old woman called the firehouse, police station, library, and zoo for help but no one was willing to lend a hand.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Cat] [Community] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Library] [Mice] [Mouse] [Technology] [Telephone] [Tree] [Zoo]

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10. Heide, Florence Parry//Gilliland, Judith Heide (1999). The house of wisdom. New York: DK Publishing, Inc..

Abstract:
The House of Wisdom, an ancient library in Baghdad, is the center for new ideas and a quest for knowledge from all parts of the world. As scholars study and translate the ancient manuscripts, one boy, Ishaq, learns the wisdom on Aristotle through his expedition and a special book.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Arab] [Author's Note] [Books] [Camel] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Greek] [History] [Language] [Library] [Market] [Multicultural] [Reading] [Russian] [Ship] [Time] [Transportation] [Travel] [Wealth]

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11. Horowitz, Ruth (2005). Big surprise in the bug tank. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Leo and his brother love their two giant pet cockroaches given to them by their mother. After the two cockroaches have babies, the boys try many different solutions to try to get rid of them. They finally find a solution after they receive help from their mom and local library.

Abstracted provided by Kate Wirtz, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Bug] [Chores] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Insects] [Library] [Math] [Numbers] [Parents] [Pets] [Responsibilities] [Sexuality] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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12. Kimmel, Eric A. (1990). I took my frog to the library. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
Bridgett has many unusual animals as pets. Each day she tries to take a different animal to the library with her. Each animal creates a mess in one way or another.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Chaos] [Chicken] [Elephant] [Frog] [Giraffe] [Library] [Listening] [Mischief] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pelican] [Pets] [Reptiles] [Snake]

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13. Knudsen, Michelle (2004). A slimy story. New York: The Kane Press.

Abstract:
Dan runs into a problem when he has no money and no time to buy his mom a birthday present. He can’t think of anything and feels hopeless. One day, a bully puts a slimy, gross worm in Dan’s pocket on the walk to school. His teacher, Mrs. Stewart, places the worm in a jar, and all the children become interested. Dan even starts to like the worm and decides to give it to his mom to help her garden. She thinks the worm is a great gift.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Birthday] [Books] [Bully] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Insects] [Library] [Parents] [Presents] [Resolution] [School] [Science] [Siblings] [Teaching] [Worm] [Worry]

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14. Lester, Julius//Cepeda, Joe (1999). What a truly cool world. New York: Scholastic Press .

Abstract:
God created the world with water, trees, land, animals, and people, and thought he had done a great job. God's angel Shaniqua told God that the world looked too boring. God then set out to make the world more interesting. First he made grass but that did not help much so God started singing and making beautiful music. When the flowers complained about being lonely, God called on Shaniqua to sing. Her voice was so pretty that the planets and starts started crying. The people on earth were very happy with their world and so was God.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [African American] [Angel] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Goal Setting] [God] [Insects] [Library] [Multicultural] [Music] [Planet] [Shapes] [Song] [Tree] [Water] [Whale]

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15. Lewis, J. Patrick (2005). Please bury me in the library. New York: Gulliver Books.

Abstract:
In this collection of sixteen poems, children's favorite books are highlighted. Some poems include, "What if Books had Different Names," "The Big Word Girl," and "Reading in the Dark."

Abstract provided by Megan Kamphaus for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Books] [Collection] [Comparisons] [Education] [Exploration] [Images] [Library] [Poetry] [Reading] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication]

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16. Lewis, J. Patrick (2005). Please bury me in the library. Orlando: Gulliver Books/ Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
This unique collection of prose utilizes a variety of poetry styles and play on word techniques. Learn about reading, words, and libraries as gardens with unsurpassed "growing excitement."

Pamela Theurer, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Books] [Imagination] [Library] [Poetry] [Reading] [Rhyme] [Vocabulary]

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17. Loomis, Christine (1993). At the library. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
An exciting trip to the library takes you through many activities -- from looking for books, to checking the computer, to playing with blocks, to listening to fun stories. You will find so much at the library.

