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1. Anholt, Laurence (1996). Degas and the little dancer: A story about Edgar Degas. Hauppange, NY: Barron's.

Abstract:
Marie dreams of being a famous dancer until one day her chance of being in the Christmas show diminishes when her father becomes ill. Marie begins to model for a painter to earn money for her family's lost income. One day, Maria's sculpture shows up in the art museum and becomes the famed sculpture of Edgar Degas.

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

Keywords: [Apology] [Art] [Careers] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fame] [Fear] [Hard Work] [Illness] [Loneliness] [Museum] [Opera] [Poverty] [Practice] [School] [Security] [Sympathy] [Teaching]
2. Armstrong-Ellis, Carey (2002). Prudy's problem and how she solved it. New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc..

Abstract:
Prudy loves to collect things. But unlike most kids who collect only a few things, Prudy collects everything. Some things are even unsanitary. One day her enormous collection becomes too much for her to handle. She must come up with an idea on what to do with all her stuff. Finally she has it. She solves her problem by creating a collection museum. Here her collection can be neat, orderly and seen by everyone.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Art] [Bones] [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Frustration] [Hygiene] [Insects] [Museum] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
3. 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]
4. Blance, E. & Cook, A. (1976). Monster and the mural. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar Noble Publishers, Inc..

Abstract:
Monster has a new-found hobby; painting! His inspired friends crowd into his house to try painting too. In order to avoid a mess, Monster invites his friends to go outside and paint an old brown wall in the city. Together, they create a beautiful mural of a park. It is eye-catching and makes everyone in the community happy!

Lydia Manley, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Appearance] [Art] [Body Image] [Careers] [Colors] [Community] [Cooperation] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Hobby] [Monsters] [Museum] [Teamwork]
5. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1973). Monster goes to the museum. Glendale, CA: Bowmar.

Abstract:
Monster and his friend, the little boy, head to the museum. When they get there, they see ships, cars, trains, and dinosaurs. The boy is so engrossed in the artifacts that he doesn’t realize he lost monster. Luckily, the policeman helps the boy find monster who is hiding amongst the dinosaurs.

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

Keywords: [Boat] [Car] [Conflict Resolution] [Dinosaur] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Lost] [Monsters] [Museum] [Rain] [Relationship] [Relief] [Stress Management] [Train] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
6. Bunting, Eve (1997). I am the mummy, heb-nefert. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
Hef-Nefert, an Egyptian mummy, tells her story as the wife of pharaoh's brother. She and her husband are very much in love and enjoy a wonderful life together. Eventually both die and become mummies that are viewed by disbelieving people in museums.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Cat] [Family] [Happiness] [History] [Learning] [Love] [Marriage] [Money] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Snake] [Wealth]
7. Canning, Kate (1979). A painted tale. New York: Barron's .

Abstract:
Based on Henri Rousseau's "Exotic Landscape with Tiger and Hunters", the tiger in this story comes to life and leaps out of the painting, roams around an art museum and the outside world. He has trouble finding his part in the painting as he walks through the gallery to find his home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Tiger] [Verbal Communication]
8. Clayton, Elaine (1996). Ella's trip to the museum. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc..

Abstract:
Ella and her class are going to the museum. She is very excited about being there. All of the art work seems to be calling to her. They ask her to fly with the angels, spin with the ballerinas, or dance with the statues. Her teacher wants Ella to enjoy the art, but doesn't understand that it is exactly what Ella is doing!

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

Keywords: [Art] [Behavior] [Creativity] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Flowers] [Imagination] [Learning] [Museum] [Plants] [Playing] [School] [Seasons] [Spring] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication]
9. Conrad, Pam (1995). Call me ahnighito. New York: A Laura Geringer Book.

Abstract:
Ahnighito is a large meteorite that wants to be recognized and remembered, but it is stuck in Greenland all alone and and cold. Once discovered, Ahnighito slowly makes his way to New York where he is put on display in a museum for all to see.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Astronomy] [Loneliness] [Moving] [Museum] [Patience] [Stars]
10. Cressy, Judith (2002). Can you find it?. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Abstract:
Go on an adventure around the world to many exciting places. Search through each painting for many objects. Create your own stories and imagine what life was like in each place.

Abstract provided by Eliza Kroger for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Art] [Author's Note] [Conflict Resolution] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Diversity] [Feelings] [History] [Imagination] [Interpretation] [Multicultural] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Storytelling] [Symbols] [Verbal Communication]
11. Cressy, Judith (2004). Can you find it, too?. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Abstract:
Come enjoy history through a collection of famous paintings. Each has its own personality and story. Search through each painting for objects and colors. Get imaginative and create your own stories or interpretations about the paintings.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Art] [Author's Note] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Diversity] [Feelings] [History] [Imagination] [Interpretation] [Math] [Multicultural] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Observation] [Perspective] [Skills] [Storytelling] [Symbols] [Verbal Communication]
12. Day, Marie (1992). Dragon in the rocks: A story based on the childhood of early paleontologist Mary Anning. New York: Owl Books.

Abstract:
A twelve year old girl loves to find and dig out fossils from the cliffs along the beach. She helps out her family financially by selling the fossils. She uncovers a rare dinosaur and digs it out by herself. Her determination shows as she pieces the puzzle together.

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

Keywords: [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Bones] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Determination] [Dinosaur] [England] [Extinction] [Family] [Fossil] [Goal Setting] [History] [Loss] [Market] [Museum] [Ocean] [Parents] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Siblings]
13. Falconer, Ian (2000). Olivia. New York: Antheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Olivia, a very active pig, wears everyone out during her daily activities. From waking up, going to the beach, dancing and playing, Olivia has a busy day.

