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1. Adams, Eric J.//Adams, Kathleen (2000). On the day his daddy left. Morton Grove, Il: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
On the day his daddy leaves town, Danny wakes up early to write down a secret question, then he slips it into his pocket. He shows and talks about the secret question to his teacher, his mom, his friend, and even his dad. Each person tries to reassure Danny that his parent's divorce is not his fault. Danny's secret question flies away in the wind, but he still keeps asking other questions -- and he always will.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Change] [Conflict] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Divorce] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Guilt] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
2. Adoff, Arnold (1991). Hard to be six. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepherd.

Abstract:
This is one little boy's story of coming to accept his age. He feels inferior to his big ten year old sister and he longs to be old like her. It is not until he talks to his grandmother and sees his grandfather's grave that he realizes that life at any age is hard.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Birthday] [Change] [Death] [Family] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Loss] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
3. Aliki (1998). Marianthe's story one: Painted words. Marianthe's story two: Spoken memories. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
When a child moves to a new school it can be frightening. Mari not only moved to a new school, but a new culture as well. Mari uses painted pictures to communicate her words and recalls her life through spoken memories.

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

Keywords: [American] [Anticipation] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Challenges] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Feelings] [Greek] [Learning] [Loss] [Memories] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Peace] [Peer Resistance] [Playground] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [War]
4. Andersen, Hans Christian (2004). For sure! For sure!. Little Rock: August House Littlefork.

Abstract:
Did you know that chickens gossip too? Come read about one chick that plucks out her feathers, supposedly to look good and impress her rooster. After one of her feathers is plucker, an owl sees her actions and spreads the word. The story gets turned around and exaggerated especially when the newspaper prints it.

Katie Armbruster, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Behavior] [Birds] [Chicken] [Death] [Differences] [Fable] [Family] [Feelings] [Fly] [Friendship] [Gossip] [Hearing] [Loss] [Love] [Newspaper] [Owl] [Peace] [Play] [Storytelling] [Truth]
5. Anholt, Laurence (1997). Billy and the big new school. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
Billy is very nervous about starting at his new school. He wants to stay home with his mother. Then he meets a small bird who is hurt and cannot fly. Billy takes care of it until it is ready to fly again. Find out how Billy gets himself ready to go to school and how he uses his bird story to make a friend.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Blackbird] [Bravery] [Bully] [Change] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Loss] [Parents] [Pets] [Picnic] [Pigeon] [Preparation] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sparrow] [Starling] [Teaching] [Thrush] [Wish] [Worry]
6. Bahr, Mary (2000). If nathan were here. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Company.

Abstract:
Nathan was a brother, a wonderful best friend, and a great classmate. Then one day, Nathan was gone. "If Nathan Were Here" tells a story of what it is like for a community and family to lose a loved one. This book shows us the true need and meaning for friendship.

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

Keywords: [Baseball] [Change] [Coping] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Loss] [Love] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [School] [Siblings] [Sports] [Stress Management]
7. Balgassi, Haemi (1996). Peacebound trains. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Sumi, a young Korean girl, lives with her grandmother when her mother goes off to the army. Sumi watches the train go by each day, wishing her mother would come home soon. The train reminds her grandmother of the days of war when she had to leave her own husband.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Aging] [Birthday] [Caring] [Change] [Chinese] [Coping] [Courage] [Death] [Destruction] [Dolls] [Family] [Feelings] [Freedom] [Grandparents] [Hope] [Korean] [Loss] [Multicultural] [Peace] [Presents] [Sadness] [Sadness] [School] [Seasons] [Train] [Transportation] [Understanding] [War] [Winter]
8. Balian, Lorna (1986). Amelia's nine lives. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press.

Abstract:
A little girl has the misfortune of losing her best friend, a cat named Amelia. Her friends and family try to help the little girl by giving her cats that look like Amelia. In the end, Amelia returns home with four kittens.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birth] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Friendship] [Friendship] [Kindness] [Loss] [Numbers] [Pets]
9. Bercaw, Edna Coe (2000). Halmoni's day. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Jennifer's Korean grandmother arrives just in time for Grandparents Day at school. But Jennifer is afraid that her grandmother will embarrass her because she doesn't speak English. However, after her grandmother tells Jennifer's class the story of her childhood, Jennifer is not embarrassed at all.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Airplane] [Communication] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Korean] [Language] [Loss] [Love] [Memory] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [School] [Storytelling] [Time] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [War]
10. Berman, Linda (1983). The goodbye painting. New York: Human Sciences Press, Inc..

