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1. Ackerman, Karen (1990). The tin heart. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
Mahaley and Rosa are best of friends. They play together in the river every day while their fathers worked together. When the Civil War broke out, their fathers disagreed about slavery. Mahaley and Rosa rarely see each other now, But the tin heart charm that they wear around their necks are constant reminders of their special friendship.

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

Keywords: [Awareness] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Friendship] [Love] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [River] [Slavery] [Underground Railroad]

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2. Adams, Adrienne (1971). A woggle of witches. New York: Macmillan .

Abstract:
A small group of witches prepare for their favorite night of the year, Halloween. The witches become frightened of the children that are dressed up in costumes.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Fear] [Feelings] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Night] [Self Esteem] [Witches]

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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]

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4. 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]

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5. 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]

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6. Alexander, Anne (1960). Noise in the night. Chicago: Rand and McNally.

Abstract:
Sherri realizes one night that she does not like the noises that she hears in the darkness. Her parents try to come up with many alternatives so that she is not afraid any more. Finally, she tries to think of all the noises as friendly noises.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Fear] [Night] [Noise] [Parents] [Sleep]

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7. Alexander, Martha (1995). You're a genius, blackboard bear. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Anthony wants to go to the moon. His only problem is that he does not know how to build a spaceship. When Anthony goes to sleep, his friend blackboard bear builds a spaceship. Together they pack the spaceship for their trip. Anthony begins to get worried about the trip and decides he will stay safely at home while blackboard bear goes to the moon himself.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Astronomy] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Helping] [Moon] [Night] [Preparation] [Sleep] [Stars] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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8. Anholt, Laurence (1995). Sophie and the new baby. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A new baby is coming, and Sophie's going to be a big sister!She helps her mother and father prepare for the arrival of the baby, but when her little brother is born, she wishes that her family could give him back!Sophie slowly begins to realize that having a new brother might not be so bad after all.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Attention] [Autumn] [Baby] [Birth] [Carriage] [Change] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dolls] [Family] [Feelings] [Giving] [Jealousy] [Loneliness] [Moon] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pregnancy] [Preparation] [Resentment] [Seasons] [Secrets] [Snow] [Spring] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Winter] [Woods]

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9. Aylesworth, Jim (1981). Tonight's the night. Chicago: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
Daniel lays in bed one night and wants to know how it feels to fall asleep. He hears the world around him and the next thing he knows it is the morning. He is determined to try it the next night again.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Dreams] [Five Senses] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Night] [Sleep]

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10. 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]

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11. Baker, Ken (2001). Brave little monster. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Little monster is unable to fall asleep, fearing little girls and boys hiding in his room. Overcoming his fears, little monster scares the girls and boys away and eventually goes to sleep peacefully.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Bedtime] [Bravery] [Clothing] [Counting] [Courage] [Dancing] [Emotions] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Food] [Helping] [Heroism] [Hunger] [Jumping] [Monsters] [Night] [Parents] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Smell] [Sounds]

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12. 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]

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13. Banks, Kate (2000). The night worker. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
Alex dreams of becoming a night worker just like his dad. One night before bedtime, Alex is surprised when his dad hands him a hard hat. Now Alex can see what it is really like to be a night worker!

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

Keywords: [Architecture] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Construction] [Dreams] [Family] [Hard Work] [Machines] [Night] [Parents] [Sleep] [Surprises] [Teamwork] [Technology] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication] [Work]

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14. Banks, Kate (1998). And if the moon could talk. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
A young child gets ready for bed. Her father reads her a book, and her mother tucks her into bed. Soon, she is fast asleep and dreaming. The moon watches from outside as the world prepares for nightfall.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Boat] [Books] [Crab] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dreams] [Family] [Fire] [Five Senses] [Lion] [Lizard] [Moon] [Night] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Reading] [Sleep] [Stars] [Storytelling] [Wind]

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15. Barner, Bob (2002). Stars! Stars! Stars!. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Learn about the solar system through colorful pictures and creative rhyme. Blast off into space to see stars and more starts.

Abstract provided by Tina Brezinski, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Astronomy] [Critical Thinking] [Earth] [Imagination] [Moon] [Night] [Observation] [Planet] [Sky] [Stars]

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16. Barton, Byron (2001). My car. Singapore: Greenwilllow Books.

Abstract:
Sam describes his car, its parts, and how he cares for it. He also discusses where he goes in his car and his job working as a bus driver.

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

Keywords: [Bus] [Car] [Careers] [Caring] [Cleanliness] [Colors] [Day] [Night] [Rain] [Rules] [Safety] [Transportation] [Weather] [Work]

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17. Ben-Ezer, Ehud (1997). Hosni the dreamer: An arabian tale. New York: Farrar Straub Giroux.

Abstract:
Hosni is a shepherd who spends his days telling stories to his sheep and his nights dreaming about the city. When he finally has the opportunity to travel to the city, his life changes. He hears some special words of wisdom from a wise old man.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Arab] [Bodies Of Water] [Camel] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Death] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Love] [Marriage] [Money] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Night] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Rain] [River] [Sadness] [Sheep] [Storytelling] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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18. Bond, Felicia (1984). Poinsettia and the firefighters. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
Poinsettia becomes afraid her first night alone in her new room because it is dark and there are many strange noises. She spots a fire outside her window and the firefighters become her nighttime friends.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Fear] [Fire] [Friendship] [Night]

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19. Bour, Daniele (1985). The house from morning to night. New York: Kane","Miller.

Abstract:
Depicts a typical day at a big pink and grey house. Each of the inhabitants goes about different activities from morning to night.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Five Senses] [Morning] [Night] [Relationship] [Shelter]

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20. Briggs, Raymond (1994). The bear. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
One night while Tilly is sleeping a bear comes into her room. The next morning Tilly tells her parents about the bear, but they don't think the bear is real. Tilly takes care of the bear all through the day. While Tilly is sleeping, the bear exits through the window to return back to his home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bath] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Beverage] [Family] [Food] [Helping] [Imagination] [Love] [Night] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Verbal Communication]

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21. Briggs, Raymond (1978). The snowman. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
A boy builds a snowman which comes alive in the middle of the night. The boy and the snowman spend all night together. When the boy wakes up in the morning, his friend has melted.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Change] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Seasons] [Snow] [Weather] [Winter]

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22. Brown, Marc (1994). Arthur's first sleepover. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Arthur is having his first sleepover in a tent in his backyard. Arthur and his friends Buster and Brian plan to watch for spaceships and aliens during the night. Arthur's sister plays a trick on the boys, and they come up with a plan to get her back.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Camping] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Excitement] [Family] [Fear] [Fun] [Night] [Parents] [Recreation] [Shadows] [Siblings] [Sounds] [Teasing] [Verbal Communication]

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23. 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]

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24. Brown, Margaret Wise (1986). A child's good night book. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Animals, children, and plants go through different rituals as they prepare for bed each night.

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

Keywords: [Goal Setting] [Moon] [Night] [Preparation] [Sleep] [Sounds]

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25. Brown, Margaret Wise (1953). Sleepy abc. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Co., Inc..

Abstract:
Letters help to describe the different events that happen at night around bedtime.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Bedtime] [Family] [Night] [Parents] [Sleep] [Sounds]

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