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1. Ackerman, Karen (1992). I know a place. Boston: Houghton Mifflin and Co..

Abstract:
Everyone should have a familiar place where we feel comfortable and loved. This book shows one child's special place and what is done there. The place where this child feels safe and warm is with his family at home.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Bedtime] [Caring] [Child Care] [Family] [Love] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Siblings]

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2. Ackerman, Karen (1990). The tin heart. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
Mahaley and Rosa are best of friends. They play together in the river every day while their fathers worked together. When the Civil War broke out, their fathers disagreed about slavery. Mahaley and Rosa rarely see each other now, But the tin heart charm that they wear around their necks are constant reminders of their special friendship.

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

Keywords: [Awareness] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Friendship] [Love] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [River] [Slavery] [Underground Railroad]

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3. Ackerman, Karen (1994). By the dawn's early light. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
Rachel and Josh's mother works the graveyard shift at the factory. The children play with their Nana and she helps them with their homework then gets them ready for bed. They share a special time with their mom in the morning before school, cherishing their time with her by the dawn's early light.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Caring] [Child Care] [Family] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Working Mother]

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4. Adoff, Arnold (1973). Black is brown is tan. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Growing up with a black mother and a white father can be hard on children. Adoff expresses how one family deals with this situation.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [African American] [Child Care] [Family] [Grandparents] [Individuality] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents]

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5. 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]

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6. Alderson, Sue Ann (1974). Bonnie mcsmithers you're driving me dithers. Edmonton: Tree Frog Press.

Abstract:
Bonnie is trying to entertain herself. In the process she makes mischief and irritates her mother. Mommy's anger disturbs Bonnie. She doesn't understand why Mommy gets mad and why she doesn't play with her. Bonnie confronts her and then Mommy realizes that her daughter needs her very much.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Frustration] [Games] [Imagination] [Love] [Mischief] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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7. Alexander, Earl//Rudin, Sheila//Sejkora, Pam (1996). My dad has hiv. Minneapolis, MN: Fairview Press.

Abstract:
The disease HIV is explained in this gentle and descriptive book about a young girl who has a father with HIV. The facts about the virus are described in a way that children can understand. It helps children to know that a person with HIV can lead a normal life.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aids] [Awareness] [Careers] [Communication] [Differences] [Diseases] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Health] [Hygiene] [Illness] [Love] [Medicine] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Presentation] [Sadness] [School] [Science] [Sleep] [Support] [Verbal Communication]

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8. Alexander, Martha (1971). Nobody asked me if I wanted a little sister. New York: Dial Press.

Abstract:
Oliver's new baby sister gets a lot of attention and he feels neglected. He tries to give his sister away, but realizes that she wants to be with him. Oliver discovers that he will have a playmate when she is a little older.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Baby] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Family] [Jealousy] [Love] [Siblings]

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9. Alexander, Martha (1979). When the new baby comes, i'm moving out. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Oliver is becoming a big brother, and is dreading the arrival of his new sibling. He becomes angry and jealous and threatens to leave his mother. However, she is able to convince him that he is loved and needed at home.

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

Keywords: [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Baby] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Jealousy] [Love] [Parents] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

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10. Amadeo, Diana M. (1989). There's a little bit of me in jamey. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & company.

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Jamey has leukemia and becomes very sick. His brother feels like his family cares more about Jamey than they do him. His mother assures him that he is loved just as much as Jamey. When Jamey needs a bone marrow transplant he agrees to be the donor.

Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Bravery] [Caring] [Decision Making] [Envy] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Illness] [Love] [Moods] [Parents] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

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11. 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]

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12. 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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13. Babbitt, Natalie (1994). Bub or the very best thing. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
The king and queen, wanting only the best for Bub, start asking everyone what they think is the best thing for Bub. Finally, the cook's daughter suggests that the king and queen ask Bub what is best.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Family] [Love] [Parents] [Sleep] [Sun] [Verbal Communication]

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14. Bagert, Brad (1995). Elephant games and other playful poems to perform. Homesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
An entertaining and exciting array of poems cover many issues that children face. Gleeful elephants help explore child-friendly issues such as bullying, feelings, nutrition, parents, animals, dreams, school, pets, trouble-makers and sports. Entertaining illustrations and catchy poems invite the reader to continue exploring.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Amphibians] [Anger] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Cycle] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Frog] [Frustration] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Listening] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Planet] [Poetry] [Pride] [Refusal Skills] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Space] [Superstition] [Verbal Communication]

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15. 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]

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16. Baker, Keith (1988). The dove's letter. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanich Publishers.

