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1. 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]
2. Aylesworth, Jim (1991). Country crossing. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
The sights and sounds of the country railroad crossing during the first part of the twentieth century are recounted. First there is only the wind blowing with animals standing around. As a car approaches the crossing, the gate is lowered to signal the approach of a noisy train.

Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Car] [Cricket] [Five Senses] [History] [Insects] [Noise] [Owl] [Sounds] [Train] [Transportation] [Vision]
3. Baer, Gene (1989). Thump, thump, rat-a-tat-tat. Singapore: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Spots of color turn into a Marching Band. The book describes all the noises the instruments in the band make.

Abstract provide by Sally Newberry, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Colors] [Music] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sounds]
4. Battle-Lavert, Gwendolyn (2000). The shaking bag. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
Though Miss Annie Mae doesn't always have much food for herself or her dog Effie Lucille, she faithfully feeds the birds in the lawn. One day a stranger comes to visit. He shakes many special surprises for her out of the old seed bag to reward her for all her generosity.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Birds] [Books] [Dog] [Fantasy] [Fire] [Food] [Hunger] [Kindness] [Multicultural] [Noise] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Poverty] [Raven] [Sharing] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Unselfish]
5. Bright, Robert (1944). Georgie. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Co..

Abstract:
Georgie, the ghost, makes spooky sounds to let the Whittaker's know when its time to go to bed. Herman, the cat, knows when its time to prowl and Miss Oliver, the owl, knows when to WHOO!When the Whittaker's fix the creaking sound, Georgie doesn't know what to do. Eventually everything gets back to normal.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Decision Making] [Ghosts] [Homesickness] [Noise] [Owl] [Rain] [Sequence] [Sounds] [Sounds] [Weather]
6. Bright, Robert (1969). Gregory, the noisiest and strangest boy in grangers grove. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Gregory is the noisiest and strangest boy in Grangers Grove, and he knows it. One day he goes to his grandma's house for griddle cakes. All she needs is a few eggs, but Gregory is too busy showing off to listen.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Change] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [Mule] [Noise] [Nutrition] [Pride] [Self Esteem]
7. Brown, Margaret Wise (1974). The winter noisy book. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
Muffin, a dog, explores the sounds of winter. Muffin makes several guesses what the sounds are, and eventually figures them out.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Five Senses] [Noise] [Observation] [Seasons] [Snow] [Weather] [Winter]
8. Brown, Margaret Wise (1951). The summer noisy book. New Yorke: Harper & Brothers.

Abstract:
A dog named Muffin is very aware of all the sounds surrounding him. He hears trains, whistles, animals, and other noises and explains what each thing sounds like.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Listening] [Noise] [Sounds] [Verbal Communication]
9. Brown, Margaret Wise (1947). Goodnight moon. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
In a big green room, a little bunny is tucked away in bed. He says goodnight to all of the familiar things in his room before falling to sleep. Finally, he says good night to the "noises everywhere" and drifts off to sleep.

Abstract provided by Casey Edwards and Joanne Hannaway, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Moon] [Noise] [Rabbit] [Sleep] [Sounds]
10. Brown, Margaret Wise (1938). The little fireman. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A small fireman and a large fireman attempt to fight fires of comparable dimensions to their size.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Community] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Dog] [Fire] [Fire Engine] [Five Senses] [Health] [Helping] [Noise] [Safety] [Sizes] [Sleep] [Transportation]
11. Brown, Ruth (1992). One stormy night. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A little dog wanders around the area one stormy night. The dog observes everything that is going on. He finally rests in the morning.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Curiosity] [Dog] [Night] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Storm] [Weather]
12. Caudill, Rebecca (1964). A pocket of cricket. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.

Abstract:
Jay, a six year old boy, finds a cricket and makes him his pet. On the first day of school, Jay takes Cricket to school in his pocket. When Cricket chirps in class, Jay's teacher asks him to take it out for show and tell. Jay is very proud to show off his cricket.

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

Keywords: [Cricket] [Decision Making] [Insects] [Noise] [Pets] [Refusal Skills] [School] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
13. 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]
14. Cosby, Bill (1997). The meanest thing to say. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Little Bill meets a new boy at school who challenges him to play a game to find the meanest thing to say. When Bill learns a new strategy from his dad, he decides to avoid the game and ignore the criticism. Soon the new boy gets embaressed, but Bill reaches out to make him his friend.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Anger] [Basketball] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Fight] [Flood] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Frog] [Frustration] [Games] [Grandparents] [Illness] [Jumping] [Noise] [Parents] [School] [Sports] [Teaching] [Teasing] [Walking]
15. Cowley, Joy (1993). One stormy night. Bothell, WA: The Wright Group.

