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1. Aardema, Verna (1975). Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears. New York: Dial.

Abstract:
A myth about why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears. A mosquito causes problems in the forest so everyone is mad at the mosquito. Mosquitoes now buzz in people's ears because they want to know if everyone is still mad at them.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Folktale] [Insects] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Understanding]
2. Agee, John (2003). Z goes home. Belgium: Library of Congress.

Abstract:
The letter Z leaves his job of making the word "zoo." Along the way he passes other letters forming their words until he goes through the entire alphabet.

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

Keywords: [Alien] [Alphabet] [Architecture] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Glossary] [Karate] [Mythical] [Ocean] [River] [Running] [Sequence] [Shapes] [Sports]
3. Alexander, Lloyd (1995). The house gobbaleen. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
After a stroke of bad luck, Tooley calls up on the "Friendly Folk" to help him improve his luck. When Hooks comes to the door, Tooley invites him in the house despite warnings from his cat. Hooks takes advantage of Tooley and makes his luck even worse than before-until the house gobbaleen scares Hooks away.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Anger] [Animals] [Cat] [Change] [Depression] [Fantasy] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Greed] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Relief] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Superstition] [Verbal Communication]
4. Alexander, Sue (1985). World famous muriel and the scary dragon. Boston: Little, Brown & Co..

Abstract:
A king asks Muriel to help people from his kingdom who are afraid of a dragon. With her peanut butter cookies, Muriel finds the dragon. She then gives the dragon a bath which makes him feel better. In return, he becomes a nicer dragon so the king continues to give him a bath once a week.

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

Keywords: [Bravery] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dragons] [Fear] [Food] [Helping] [Hygiene] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Royalty]
5. Bang, Molly (1983). Dawn. New York: William Morrow and Company.

Abstract:
Dawn's father tells her the story of his shipbuilding days, and how he met her mother. Her mother would weave the sails, and she makes her father promise to never look at her while she weaves.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Anger] [Birds] [Fairy] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Goose] [Mythical] [Parents] [Ship]
6. 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]
7. Briggs, Raymond (1970). Jim and the beanstalk. New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegan, Inc..

Abstract:
As a sequel to Jack and the Beanstalk, Jim visits the giant who has poor eyesight, no hair and no teeth. Jim eventually takes the giant glasses, false teeth, wig, and gold coins. In the end, they become good friends.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Body Image] [Conflict Resolution] [Friendship] [Giants] [Kindness] [Mythical] [Teeth] [Verbal Communication] [Vision]
8. Briggs, Raymond (1992). The man. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
After Johnny meets a tiny man, he takes the man in and cares for him. There are many explosive encounters between Johnny and the man, including arguments over food and money.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Food] [Friendship] [Moods] [Mythical] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Verbal Communication]
9. Brunhoff, Jean de (1981). Babar and the ghost. New York: Random House, Inc..

Abstract:
Babar, his friends, and family go on a hike. A storm comes so they go into a castle. The children find a ghost that only they can see, and it follows them home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Elephant] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Ghosts] [Mythical] [Parents] [Play] [Siblings] [Storm] [Stress Management]
10. Buehner, Carolyn (1996). Fanny's dream. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Fanny Agnes is a young farm girl who dreams of marrying a prince. When her fairy godmother does not arrive the day of the ball, Fanny decides to marry Hebert, a local farmer. As Fanny gets older, she realizes that Herbert really is her prince.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Dreams] [Fairy] [Family] [Fantasy] [Farm] [Feelings] [Godmother] [Happiness] [Love] [Marriage] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pig] [Self Esteem] [Sheep] [Verbal Communication]
11. Cooper, Susan (1991). Matthew's dragon. New York: McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Matthew loves dragons. His mother reads him a bed time story about a dragon. This dragon comes alive and takes Matt on an enchanted adventure in the sky.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Critical Thinking] [Dragons] [Family] [Imagination] [Mythical] [Parents] [Sleep]
12. Coville, Bruce (1984). Sarah and the dragon. New York: J.B. Lippincott.

Abstract:
After an argument with her friend Oakhorn the unicorn, Sarah is kidnapped by a lonely dragon. In his castle, he is human and they become friends. The only way he can break the spell is to do something good while he is a dragon.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Dragons] [Friendship] [Loneliness] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Royalty] [Verbal Communication]
13. Coville, Bruce//Coville, Katherine (1985). Sarah's unicorn. New York: J.B. Lippincott.

Abstract:
A little girl named Sarah lives with her mean Aunt Meg who is a witch. One day when Sarah was sent to the forest to find toads, Sarah meets a friendly unicorn named Oakhorn. The unicorn with his magic horn broke the spell over Aunt Meg which made her nice again.

Abstract provided by Devin Stoutenborough and Meredith Bailey, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Magic] [Mythical] [Self Esteem] [Toad] [Unicorns] [Verbal Communication] [Witches]
14. Coville, Bruce//Coville, Katherine (1978). The foolish giant. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Harry the giant may not be very bright, but he is definitely very kind. When a wizard threatens to take over the town, Harry risks getting turned into a stone toad. Instead, the wizard's plan backfires and he turns himself into a stone toad.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Friendship] [Giants] [Greed] [Kindness] [Mythical] [Rocks] [Self Esteem]
15. Craig, M. Jean (1962). The dragon in the clock box. New York: W. W. Norton.

