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- 1. Adams, Adrienne (1972).
The christmas party.
New York: Aladdin.
- Abstract:
The Abbott's are Easter egg painters. Their son, Orson, is talked into having a Christmas party for all the neighboring young rabbits. Everyone pitches in to help and the party is a huge success.
Abstract provided by Mary Malone, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Christmas] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Holidays] [Neighbors] [Party] [Rabbit] [Sharing] [Teamwork]
- 2. Adler, David A. (1983).
Bunny rabbit rebus.
New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.
- Abstract:
A little rabbit is hungry, but his mom does not have any food in their cupboards. So, little rabbit and his mom go to a neighbor to get some food. In return for the food, they must do many favors.
Abstract provided by Jennifer Schenk, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Food] [Hunger] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Poverty] [Rabbit] [Sharing] [Teamwork]
- 3. Agee, Jon (1985).
Ludlow laughs.
New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.
- Abstract:
Ever since Ludlow was born, he has been a big grump who never laughs or smiles. Suddenly he begins having the funniest dreams in the world and laughs hysterically all night long. His laughter becomes so contagious that a local radio station decides to broadcast Ludlow's laughter around the world. One night, Ludlow did not laugh in his sleep, but he did wake up with a huge smile on his face!
Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Anger] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Health] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Radio] [Sadness] [Sleep] [Stress Management] [Technology] [Verbal Communication]
- 4. 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]
- 5. Aylesworth, Jim (1992).
The folks in the valley.
New York: HarperCollins Children's Books.
- Abstract:
Using the Pennsylvania Dutch culture as a backdrop, this book uses a rhyme to teach the alphabet. For example, the letter "E" is represented by the rhyme "Eggs are found under the fat red hens."
Abstract provided by Kerry Gray, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Alphabet] [Amish] [Author's Note] [Community] [Food] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Responsibilities]
- 6. Baker, Jeannie (2004).
Home.
New York: Greenwillow Books.
- Abstract:
From the day of her birth until the times of her adulthood, Tracy moves outside and inside her house experiencing important milestones. Through the same window scene, her neighborhood develops and matures with plants and animals. (A wordless book).
Jaclyn Saurber, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Author's Note] [Birth] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Change] [Community] [Day] [Family] [Feelings] [Garden] [Growing Up] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Perspective] [Plants] [Seasons] [Sports] [Transportation] [Wedding]
- 7. Barton, Byron (1984).
Where's the bear?.
New York: Greenwillow Books.
- Abstract:
Several people trudge through the woods asking, "Where's the bear?" Finally, they find the bear but they run away from it.
Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Running Away] [Woods]
- 8. 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]
- 9. Best, Cari (2003).
When Catherine the Great and I were eight!.
New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
- Abstract:
Sara, her mother, and Russian grandmother "Catherine the Great", pile into Mr. Minsky's car along with a few of their other neighbors. They make their way to the beach to escape the heat of the hot summer day. Although they find it takes longer than planned to reach the beach, everyone has fun along the way.
Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Anticipation] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Closeness] [Community] [Companion] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Culture] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Grandparents] [Immigrants] [Language] [Neighbors] [Newspaper] [Ocean] [Patience] [Picnic] [Problem Solving] [Recreation] [Relationship] [Russian] [Summer] [Swimming] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
- 10. Biale, Rachel (1996).
We are moving.
Berkeley, CA: Tricycle Press.
- Abstract:
Make a scrapbook on how do you feel before we move. Draw several pictures of how you feel. What does your house look like now?What will our new house look like?What is special to you before we move?
Abstract provided by Alanna Thorsell, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Anger] [Author's Note] [Change] [Community] [Confusion] [Coping] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Loss] [Memories] [Moving] [Neighbors] [Perspective] [Sadness] [School] [Separation] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Travel]
- 11. Bishop, Gavin (1981).
Mrs. mcginty and the bizarre plant.
New Zealand: Oxford University Press.
- Abstract:
Mrs. McGinty does enjoy life very much and the neighborhood kids tease and bother her. One day, she buys a new plant which mysteriously grows every night. She becomes famous and makes friends. Eventually someone buys the plant, but another seedling is left in the garden.
Abstract provided by Jennie Suver, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Depression] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Neighbors] [Plants] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
- 12. Blos, Joan W. (1987).
Old henry.
New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc..
- Abstract:
When Henry moves into the old, run down house in the neighborhood, all of the neighbors hope he will fix it up and make it look nice like the other homes. When he doesn't, they petition to make him "clean up or get out." It is only after he leaves voluntarily that they discover how much they miss him.
Abstract provided by Heather Boggs, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Feelings] [Individuality] [Loneliness] [Neighbors] [Shelter]
- 13. Bodecker, N.M. (1978).
The mushroom center disaster.
New York: The Murray Printing Co..
- Abstract:
A beetle finds a home in a community of insects and small woodland creatures and makes many friends. One day the discarded remnants of a human's picnic makes a mess of their mushroom house neighborhood. Through a series of town meetings, the creatures come up with creative ways to use the rubbish to make a park.
Abstract provided by Dana Linville, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Insects] [Neighbors] [Picnic] [Stress Management] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
- 14. Bonsall, Crosby (1962).
Who's a pest?.
New York: Harper & Row.
