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1. Alarcon, Francisco X. (1997). Laughing tomatoes and other spring poems. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
A bilingual collection of humorous and serious poems about family, nature, and celebrations.

Abstract provided by Jennifer Henzie, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Affection] [Beliefs] [Birds] [Caring] [Celebration] [Cinco De Mayo] [Community] [Day] [Environment] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Giving] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Loyalty] [Mexican] [Mexican American] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Night] [Peace] [Plants] [Poetry] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Sky] [Spring] [Sun] [Unselfish] [Woods]

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2. Bohdal, Susi (1982). Selina, the mouse and the giant cat. London: Faber & Faber.

Abstract:
A little girl named Selina has a fantastic dream about a mouse that becomes her friend and a cat that comes to eat him. Selina runs away from the cat in fear, but eventually must face the cat and protect the mouse.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Cat] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Loyalty] [Mouse] [Peer Resistance]

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3. Bregoli, Jane (2004). The goat lady. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House Publishers.

Abstract:
Two young children new to Lucy Little Road, help us reveal the simple yet important life of the goat lady; a life that many people in the town despise. Through the children's time spent helping the goat lady, they learn of her vast life experiences. It isn't until after the children's mother takes portraits of the goat lady, that the rest of the town see waht a truly wonderful person the goat lady is.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aging] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Barn] [Birds] [Cold] [Companion] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Emotions] [Environment] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Hard Work] [Home] [Illness] [Listening] [Loyalty] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Pride] [Relationship] [Respect] [Support] [Teaching] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]

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4. Burleigh, Robert (2000). Messenger, messenger. New York: Antheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Being a bicycle messenger in a big city is a rigorous job, but someone has to do it. The messenger wakes early and works late to deliver the proper messages to their appropriate places. Nothing can stop him, not rain, snow, or distractions of others.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Assertiveness] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Careers] [Cold] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Day] [Dedication] [Discipline] [Exercise] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Loyalty] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Night] [Radio] [Rain] [Refusal Skills] [Responsibilities] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Routine] [Snow] [Sun] [Technology] [Time] [Weather] [Wind] [Work]

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5. Burningham, John (1991). Aldo. New York: Crown Publishers.

Abstract:
A young boy and his imaginary friend, Aldo, grow up together. The imaginary friend helps the boy cope and get through the rough times.

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

Keywords: [Coping] [Friendship] [Loyalty] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Uniqueness]

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6. Carrick, Carol (1981). Ben and the porcupine. New York: Houghton Mifflin","Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Christopher's dog, Ben, has an encounter with a porcupine. Ben gets a nose full of quills. Christopher wants to protect Ben by keeping him tied up at night. Christopher's father helps him understand that Ben must learn to fend for himself. Christopher decides to let Ben go so they both would be happy.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Companion] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Family] [Love] [Loyalty] [Parents] [Porcupine] [Verbal Communication] [Woods]

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7. Chen Chih-Yuan (2004). Guji Guji. La Jolla, CA: Kane/Miller Book Publishers, Inc..

Abstract:
A rolling egg finds a home in a duck nest. It wasn't until three crocodiles find Guji Guji that she may not be a duck. The crocodiles ask Guji Guji to trap his family for them to eat. Instead Guji Guji, with the help of his duck family, drop heavy rocks into the crocodiles open mouths.

Tony Kinne, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Books] [Comparisons] [Crocodile] [Duck] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Food] [Loyalty] [Reading]

