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1. Aardena, Verna (1985). Bimwili and the zimwi. New York: Dial.

Abstract:
Bimwili, a young Swahili girl, finds a shell at the seashore. Leaving it behind, she returns to fetch it and is captured by a shape-changing ogre. She must match wits with him in order to go home

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fantasy] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Loneliness] [Self Esteem] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Albert, Richard (1994). Alejandro's gift. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle books.

Abstract:
A lonely man plants a garden full of vegetables in the middle of the desert. A wide array of desert wildlife finds their way to his garden and watering hole. He wants to be friends with the animals and help them.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Badger] [Birds] [Cactus] [Caring] [Coyote] [Critical Thinking] [Deer] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dove] [Feelings] [Fox] [Friendship] [Garden] [Habitat] [Hummingbird] [Loneliness] [Mouse] [Plants] [Presents] [Rabbit] [Rat] [Responsibilities] [Shelter] [Skunk] [Sparrow] [Squirrel] [Tortoise] [Wildlife] [Woodpecker] [Wren]

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3. Aliki. (1982). We are best friends. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Two young boys must deal with the idea of one best friend moving away. Luckily, each meets a new friend. They are able to keep their friendship through letters.

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

Keywords: [Correspondence] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Games] [Loneliness] [Memories] [Missing] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Playground] [Sadness] [Verbal Communication]

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4. Allen, Pamela (1985). A lion in the night. New York: G.P. Putman's Sons.

Abstract:
One night from the confines of her crib, a baby makes a wish and much to the king and queen's astonishment, the wish comes true in the middle of the night. A lion takes the baby on a wild chase in time for breakfast. And when the queen comes in, the Lion disappears.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Baby] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Lion] [Loneliness] [Royalty] [Transportation] [Wish]

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5. Anholt, Laurence (1995). Sophie and the new baby. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A new baby is coming, and Sophie's going to be a big sister!She helps her mother and father prepare for the arrival of the baby, but when her little brother is born, she wishes that her family could give him back!Sophie slowly begins to realize that having a new brother might not be so bad after all.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Attention] [Autumn] [Baby] [Birth] [Carriage] [Change] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dolls] [Family] [Feelings] [Giving] [Jealousy] [Loneliness] [Moon] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pregnancy] [Preparation] [Resentment] [Seasons] [Secrets] [Snow] [Spring] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Winter] [Woods]

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6. Anholt, Laurence (1996). Degas and the little dancer: A story about Edgar Degas. Hauppange, NY: Barron's.

Abstract:
Marie dreams of being a famous dancer until one day her chance of being in the Christmas show diminishes when her father becomes ill. Marie begins to model for a painter to earn money for her family's lost income. One day, Maria's sculpture shows up in the art museum and becomes the famed sculpture of Edgar Degas.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Apology] [Art] [Careers] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fame] [Fear] [Hard Work] [Illness] [Loneliness] [Museum] [Opera] [Poverty] [Practice] [School] [Security] [Sympathy] [Teaching]

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7. Anno, Mitsumasa (1988). In shadowland. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
The watchman leaves his post in Shadowland to help a poor, cold girl. The two are chased back to Shadowland when their shadows overlap and the towns people think they are witches.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Helping] [Imagination] [Loneliness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Superstition]

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8. Asch, Frank (1972). I met a penguin. New York: McGraw Hill.

Abstract:
A lion who lives on an island is told he is a bad fisherman by his friends. He goes out in a rowboat to think and is caught in a storm. When the storm is over, he is shipwrecked on a different island. He meets and falls in love with a penguin, but ends up in another storm and is shipwrecked back on the first island by himself.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beliefs] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Lion] [Loneliness] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Penguin] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Balian, Lorna (1979). A sweetheart for valentine. Nashville: Abingdon.

Abstract:
A town finds a baby girl that they decide to adopt. They name the baby Valentine. They think Valentine is a normal little girl, but she grows and grows into a giant. When she's older, no one wants to marry her until one day another giant wanders through town.

Abstract provided by Ilana Klein and Erin King, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adoption] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Giants] [Growing Up] [Holidays] [Loneliness] [Orphan] [Peer Resistance] [Self Esteem] [Valentine's Day] [Verbal Communication] [Wedding]

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10. Bang, Molly (1996). Goose. New York: The Blue Sky Press.

Abstract:
One day, a goose egg falls into the home of woodchucks and hatches open. A goose is raised by the woodchucks and becomes part of their family. Eventually, the goose feels very sad and doesn't know why. When she ventures out to find happiness, she accidentally learns to fly.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Animals] [Appearance] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Differences] [Family] [Feelings] [Goose] [Happiness] [Loneliness] [Nature] [Night] [Ocean] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Teaching] [Wind] [Woodchuck]

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11. Baruffi, Andrea (1992). Return of the shadows. Mexico: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
Free-spirited shadows leave their maker to roam the world. They eventually grow lonely and return to where they belong.

