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1. 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]
2. Blegvad, Lenore (1993). Once upon a time and grandma. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Grandma takes Emma and Luke to visit the house she once lived in when she was a little girl named Norrie. Grandma tells Emma and Luke the kinds of things Norrie used to do. When Emma and Luke have difficulty believing Grandma was Norrie, she proves it to them.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Art] [Bedtime] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Games] [Generations] [Grandparents] [History] [Jumping] [Memory] [Music] [Nutrition] [Play] [Playground] [Reptiles] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Spring] [Summer] [Toys] [Transportation] [Turtle] [Winter]
3. 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]
4. Campbell, Bebe Moore (2003). Sometimes my mommy gets angry. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
When Annie wakes up in the morning, she is relieved to find her euphoric mother in the kitchen. They share a healthy breakfast, then her mother helps her get ready for school. After a fun day at school, Annie comes home to an angry and yelling mother. Annie copes by calling her grandmother to talk about her feelings. She takes care of herself and maintains a positive attitude with happy thoughts. She uses effective strategies to accept her mother’s bipolar disorder.

Abstract provided by Lisa Lynne Miller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Affection] [African American] [Anger] [Art] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Bipolar] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Coping] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Disobedience] [Emotions] [Empathy] [Encouragement] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Health] [Helping] [Illness] [Independence] [Kindness] [Love] [Memory] [Misbehavior] [Moods] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pretend] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [School] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Support] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Teasing] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather]
5. Carlson, Nancy (2001). My best friend moved away. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Two best friends do everything together from the time they are babies. When one friend moves away, the other person is sad and lonely, wondering if she will ever be happy again. All is well when a new family moves in next door.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Boredom] [Change] [Chicken Pox] [Diseases] [Dog] [Feelings] [Fight] [Friendship] [Games] [Happiness] [Loneliness] [Memory] [Moving] [Neighbors] [Photograph] [Play] [Sadness] [School] [Secrets] [Sharing] [Soccer] [Sports] [Stress Management]
6. Christian, Peggy (2000). If you find a rock. San Diego, CA: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Real life photos capture children doing activities with rocks of different shapes, colors, and sizes. Can you remember the feel of a special rock in your hand?

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Exploration] [Feelings] [Fun] [Geology] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Investigation] [Memory] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Rocks] [Science] [Self Esteem] [Shapes] [Sizes] [Stress Management] [Water] [Wish]
7. 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]
8. Clifton, Lucille (1973). Don't you remember?. New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc..

Abstract:
A four-year old girl asks if she can go to work with her dad, buy a cake from the bakery, see where her mom works, and drink coffee with her brothers. One day on her birthday, she gets everything she's been asking for.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Beverage] [Birthday] [Family] [Food] [Memory] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Party] [Presents] [Refusal Skills] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
9. Emberley, Ed (1961). The wing on a flea. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
We can learn about triangles, rectangles, and circles by comparing them to what we see everyday. What shapes do you recognize?

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

Keywords: [Flea] [Insects] [Memory] [Observation] [Relationship] [Shapes]
10. Golding, Theresa Martin (2004). Memorial day surprise. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
Marco and his mother are off to see the Memorial Day parade! Today, mother is in a hurry because she has a special surprise for Marco. She’s in such a hurry they don’t have time to see Marco’s grandfather. Once they reach the parade, Marco sees his two best friends which he believes is the surprise. Yet, they are not the surprise his mother has in store for him. Neither is the marching band, fire engine, Statue of Liberty, or candy. Marco could never imagine the surprise in store for him at the end of the parade!

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [America] [Careers] [Celebration] [Disability] [Family] [Flag] [Food] [Freedom] [Grandparents] [Heroism] [History] [Memorial Day] [Memory] [Monument] [Noise] [Parade] [Parents] [Pride] [Recognition] [Sounds]
11. Gray, Libba Moore (1993). Dear willie rudd. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Elizabeth remembers a wonderful woman named Willie Rudd that had an extraordinary impact on her childhood. Elizabeth writes Willie Rudd a letter which tells her she loves her and apologizes for any wrongs commited due to Willie's race.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Closeness] [Coping] [Dedication] [Discrimination] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [Memory] [Multicultural] [Storytelling]
12. Hoban, Lillian (1987). Silly tilly and the easter bunny. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Silly Tilly, the mole, seems to be slightly senile. She looses her glasses and thinks that the Easter bunny has come to visit her. She eventually finds her glasses and the Easter bunny really does come to see her. Then they celebrate together.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Animals] [Celebration] [Confusion] [Easter] [Family] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Illness] [Memory] [Mole] [Rabbit] [Senility] [Smell] [Vision]
13. Hoban, Lillian (1990). Silly tilly's thanksgiving dinner. New York: Harper Trophy.

Abstract:
Silly Tilly Mole is very forgetful and almost ruins her Thanksgiving dinner. She forgets to mail invitations and make the food. In the end, her friends come to the rescue with food and they all enjoy dinner.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Food] [Friendship] [Holidays] [Illness] [Memory] [Mole] [Nutrition] [Senility] [Thanksgiving]
14. Hoopes, Lyn Littlefield (1981). Nana. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
In dealing with the recent death of her Nana, a girl escapes to nature, which brings back memories of things Nana taught her about the fern and chickadee. Through her memories she realizes that Nana will always be with her.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Change] [Chickadee] [Coping] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Loss] [Memories] [Memory] [Nature] [Plants] [Sadness]
15. Johnston, Tony (1991). Grandpa's song. New York: Dial.