- Abstract:
Homer starts to believe he is a pest because others say he is. When the others fall in a hole, Homer thinks of a way to get them out. After they are rescued, they never call Homer a pest again.
Abstract provided by Dana Linville, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Neighbors] [Rescue] [Self Esteem]
- 15. Borden, Louise (1998).
Good-bye, charles lindbergh.
New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.
- Abstract:
Gil is on his way to get the laundry for his mom when he sees it. Up in the sky is the shiny orange biplane trying to land in a neighboring field. After the plane lands, Gil discovers the pilot is Colonel Lindbergh. Gil has so many questions to ask him, but he doesn't get the chance.
Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Barn] [Careers] [Family] [Farm] [Friendship] [History] [Horse] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Parents] [Rain] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Spring] [Transportation]
- 16. Brandenberg, Franz (1977).
Nice new neighbors.
New York: William Morrow & Company, Inc..
- Abstract:
The Fieldmouse children struggle to gain friends and acceptance when they move into their new home. Father encourages them to go play with each new family, but they are rejected each time.
Abstract provided by Amanda Blue, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Friendship] [Moving] [Neighbors] [Play]
- 17. Bregoli, Jane (2004).
The goat lady.
Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House Publishers.
- Abstract:
Two young children new to Lucy Little Road, help us reveal the simple yet important life of the goat lady; a life that many people in the town despise. Through the children's time spent helping the goat lady, they learn of her vast life experiences. It isn't until after the children's mother takes portraits of the goat lady, that the rest of the town see waht a truly wonderful person the goat lady is.
Abstract provided by Kathleen Turley, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aging] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Barn] [Birds] [Cold] [Companion] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Emotions] [Environment] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Hard Work] [Home] [Illness] [Listening] [Loyalty] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Pride] [Relationship] [Respect] [Support] [Teaching] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]
- 18. Brisson, Pat (1998).
The summer my father was ten.
Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.
- Abstract:
A father and his daughter plant a garden every year, and every year she hears the story of how the ritual started. When her father was ten, he and some friends destroyed a neighbor's garden. In the father's guilt, he makes amends with the neighbor, and gains a friend.
Abstract provided by Michelle Newton, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Aging] [Baseball] [Behavior] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Garden] [Growing Up] [Italian] [Mischief] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Opera] [Sadness] [Sharing] [Sports] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Tobacco] [Traditions]
- 19. Brooke, L. Leslie (1935).
Johnny crow's new garden.
London: Penguin Books Ltd..
- Abstract:
Johnny Crow has a new garden of the local animals. They sang, dance, and have a party thanking Johnny Crow.
Abstract provided by Jennifer Funa, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Crow] [Dancing] [Garden] [Neighbors] [Party] [Rhyme] [Song] [Verbal Communication]
- 20. Brown, Marc (1995).
Arthur's tv trouble.
Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company.
- Abstract:
Trouble for Arthur begins while he is watching TV. He sees a commercial for Treat Timer and just has to buy one for his dog, Pal. Arthur works hard to save and collect the money, but Treat Timer does not turn out to be all that Arthur had imagined.
Abstract provided by Julie Hudson, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Hope] [Money] [Neighbors] [Parents] [Siblings] [Work]
- 21. Brown, Marc (1990).
Arthur's pet business.
Boston: Little, Brown, & Co..
- Abstract:
Arthur's parents say he may have a puppy if he proves that he is responsible. Arthur decides to get a job pet sitting a neighbor's dog and eventually many pets. Finally when the neighbor comes home, she finds her dog and new puppies. She pays Arthur ten dollars and gives him one of the new puppies to care for himself.
Abstract provided by Shanda Page, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Birth] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Goal Setting] [Neighbors] [Peer Resistance] [Pets] [Responsibilities] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
- 22. Buck, Pearl S. (1960).
The christmas ghost.
New York: John Day Co..
- Abstract:
A small boy shares the spirit of Christmas with his family and neighborhood. One of the older neighbors tells him about a ghost who walks each Christmas Eve. In turn, the boy learns about friendship, believing, and remembering.
Abstract provided by Jenny Davis, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Faith] [Family] [Friendship] [Ghosts] [Holidays] [Memories] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication]
- 23. Bunting, Eve (1993).
Someday a tree.
New York: Clarion Books-Houghton Mifflin Company.
- Abstract:
A family has a beautiful tree in their yard which becomes poisoned and dies. The young daughter plants her acorns in hopes of a new tree growing someday.
Abstract provided by Jenny Braun, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Caring] [Community] [Dedication] [Environment] [Memories] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Stress Management]
- 24. Burningham, John (1973).
Mr. grumpy's motor car.
New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co..
- Abstract:
Mr. Grumpy decides to take a ride in his car. The neighborhood children and animals want to go with him. They all crowd into his car and go for a ride.
Abstract provided by Elaine Stone, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Neighbors] [Self Esteem] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
- 25. Burningham, John (1970).
Mr. grumpy's outing.
New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
- Abstract:
Mr. Grumpy allows all the neighborhood children and animals to go fishing with him, as long as they obey him. No one listens to Mr. Grumpy and the boat tips over. Mr. Grumpy laughs and invites everyone home for hot tea.
Abstract provided by Jocelyn Weeda and Elaine Stone, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Cooperation] [Feelings] [Listening] [Neighbors] [Recreation] [Respect]
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