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1. Alexander, Martha (1995). You're a genius, blackboard bear. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Anthony wants to go to the moon. His only problem is that he does not know how to build a spaceship. When Anthony goes to sleep, his friend blackboard bear builds a spaceship. Together they pack the spaceship for their trip. Anthony begins to get worried about the trip and decides he will stay safely at home while blackboard bear goes to the moon himself.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Astronomy] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Helping] [Moon] [Night] [Preparation] [Sleep] [Stars] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

2. Aliki (1962). My five senses. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
How do you taste your favorite food or see an airplane in the sky?Your five senses let you see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. You may use one sense or several at one time. Wherever you go and whatever you do, your senses are always working for you.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Awareness] [Baby] [Bear] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Cat] [Dog] [Dolls] [Fire Engine] [Five Senses] [Food] [Frog] [Games] [Hearing] [Moon] [Rabbit] [Sight] [Smell] [Stars] [Taste] [Touch] [Toys] [Tree]

3. Anholt, Laurence (1995). Sophie and the new baby. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A new baby is coming, and Sophie's going to be a big sister!She helps her mother and father prepare for the arrival of the baby, but when her little brother is born, she wishes that her family could give him back!Sophie slowly begins to realize that having a new brother might not be so bad after all.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Attention] [Autumn] [Baby] [Birth] [Carriage] [Change] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dolls] [Family] [Feelings] [Giving] [Jealousy] [Loneliness] [Moon] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pregnancy] [Preparation] [Resentment] [Seasons] [Secrets] [Snow] [Spring] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Winter] [Woods]

4. Appelt, Kathi (1995). Bayou lullaby. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
A young girl is put to sleep by her parents telling a lullaby.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Birds] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Cajun] [Crawfish] [Cricket] [Crustaceans] [Dragonfly] [Family] [Frog] [Heron] [Insects] [Language] [Moon] [Mosquito] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Parents] [Rhyme] [Sleep] [Stream] [Tadpole] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

5. Asch, Frank (1978). Moon bear. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
A bear becomes upset because the moon grows smaller and he thinks it might disappear. He tries to feed the moon honey to make it bigger. A bird finally tells him that the birds eat the honey and the moon gets bigger and smaller on it's own.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Moon] [Nature] [Sadness] [Self Esteem]

6. Asch, Frank (1982). Happy birthday moon. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Abstract:
Bear liked the moon so much he wanted to give it a present. He goes to talk to the moon to see what it wants. Bear has a birthday party for the moon.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birthday] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Moon] [Nature] [Party] [Presents]

7. Babcock, Chris (1993). No moon, no milk!. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Martha, a cow, will not give any more milk until she walks on the moon like the cowsmonauts.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Beach] [Bus] [Cow] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Farm] [Moon] [Museum] [Running] [Skating] [Taxi] [Transportation]

8. Banks, Kate (1999). The bird, the monkey, and the snake in the jungle: a rebus book. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
The bird, the monkey, and the snake all share a tree for a home in the jungle. They don't always get along, but when their tree falls over, they must go in search of a new home. Just when it seems like every home is already taken, they meet the frog who offers to share his home. Now that there are four in the tree, they must all get along.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Crocodile] [Flowers] [Friendship] [Frog] [Homeless] [Jungle] [Monkey] [Moon] [Nature] [Reptiles] [Sharing] [Snake] [Spider] [Squirrel] [Stars] [Sun] [Tiger] [Tree]

9. Banks, Kate (1998). And if the moon could talk. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
A young child gets ready for bed. Her father reads her a book, and her mother tucks her into bed. Soon, she is fast asleep and dreaming. The moon watches from outside as the world prepares for nightfall.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Boat] [Books] [Crab] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dreams] [Family] [Fire] [Five Senses] [Lion] [Lizard] [Moon] [Night] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Reading] [Sleep] [Stars] [Storytelling] [Wind]

10. Banks, Kate (2002). Close your eyes. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
A tiger is afraid to close his eyes and go to sleep because of the darkness. His mom tells him all the things he can see in his sleep and assures him she will protect him.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Birds] [Clouds] [Desert] [Dreams] [Fear] [Feelings] [Lost] [Moon] [Mountains] [Ocean] [Protection] [Rain] [Sight] [Sky] [Sleep] [Tiger] [Tree]

11. Barner, Bob (2002). Stars! Stars! Stars!. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Learn about the solar system through colorful pictures and creative rhyme. Blast off into space to see stars and more starts.

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

Keywords: [Astronomy] [Critical Thinking] [Earth] [Imagination] [Moon] [Night] [Observation] [Planet] [Sky] [Stars]

12. Berger, Barbara Helen (1984). Grandfather twilight. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Grandfather Twilight takes a pearl from his chest every night, and walks to the sea where he puts it in the sky. It is the moon.