Abstract:
Joshua tapes up a clock box and tells his family that there is a dragon egg in it. The dragon is born and flies away immediately so that Joshua's family could never see it.

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

Keywords: [Birth] [Conflict Resolution] [Dragons] [Family] [Family] [Fantasy] [Imagination] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Verbal Communication]
16. Crews, Nina (1998). You are here. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Have you ever been bored on a rainy day?Follow these two young girls on an exciting adventure with their imaginations and a magic map. Just as the magical map ends their rainy day doldrums, their mother tells them the sun is out and it's time to go to the park.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Birds] [Boredom] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Forest] [Games] [Giants] [Imagination] [Inventions] [Island] [Jungle] [Library] [Lost] [Magic] [Maps] [Monsters] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Park] [Penguin] [Photograph] [Playing] [Rain] [Siblings] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
17. Dahl, Roald (1991). The minpins. New York: Penguin Books Ltd..

Abstract:
Little Billy isn't supposed to go into the forest of sin, but he is a curious young boy. When he disobeys his mother and goes into the scary forest, he finds much more than a mean monster - he find new friends.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Airplane] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Dragons] [Friendship] [Lake] [Mythical] [Swan] [Transportation]
18. Del Negro, Janice (1998). Lucy dove. New York: DK Publishing, Inc.

Abstract:
Lucy Dove is up for a challenge. In the town she lives in, there is a rich laird. He was told by a fortune teller that a pair of trousers sewn by the light of the full moon in the graveyard of old St. Andrew's Church would bring him good luck. The rich laird proclaims that a sackful of gold will be awarded to whoever sews the trousers. St. Andrew's churchyard is believed to be haunted by "some fearsome thing" and anyone who enters the churchyard is said to never be seen again. Despite these factors, Lucy takes on the laird's challenge. As Lucy sits and sews in the graveyard, she is greeted by "the fearsome thing" that everyone had talked about. The monster runs after Lucy as she carries the finished trousers in her hands. Finally, Lucy gets the trousers to the laird and receives her well deserved bag of gold.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Bravery] [Church] [Clouds] [Cold] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Monsters] [Moon] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Relief] [Running] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Worry]
19. de Regniers, Beatrice//Montresor, Beni (1968). Willy o'dwyer jumped in the fire. New York: McClelland and Stewart Ltd..

Abstract:
In this folk rhyme, Billy is forced to find his place in the universe. He sees it all from hell to heaven and winds up in the same place where he starts.

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

Keywords: [Dragons] [Fire] [Mythical] [Rhyme] [Spiritual] [Travel] [Witches]
20. Drescher, Henrik (1982). The strange appearance of howard cranebill jr.. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard.

Abstract:
Mr. and Mrs. Cranebill found a basket on their doorstep with a baby in it. The baby had an unusually long nose. After some time, the baby turned into a stork and flew away.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Body Image] [Change] [Differences] [Growing Up] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Storks]
21. du Bois, William Pene (1956). Lion. New York: The Viking Press.

Abstract:
Forman the head angel tries to draw a lion. He has trouble because he has not created an animal in a really long time. Through persistence and help, he finally creates a lion.

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

Keywords: [Angel] [Animals] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Clouds] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Lion] [Mythical] [Opinions] [Persistence] [Problem Solving] [Verbal Communication]
22. Elkin, Benjamin (1962). Lucky and the giant. Chicago: Children's Press.

Abstract:
Lucky, the little boy, has to outsmart the giant, Elmo, in order to get his parents back. He does three tasks to get them back as well as the brook that the giant stole. In the end, the family is together again, and Elmo becomes their friend.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Giants] [Mythical] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
23. Fox, Mem (2004). Where is the green sheep?. Orlando: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Sheep of many sizes, shapes and colors are busy doing many things. They are playing, sleeping, working, eating, bathing and reading just to name a few. But there is a problem to be solved. Where is the green sheep?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Birthday] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Diving] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Food] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Juggling] [Mythical] [Ocean] [Playground] [Pond] [Pool] [Rain] [Sadness] [Sheep] [Skateboarding] [Skiing] [Sports] [Sun] [Superstition] [Surfing] [Swimming] [Swinging] [Train] [Transportation] [Weather] [Wind]
24. Gleeson, Libby (1991). The great big scary dog. New York: Tambourine Books.

Abstract:
Jen, her sister, and a friend decide to scare a dog with their dragon costume for the Chinese New Year's dance. When they roar and try to scare the dog, the dog is very friendly to the girls and allows them to pet him.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Celebration] [Chinese] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Dragons] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Holidays] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Neighbors] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Siblings]
25. Glovach, Linda (1973). The little witch's black magic book of disguises. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, Inc..

Abstract:
How would you like to make disguises?These disguises are for any occasion.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Christmas] [Easter] [Fairy] [Ghosts] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Magic] [Mythical] [Rabbit] [Vampires] [Witches]
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