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8. Child, Lauren (2001). What planet are you from, Clarice Bean?. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Clarice Bean is having a hard time coming up with an idea for her project on the environment. To make matters worse, she is paired up with her tag-along neighbor, Robert Granger. Her situation looks hopeless until her brother becomes an ecowarrior in an effort to "free the tree" from being cut down in their neighborhood. Robert and Clarice become ecowarriors themselves, saving the tree and their project.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Camping] [Challenges] [Climbing] [Communication] [Community] [Comparisons] [Compromise] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Conservation] [Cooperation] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Destruction] [Determination] [Earth] [Environment] [Faith] [Family] [Fight] [Frustration] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Individuality] [Learning] [Loyalty] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Persistence] [Photograph] [Presentation] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Respect] [Role Model] [School] [Science] [Stress Management] [Success] [Support] [Teaching] [Teamwork] [Tree] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Daugherty, James (1958). The picnic: A frolic in two colors and three parts. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
A mouse family goes on a picnic. While walking they run into a sleeping lion who captures one of the mouse children. When the lion lets the mouse go, the family promises that they will one day return the favor. One day, the lion gets into trouble and the mice come to his rescue.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fear] [Lion] [Loyalty] [Mice] [Picnic] [Verbal Communication]

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10. Davol, Margueritte W. (1997). The paper dragon. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Sui-Jen, the dragon, is awakened and begins to destroy everything. Mi Fei is the only person brave and wise enough to put the dragon back to sleep. Mi Fei needs courage, heroism, and wisdom to save his village from the dragon.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Challenges] [Chinese] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Dragons] [Heroism] [Love] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Verbal Communication]

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11. Demas, Corinne (2004). Saying goodbye to Lulu. New York: Little Brown and Company.

Abstract:
A young girl copes with the death of her childhood dog. She loves the dog very much. She remembers when the dog was younger. She overcomes the loss of her dog and remembers him, even shares her memories with her new puppy.

Rachel Clair, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Animals] [Blindness] [Deafness] [Death] [Dog] [Emotions] [Feelings] [Health] [Love] [Loyalty] [Memories] [Parents] [Sadness] [Tree]

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12. dePaola, Tomie (1993). Strega nona meets her match. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Strega Nona cures all the townspeople of aches, lovesickness, and other ailments. One day, her friend, Strega Amelia, steals her customers and opens a high-tech office. In the end, good old-fashioned ways win out.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Greed] [Helping] [Italian] [Language] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Technology] [Verbal Communication]

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13. dePaola, Tomie (1977). Helga's dowry: A troll love story. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Helga, a beautiful troll, sets out to earn her dowry to marry Lars. Her plan doesn't work out like she had hoped. Be ready for a funny ending.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Greed] [Laziness] [Loyalty] [Marriage] [Self Esteem] [Selfishness] [Stress Management] [Trolls] [Verbal Communication] [Wedding]

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14. du Bois, William Pene (1961). Otto in africa. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
Otto is a huge dog. His master takes him to Africa because he is too large for their town. They travel to Africa and help to win a war. Otto receives a medal for saving the town.

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

Keywords: [African] [Animals] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Dog] [Helping] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Pets] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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15. Duncan, Lois (2000). I walk at night. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
A cat enjoys spending time with its owner, but yearns for adventures of the night. The cat waits for night to fall so that all the memories will come back again. When morning dawns, the cat returns to being a familiar pet.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Attention] [Author's Note] [Bedtime] [Birds] [Cat] [Cleanliness] [Critical Thinking] [Dreams] [Fish] [Love] [Loyalty] [Memories] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sleep] [Tree] [Walking]

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16. Francoise. (1955). Springtime for jeanne-marie. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
A girl, her duck, and her sheep play together. The duck gets lost and Jeanne-marie must find her.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Duck] [French] [Friendship] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Sheep]

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17. Hale, Sarah Josepha (1984). Mary had a little lamb. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
A lamb, who goes to school, has a famous 19th century nursery rhyme and song written about it.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Love] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sheep] [Song]

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18. Harwell-Celenza, Anna (2004). The heroic symphony. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.

Abstract:
Ludwig Van Beethoven learns he is going deaf. He is an accomplished and promising young pianist and this devastates him. Beethoven realizes his condition is actually leading to his destiny not his downfall. In creating his symphony no. 3 he searches for a hero on which to base his musical inspiration. He eventually realizes it is about him!

