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- 1. Aardema, Verna (1981).
Bringing the rain to kapiti plain.
New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.
- Abstract:
Ki-pat lives in Kapiti Plain where he watches over his herd of cattle. Ki-pat is worried because Kapiti Plain is having a drought, and his cattle and grass need water. A large cloud produces rain when Ki-pat shoots an arrow into it.
Abstract provided by Amy Ball, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Baby] [Clouds] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Patience] [Rain] [Weather]
- 2. Adelson, Leone (1955).
All ready for summer.
New York: David McKay Co..
- Abstract:
Let's watch different animals come out of hibernation and observe the changes in nature during spring and summer.
Abstract provided by Jennifer Schenk, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Change] [Feelings] [Hibernation] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Seasons] [Spring] [Summer]
- 3. Adlerman, Dan (1996).
Africa calling.
Danvers, MA: Whispering Coyote Press.
- Abstract:
A young girl dreams of all the animals in Africa. The animals seem to capture her attention through their actions. The animals frolick in the dusk of beautiful Africa.
Abstract provided by Kristen Pariseau, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African] [Animals] [Dreams] [Elephant] [Hippopotamus] [Imagination] [Lion] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Night] [Rhinoceros] [Rhyme] [Sleep] [Snake] [Survival] [Zebra]
- 4. 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]
- 5. Albert, Burton (1991).
Where does the trail lead?.
New York: Simon & Schuster.
- Abstract:
A boy explores Summertime Island and observes many things. At the end of the trail, he is back with his family.
Abstract provided by Mary Malone, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Curiosity] [Exploration] [Family] [Freedom] [Island] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation]
- 6. Anderson, Lena (1989).
Stina.
New York: Greenwillow.
- Abstract:
Stina spends every summer with her grandfather. They do many things together. They fish, collect shells, and find seagull feathers. This summer they watch a storm together.
Abstract provided by Susie Douglas, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Appreciation] [Family] [Grandparents] [Nature] [Recreation] [Weather]
- 7. Appelt, Kathi (1995).
Bayou lullaby.
New York: Morrow Junior Books.
- Abstract:
A young girl is put to sleep by her parents telling a lullaby.
Abstract provided by Allison Scott, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Alligator] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Birds] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Cajun] [Crawfish] [Cricket] [Crustaceans] [Dragonfly] [Family] [Frog] [Heron] [Insects] [Language] [Moon] [Mosquito] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Parents] [Rhyme] [Sleep] [Stream] [Tadpole] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]
- 8. Arnold, Katya (2002).
Let's find it!.
New York: Holiday House.
- Abstract:
An assortment of environmental themes, such as a park, a street scene, a garden, a pond, a beach and a forest are used as background to identify plants and animals. Words are used to label and identify different plants and aniamls in our environment.
Abstract provided by Heather Truesdell, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Dog] [Environment] [Exploration] [Flowers] [Forest] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Grasshopper] [Hummingbird] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Osprey] [Park] [Parrot] [Pets] [Plants] [Pond] [Reptiles] [Sea] [Snake] [Sparrow] [Tree]
- 9. Arnold, Marsha D. (1995).
Heart of a tiger.
New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.
- Abstract:
Abstract provided by Elizabeth Dunn, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bravery] [Cat] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Customs] [Elephant] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Identification] [Jungle] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Parrot] [Self Esteem] [Survival] [Tiger] [Traditions]
- 10. Arnosky, Jim (1986).
Deer at the brook.
New York: William Morrow & Co..
- Abstract:
A portrayal of the lovely things that happen at a brook when a mother deer and two fawns come to drink.
Abstract provided by Shannon Weidner, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Deer] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication]
- 11. Asch, Frank (1978).
Moon bear.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
- Abstract:
A bear becomes upset because the moon grows smaller and he thinks it might disappear. He tries to feed the moon honey to make it bigger. A bird finally tells him that the birds eat the honey and the moon gets bigger and smaller on it's own.
Abstract provided by Ilana Klein, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Moon] [Nature] [Sadness] [Self Esteem]
- 12. Asch, Frank (1982).
Happy birthday moon.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
- Abstract:
Bear liked the moon so much he wanted to give it a present. He goes to talk to the moon to see what it wants. Bear has a birthday party for the moon.
Abstract provided by Susie Douglas, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birthday] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Moon] [Nature] [Party] [Presents]
- 13. Bang, Molly (1999).
When sophie gets angry--Really, really angry....
New York: Scholastic Inc..
- Abstract:
What do you do when you're angry?Sophie feels bad when she's angry. She wants to yell and kick and scream, but she runs outside to her special place instead. When she comes home, everyone is glad to see her and she feels much better.
Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Anger] [Art] [Climbing] [Conflict Resolution] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Relaxation] [Running] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Toys] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Water]
- 14. Bang, Molly (1996).
Goose.
New York: The Blue Sky Press.
- Abstract:
One day, a goose egg falls into the home of woodchucks and hatches open. A goose is raised by the woodchucks and becomes part of their family. Eventually, the goose feels very sad and doesn't know why. When she ventures out to find happiness, she accidentally learns to fly.
Abstract provided by Kristen Pariseau, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Animals] [Appearance] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Differences] [Family] [Feelings] [Goose] [Happiness] [Loneliness] [Nature] [Night] [Ocean] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Teaching] [Wind] [Woodchuck]
- 15. Banks, Kate (1999).
The bird, the monkey, and the snake in the jungle: a rebus book.
New York: Frances Foster Books.
- Abstract:
The bird, the monkey, and the snake all share a tree for a home in the jungle. They don't always get along, but when their tree falls over, they must go in search of a new home. Just when it seems like every home is already taken, they meet the frog who offers to share his home. Now that there are four in the tree, they must all get along.
Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Crocodile] [Flowers] [Friendship] [Frog] [Homeless] [Jungle] [Monkey] [Moon] [Nature] [Reptiles] [Sharing] [Snake] [Spider] [Squirrel] [Stars] [Sun] [Tiger] [Tree]
- 16. Barber, Antonia (1990).
The mousehole cat.
New York: MacMillan.
- Abstract:
In the fishing village of Mousehole, lives a cat and Tom the fisherman. They feast on great fish until a major storm comes and none of the fishermen can go out to sea anymore. Finally, the cat tames the sea with his singing and that allows Tom to go fishing before Christmas.
Abstract provided by Debra Miller, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Decision Making] [Fish] [Hunger] [Nature] [Weather]
- 17. Baylor, Byrd (1974).
Everybody needs a rock.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
- Abstract:
There are many things to consider when selecting a rock. What special qualities would you look for when playing with rocks?
Abstract provided by Valerie Ubbes, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Appreciation] [Collection] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Patience] [Rocks]
- 18. Baylor, Byrd (1976).
Hawk, i'm your brother.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
- Abstract:
Rudy Soto grew up wanting only to fly. He catches a young hawk and raises it as his brother. He catches it to fly with, but he learns the hawk's secret call and can fly in his mind.
Abstract provided by Ilana Klein, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Goal Setting] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
- 19. Baylor, Byrd (1977).
Guess who my favorite person is.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
- Abstract:
An adult man runs into a girl in a field and she encourages him to play her favorite game. The game describes nature and it's beauty.
Abstract provided by Ilana Klein, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Five Senses] [Games] [Nature] [Verbal Communication]
- 20. Benchley, Nathaniel (1972).
Small wolf.
New York: Harper & Row.
- Abstract:
Small Wolf, a young Indian Boy, wants to become a man, so he goes off to the woods to hunt. While there, he finds white men who do not want to talk and they shoot at him. The tribe moves time and time again away from the white men, until there is no where else to move and their tribe dies out.
Abstract provided by Jocelyn Weeda, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Decision Making] [Growing Up] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Woods]
- 21. Bennett, Rainey (1979).
The secret hiding place.
Cleveland: World Publishing Co.
- Abstract:
Little Hippo loves his family-they would do anything for him and watch closely over him every day. Sometimes though, Little Hippo wants to be alone...and he has a tough time escaping them!It is only when he runs away to a secret hiding place, though, that he discovers how much he really loves them!!
Abstract provided by Heather Boggs, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Exploration] [Family] [Hippopotamus] [Nature]
- 22. Berger, Barbara Helen (1986).
When the sun rose.
New York: Philomel Books.
- Abstract:
A lonely little girl had an imaginary playmate come one sunny day. She brought color, warmth, and enjoyment. The playmate left when the sun set with a promise to return when the sun rose the next day.
Abstract provided by Jacqui Lott, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Colors] [Fable] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sun]
- 23. Berger, Barbara Helen (1984).
Grandfather twilight.
New York: Philomel Books.
- Abstract:
Grandfather Twilight takes a pearl from his chest every night, and walks to the sea where he puts it in the sky. It is the moon.
Abstract provided by Katie Maroney, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Fable] [Imagination] [Moon] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication]
- 24. 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]
- 25. Beskow, Elsa (1982).
Children of the forest.
London: Ernest Benn Limited.
- Abstract:
Four forest children learn about nature and their surroundings. Their days revolve around the light and the weather. The children also are taught lessons throughout their childhood.
Abstract provided by Marybeth Neenan, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Growing Up] [Imagination] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Refusal Skills] [Seasons] [Skills] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
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