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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. Abercrombre, Barbara (1990). Charlie anderson. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
A cat has two homes. He sleeps at two little girls' houses, but he goes to his real house during the day. He discovers it is nice to have two places to call home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Divorce] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Shelter]
3. Ackerman, Karen (1988). Song and dance man. New York: Alfred A. Knopf Inc..

Abstract:
When the children go to visit their grandpa, he takes them to the attic to show his three grandchildren what he used to do for entertainment before television was invented. He dresses up in his hat, vest, and cane, then begins to dance and sing for his grandchildren. When they go downstairs, they wonder how much he misses the good old days.

Abstract provided by Devin Stoutenborough, Billie Welbourn and Christy Jackson, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Grandparents] [Imagination] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Recreation] [Respect] [Self Esteem] [Technology] [Television]
4. 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]
5. Ackerman, Karen (1994). By the dawn's early light. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
Rachel and Josh's mother works the graveyard shift at the factory. The children play with their Nana and she helps them with their homework then gets them ready for bed. They share a special time with their mom in the morning before school, cherishing their time with her by the dawn's early light.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Caring] [Child Care] [Family] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Working Mother]
6. Adams, Eric J.//Adams, Kathleen (2000). On the day his daddy left. Morton Grove, Il: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
On the day his daddy leaves town, Danny wakes up early to write down a secret question, then he slips it into his pocket. He shows and talks about the secret question to his teacher, his mom, his friend, and even his dad. Each person tries to reassure Danny that his parent's divorce is not his fault. Danny's secret question flies away in the wind, but he still keeps asking other questions -- and he always will.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Change] [Conflict] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Divorce] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Guilt] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
7. 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]
8. Adler, David A. (1987). The number on my grandfather's arm. New York: UAHC Press.

Abstract:
A little girl's grandpa comes over to her house to babysit her. She sees a number on his arm. She asks about it and he tells her about when he was young and in a concentration camp in Germany.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Child Care] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fear] [German] [Grandparents] [History] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
9. Adoff, Arnold (1971). Ma nda la. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
This is a picture book with only the words Ra, Ma, La and Ha. The pictures tell the story of a boy and his parents who have a crop which they are planting. The pictures depicts the growth of the crops.

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

Keywords: [Family] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Plants] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
10. 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]
11. Ahlberg, Allan//Ahlberg, Janet (1991). The jolly christmas postman. Boston: Little, Brown & Co..

Abstract:
Santa's postman visits various nursery rhyme characters to deliver letters from Santa.

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

Keywords: [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Giving] [Holidays] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rhyme] [Self Esteem]
12. Ahlberg, Janet//Ahlberg, Allan (1981). Peepo!. Middlesex, England: Penguin Books.

Abstract:
A baby boy watches his family do lots of activities all day long.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Baby] [Counting] [Family] [Five Senses] [Growing Up] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Verbal Communication] [Vision]
13. Alarcon, Karen Beaumont (1997). Louella mae, she's run away!. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Louella Mae has disappeared and her family goes on a wild search around the farm to find her. At the end, not only is her location discovered, but also the fact that Louella Mae is really a pig!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Disappearance] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Lost] [Mystery] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pig] [Rhyme] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
14. 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]
15. 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]
16. Alexander, Martha (1983). How my library grew, by dinah. New York: The H.W. Wilson Co..

Abstract:
There is a new library being built near Dinah's house. She watched it get larger and could not wait for it to open. When it did she wanted to get a card of her own, so Dinah learned how to write her name and got her own library card.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Books] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Library] [Nonverbal Communication] [Verbal Communication]
17. Alexander, Martha (1988). Even that moose won't listen to me. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Rebecca has a hard time convincing her busy family that there is a moose tearing up their garden. Rebecca runs the moose out of the garden by herself. When her family finally comes out to see what Rebecca is talking about, the moose and the garden are gone. Rebecca eventually moves onto a new project.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Attention] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Family] [Garden] [Misunderstanding] [Moose] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Problem Solving] [Siblings]
18. Alexander, Sally (1992). Maggie's whopper. New York: Macmillian.

Abstract:
Maggie dreams of catching a "whopper" sized fish to compete with her older brother. With the help of her aging uncle, Maggie catches her fish and confronts an old bear in the mountains.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Death] [Decision Making] [Fishing] [Hunger] [Learning] [Mountains] [Nonverbal Communication] [Recreation] [Self Esteem] [Survival]
19. 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]
20. Aliki (1998). Marianthe's story one: Painted words. Marianthe's story two: Spoken memories. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
When a child moves to a new school it can be frightening. Mari not only moved to a new school, but a new culture as well. Mari uses painted pictures to communicate her words and recalls her life through spoken memories.

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

Keywords: [American] [Anticipation] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Challenges] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Feelings] [Greek] [Learning] [Loss] [Memories] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Peace] [Peer Resistance] [Playground] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [War]
21. Aliki. (1982). We are best friends. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Two young boys must deal with the idea of one best friend moving away. Luckily, each meets a new friend. They are able to keep their friendship through letters.

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

Keywords: [Correspondence] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Games] [Loneliness] [Memories] [Missing] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Playground] [Sadness] [Verbal Communication]
22. Allard, Harry//Marshall, James (1989). The stupids take off. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co..

Abstract:
The Stupid family go on a trip to escape from their bizarre uncle. While on their trip, they run into more bizarre relatives. They have one adventure after another until they reach home.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Family] [Humor] [Imagination] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
23. Allen, Pamela (1984). Bertie and the bear. New York: Coward-McCann Inc.

Abstract:
A bear was chasing Bertie. So, the king chased the bear and everyone in the knigdom ran along and made noise. The bear was flattered by all the attention.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Conflict Resolution] [Fear] [Nonverbal Communication] [Royalty] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
24. Allsburg, Chris Van (1995). Bad day at riverbend. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company .

Abstract:
The small town of Riverbend is under siege by omnipresent forces in this wonderful tale.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cowboys] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fight] [Ghosts] [Goal Setting] [Mystery] [Nonverbal Communication] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
25. Ancona, George//Miller, Mary Beth (1989). Handtalk zoo. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
At Handtalk Zoo, children use sign language to communicate what animals they see. Children can learn sign language easily from this book.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Chinese] [Food] [Language] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition]
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