Abstract:
Nick's babysitter, Sara, is the best ever. She paints with him, bakes cookies with him, and even teaches him to paint. But one day, Sara has bad news for Nick -- soon she will be moving to California. Nick must learn to let go of not only a babysitter, but a good friend.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Caring] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Dog] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Loss] [Moving] [Sadness]
11. Biale, Rachel (1996). We are moving. Berkeley, CA: Tricycle Press.

Abstract:
Make a scrapbook on how do you feel before we move. Draw several pictures of how you feel. What does your house look like now?What will our new house look like?What is special to you before we move?

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Author's Note] [Change] [Community] [Confusion] [Coping] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Loss] [Memories] [Moving] [Neighbors] [Perspective] [Sadness] [School] [Separation] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Travel]
12. Breckler, Rosemary (1996). Sweet dried apples: A vietnamese wartime childhood. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
It is wartime in Vietnam, and a little girl who lives in the country is faced with the prospect of her father leaving for the army. Her father, the village herb doctor, comes to stay with them until he dies. Their village is bombed and the little girl and her family must flee Vietnam.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Community] [Death] [Grandparents] [Language] [Loss] [Market] [Plants] [Siblings] [Travel] [Vietnamese] [War]
13. Brown, Laurene Krasny//Brown, Marc (1986). Dinosaurs divorce. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Divorce can be a scary thing for children. Questions and concerns about divorce can be answered with help from the dinosaurs. Dinosaurs explain everything from why parents divorce to celebrating holidays with two families to satisfy the inquisitive young mind.

Abstract provided by Kyle-Leigh Berry, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Appreciation] [Behavior] [Change] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Dinosaur] [Divorce] [Divorce] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Listening] [Loss] [Loss] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Parents] [Relationship] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
14. Bruchac, Joseph (1993). Fox song. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Jamie remembers her grandmother and all the things that they did together. These memories help Jamie deal with the loss of her grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Family] [Grandparents] [Loss] [Love] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Traditions]
15. Brutschy, Jennifer (1993). Winter fox. New York: Random House .

Abstract:
A little girl gets a pet rabbit and discovers that a fox has eaten her pet. She goes with her father to hunt the fox, but feels sorry for it when she sees its hungry eyes. Then she asks her father not to kill it.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Death] [Disappearance] [Feelings] [Fox] [Hunting] [Loss] [Pets] [Rabbit] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Snow] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]
16. Bunting, Eve (1998). So far from the sea. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Laura and her family are moving, so they are coming to visit the Manzanar War Relocation Center one last time. Years ago, this center was used to house anyone living in the United States that were of Japanese descent. These people were forced to leave their homes and come to the center because Japan bombed the United States. The center is bare now except for all of the memories and the cemetary, including her grandfather's grave.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Airplane] [American] [Anger] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Awareness] [Bias] [Bravery] [Change] [Citizen] [Cold] [Community] [Conflict] [Confusion] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Culture] [Death] [Differences] [Discrimination] [Diversity] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Forgiveness] [Generations] [Ghosts] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [History] [Illness] [Japanese] [Japanese] [Loss] [Memories] [Monuments] [Mountains] [Moving] [Prison] [Sea] [Sky] [Snow] [Survival] [Verbal Communication] [War]
17. Bunting, Eve (1994). Smoky night. Florida: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
A riot breaks out in a young boys neighborhood which leads to his apartment building catching on fire. This tragedy brings together people from different backgrounds when they share in the trauma of both losing their cats and having their homes taken over by fire.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Death] [Destruction] [Fire] [Forgiveness] [Loss]
18. Bunting, Eve (1999). I have an olive tree. : Joanna Cotler Books.

