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1. Ahlberg, Allan (2001). The adventures of bert. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
Bert is a young man whose life is full of adventures. He ends up safely with his family in the end --- but he spends some time in Scotland, is chased by a giant sausage, and rescues a puppy in the river.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [Bedtime] [Bravery] [Clothing] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Food] [Giving] [Heroism] [Injury] [Luck] [Multicultural] [Numbers] [Rescue] [River] [Scottish] [Shopping] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Travel] [Truck]

2. Aker, Suzanne (1990). What comes in 2's, 3's, and 4's?. New York: Simon and Schuster Inc.

Abstract:
What comes in two's?Some of the things are two pieces of bread for a sandwich, two body parts, and two wings on a bird. What comes in three's?Three wheels on a tricycle, three meals each day, and three primary colors. Can you come up with thing that comes in four's?

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bicycle] [Body Parts] [Car] [Cat] [Colors] [Counting] [Dog] [Food] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Seasons] [Shapes] [Spring] [Summer] [Transportation] [Wagon] [Winter]

3. Albee, Sarah (2000). The oreo cookie counting book. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
From 10 to 1, it's Oreo counting fun. Practice counting down from 10 to 1 with the help of Oreo cookies. Oh, some friends have come along to help. Turn the page and find out how many Oreos are left.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Beverage] [Birthday] [Cat] [Celebration] [Counting] [Dog] [Elephant] [Food] [Magic] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Rabbit] [Sequence] [Sharing] [Zoo]

4. Anno, Mitsumasa (1982). Anno's counting house. New York: Putman Publishing Group.

Abstract:
Children discover numbers while playing a game. Children learn to relate abstract symbols to real objects.

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

Keywords: [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Numbers] [Problem Solving]

5. Anno, Mitsumasa (1977). Anno's counting book. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company.

Abstract:
Daily activities in a countryside village are shown through the numbers 0 through 12

Abstract provided by Barbara Schawe, 1994 and Mary Bentley, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Autumn] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Christmas] [Community] [Counting] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Numbers] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Shadows] [Similarities] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [Transportation] [Weather] [Winter] [Witches]

6. Baker, Keith (1999). Quack and count. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and company.

Abstract:
Seven fun ducks find many creative ways to count to seven as they play.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Counting] [Duck] [Fun] [Math] [Numbers] [Play]

7. Balian, Lorna (1986). Amelia's nine lives. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press.

Abstract:
A little girl has the misfortune of losing her best friend, a cat named Amelia. Her friends and family try to help the little girl by giving her cats that look like Amelia. In the end, Amelia returns home with four kittens.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birth] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Friendship] [Friendship] [Kindness] [Loss] [Numbers] [Pets]

8. Beil, Karen Magnuson (2004). Mooove over!. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
A trolley driver has a set system that he always uses to keep track of the number of passengers: he counts by twos. One day, everything is going right on schedule, until a big, bossy cow comes on the trolley. The driver loses count and the cow forces the other passengers onto the roof. Finally, the driver realizes there is only one passenger, gets everyone back inside the trolley, and pushes the cow off to the streets.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Chaos] [Conflict] [Confusion] [Counting] [Cow] [Duck] [Feelings] [Games] [Goose] [Horse] [Manners] [Numbers] [Pig] [Safety] [Selfishness] [Sheep] [Teaching] [Transportation] [Trolley] [Verbal Communication]

9. Boegehold, Lindley (1997). The gummi bear counting book. New York: Anness Publishing, Inc..

Abstract:
One lonely bear sits by himself and has nothing to do. He is joined by another, and eventually is joined by eight more. They all participate in several fun activities together.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Bear] [Colors] [Counting] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Food] [Glasses] [Numbers] [Party] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Sleep] [Sun] [Swimming]

10. Bond, R. (1988). Cherry tree. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Hill Press.

Abstract:
A young girl from India plants a cherry seed with her grandfather. They observe the tree as it grows through the seasons and eventually it grows quite large. The tree serves as a constant reminder of the girl's grandfather.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Goat] [Grandparents] [Multicultural] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Seasons] [Sight] [Spring] [Summer] [Taste] [Winter]

11. Bonsall, Crosby (1999). The day I had to play with my sister. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
A boy has a hard time dealing with his younger sister while teaching her the rules of hide-and-seek. She just won't listen! Uggh...being a big brother can be tough!

Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Attention] [Autumn] [Behavior] [Challenges] [Communication] [Counting] [Determination] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Games] [Individuality] [Learning] [Listening] [Numbers] [Patience] [Play] [Playing] [Relationship] [Resentment] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Siblings] [Teaching]

12. Bowen, Betsy (1995). Gathering a northwoods counting book. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Starting in May, the winter countdown begins. Preparation activities are described using the numbers one through thirteen. For example, winter countdown includes five blueberries and six bags of rice.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bear] [Bodies Of Water] [Bus] [Counting] [Exercise] [Family] [Fish] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Lake] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Preparation] [Responsibilities] [River] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Skiing] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [Teamwork] [Toad] [Transportation] [Weather] [Winter] [Woods]

13. Branley, Franklyn M. (1985). Hurricane watch. New York: Harper Trophy.

Abstract:
This informational text describes the relationship of air over land and oceans. When wind speed reaches 74 miles an hour, a tropical storm becomes a hurricane. Explains the sequence of weather events and how weather planes fly into the eye of a storm to take measurements of temperature, pressure, and precipitation. People prepare safely for the storm by securing homes, gathering supplies, and moving inland.

Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Destruction] [Direction] [Earth] [Geography] [Hurricane] [Maps] [Nonfiction] [Numbers] [Ocean] [Preparation] [Prevention] [Radio] [Safety] [Satellite] [Science] [Sequence] [Storm] [Technology] [Television] [Weather] [Wind]

14. Brooks, B. (1991). Lemonade parade. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
In summer, a few young children set up a lemonade stand. A father dresses up as different customers so the children will earn money.

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

Keywords: [Beverage] [Counting] [Family] [Food] [Helping] [Money] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Summer] [Sun]

15. Brown, Margaret Wise (1999). Another important book. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Learn about all of the important things in early childhood from ages one through six. At one, you've found your nose and discovered your toes. By five and six, you've learned some tricks.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Baby] [Birth] [Body Parts] [Counting] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Growing Up] [Health] [Jumping] [Learning] [Numbers] [Playing] [Running] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Uniqueness] [Walking]

16. Burns, Marilyn (1997). Spaghetti and meatballs for all: A mathematical story. New York: Scholastic, Inc..

Abstract:
When Mr. and Mrs. Comfort decide to have a family reunion, they start making plans for their guests, including where everyone is going to sit. When people start to arrive, things start getting interesting. Eventually everything works out after some mathematical thinking.

Abstact provided by Maria Thamann, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bicycle] [Counting] [Family] [Flowers] [Food] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Learning] [Math] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Restaurant] [Reunion] [Sequence]

17. Carle, Eric (1968). 1, 2, 3 to the zoo. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Each car on the train shows one more zoo animal than the previous page (A Wordless Book).

Abstract provided by Valerie A. Ubbes, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Counting] [Numbers] [Zoo]

18. Carlson, Nancy (1999). Look out kindergarten, here I come. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Henry can't wait for his first day of kindergarten to begin!He imagines all the wonderful things that he and his classmates will do. When he arrives at school, Henry becomes frightened that he will get lost and won't enjoy all of his new classmates. When his teacher invites him in and shows him all the neat activities, Henry realizes again how much fun kindergarten will be!

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Art] [Change] [Clothing] [Colors] [Confidence] [Curiosity] [Dentist] [Encouragement] [Excitement] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fun] [Games] [Growing Up] [Math] [Mouse] [Numbers] [Playing] [School] [Spelling] [Walking]

19. Carlstrom, Nancy White (1996). Let's count it out, jesse bear. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Children.