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

Keywords: [Decision Making] [Freedom] [Loneliness] [Missing] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Shadows]

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12. Best, Cari (2002). Goose's story. New York: Melanie Kroupa Books.

Abstract:
A young girl and her dog care for an injured goose with one leg. They encourage her to learn to walk, swim, and fly. When they goose leaves for winter, they search for her everyday. A year later the goose returns with a mate and with seven baby geese.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Change] [Colors] [Differences] [Dog] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fly] [Fox] [Friendship] [Goose] [Growing Up] [Injury] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Migration] [Month] [Parents] [Pond] [Raccoon] [Rain] [Robin] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Spring] [Swimming] [Teaching]

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13. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Monster buys a pet. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble.

Abstract:
A friendly monster and a little boy think it is lonely in their house. They decide that if they go to the pet store and buy an animal to keep them company, it will help. After picking out two dogs and two cats, the owner of the pet store coaxes monster and the little boy to give all the pets a home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Companion] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Gerbil] [Loneliness] [Monsters] [Peer Resistance] [Pets] [Play] [Responsibilities] [Sadness] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication]

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14. Blos, Joan W. (1987). Old henry. New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
When Henry moves into the old, run down house in the neighborhood, all of the neighbors hope he will fix it up and make it look nice like the other homes. When he doesn't, they petition to make him "clean up or get out." It is only after he leaves voluntarily that they discover how much they miss him.

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

Keywords: [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Feelings] [Individuality] [Loneliness] [Neighbors] [Shelter]

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15. Bond, Felicia (1981). Poinsettia and her family. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Poinsettia pig gets tired of sharing the crowded family house with her six brothers and sisters. She throws a tantrum when she cannot find a spot to read her book. When the family leaves and she is left alone, she becomes lonely and learns to appreciate her family.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Loneliness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pig] [Siblings]

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16. Bonzon, Paul Jacques (1976). The runaway flying horse. New York: Parents' Magazine Press.

Abstract:
A merry-go-round horse wants to be free. He runs away only to find he neither fits in with the big, smelly stable horses, nor with the shiny, new toy store horses.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Courage] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Horse] [Loneliness] [Running Away]

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17. Borton, Lady (1993). Fat chance. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Marty Louise has to stay home the rest of the school year because she has rheumatic fever. Feeling alone, she finds a friend in a dying stray cat that she nurses back to health. Her mother hates cats. Will she let Marty keep him?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Illness] [Imagination] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Sadness] [Stress Management]

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18. Brooks, Jennifer (1994). Princess jessica rescues a prince. Lake Forest, CA: NADJA Publishing.

Abstract:
A young princess with a pure heart plays with three gnomes who are handicapped. She is kind and accepting to her new friends. In turn, she gains another friend.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Beauty] [Bravery] [Caring] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Determination] [Differences] [Disability] [Disappearance] [Fantasy] [Fear] [Friendship] [Handicap] [Helping] [Loneliness] [Problem Solving] [Royalty] [Understanding] [Uniqueness]

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19. Browne, Anthony (1991). Willy and hugh. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
Willy the monkey is alone. One day, Willy becomes friends with Hugh. They do things together like go to the zoo.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Loneliness] [Monkey] [Sadness] [Sizes]

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20. Bunting, Eve (1995). Dandelions. New York: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
Zoe and her family leave civilization to build a life on the prairie. The mother is homesick and depressed. The closest neighbors are three hours away. Zoe and her sister attempt to cheer their mother up by planting dandelions on the sod roof of their house.

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

Keywords: [Family] [Homesickness] [Loneliness] [Moving] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management]

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21. Burningham, John (1977). Come away from the water, shirley. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, Co..

Abstract:
Shirley and her father go to the beach. Her father is nagging her the whole time they are there. She uses her imagination to cope with her father.

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

Keywords: [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Imagination] [Loneliness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Safety] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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22. Burton, Virginia Lee (1942). The little house. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co..

Abstract:
A small house, that was built in the country, dreams about the city. Soon, with new technology and progress, the city builds up around the house. The house is sad and dreams about the country side. Finally, the house is removed from the city and moved back to the country again.

Abstract provided by Jocelyn Weeda, Elaine Stone and Jacqui Lott, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Feelings] [Loneliness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Progress] [Technology]

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23. 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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24. Carle, Eric (1995). The very lonely firefly. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
A firefly born on a dark night goes in search of other fireflies. The firefly encounters all kinds of lights including a candle, flashlight, and lantern. In the end, the firefly finds friends whose lights really flash.

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

Keywords: [Fly] [Friendship] [Insects] [Loneliness] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication]

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25. Carlson, Nancy (2001). How about a hug?. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
The pig family shows that no matter what the situation, whether its getting up for school on a Monday, feeling sad, lonely, or hurt, a hug will make you feel better.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Animals] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Happiness] [Injury] [Loneliness] [Love] [Morning] [Mouse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Pig] [School] [Skating] [Soccer] [Sports] [Work]

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