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1. Allen, Debbie (1999). Brothers of the knight. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Twelve brothers magically disappear every night even though their door is locked. Their father hires a housekeeper to figure out the mystery of his boys. She learns to listen, which turns out to be more powerful than simply solving a mystery.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Church] [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Deception] [Exercise] [Family] [Generations] [Hard Work] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Mystery] [Parents] [Relationship] [Secrets] [Siblings] [Stress Management]
2. Anderson, Halse Laurie (2002). The big cheese of third street. New York: Simon & Schuster Books.

Abstract:
Little Benny is bullied constantly for being so little. It isn't until he wins the pole challenge that everyone cheers and honors Benny.

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

Keywords: [Bully] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Climbing] [Community] [Family] [Flood] [Games] [Music] [Neighbors] [Party] [Play] [River] [Siblings] [Swimming] [Teasing] [Violence]
3. Angelou, Maya (1996). Kofi and his magic. New York: Clarkson Potter, Inc..

Abstract:
A young Ashanti boy describes some of the wonders of his life in and around the West African village of Bonwire.

Abstract provided by Clarkson Potter, Inc, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Colors] [Culture] [Customs] [Dancing] [Differences] [Dreams] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Language] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Ocean] [Pattern] [Photograph] [Travel]
4. Appelt, Kathi (2003). Bubba and beau go night-night. New York: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Baby Bubba and his puppy Beau love going for truck rides with Big Bubba. After a long day they return home, but still are not ready for bed. When they drive around at night they finally fall asleep in the truck after seeing the Feed & Seed Store, Ice cream store and the fruit and vegetable stand.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Bedtime] [Car] [Dog] [Flood] [Music] [Preparation] [Radio] [Sleep] [Transportation] [Travel] [Truck]
5. Auch, Mary Jane (1997). Bantam of the opera. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Luigi, a bantam rooster, has big dreams of becoming a star singer one day. All the other roosters ridicule him, saying he is a show-off. Then one day he hides in a farmer's truck and takes a trip to the opera. Soon he is the star of the show.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Acting] [Ambition] [Animals] [Careers] [Chicken] [Courage] [Excitement] [Farm] [Goal Setting] [Independence] [Music] [Opera] [Performance]
6. Baer, Gene (1989). Thump, thump, rat-a-tat-tat. Singapore: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Spots of color turn into a Marching Band. The book describes all the noises the instruments in the band make.

Abstract provide by Sally Newberry, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Colors] [Music] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sounds]
7. Bang, Molly (1985). The paper crane. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
A restaurant owner loses business when the road changes. An old man comes to the restaurant and pays for his meal by making a paper crane. The crane dances when he claps his hands. The crane becomes famous and attacts many customers to the restaurant.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Crane] [Creativity] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Food] [Imagination] [Music] [Nutrition]
8. Battle-Lavert, Gwoddolyn (2000). The music in derrick's heart. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Derrick, a young African American boy, learns to make music on the harmonica. Uncle Booker T., a talented musician, spends each day, one hot summer, teaching Derrick the art of playing the harmonica. Finally, after much practice and determination, Derrick discovers the secret of Uncle Booker T.'s music: it comes from the heart.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Arthritis] [Band] [Dancing] [Determination] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Generations] [Instruments] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Music] [Patience] [Play] [Playing] [Practice] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Summer]
9. Baylor, Byrd (1978). The way to start a day. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Morning time is a sacred time. The beginning of a new day is about to unfold. There's a lot of movement around the world. Wake up to enjoy the warmth of the sun.

Mia Garnett, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Adventures] [Africa] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Health] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Seasons] [Song] [Sounds] [Sun] [Symbols] [Time] [Weather]
10. Bennett, Kelly (2005). Not norman: A goldfish story. New York: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
When a boy gets Norman, a goldfish, for his birthday he is disappointed. He wants an energetic pet with which to run and play. He makes a plan to take Norman back to the pet store and get another pet. After show and tell at school, he decides to keep him. Norman likes his music and makes him laugh; besides any other pet just wouldn’t be the same, they would not be Norman.

Abstract provided by Danielle L Rhodus, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [African American] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Birthday] [Bravery] [Cat] [Climbing] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Goldfish] [Hamster] [Listening] [Lizard] [Mice] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pets] [Refusal Skills] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Snake] [Sounds] [Surprises] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication]
11. Berger, Melvin (1991). Ouch!. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Do you wonder how your body quits bleeding when you have a cut or why the new skin under a scab is pink?A group of students finds answers to these questions when they complete their science fair project. This is a great resource for information on cuts, bleeding, and how wounds heal.

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

Keywords: [Biking] [Body Parts] [Doctor] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Health] [Injury] [Jumping] [Music] [Nurse] [Parents] [Playground] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Science]
12. Berson, Harold (1973). Henry possum. New York: Crown Publishing Inc..

Abstract:
Young Henry Possum has so much energy that he'll never learn to play dead. He makes many friends, but one is a wolf, so he soon discovers what his mother has been trying to teach him all along.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Family] [Learning] [Music] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication]
13. Best, Cari (1999). Three cheers for catherine the great!. New York: DK Publishing, Inc.