Abstract:
Grandpa is the loudest, happiest singer there is. But when he forgets the words to his favorite song, his granddaughter helps him to remember it.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Conflict Resolution] [Depression] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Helping] [Memory] [Music] [Self Esteem] [Senility] [Song] [Verbal Communication]
16. Kinsey-Warnock, Natalie (1990). The wild horses of sweetbriar. New York: E.P. Dutton.

Abstract:
A young girl tells her story of an encounter with wild horses. While living with her parents on the small island off the coast of New England, she discovers wild horses. During the harsh winter that they live there, she helps the horses survive.

Absract provided by Melissa McCoy, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Affection] [Animals] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Caring] [Family] [Horse] [Loneliness] [Memory] [Ocean] [Parents] [Seagull] [Seasons] [Snow] [Survival] [Sympathy] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Weight Loss] [Wind] [Winter] [Worry]
17. Kurtz, Jane (2000). Faraway home. San Diego CA: Gulliver Books Harcourt, Inc.

Abstract:
When a letter arrives from Africa regarding Grandma's illness, the girl's father decides to leave the U.S. and go home to Ethiopia. His anticipation sparks stories of his childhood which he tells to his daughter.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Birds] [Clothing] [Clouds] [Family] [Flamingo] [Food] [Hyena] [Imagination] [Language] [Letters] [Love] [Memory] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Photograph] [Stars] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
18. MAartin, Bill (1983). Brown bear, brown bear: What do you see?. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Through a repeating phrase "what do you see?", animals of different colors fulfill the intellectual and social dimensions of health. In the end, a mother looks at a variety of children.

Christina Ison, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Birds] [Cat] [Colors] [Deer] [Differences] [Dog] [Duck] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Frog] [Horse] [Memory] [Observation] [Pets] [Sheep] [Sight] [Sizes] [Variety] [Vision]
19. MacGregor, Ellen (1955). Theodore turtle. New York: McGraw Hill.

Abstract:
Theodore turtle is a very forgetful turtle. He forgets where he puts everything. When a fire starts in his home and he remembers where the hose is, he thinks he is very clever.

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

Keywords: [Critical Thinking] [Fire] [Forgetful] [Memory] [Reptiles] [Self Esteem] [Turtle]
20. Marino, Dorothy (1964). Buzzy bear goes camping. New York: Franklin Watts Inc..

Abstract:
On his way camping, Buzzy meets three different creatures and learns how they do certain things. This helps him find his way home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Camping] [Duck] [Exercise] [Fishing] [Kingfisher] [Memory] [Recreation] [Robin] [Sleep] [Swimming]
21. McCully, Emily Arnold (1990). The evil spell. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Little Edwin bear has his first major role in a play. Edwin's struggles with stagefright and remembering his lines.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Conflict Resolution] [Embarrassment] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Memory] [Peer Resistance] [Performance] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Stagefright] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
22. Mohler, Diana & Turner, Deborah (1996). How Willy got his wheels. Sun City, AZ: Doral Publishing, INC..

Abstract:
As a homeless and handicapped dog, Willy never finds true happiness until he is rescued from the animal hospital and given a home and family. However, Willy lacks the ability to walk on his own and his owner Deborah tries several attempts to help Willy. Finally, Willy is given a wheel chair which enables him to finally be free and live his life to its fullest.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Caring] [Cat] [Climbing] [Cold] [Disability] [Doctor] [Dog] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Family] [Fly] [Friendship] [Handicap] [Helping] [Homeless] [Hospital] [Imagination] [Independence] [Loneliness] [Memory] [Pets] [Presents] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Relief] [Rescue] [Running] [Running Away] [Sadness] [Safety] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Smell] [Toys] [Wish]
23. Rappaport, Doreen (1982). But she's still my grandma!. New York: Human Sciences Press, Inc..

Abstract:
Jessica convinces her hestiant parents to take her to visit her grandma in the nursing home. She is alarmed and hurt by how much her grandma has changed. The visit helps Jessica begin to accept her grandma's loss of memory and failing health.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Alzheimer's Disease] [Anticipation] [Diseases] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Illness] [Memory] [Parents] [Sadness] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]
24. Stamaty, Mark Alan (1976). Minnie maloney & macaroni. New York: The Dial Press.

Abstract:
Ever since Minnie Maloney was a little girl she has been buying seven boxes of macaroni for good luck. Her sister Molly told her it was the only way to ward off bad luck. Find out if Minnie can get even with Molly for her trickery.

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

Keywords: [Deception] [Family] [Food] [Giving] [Kindness] [Memory] [Revenge] [Siblings] [Trust]
25. Tews, Susan (1993). The gingerbread doll. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Rebecca lived during the Depression when times were hard, so when she gets a gingerbread doll instead of the porcelain doll she has always wanted, she understands and loves the doll. When times get better, Rebecca eventually gets a porcelain doll, but remembers the love she had for her gingerbread doll.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Appreciation] [Christmas] [Dolls] [Family] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Love] [Memory] [Moving] [Parents] [Poverty] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Toys]
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