Abstract:
Join Jesse Bear on his trip to an amusement park. Jesse Bear counts everything from his shoes to the bumper cars to the stars in the sky.

Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Adventures] [Affection] [Animals] [Beach] [Bear] [Birds] [Clowns] [Counting] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Fun] [Happiness] [Love] [Numbers] [Poetry] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Stars] [Weather]

20. Carter, Alden R. (1999). Dustin's big school day. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
Dustin is very excited for the guests that are visiting his school one day. Along with the rest of his students, Dustin goes through his daily school routine awaiting the arrival of Dave and Skippy. When the time finally comes, the reader learns who Dave and Skippy actually are.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Alliteration] [Bus] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Curiosity] [Differences] [Down Syndrome] [Entertainment] [Exercise] [Food] [Friendship] [Fun] [Geography] [Handicap] [Learning] [Math] [Numbers] [Patience] [Puppets] [Role Model] [Running] [School] [Science] [Surprises] [Teaching]

21. Carter, Don (2002). Get to work trucks!. Brookfrield, CT: Roaring Brook Press.

Abstract:
In the morning trucks, such as dump trucks, bulldozers, cement mixers, tow trucks, cranes, and rollers, go to work. Learn about types of machines, sizes, colors, and numbers. At night, the trucks are finished working for the day.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Colors] [Concepts] [Construction] [Crane] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Hard Work] [Height] [Machines] [Morning] [Moving] [Night] [Numbers] [Progress] [Reptiles] [Responsibilities] [Rocks] [Sizes] [Transportation] [Truck] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication] [Work]

22. Cave, Kathryn (2002). One child, one seed: A south african counting book. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Starting with a single seed in a child's hand and leading right through to a warm, nourishing meal (with plenty for all), this book offers up a satisfying story of the fruits of a communal effort. Play a simple counting game. Watch a pumpkin grow. Follow young Nothando and discover the rhythms of her daily life in this portrait of one child, one seed, and the South African village in which they thrive.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Cattle] [Chicken] [Cleanliness] [Cooking] [Counting] [Cow] [Dog] [Family] [Farm] [Friendship] [Games] [Garden] [Hard Work] [Home] [Language] [Numbers] [Parents] [Photograph] [Plants] [Play] [Preparation] [Siblings] [Summer] [Walking]

23. Chambers, Catherine (2000). Disasters in nature: Hurricanes. Chicago: Heinemann Library.

Abstract:
This informational text takes you inside a hurricane with questions of what? where? why? and when? to explain hurricane zones around the earth. Explains rain, wind, and air pressure of hurricanes. Global warming, storm tracking, and prediction problems are discussed for hurricanes and tornadoes. Learn how technology and the natural world alert us about upcoming storms.

Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Australia] [Bangladesh] [Belize] [Careers] [Caribbean] [Change] [Comparisons] [Cyclone] [Destruction] [Disasters] [History] [Hurricane] [India] [Island] [Jamaica] [Japan] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Netherlands] [Nonfiction] [Numbers] [Photograph] [Prediction] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Science] [Sequence] [Storm] [Technology] [Temperature] [Tornado] [Typhoon] [Weather]

24. Chester, Jonathan//Melville, Kirsty (1997). Splash!A penguin counting book. Berkley, CA: Tricycle Press.

Abstract:
While children learn about penguins, they also learn how to count. Penguin chicks go looking for their moms and dads who have gone swimming to find food. The parents return in time to keep the chicks safe from the storm.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Counting] [Goal Setting] [Ice] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Penguin] [Sea] [Sequence] [Sleep] [Snow] [Storm] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Weather]

25. Christelow, Eileen (1989). Five little monkeys jumping on the bed. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Five little monkey experience the consequences of jumping on the bed because their mama called the doctor and the doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Concepts] [Counting] [Decision Making] [Disobedience] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Health] [Injury] [Jumping] [Monkey] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Parents] [Playing] [Safety] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
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