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1. Aardema, Verna (1981). Bringing the rain to kapiti plain. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Ki-pat lives in Kapiti Plain where he watches over his herd of cattle. Ki-pat is worried because Kapiti Plain is having a drought, and his cattle and grass need water. A large cloud produces rain when Ki-pat shoots an arrow into it.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Baby] [Clouds] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Patience] [Rain] [Weather]

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2. Akass, Susan (1993). Number nine duckling. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
Eight of Delushka's nine eggs have hatched. The ninth duckling is scared to come out and needs his mother's help. After he emerges from his shell, he lags behind his siblings due to his fears. All of the farm animals encourage him until he can catch up and join his family.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Duck] [Encouragement] [Family] [Fear] [Fly] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Helping] [Horse] [Jumping] [Parents] [Patience] [Siblings]

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3. 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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4. Bania, Michael (2004). Kumak's fish: A tall tale from the far north. Portland, OR: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
Kumak takes his family ice fishing. Kumak uses his uncle’s amazing hooking stick. Kumak patiently waits for a fish which results in enough fish to share with the entire village.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Community] [Dancing] [Eskimo] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Happiness] [Ice] [Lake] [Language] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Patience] [Running] [Sharing] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Winter]

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5. Battle-Lavert, Gwoddolyn (2000). The music in derrick's heart. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Derrick, a young African American boy, learns to make music on the harmonica. Uncle Booker T., a talented musician, spends each day, one hot summer, teaching Derrick the art of playing the harmonica. Finally, after much practice and determination, Derrick discovers the secret of Uncle Booker T.'s music: it comes from the heart.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Arthritis] [Band] [Dancing] [Determination] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Generations] [Instruments] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Music] [Patience] [Play] [Playing] [Practice] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Summer]

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6. Baylor, Byrd (1974). Everybody needs a rock. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
There are many things to consider when selecting a rock. What special qualities would you look for when playing with rocks?

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Collection] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Patience] [Rocks]

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7. Berry, Joy (1996). Let's talk about needing attention. New York: Scholastic, Inc..

Abstract:
A girl names Casey tries all the wrong ways to get attention from her Mom and Dad. Eventually she finds solutions for achieving attention the right way and learns how to help others as well.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Attention] [Baby] [Bicycle] [Birds] [Depression] [Disobedience] [Encouragement] [Envy] [Feelings] [Helping] [Jealousy] [Love] [Patience] [Resolution] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Support] [Teasing]

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8. 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]

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9. Blumenthal, Deborah (1996). The chocolate-covered-cookie tantrum. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
As Sophie walks home from the park with her mother, she sees another little girl eating a "chocolate-covered-cookie". Sophie's mother does not have any cookies to give her and will not allow Sophie to eat cookies so close to supper time. Sophie is outraged and throws a temper tantrum! Sophie learns that not eating a cookie before supper isn't so bad after all.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Discipline] [Disobedience] [Emotions] [Envy] [Feelings] [Food] [Frustration] [Health] [Jealousy] [Learning] [Misbehavior] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Obedience] [Parents] [Patience] [Persistence] [Playground] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Resentment] [Rules] [Sleep] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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10. Bond, Ruskin (1991). Cherry free. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
A girl from India gathers cherries and plants a cherry seed. She takes care of the cherry tree even when experiencing many problems. The girl watches the tree grow up as her grandfather watches her grow up.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Family] [Food] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [India] [Multicultural] [Patience] [Plants] [Seasons] [Spring] [Stress Management] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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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]

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12. Brett, Jan (1990). The wild christmas reindeer. New York: G.P. Putman's Sons.

Abstract:
Teeka has been asked by Santa to get his reindeer ready to fly on Christmas Eve. Once she works with them, her strong hand does more harm than good. Teeka finds that she may need a gentler touch to get the reindeer ready.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Nonverbal Communication] [Patience] [Reindeer] [Responsibilities] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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13. Bridges, Shirin Yim (2002). Ruby's wish. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Ruby is known for wearing red and being an exceptionally bright student. Even during a time in China when "...most girls were never taught to read and write". However, Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to come to the house, making it possible for any grandchild living in the house to learn. This initiates a desire in Ruby to attend university, a place that women in China were not encouraged to go. *Based on a true story of the author's grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Art] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Change] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Depression] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Excitement] [Family] [Frustration] [Generations] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Intelligence] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Parade] [Patience] [Persistence] [Poetry] [Prevention] [Progress] [Reading] [Recognition] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Role Model] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Skills] [Stress Management] [Support] [Symbols] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Wealth] [Wish] [Writing]

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14. Byars, Betsy (1996). My brother, ant. New York: Penguin Books.

