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- 1. Alarcon, Karen Beaumont (1997).
Louella mae, she's run away!.
New York: Henry Holt and Company.
- Abstract:
Louella Mae has disappeared and her family goes on a wild search around the farm to find her. At the end, not only is her location discovered, but also the fact that Louella Mae is really a pig!
Abstract provided by Sarah Nielsen, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Disappearance] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Lost] [Mystery] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pig] [Rhyme] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
- 2. Allard, Harry//Marshall, James (1985).
Miss nelson has a field day.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin and Co..
- Abstract:
The Smedley football team was having a horrible season. They hadn't won a game all season. Miss Nelson comes up with a great idea to whip the team into shape by dressing up as a substitute coach. After a few practices with "Coach Swamp", the team won the biggest game of the year.
Abstract provided by Amy Ball, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Football] [Games] [Goal Setting] [Laziness] [Mystery] [Practice] [School] [Sports] [Teaching] [Teamwork]
- 3. 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]
- 4. Allen, Jeffrey (1986).
Mary alice returns.
Boston: Little Brown and Co..
- Abstract:
Mary Alice is a switchboard operator on whom everyone depends. She completes her job perfectly until one day, when Karen squirrel plays dangerous games with her.
Abstract provided by Amy Ball, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Chicken] [Communication] [Deception] [Duck] [Misunderstanding] [Mystery] [Squirrel] [Teasing]
- 5. Allen, Laura Jean (1986).
Where is freddy?.
New York: Harper and Row.
- Abstract:
Two mouse detectives solve a case of a missing youth mouse whose imagination and curiosity lead him to build and fly a hot air balloon with the help of his best friend.
Abstract provided by Amy Ball, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Grandparents] [Imagination] [Mouse] [Mystery] [Stress Management]
- 6. Allsburg, Chris Van (1995).
Bad day at riverbend.
Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company .
- Abstract:
The small town of Riverbend is under siege by omnipresent forces in this wonderful tale.
Abstract provided by Steve Warner, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cowboys] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fight] [Ghosts] [Goal Setting] [Mystery] [Nonverbal Communication] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
- 7. Anno, Masaichiro//Anno, Mitsumasa (1981).
Anno's magical abc: An anamorphic alphabet.
New York: Philomel Books.
- Abstract:
Children's eyes are opened to the excitement of seeing and learning the alphabet in a different way. Although initially distorted, the letters can be easily viewed when using a silver tube as directed.
Abstract provided by Liza Friedmann and Noelle H. Savaglio, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Alphabet] [Angel] [Creativity] [Japanese] [Letters] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Mystery] [Pirates] [Sequence] [Ship] [Transportation]
- 8. Base, Graeme (1988).
The eleventh hour: A curious mystery.
New York: Harry N. Abrams Publishers.
- Abstract:
Detectives at an eleventh birthday party try to solve a mystery. Clues and answers are given in the end.
Abstract provided by Anna Binkley, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Birthday] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Disappearance] [Excitement] [Goal Setting] [Mystery] [Verbal Communication]
- 9. Bedard, Michael (1992).
Emily.
New York: Doubleday.
- Abstract:
A little girl's family moves to a new house. Across the street lives a woman called the "Myth" because she does not leave her home. The little girl and her mom are invited over to play piano. The little girl shares a secret with the "Myth" who turns out to be Emily Dickenson.
Abstract provided by Ilana Klein, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Mystery] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Verbal Communication]
- 10. Blanco, Alberto (1994).
Angel's kite.
Emeryville, CA: Children's Book Press.
- Abstract:
Young Angel is sad because the town bell is missing. One night, Young Angel builds a giant kite that mysteriously turns into the town bell. (Also in Spanish).
Abstract provided by Heather Boggs, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Mystery] [Sadness] [Secrets] [Spanish]
- 11. Bonsall, Crosby (1965).
Cat's meow.
New York: Harper and Row.
- Abstract:
A group of friends lose of their cat, Mildred. To find her, they form a "private eye" detective club. Little do they know that when they find Mildred, they will find new kittens, also!
Abstract provided by Heather Boggs, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Mystery]
- 12. Brown, Marcia (1982).
Shadow.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
- Abstract:
The village storytellers and shamans of African expound on the important, mysterious, haunted, and enchanted life of shadows.
Abstract provided by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1982 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cow] [Dancing] [Eagle] [Elephant] [Fable] [Fire] [Forest] [Insects] [Magic] [Mystery] [Night] [Reptiles] [River] [Scorpion] [Shadows] [Snake] [Spy] [Storytelling] [Tree] [War]
- 13. Calmenson, Stephanie (1998).
The teeny tiny teacher.
New York: Scholastic.
- Abstract:
The teeny tiny teacher and her teeny tiny students have a school day full of teeny tiny things. However, they are frightened by a voice coming from the closet asking for the bone the teacher found on their teeny tiny walk. Find out who the voice belongs to.