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

Keywords: [Books] [Computer] [Direction] [Family] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Imagination] [Language] [Learning] [Library] [Patience] [Persistence] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Science] [Technology] [Time] [Toys]

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18. Lorbiecki, Mary Beth (1998). Sister Anne's hands. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Anna begins her second year of school in the early '60's. Her new teacher, Sister Anne, is different from anyone she had ever seen. The teacher shows the students what tolerance is and they all end up learning from one another.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [African American] [Appearance] [Art] [Body Parts] [Community] [Counting] [Differences] [Discrimination] [Diversity] [Garden] [God] [History] [Learning] [Library] [Multicultural] [Prejudice] [Religion] [Rhythm] [School] [Singing] [Teaching]

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19. McPhail, David (1997). Edward and the pirates. Canada: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Edward falls asleep while reading a book about pirates, then awakes to find them in his room. Edward's mother and father come to the rescue.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Imagination] [Library] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Pirates] [Reading] [Refusal Skills] [Ship] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

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20. Medearis, Angela Shelf (2000). Lucy's quiet book. Orlando, FL: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
An annoyed Lucy decides to go the library to get away from her brothers. The librarian gives her a book to quiet her brothers down. Once Lucy begins to read to her brothers, they quiet down and Lucy learns the positive effects of books.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Books] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Helping] [Library] [Listening] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Reading] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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21. Mennen, Ingrid//Daly, Niki (1990). Somewhere in africa. New York: Dutton.

Abstract:
A boy named Ashraf lives in a city in South Africa. He compares the city to the countryside of Africa.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Assertiveness] [Body Parts] [Books] [Community] [Comparisons] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Differences] [Flowers] [Geography] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Library] [Multicultural] [Music] [Rhyme] [Song]

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22. Mkatshaw, Dumazile (1996). Leo in the library. Johannesburg: Read Educational Trust.

Abstract:
Leo was in the class watching ants crawl on the wall when his teacher asked on what animal he would be doing his project. He could only think of ants, about which he knew nothing. Leo goes to the library looking for a book and causes a terrible mess. Leo must find his book about ants, but he doesn’t know what it would look like.

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

Keywords: [Ant] [Assertiveness] [Books] [Boredom] [Concepts] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Friendship] [Helping] [Insects] [Learning] [Library] [Misunderstanding] [Nonverbal Communication] [Problem Solving] [Responsibilities] [School] [Science] [Verbal Communication]

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23. Mora, Pat (1997). Tomas and the library lady. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Tomas and his family are migrant workers who travel between Iowa and Texas to find work. Tomas loves to listen to his grandfather's stories but he knows all of them and decides to go to the library to learn some new stories. The librarian welcomes Tomas in and offers him cold water to drink and stories to read. Tomas visits the library lady whenever he can and even teaches her some of his native language, Spanish. When Tomas' family must leave the library lady gives Tomas a book to take with him.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Books] [Careers] [Dinosaur] [Family] [Farm] [Geography] [Grandparents] [Immigrants] [Language] [Library] [Mexican American] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Playing] [Reptiles] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Soccer] [Spanish] [Sports] [Storytelling] [Water] [Work]

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24. Polacco, Patricia (1996). Aunt chip and the great triple creek dam affair. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
For years, the people of Triple Creek have been glued to their televisions. That is until Aunt Chip opens up the world of reading to her young nephew. Reading spreads from child to child until one of them accidentally opens the dam. The flood that follows destroys the TV tower and the adults are lost without their TVs. Guess who teaches them to read?

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Change] [Flood] [Learning] [Library] [Peer Resistance] [Reading] [Sharing] [Teaching] [Technology] [Television] [Verbal Communication]

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25. Porte, Barbara Ann (1989). The take-along dog. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Sam and Abigail take Benton, their dog, everywhere because their mother doesn't like him. However, she learns to like Benton when he scares away another dog to protect her.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Library] [Park] [Picnic] [Sports] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication]

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