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1. Bulla, Clyde Robert (1994). What makes a shadow?. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Where do shadows come from?They come from light!When the sun shines on something, because it can't shine through it, it leaves a dark spot from the object. This dark spot is the shadow. Even your body can cast a shadow.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Body Parts] [Car] [Clouds] [Exercise] [Light] [Night] [Puppets] [Shadows] [Sun] [Transportation]

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2. Curtis, Carolyn (2004). I took the moon for a walk. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Book, Inc.

Abstract:
A little boy takes the moon on an adventurous walk. At first the moon is timid but then opens up to the little boy. They do things together such as swing, hold hands, and dance until the boy goes home to go to the sleep.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Bedtime] [Clouds] [Conflict Resolution] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Light] [Moon] [Night] [Rhyme] [Shyness] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]

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3. Cushman, Doug (2000). Inspector hopper. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
Inspector Hopper and his partner McBugg work as a team to solve several mysterious case. Join them as they look for Mrs. Ladybug who strangely disappears. Find out what happens to the officer's boat. And discover how they catch a thief with additional help.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Caterpillar] [Clouds] [Critical Thinking] [Grasshopper] [Hunger] [Insects] [Investigation] [Ladybug] [Light] [Missing] [Moon] [Mosquito] [Mystery] [Rat] [Sky] [Snail] [Spider] [Worm] [Worry]

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4. Herbert, Barbara N. (1995). The magic rocks. Cape Town: Edson-Clyde Press.

Abstract:
An African woman struggles to find firewood so that she can cook for her family. While cooking porridge, an old weak man came along asking for food. Because she felt sorry for him, she gave him the porridge. In return, he gave her some magic rocks that would turn to gold. However, the woman couldn’t get them to change. When her family came home to realize they had nothing to eat, her husband was angry and threw the rocks in the fading fire. The family fell asleep hungry and cold. In the morning, they woke to a burning fire and porridge cooking. The family found more rocks and called them coal.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Anger] [Cold] [Cooking] [Decision Making] [Emotions] [Family] [Fire] [Food] [Fuel] [Future] [Giving] [Hunger] [Kindness] [Light] [Magic] [Night] [Nutrition] [Pollution] [Verbal Communication]

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5. Himmelman, John (1995). Lights out!. New York: Bridgewater Paperbacks.

Abstract:
The Badger Scouts are ready for bed, but when their counselor turns out the light strange things begin to happen. The boys think that they hear and see all sorts of monsters. After getting flashlights, glasses of water, and a last trip to the bathroom, the boys are really ready for bed.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Bedtime] [Camping] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Insects] [Light] [Lion] [Monsters] [Mosquito] [Night] [Noise] [Preparation] [Shadows] [Sleep] [Wolf]

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6. Hopkinson, Deborah (1997). Birdie's lighthouse. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Ten year-old Bertha, daughter of a lighthouse keeper, receives a diary for her birthday. She records significant family events such as their relocation to rugged Turtle Island and the time when her brother went to sea for a long time.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Birds] [Birthday] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bravery] [Calendar] [Careers] [Challenges] [Change] [Courage] [Diary] [Family] [Fishing] [Fog] [Growing Up] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Heroism] [Island] [Light] [Moving] [Ocean] [Recreation] [Responsibilities] [Sea] [Seagull] [Seal] [Ship] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Writing]

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7. James, Betsy (1997). Flashlight. New York: Alfred A. Knopf Inc..

Abstract:
Marie is afraid of the dark while she is sleeping over at her grandparent's house. Her grandpa gives her a flashlight to become familiar with her surroundings and to overcome her fear.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Light] [Night] [Sleep] [Verbal Communication]

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8. MacGill-Callahan, Sheila (1993). The children of LIR. New York: Dial Books.

Abstract:
When King Lir's evil new wife becomes jealous of his children and turns them into swans, the two sets of twins must make new friends and problem solve to go back to their beloved father.

Allegra Ubbes, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Celebration] [Dancing] [Direction] [Evil] [Family] [Folktale] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Ireland] [Light] [Magic] [Mountains] [Problem Solving] [Royalty] [Siblings] [Song] [Swan] [Whale]

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9. Mashiri, Pascal (1995). The village in the valley of darkness. Cape Town: Edson-Clyde Press.

Abstract:
I want to see my people in the village. It is no fun to search alone. At last, I can see the light.” During my travel, a dog at my side with brother and I. People in the village are thankful and at peace!

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Blindness] [Boredom] [Bravery] [Caring] [Challenges] [Change] [Closeness] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Contentment] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Goal Setting] [Insects] [Light] [Mosquito] [Peace] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Village]

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10. Ryland, Cynthia (2005). The stars will still shine. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
The promises of a new year are given through rhyme and soft illustrations.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Awareness] [Birds] [Church] [Cow] [Encouragement] [Flowers] [Garden] [Home] [Light] [Love] [New Year] [Self Esteem] [Storm] [Stress Management]

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11. Sabuda, Robert (1999). The blizzard's robe. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
The robe of the Blizzard lays over the land, bringing ice and darkness to everything it touches. But what would happen if one young girl destroyed the robe?Teune felt it was her duty to restore the robe she has destroyed. Will she be rewarded for her help or punished for bringing back the cold?In the end, Teune's efforts helps the People Who Fear the Winter Night to be remembered as the People of the Northern Lights.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Arctic] [Art] [Careers] [Change] [Clothing] [Colors] [Community] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Eskimo] [Guilt] [Light] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sky] [Snow] [Stars] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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12. Sanders, Stephanie (2001). Q.T. pie catches the rainbow. Detroit: San Paul Group.

Abstract:
Now that Q.T. Pie is finished with her chores, she can join her friends outside for play. But when it starts to rain, she must find something fun to do indoors. With help from her mom, Q.T. discovers how to catch a rainbow inside her own house!With colored beads strung in her hair, Q.T. can now wear her very own rainbow.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Bicycle] [Body Parts] [Clouds] [Colors] [Creativity] [Exercise] [Food] [Games] [God] [Kite] [Light] [Multicultural] [Play] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Responsibilities] [Spiritual] [Weather]

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13. Wellington, Monica (1998). Night city. New York: Dutton.

Abstract:
At nighttime, most children go to sleep. However, many people in the city do not. Find out what goes on all around the city throughout the night when many people are sleeping and dreaming.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Cleanliness] [Dancing] [Light] [Morning] [Music] [Newspaper] [Night] [Sleep] [Sun] [Time] [Work]

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14. Willard, Nancy (1999). The tale i told sasha. New York: Little Brown.

Abstract:
Follow along in an adventure as a yellow ball rolls out of sight and into a place where all lost things are found. Discover a quiet, small, and plain house where its rooms run far and wide and adventure lurks in the shadows.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Balloon] [Bee] [Beetle] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Colors] [Cow] [Direction] [Disappearance] [Discovery] [Fish] [Flowers] [Horse] [Images] [Imagination] [Insects] [Light] [Lost] [Maps] [Mythical] [Perspective] [Shadows] [Sheep] [Tiger]

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