Abstract provided by Susan Baker-Gillette, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Austria] [Author's Note] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Deafness] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [History] [Instruments] [Intelligence] [Listening] [Loss] [Loyalty] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Patience] [Problem Solving] [Relationship] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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19. Herman, Debbie // Koffsky, Ann D. (2005). Beyond turkey. Hauppauge, NY: Baron's Educational Series, Inc..

Abstract:
Almost 400 years ago, pilgrims traveled to North America. They met and befriended the Indians of the area. The different cultures came together to prepare a harvest and a celebration. This celebration became known as Thanksgiving.

Abstract provided by Rene Koscianski for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [America] [Boat] [Celebration] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [English] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Helping] [Holidays] [Language] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peace] [Pilgrims] [Settlers] [Ship] [Storytelling] [Thanksgiving] [Transportation] [Travel] [Turkey] [Verbal Communication]

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20. Herold, Maggie Rugg (1995). A very important day. New York: William Morrow & Company.

Abstract:
A snowstorm adds to the wonder and excitement of this very important day during which 219 people become U.S. citizens.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [American] [Anticipation] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Celebration] [Change] [Citizen] [Cold] [Community] [Culture] [Diversity] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Immigrants] [Language] [Loyalty] [Memories] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Siblings] [Snow] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]

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21. Jackson, Ellen (2005). Earth mother. New York: Walker & Company.

Abstract:
The day begins by Mother Earth tending to her plants and animals. As the day progresses, Mother Earth comes upon a man, a frog, and a mosquito. Each tell Mother Earth what can be changed in their life.

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

Keywords: [African] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Communication] [Cycle] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Diversity] [Earth] [Environment] [Fantasy] [Firefly] [Frog] [Frustration] [Hawk] [Insects] [Loyalty] [Mosquito] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Otter] [Peace] [Plants] [Seasons] [Snow] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Whale] [Wildlife] [Winter]

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22. Kimmel, Eric (1998). A hanukkah treasury. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Hanukkah is to me the time for lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, and remembering heros from the past. Poetry, music, and recipes help keep the Hanukkah tradition alive!

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Ambition] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Bias] [Bravery] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Challenges] [Change] [Charity] [Closeness] [Communication] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Determination] [Discrimination] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Freedom] [Games] [Goal Setting] [God] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Hanukkah] [Happiness] [Hebrew] [Heroism] [History] [Holidays] [Hope] [Immigrants] [Independence] [Individuality] [Israelian] [Jewish] [Kindness] [Language] [Love] [Loyalty] [Memories] [Miracle] [Moose] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Music] [Parents] [Peace] [Pilgrims] [Poetry] [Polish] [Politics] [Poverty] [Prayer] [Prejudice] [Presents] [Racism] [Religion] [Russian] [Sadness] [Secrets] [Siblings] [Snow] [Song] [Spiritual] [Storytelling] [Toys] [Traditions] [War] [Weather]

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23. Lamorisse, Albert (1956). The red balloon. New York: Doubleday.

Abstract:
A boy finds a balloon that quickly befriends him and follows him everywhere. It gets him in trouble sometimes, but it also helps him out of trouble too.

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

Keywords: [Balloon] [Creativity] [Decision Making] [Friendship] [Loyalty] [Nonverbal Communication]

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24. Lasker, Joe (1986). A tournament of knights. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
Justin is a newly made knight who prepares for his first tournament. Justin must fight a more experienced knight named Rolf in order to keep his honor.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bravery] [Celebration] [Competition] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Horse] [Loyalty] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parade] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Violence]

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25. Lawson, Janet (2002). Audrey and barbara. New York: Antheneum Books.

Abstract:
Audrey has big ideas for herself and her cat, Barbara. She wants to cross the ocean in her bathtub sailboat to visit the Taj-Mahal and ride on an elephant. But will her imagination take her all the way to India?

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Ambition] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Challenges] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Exploration] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [India] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Ocean] [Peer Resistance] [Pets] [Problem Solving] [Refusal Skills] [Teamwork] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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