Abstract:
A dove finds a letter lying in the woods and decides to find its owner. Each person to whom she brings the letter finds a different meaning in it, then leaves the letter behind. One day, she brings it to a soldier who knows the true meaning of the letter.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Verbal Communication]

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17. Banks, Kate (1997). Baboon. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
Upon entering the world, Baboon and his mother take a trip around the forest. For the first time, Baboon sees animals, water, fire, and even another baboon!While wandering about, Baboon and his mother talk about the great big world in which they live.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Crocodile] [Elephant] [Feelings] [Fire] [Food] [Forest] [Hunger] [Lake] [Love] [Monkey] [Parents] [Rhinoceros] [Trust] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication]

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18. Barklem, Jill (1980). Summer story. New York: Putman .

Abstract:
Dusty and Poppy get married. They move to a cottage and live happily ever after.

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

Keywords: [Decision Making] [Happiness] [Love] [Marriage] [Verbal Communication]

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19. Ben-Ezer, Ehud (1997). Hosni the dreamer: An arabian tale. New York: Farrar Straub Giroux.

Abstract:
Hosni is a shepherd who spends his days telling stories to his sheep and his nights dreaming about the city. When he finally has the opportunity to travel to the city, his life changes. He hears some special words of wisdom from a wise old man.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Arab] [Bodies Of Water] [Camel] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Death] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Love] [Marriage] [Money] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Night] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Rain] [River] [Sadness] [Sheep] [Storytelling] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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20. 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]

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21. Berenzy, Alix (1989). A frog prince. New York: Henry Holt and Co..

Abstract:
This is a life lesson concerning "love is in the eyes of the beholder". This story show how love turned a common frog into a prince.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Assertiveness] [Beauty] [Body Image] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Fable] [Fantasy] [Frog] [Goal Setting] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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22. Berger, Barbara Helen (1997). A lot of otters. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Mother Moon is looking for her lost child who is floating in the sea. As she cries for her lost child, Mother Moon's tears become falling stars. A group of otters swimming near the bay begin to play with the falling stars. The sparkle from those stars lead Mother Moon to her son.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Family] [Feelings] [Lost] [Love] [Moon] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Otter] [Parents] [Sadness] [Sea] [Stars] [Verbal Communication]

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23. Berry, Joy (1996). Let's talk about needing attention. New York: Scholastic, Inc..

Abstract:
A girl names Casey tries all the wrong ways to get attention from her Mom and Dad. Eventually she finds solutions for achieving attention the right way and learns how to help others as well.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Attention] [Baby] [Bicycle] [Birds] [Depression] [Disobedience] [Encouragement] [Envy] [Feelings] [Helping] [Jealousy] [Love] [Patience] [Resolution] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Support] [Teasing]

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24. Berson, Harold (1972). Balarin's goat. New York: Crown Publishers .

Abstract:
A husband treats his goat better than his own wife. However, the wife gets angry and decides to act like a goat. This begins to worry the husband who starts having nightmares. As a result, he realizes who is more important and begins to fix his mistakes.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Apology] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Goat] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Refusal Skills] [Respect] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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25. Blake, Quentin (1995). Clown. New York: Henry Holt and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Clown and his friends are thrown into a garbage can in the city by a woman who no longer wants them around. Clown, however, hops out of the garbage and wanders the city to look for someone to love them. By accident, Clown finds a family and he and his buddies live happily ever after. (A Wordless Book)

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Bear] [Birds] [Clowns] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Disappointment] [Elephant] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Kindness] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Toys]

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