Abstract provided by Julie Gates, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Alliteration] [Beverage] [Bones] [Fear] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Ghosts] [Learning] [Mystery] [Park] [Park] [Routine] [School] [Science] [Sizes] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
- 14. Carlstrom, Nancy White (1990).
Where does the night hide?.
New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Abstract:
The night hides everywhere, in shadows and in dark places. The night is not something to be feared, but a place of mystery and comfort.
Abstract provided by Erick Combs, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Companion] [Fear] [Love] [Mystery] [Night] [Shadows]
- 15. 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]
- 16. Cazet, Denys (1986).
December 24th.
New York: Bradbury Press.
- Abstract:
Emily and Louie vist Grandpa and give him a surprise gift. Grandpa tries to guess what the holiday gift could be. Eventually, he sees that it is his birthday gift.
Abstract provided by Barbara Schawe, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Birthday] [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Mystery] [Presents] [Verbal Communication]
- 17. 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]
- 18. Christian, Mary Blount (1981).
Two-ton secret.
Chicago: Albert Whitman & Co..
- Abstract:
Deke King and his friend open a detective business. A construction company owner hired them to find all of his bulldozers that were stolen. After looking over the site and the clues, Deke solved the mystery and found the bulldozers.
Abstract provided by Jennifer Funa, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Goal Setting] [Investigation] [Mystery] [Nonverbal Communication] [Robbery] [Verbal Communication]
- 19. Clement, Rod (1997).
Grandpa's teeth.
Sydney, Australia: HarperCollins Publishers.
- Abstract:
Grandpa's teeth have been stolen!Officer Rate comes to investigate and they put wanted posters all over town. To avoid becoming a suspect, everyone in town begins to smile all the time. Tourists are afraid to get out of their cars because everyone is smiling. The problem is solved with a collection of money to get Grandpa new teeth, and the crime is solved in the process.
Abstract provided by Michelle Newton, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Crime] [Dog] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Loss] [Mystery] [Robbery] [Sadness] [Teeth] [Television]
- 20. Cushman, Doug (2000).
Inspector hopper.
New York: HarperCollins.
- Abstract:
Inspector Hopper and his partner McBugg work as a team to solve several mysterious case. Join them as they look for Mrs. Ladybug who strangely disappears. Find out what happens to the officer's boat. And discover how they catch a thief with additional help.
Abstract provided by Amanda Schaefer, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Caterpillar] [Clouds] [Critical Thinking] [Grasshopper] [Hunger] [Insects] [Investigation] [Ladybug] [Light] [Missing] [Moon] [Mosquito] [Mystery] [Rat] [Sky] [Snail] [Spider] [Worm] [Worry]
- 21. Cushman, Doug (1996).
The mystery of king karfu.
New York: HarperCollins.
- Abstract:
The great detective Seymour Sleuth and his assistant travel to Egypt in search of a missing stone chicken, part of the lost treasure of King Karfu. They explore many clues and take photographs.
Abstract provided by Michelle Newton, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Body Parts] [Camel] [Careers] [Crime] [Exploration] [Food] [Geography] [Language] [Mystery] [Nutrition] [Photograph] [Pig] [Recipe] [Ship] [Symbols] [Transportation] [Travel]
- 22. Grossman, Bill (1988).
Donna o'neeshuck was chased by some cows.
New York: Harper & Row.
- Abstract:
Donna O'Neeshuck cannot understand why she is being chased by cows, moose, geese, and other animals. When she stops to ask the animals, she discovers that the way she pats their heads is irresistable.
Abstract provided by Kirsten Rose, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Affection] [Animals] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Decision Making] [Kindness] [Moose] [Mystery] [Rhyme] [Verbal Communication]
- 23. Hall, Malcolm (1973).
Headlines.
New York: Coward, McCann and Geoghegan, Inc..
- Abstract:
A printing press, run by animals, has a mystery. Someone is stealing the letters which ends up making very confusing headlines.
Abstract provided by Liz Kuehn, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Mystery] [Preparation] [Raccoon] [Refusal Skills] [Refusal Thinking] [Reptiles] [Snake] [Spelling] [Squirrel] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
- 24. Handford, Martin (1987).
Where's waldo?.
Boston: Little Brown.
- Abstract:
The reader follows Waldo as he hikes around the world. The reader must try to find him in the illustrations as Waldo is lost in the crowded places he visits.
Abstract provided by Lare Hazelett, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Lost] [Mystery] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Travel]
- 25. Hayes, Sarah (1990).
The grumpalump.
New York: Clarion Books.
- Abstract:
Every animal has an action that they do to try to figure out what the grumpalump is. No one can figure it out until the gnu comes. He blows it up to create a hot air balloon.
Abstract provided by Anne Bostwick, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Gnu] [Goal Setting] [Mystery] [Self Esteem]
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