Abstract:
One night as old men and women are going to sleep, the weather outside is stormy and noisy.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Five Senses] [Night] [Noise] [Rain] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Storm] [Weather]
16. D'Aulaire, Ingri//D'Aulaire, Edgar (1940). Animals everywhere. New York: Doubleday & Co..

Abstract:
Animals are discussed in detail, the climate they live in, and the noises they make.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Noise] [Sounds]
17. Dennard, Deborah (2001). Hedgehog haven: A story of a British hedgerow community. Norwalk, CT: Soundprints Division of Trudy Corporation.

Abstract:
A young male hedgehog is learning about the ways of nature and how to survive within it. Through close encounters with danger, he learns how to change his life to survive. This young hedgehog takes many adventures to learn that every place and time is not always safe.

Theresa Ramsey, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Birds] [Bug] [Butterfly] [England] [Fish] [Flowers] [Food] [Goldfish] [Hedgehog] [Horse] [Insects] [Maps] [Mollusks] [Multicultural] [Night] [Noise] [Owl] [Plants] [Rabbit] [Snail] [Sparrow] [Stream] [Tractor]
18. Elkin, Benjamin (1954). The loudest noise in the world. New York: The Junior Literacy Guild and Viking Press.

Abstract:
Young prince Hulla-Baloo lives in the town of Hub-Bub, the noisiest town in the world. For his sixth birthday, he wants to hear the loudest noise in the world. Well, what was supposed to be the loudest ends up being the quietest, and the prince learns to appreciate quiet.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Birthday] [Holidays] [Nature] [Noise] [Verbal Communication]
19. Emberley, Rebecca (1989). City sounds. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
A combination of all the sounds heard in the city are condensed into this book. At the end, there is a glossary of sounds and where or when one hears them.

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

Keywords: [Critical Thinking] [Hearing] [Imagination] [Listening] [Noise] [Sounds]
20. Emberley, Rebecca (1989). Jungle sounds. Boston : Little, Brown & Co..

Abstract:
A picture display ofjungle animals with paper cutouts. A glossary of animals and their sounds are included.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Five Senses] [Imagination] [Jungle] [Nature] [Noise] [Sounds]
21. Falwell, Cathyrn (2001). Turtle splash!Countdown at the pond. Singapore: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Ten turtles rest on a log. Startled by various sounds, they jump in one-by-one from around the pond then rest in the water for the night.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Butterfly] [Counting] [Day] [Deer] [Duck] [Frog] [Insects] [Mosquito] [Nature] [Night] [Noise] [Numbers] [Rabbit] [Reptiles] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Sounds] [Squirrel] [Turtle]
22. Feiffer, Jules (1999). Bark, george. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
George's mother wants nothing more than for her puppy to bark but George can only "meow", "oink", "quack", and "moo". When his mother takes George to the vet, a cat, a pig, a duck, and a cow are all removed from deep inside of George. Finally, George is able to bark until he learns to speak!

Abstract provided by Amy Dudley, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Cat] [Communication] [Cow] [Dog] [Duck] [Family] [Frustration] [Listening] [Noise] [Parents] [Sounds] [Speech]
23. Fleming, Denise (1994). Barnyard banter!. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
All the animals in the barnyard are where they are supposed to be, but where is the goose?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Birds] [Farm] [Five Senses] [Noise] [Sounds]
24. Fleming, Denise (2001). Pumpkin eye. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
A dark night of Halloween fright brings you colors, sounds, and sensory sights.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Animals] [Bat] [Cat] [Celebration] [Colors] [Dragons] [Five Senses] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Moon] [Night] [Noise] [Pretend] [Rhyme] [Shadows] [Sounds] [Tiger] [Unicorns] [Witches]
25. Fox, Mem (1989). Night noises. New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
An old woman sleeps but her dog is disturbed by all kinds of noises. The old woman dreams of all the important events in her life. When she wakes up, her family giving her a surprise 90th birthday party.

Abstract provided by Christa Ziegler and Susan Pile, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Animals] [Birthday] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Dreams] [Family] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Holidays] [Memories] [Noise] [Party] [Sleep] [Sounds]
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