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1. Agee, Jon (1985). Ludlow laughs. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
Ever since Ludlow was born, he has been a big grump who never laughs or smiles. Suddenly he begins having the funniest dreams in the world and laughs hysterically all night long. His laughter becomes so contagious that a local radio station decides to broadcast Ludlow's laughter around the world. One night, Ludlow did not laugh in his sleep, but he did wake up with a huge smile on his face!

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Health] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Radio] [Sadness] [Sleep] [Stress Management] [Technology] [Verbal Communication]

2. 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]

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. Badt, Karin Luisa (1994). Good morning, let's eat!. Chicago: Children's Press.

Abstract:
What's for breakfast in Switzerland?Where did the word breakfast originate?Discover the answers to these questions and many more about morning foods. In some countries, breakfast is the biggest meal of the day, and in others it is very small.

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

Keywords: [Beverage] [British] [Canadian] [Chinese] [Customs] [Day] [Differences] [Dutch] [Egyptian] [Exercise] [Food] [French] [History] [Indian] [Irish] [Israelian] [Italian] [Japanese] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Norwegian] [Nutrition] [Russian] [Swiss] [Traditions] [Vietnamese]

5. Baker, Barbara (1994). One saturday morning. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A large family is made up of unique members. They work together as a unit.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Independence] [Morning] [Parents] [Siblings] [Teamwork]

6. Baker, Leslie (1990). Mornings beach. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
At the beach, a mother sees the same characteristics of herself in her daughter. Her day is complete just by watching her daughter have fun.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Beach] [Companion] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Kindness] [Morning] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Picnic] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

7. Bour, Daniele (1985). The house from morning to night. New York: Kane","Miller.

Abstract:
Depicts a typical day at a big pink and grey house. Each of the inhabitants goes about different activities from morning to night.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Five Senses] [Morning] [Night] [Relationship] [Shelter]

8. Brown, Margaret Wise (1952). A child's good morning. New York: William R. Scott, Inc. Publishers.

Abstract:
As they awake in the morning, animals and plants go through a series of interesting activities.

for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Bee] [Day] [Environment] [Feelings] [Goat] [Happiness] [Horse] [Insects] [Morning] [Morning] [Plants] [Rabbit] [Sheep] [Sleep] [Squirrel] [Sun] [Time] [Verbal Communication]

9. 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]

10. 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]

11. Carlson, Nancy (2001). How about a hug?. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
The pig family shows that no matter what the situation, whether its getting up for school on a Monday, feeling sad, lonely, or hurt, a hug will make you feel better.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Animals] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Happiness] [Injury] [Loneliness] [Love] [Morning] [Mouse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Pig] [School] [Skating] [Soccer] [Sports] [Work]

12. Carlson, Nancy (1988). I like me!. New York: Puffin Books.

Abstract:
A very fine pig lists all the good qualities she sees in herself, along with what helps her cope when she's feeling low. She points out that nothing is better than being yourself. She paints, rides her bike, reads good books, and takes care of herself.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Animals] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Body Image] [Body Parts] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Determination] [Differences] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Health] [Honesty] [Identification] [Images] [Individuality] [Love] [Morning] [Observation] [Pig] [Recognition] [Respect] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Teeth] [Understanding] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]

13. Carter, Don (2002). Get to work trucks!. Brookfrield, CT: Roaring Brook Press.

Abstract:
In the morning trucks, such as dump trucks, bulldozers, cement mixers, tow trucks, cranes, and rollers, go to work. Learn about types of machines, sizes, colors, and numbers. At night, the trucks are finished working for the day.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Colors] [Concepts] [Construction] [Crane] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Hard Work] [Height] [Machines] [Morning] [Moving] [Night] [Numbers] [Progress] [Reptiles] [Responsibilities] [Rocks] [Sizes] [Transportation] [Truck] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication] [Work]

14. Cazet, Denys (1994). Nothing at all!. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
It's a morning on the farm with the animals waking for the day and the scarecrow quietly watching from the field. It's quiet on the farm until he gets a mouse inside of him.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Cat] [Chicken] [Cow] [Dog] [Farm] [Horse] [Morning] [Mouse] [Nutrition] [Scarecrows] [Sheep] [Verbal Communication]

15. Christelow, Eileen (1993). Don't wake up mama another five little monkeys story. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Five little monkeys wake early to make mama a birthday cake. But the five little monkeys must be careful not to wake mama or their surprise will be ruined -- can they do it?