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

Keywords: [Acting] [Activities] [Animals] [Argument] [Art] [Bath] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Books] [Compromise] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Health] [Imagination] [Imitation] [Museum] [Pets] [Pig] [Pretend] [Routine] [Sand] [Sleep] [Sun] [Teeth] [Verbal Communication]
14. Gibbons, Gail (2005). Dinosaur discoveries. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Go on an adventure back to the time of dinosaurs. Learn about the history of dinosaurs and the job of paleontologists. A description of specific dinosaurs is included along with an index.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bluejay] [Bones] [Cardinal] [Careers] [Critical Thinking] [Dinosaur] [Discovery] [Extinction] [Fossil] [Goal Setting] [History] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ostrich] [Science] [Teeth]
15. Hoff, Syd (1958). Danny and the dinosaur. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Danny goes to a museum and meets a live dinosaur. They decide to play all around town together for the entire day. At the end of the day, they say goodbye and go to their separate homes.

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

Keywords: [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Friendship] [Museum] [Play] [Recreation] [Sharing]
16. Hoff, Syd (1958). Danny and the dinosaur. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Danny visits a museum one day and comes across a dinosaur who begins to speak with Danny. The two spend the day together playing and having fun. By the end of the day it is time for the dinosaur to go back and Danny, although sad, admits he had a wonderful day.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Bear] [Boat] [Bus] [Car] [Climbing] [Communication] [Dinosaur] [Dog] [Elephant] [Friendship] [Fun] [Giraffe] [Helping] [Hippopotamus] [Imagination] [Indian] [Lion] [Monkey] [Museum] [Neighbors] [Noise] [Play] [Pretend] [Rocks] [Running] [Sadness] [Seal] [Sports] [Swimming] [Teaching] [Teeth] [Trick] [Walking] [Water] [Wish] [Zoo]
17. Hurd, Thacher (1996). Art dog. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Arthur Dog disguises himself as Art Dog to recover the stolen Mona Woofa from the Dogopolis Museum of Art. When he is not Art Dog, he lives as an ordinary citizen who appreciates life.

Abstract provided by Sarah Gatzlaff, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Art] [Bravery] [Crime] [Dog] [Guilt] [Loss] [Museum] [Mystery] [Robbery]
18. Hurst, Carol Otis (2001). Rocks in his head. Hong Kong: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Carol Hurst's father loves collecting rocks in his spare time. After the Depression forces him to close his gas station, the father gets a job working with rocks at a science museum, realizing his dream.

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Business] [Car] [Careers] [Collection] [Depression] [Dreams] [Learning] [Money] [Moving] [Museum] [Parents] [Reading] [Rocks] [Science] [Transportation] [Work]
19. Kellogg, Steven (1987). Prehistoric pinkerton. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Pinketon, a Great Dane puppy, is teething, and he's chewing on everything. He causes a huge problem when he chews on an exhibit at the museum.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Dinosaur] [Dog] [Growing Up] [Museum] [Stress Management] [Teeth]
20. Laden, Nina (2000). Roberto the insect architect. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Being an architect is tough when you are a termite. But with hard work and dedication, Roberto is determined to become one.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Ant] [Architecture] [Assertiveness] [Bee] [Beetle] [Bias] [Buildings] [Butterfly] [Careers] [Caring] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Dedication] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Discrimination] [Dreams] [Flea] [Fly] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Habitat] [Hard Work] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Museum] [Newspaper] [Patience] [Photograph] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Spider] [Technology] [Termite] [Tick] [Time] [Tools]
21. Lichtenheld, Tom (2003). What are you so grumpy about?. New York: Little Brown and Company.

Abstract:
A little boy has the most horrible life that makes him grumpy. He gets weird food to eat, boring presents to open, and too many chores to do. He gets up on the wrong side of his bed, has to pick up his room, and go to somebody's house and listen to grown-up boring junk. His grumpy mood eventually is forgotten.

Valerie Ubbes, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Boredom] [Cleanliness] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Grandparents] [History] [Humor] [Idiom] [Injury] [Moods] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Responsibilities] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
22. Lithgow, John (2004). Carnival of the animals. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
A young boy sneaks off from a school field trip. He is left in the history museum overnight where he discovers his classmates, family, and acquaintances take on new forms.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baboon] [Badger] [Birds] [Cattle] [Chicken] [Cuckoo] [Dinosaur] [Dreams] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Ferret] [Fish] [Fox] [Happiness] [Hyena] [Kangaroo] [Lion] [Mischief] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Swan] [Turtle] [Weasel]
23. Mathers, Petra (1993). Victor and christabel. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Christabel was frozen in a painting. Victor works at the museum and falls in love with Christabel. He admires the painting and then one day, she comes alive.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Careers] [Fantasy] [Love] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Relationship]
24. McPhail, David (2000). Drawing lessons from a bear. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
During his lessons on "how to be a bear," a young bear discovers his love for drawing. As he grows he continues to practice, getting encouragement from his mother, his teacher, and most of all from himself.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Bear] [Cave] [Drawing] [Family] [Fantasy] [Fish] [Forest] [Goal Setting] [Museum] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pride] [Rabbit] [School] [Self Esteem] [Squirrel] [Teaching]
25. Micklethwait, Lucy (1992). I spy an alphabet in art. Great Britain: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
Twenty-six paintings from the world's greatest museums contain objects in them that correspond with letters A to Z.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Appreciation] [Art] [Critical Thinking] [Museum] [Sequence]
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