Abstract:
A family moves from Russia to America. The grandma of the family has a birthday and she does not want presents. Her grand-daughter spends hours trying to figure out the perfect "no present" for her grandma.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Language] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nutrition] [Opera] [Parents] [Party] [Poetry] [Presents] [Russian] [Self Esteem] [Song] [Stress Management] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
14. Blanco, Alberto (1992). The desert mermaid (La sirena del desierta). San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
The last of the desert mermaids is found living in an oasis in the Sonara desert. An Indian and his horse take her on a journey to find the roots of her ancestors. Here she finds the gift of song and can finally join the thousands of mermaids riding the waves.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Desert] [Goal Setting] [Hispanic] [History] [Mermaids] [Multicultural] [Music] [Rhythm] [Song]
15. 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]
16. Borden, Louise (1999). A. lincoln and me. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
A young boy discovers that he shares a birthday on the same day as Abraham Lincoln's. Learn how many other common characteristics a boy shares with a past president.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Baseball] [Birthday] [Body Parts] [Books] [Bus] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Freedom] [Friendship] [History] [Individuality] [Learning] [Money] [Monuments] [Music] [Playground] [President] [Reading] [Running] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Slavery] [Sports] [Teaching] [Transportation]
17. Brett, Jan (1991). Berlioz the bear. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Berlioz the bear is going to be late for the ball if the donkey doesn't move!The donkey doesn't move until a bee stings him -- then they get to the ball in no time!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Cat] [Celebration] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Donkey] [Goat] [Horse] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Party] [Sequence] [Stress Management]
18. Brownlie, Alison (1999). Food and festivals: West Africa. Austin, TX: Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers.

Abstract:
Describes the West African culture of food, including the kinds of food grown and eaten, and various feast days like Ramadan, Easter, naming ceremonies, and yam festivals.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Baby] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Camel] [Cattle] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Chicken] [Community] [Cooking] [Dancing] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Friendship] [Fruit] [Ghana] [Goat] [Hard Work] [Holidays] [Language] [Multicultural] [Music] [Muslim] [Parade] [Preparation] [Religion] [Respect] [River]
19. Brown, Margaret Wise (1955). The little brass band. New York: Harper and Brothers.

Abstract:
A band gathers on a trail, then go into a town to play for people. When they are finished, they slowly go their separate ways.

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

Keywords: [Community] [Instruments] [Money] [Music] [Sounds] [Verbal Communication]
20. Buchholz, Quint (1999). The collector of moments. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
A violin player becomes quick friends with an artist, Max, who moves into the apartment above her family's. She is curious about the secrets that were held in his imaginative paintings. When Max does share his paintings with her, she is amazed at what she sees.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Art] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Collection] [Companion] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Ferry] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Sea] [Secrets] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Snow]
21. Bunting, Eve (1999). A picnic in october. New York: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
Tony and his extended family celebrate the birthday of the Statue of Liberty every October. They travel out to Libery Island to have a picnic and show their appreciation to the meaning the statue brings. Tony is embarrassed by his family's dedication, but in the end realizes the meaning of the statue.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [American] [Appreciation] [Author's Note] [Awareness] [Beauty] [Birthday] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Cold] [Critical Thinking] [Embarrassment] [Empathy] [Family] [Freedom] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Island] [Love] [Monuments] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Park] [Picnic] [Recognition] [Traditions] [Transportation] [Understanding] [Wind]
22. Bunting, Eve (1991). Night tree. New York : Harcourt.

Abstract:
Nina and her brother go with the family to Luke's forest to decorate a Christmas tree. They sing songs, drink hot chocolate, and decorate the tree all night long.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Beverage] [Birds] [Christmas] [Deer] [Family] [Forest] [Holidays] [Music] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Opossum] [Owl] [Plants] [Preparation] [Raccoon] [Skunk] [Song] [Squirrel] [Verbal Communication]
23. 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]
24. Burleigh, Robert (2001). Lookin' for bird in the big city. New York: Silver Whistle","Harcourt.

Abstract:
Miles Davis loves music. Wherever he is, Miles can feel music. Miles dreams of playing his trumpet with the great saxophonist, Charlie "Bird" Parker, so he travels to New York City to find him. After many hours of searching, Miles finds Bird and the two play beautiful music together.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Confidence] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Ferry] [Five Senses] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Listening] [Multicultural] [Music] [Performance] [Rhythm] [Sounds] [Subway] [Transportation]
25. Bynum, Eboni//Jackson, Roland (2004). Jamari's drum. Toronto, Canada: Groundwood Books.

Abstract:
Jamari grows up drawn to the beating of the djembe, the keeper of the peace, the great drum of his Mali village beating to pacify the mountain. Jamari grows older and becomes the drummer of the djembe. He eventually gets caught up in other aspects of village life. When the village is once again threatened by the angry mountain, Jamari returns to his post as drummer for village peace.

Abstract provided byTony Kinne, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Clothing] [Community] [Dedication] [Fable] [Family] [Five Senses] [Harmony] [Instruments] [Language] [Marriage] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Music] [Peace] [Rhythm] [Storytelling] [Traditions]
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