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Assertiveness] [Birthday] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Monkey] [Morning] [Party] [Siblings] [Surprises]

16. Collington, Peter (2000). Clever cat. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.

Abstract:
Tibs, the cat, is tired of waiting for his family to feed him every morning, so he decides to start doing it himself!This encourages Tibs to embark on different adventures around town. Everyone thinks that Tibs is such a clever cat, but a turn of events makes Tibs wonder...is he really that clever?

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Attention] [Boredom] [Cat] [Change] [Consequences] [Contentment] [Cooking] [Critical Thinking] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Exploration] [Fame] [Food] [Hard Work] [Intelligence] [Laziness] [Misbehavior] [Money] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pretend] [Restaurant] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Stereotypes] [Surprises] [Theatre] [Toys] [Working Mother]

17. Cordsen, Carol Foskett (2005). The milkman. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
A milkman delivers eggs, milk and ice cream to various people in a small community. While on his route, he discovers a sign that says "lost dog." He begins to look for the dog along the way.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Family] [Food] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Lost] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Rhyme] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

18. Crews, Nina (1997). Snowball. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Each morning the children awake and anxiously look outside to see if it has snowed. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday go by and there's still no sign of snow!Friday is the children's last hope for a day of fun in the snow.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Bedtime] [Celebration] [Clouds] [Cold] [Days Of The Week] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fun] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hope] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Patience] [Photograph] [Playground] [Playing] [School] [Sequence] [Sleep] [Snow] [Surprises] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]

19. Dorrie, Doris (1999). Lottie's princess dress. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Lottie wakes up from a dream of castles and gold and realizes that it is a very special day. She cannot wear her usual outfit to school, she must wear her special princess dress. Although her mother says that it is too cold outside, Lottie tries to explain that it is a very special day and everyone should be dressed up. Eventually, Lottie's mother agrees and they both wear princess dresses all day.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Argument] [Bus] [Clothing] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Day] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Health] [Moods] [Morning] [Parents] [Royalty] [School] [Sleep] [Teeth] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Work] [Working Mother]

20. Dunbar, Joyce (1998). Tell me something happy before I go to sleep. New York: Harcourt.

Abstract:
Willa is having a hard time falling asleep because she is afraid that she will have bad dreams. So she asks her brother Willouhgby to tell her something happy to help her have good dreams instead. Willoughby helps Willa out and they both eagerly await the morning.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Love] [Morning] [Night] [Rabbit] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Toys]

21. 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]

22. Fleming, Denise (2000). The everything book. New York: Henry Holt and Company, LLC.

Abstract:
An educational book with a little bit of everything from nursery rhymes to counting plus colors, fruits, seasons, alphabet, and animals.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Autumn] [Birds] [Bluejay] [Body Parts] [Cardinal] [Cat] [Chicken] [Colors] [Counting] [Cow] [Dog] [Feelings] [Firefly] [Fish] [Food] [Guinea Pig] [Insects] [Morning] [Night] [Nutrition] [Pets] [Poetry] [Rabbit] [Robin] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Shapes] [Sizes] [Sparrow] [Spring] [Summer] [Toys] [Train] [Transportation] [Winter]

23. Fleming, Denise (1997). Time to sleep. New York: Henry Holt & Company.

Abstract:
Six animals communicate with each other at the commencement of winter hibernation. Each animal tells one animal, who in turn tells another. The cycle, which begins with the bear, does not stop until he hears the news of the upcoming winter himself.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Bear] [Colors] [Communication] [Cycle] [Decision Making] [Food] [Forest] [Hibernation] [Ladybug] [Morning] [Seasons] [Skunk] [Sky] [Sleep] [Snail] [Spring] [Tree] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication] [Winter] [Woodchuck]

24. Gershator, Phyllis//Gershator, David (1998). Greetings, sun. New York: DK Publishing, Inc.

Abstract:
A boy and girl greet the sun of a new day and begin their routine of eating breakfast, walking to school along the island, and observing parts of their school building. At the end of the day, they prepare for bed and say goodnight to nature.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Body Parts] [Clothing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Jamaican] [Jumping] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Rhyme] [School] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Sun]

25. Goffstein, M.B. (1976). Fish for supper. New York: The Dial Press.

Abstract:
Take a look at grandmother's typical routine for a day. This routine includes mealtime and fishing.

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

Keywords: [Fishing] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Morning] [Night]
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