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1. Baker, Jeannie (1991). Window. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
A wordless book that depicts changes occurring outside a window throughout one boy's life.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Change] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Growing Up] [Maturity] [Nonverbal Communication] [Perspective] [Progress]

2. Clements, Andrew (1993). Billy and the bad teacher. Saxonville: Picture Book Studio.

Abstract:
Billy is having trouble with his teacher so he decides to write down all of his teacher's bad qualities. It's only when Billy decides to write down the qualities of a good teacher that he finds Mr. Adams, his teacher, is not so bad.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Maturity] [Relationship] [School] [Stress Management]

3. DeWitt, Jamie (1984). Jamie's turn. Milwaukee: Raintree Publishers Inc.

Abstract:
Eleven year old Jamie helps his stepfather, Butch, pick corn one autumn day. When the corn picker becomes plugged up, Butch attempts to climb off the tractor but gets caught and is seriously injured. Jamie saves Butch's life by turning the corn picker off and running for help. Jamie keeps the farm running while Butch recovers from the accident.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Bravery] [Car] [Challenges] [Coping] [Courage] [Cow] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Disability] [Emergency] [Family] [Farm] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Hard Work] [Health] [Injury] [Love] [Maturity] [Motorcycle] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Pig] [Respect] [Responsibilities] [Safety] [Siblings] [Stepfather] [Transportation] [Truck]

4. Grossman, Bill (1990). The guy who was five minutes late. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A guy is born five minutes late. He is always five minutes late for everything he tries to do. When he feels bad that he is late again, he meets a princess who was also born five minutes late!

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Bus] [Celebration] [Exercise] [Growing Up] [Maturity] [School] [Train] [Transportation] [Wedding]

5. Strauss, Gwen//Browne, Anthony (1992). The night shimmy. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Eric is a quiet boy who is often teased by his peers. He tends to only speak to his imaginary friend, the Night Shimmy. This continues until he meets an unexpected friend in the park one afternoon.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Individuality] [Maturity] [Nonverbal Communication] [Park] [Stress Management]
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