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

Keywords: [Fable] [Imagination] [Moon] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication]

13. 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]

14. Berson, Harold (1982). Barrels to the moon. New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, Inc..

Abstract:
People in a town in France want to try to bring the moon closer by hooking it to a church steeple so they can always look at it. No matter how hard they try, they do not succeed.

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

Keywords: [Community] [Cooperation] [Decision Making] [French] [Goal Setting] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

15. Brown, Margaret Wise (1986). A child's good night book. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Animals, children, and plants go through different rituals as they prepare for bed each night.

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

Keywords: [Goal Setting] [Moon] [Night] [Preparation] [Sleep] [Sounds]

16. Brown, Margaret Wise (1947). Goodnight moon. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
In a big green room, a little bunny is tucked away in bed. He says goodnight to all of the familiar things in his room before falling to sleep. Finally, he says good night to the "noises everywhere" and drifts off to sleep.

Abstract provided by Casey Edwards and Joanne Hannaway, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Moon] [Noise] [Rabbit] [Sleep] [Sounds]

17. Brown, Margaret Wise (1995). Buenas noches luna. : Harper Arco Iris.

Abstract:
A small rabbit is getting ready to go to bed. He says goodnight to everything he can see. Each page grows darker and darker until the rabbit falls asleep. (written in Spanish)

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Cat] [Cow] [Family] [Language] [Moon] [Mouse] [Multicultural] [Night] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Spanish]

18. Bunting, Eve (1997). Moonstick: The seasons of the sioux. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A young Sioux is taught the way of life by his father. The young boy is too young to do many things, but one day he will be able to do what he is taught. When the seasons change, he makes another notch in his moonstick.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Change] [Family] [Growing Up] [Learning] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Parents] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Spring] [Summer] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

19. Carle, Eric (1972). The rooster who set out to see the world. Saxonville, MA: Picture Book Studio.

Abstract:
Rooster wants to take a trip around the world. Many friends join him along the way. It gets dark, and everyone begins to worry about where they will sleep and what they will eat. Rooster decides he did not plan his trip very well. Everyone decides to go home. Rooster goes home, also. He falls asleep and dreams about his trip around the world.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Cat] [Companion] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Exploration] [Fish] [Frog] [Moon] [Reptiles] [Travel] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication]

20. Carle, Eric (1979). The very hungry caterpillar. New York: Philomel Book.

Abstract:
A caterpillar hatches from it's egg and is very hungry. It eats a variety of food for seven days. After it is full, the caterpillar builds a cocoon and becomes a butterfly.

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

Keywords: [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Change] [Cocoon] [Critical Thinking] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Five Senses] [Food] [Growing Up] [Hunger] [Insects] [Moon] [Shelter] [Sizes] [Sun] [Taste]

21. Carle, Eric (1986). Papa, please get the moon for me. Saxonville, MA: Picture Book Studio.

Abstract:
Monica wants to play with the moon. She asks her father to get the moon for her, so he climbs to talk to the moon. The moon says he will play with Monica when it gets smaller. Monica's father brings her the moon when it gets smaller. Monica plays with it until it disappears.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Cooperation] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Love] [Moon] [Night] [Parents] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

22. Cazet, Denys (1992). I'm not sleepy. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
It is Alex's bedtime, but he is not tired. Alex's father tells Alex a bedtime story about a little boy's adventure to the jungle. By the end of the story, Alex is asleep in his bed.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Jungle] [Moon] [Parents] [Sleep] [Stars] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication]

23. Cazet, Denys (2001). Minnie and moo meet frankenswine. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
It is a dark and stormy night on the farm when Minnie and Moo hear a scream. The barn doors open and out come all the animals panicking. Olga the pig is missing and everyone thinks a monster is responsible. When a flash is seen in the barn, the animals get the nerve up to see what it is. Finally, they learn that it was Olga, not a monster after all.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Chicken] [Cow] [Farm] [Lightning] [Monsters] [Moon] [Mystery] [Night] [Noise] [Pig] [Sleep] [Storm] [Turkey]

24. Christiana, David (1990). Drawer in a drawer. New York: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux.

Abstract:
Fud is an drawer (one who draws) who sleeps in a drawer. He draws a box and the moon gets caught in it. He eventually sets the moon free.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Careers] [Critical Thinking] [Imagination] [Moon] [Mystery] [Nonverbal Communication] [Verbal Communication]

25. Cooper, Helen (1996). The boy who wouldn't go to bed. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Not wanting to go to sleep, a little boy rides away in his car to find someone to stay up and play with him all night. As the determined little boy drives off, he encounters exciting things such as a lion and a parade of soldiers. After searching for someone to play with him, the little boy finds someone who is still awake.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bedtime] [Car] [Conflict Resolution] [Disobedience] [Family] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Moon] [Music] [Night] [Parade] [Play] [Shadows] [Sizes] [Sleep] [Train] [Transportation]
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