Abstract:
On Sophia's seventh birthday, her grandfather gave her an olive tree. Sophia is a little disappointed by the gift and doesn't understand why her grandfather would give her an olive tree that she can't even see. After all, it is Greece and she lives in California! It isn't until her grandfather passes away that Sophia truly understands the importance and meaning of the gift when she and her mother visit the olive tree in Greece.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Birthday] [Communication] [Community] [Culture] [Customs] [Dedication] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Exploration] [Family] [Feelings] [Generations] [Geology] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Greece] [Greek] [Grief] [Immigrants] [Instruments] [Language] [Learning] [Loss] [Love] [Memories] [Memory] [Misunderstanding] [Music] [Parents] [Plants] [Presents] [Resentment] [Sadness] [Traditions] [Travel] [Tree] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]
19. Burnett, Frances Hodge (2000). The little princess. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Young Sara is forced to attend Miss Minchin's select seminary for young girls in London when her father gets shipped off to war. Miss Minchin, the director of the seminary becomes a bit apprehensive about Sara's stay with them because her father said that she is to have the very best of everything. When a note arrives that says Sara's father died, things change for the worse. Poor Sara is forced to live the life of a slave. She eventually meets up with an Indian gentleman who helps her to gain her life back.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Aging] [Beverage] [Celebration] [Change] [Child Care] [Conflict Resolution] [Death] [Emotions] [Family] [Food] [Hard Work] [Hindu] [Hunger] [Indian] [Learning] [Loss] [Love] [Mistake] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Orphan] [Party] [Persistence] [Problem Solving] [Relationship] [Resentment] [School] [Sharing] [Slavery] [Sleep] [Storytelling] [Support] [War]
20. Carlstrom, Nancy White (1990). I'm not moving, mama!. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.

Abstract:
A young boy is apprehensive about moving to another house. The boy is willing to let his mother take all of his things, but he is not willing to go. She reminds him that at his new home he will have many new things and special places, but more importantly, the family will be together.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Family] [Feelings] [Loss] [Memories] [Moving] [Parents] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Toys]
21. Chapman, Cheryl (1994). Snow on snow on snow. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Playing in the winter snow leads to a search for a missing companion.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Clothing] [Companion] [Dog] [Food] [Friendship] [Loss] [Missing] [Nutrition] [Play] [Seasons] [Snow] [Winter]
22. Clement, Rod (1997). Grandpa's teeth. Sydney, Australia: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Grandpa's teeth have been stolen!Officer Rate comes to investigate and they put wanted posters all over town. To avoid becoming a suspect, everyone in town begins to smile all the time. Tourists are afraid to get out of their cars because everyone is smiling. The problem is solved with a collection of money to get Grandpa new teeth, and the crime is solved in the process.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Crime] [Dog] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Loss] [Mystery] [Robbery] [Sadness] [Teeth] [Television]
23. Clifton, Lucille (1983). Everett anderson's goodbye. New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.

Abstract:
After his father's death, Everett learns how to accept this loss. The young boy suffers through the five stages of grief to learn that even when someone you love dies, your love for them does not die.

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

Keywords: [Coping] [Death] [Family] [Learning] [Loss] [Memory] [Parents] [Sadness] [Stress Management]
24. Cocca-Leffler, Maryann (2003). Mr. Tanen's tie trouble. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
The principal of Lynnhurst School, Mr. Tanen, is known for his unbelievable collection of 975 ties. He has a tie for every occasion! When the plan for the new playground falls through, everyone is shocked to see Mr. Tannen part with his beloved ties as he auctions them off so that the children at Lynnhurst School can enjoy their new playground.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Challenges] [Clothing] [Collection] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Food] [Fun] [Giving] [Helping] [Kindness] [Loss] [Money] [Neighbors] [Play] [Playground] [Preparation] [Problem Solving] [Recognition] [Responsibilities] [Role Model] [School] [Stress Management] [Support] [Teamwork] [Temperature] [Traditions] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication]
25. Cohen, Miriam (2005). My big brother. New York: Star Bright Books.

Abstract:
A little boy idolizes his big brother and wants to be exactly like him. They do everything together. When his family cannot pay for college, the older child joins the army. His little brother then takes his place being big brother to their youngest sibling.

Brittany Galbreath for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African American] [Basketball] [Car] [Church] [Correspondence] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Loss] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Sports] [Television] [Transportation] [Writing]
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