Abstract:
Anthony is a wild and creative little brother who, in the course of four different stories, tests the patience of his older brother.

Abstract provided by Cory Holycross, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Activities] [Bedtime] [Caring] [Challenges] [Coping] [Correspondence] [Creativity] [Family] [Fear] [Fight] [Forgiveness] [Growing Up] [Helping] [Imagination] [Mischief] [Monsters] [Patience] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Worry] [Writing]

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15. Byars, Betsy (1971). Go and hush the baby. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
Will wants to go out and play, but keeps having to hush his baby brother when he cries. Will tried everything to entertain him, but all the baby really wanted was a bottle.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Child Care] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Food] [Imagination] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Patience] [Play] [Responsibilities] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

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16. 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]

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17. Cole, Sheila (1985). When the tide is low. New York: Lothrop.

Abstract:
A child wants to go to the beach, but her mom will not let her because the tide is too high. When the tide is low again, they are able to go to the beach.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Goal Setting] [Ocean] [Patience] [Play] [Verbal Communication]

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18. Collington, Peter (2000). Clever cat. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.

Abstract:
Tibs, the cat, is tired of waiting for his family to feed him every morning, so he decides to start doing it himself!This encourages Tibs to embark on different adventures around town. Everyone thinks that Tibs is such a clever cat, but a turn of events makes Tibs wonder...is he really that clever?

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Attention] [Boredom] [Cat] [Change] [Consequences] [Contentment] [Cooking] [Critical Thinking] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Exploration] [Fame] [Food] [Hard Work] [Intelligence] [Laziness] [Misbehavior] [Money] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pretend] [Restaurant] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Stereotypes] [Surprises] [Theatre] [Toys] [Working Mother]

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19. Collins, Pat Lowery (1990). Waiting for baby joe. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
Missy was waiting for her new brother or sister. The baby came prematurely and had many problems. Missy waited and waited for the baby to get better. Finally, he came home and she was glad that she waited.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Baby] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Fear] [Illness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Patience] [Pregnancy] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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20. Conrad, Pam (1995). Call me ahnighito. New York: A Laura Geringer Book.

Abstract:
Ahnighito is a large meteorite that wants to be recognized and remembered, but it is stuck in Greenland all alone and and cold. Once discovered, Ahnighito slowly makes his way to New York where he is put on display in a museum for all to see.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Astronomy] [Loneliness] [Moving] [Museum] [Patience] [Stars]

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21. Crary, Elizabeth (1992). Dealing with dealing with feelings: I'm frustrated. Seattle, WA: Parenting Press, Inc.

Abstract:
Unable to rollerskate like his brother and sister, Alex becomes frustrated. What should he do?Keep practicing, give up, or set goals?Alex's mom gives him eight suggestions of how to deal with his problem. After working really hard, Alex learns how to skate and deal with his frustration!

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Colors] [Communication] [Envy] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Garden] [Happiness] [Helping] [Neighbors] [Patience] [Reading] [Self Confidence] [Siblings] [Skating]

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22. Crews, Nina (1997). Snowball. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Each morning the children awake and anxiously look outside to see if it has snowed. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday go by and there's still no sign of snow!Friday is the children's last hope for a day of fun in the snow.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Bedtime] [Celebration] [Clouds] [Cold] [Days Of The Week] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fun] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hope] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Patience] [Photograph] [Playground] [Playing] [School] [Sequence] [Sleep] [Snow] [Surprises] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]

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23. Ering, Timothy Basil (2003). The story of frog belly rat bone. China: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
A boy discovers an unexpected treasure at the junk yard. After some of the treasure is stolen, he makes a creature to stand guard. As they patiently wait, their treasure blooms into a gorgeous garden for them to enjoy.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Critical Thinking] [Dedication] [Excitement] [Flowers] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Patience] [Plants] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Rabbit] [Rat] [Robbery] [Teamwork]

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24. Ets, Marie Hall (1955). Play with me. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
A little girl goes on a walk and encounters many animals. When she tries to catch them, they run away. Once she sits quietly, all the animals come to play with her.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Nature] [Patience] [Plants] [Play] [Sounds]

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25. Fisher, Aileen (1964). Listen, rabbit. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
A boy spends many days trying to be-friend a rabbit. His sister has pets, and he wants one too. He settles with watching the rabbit's babies grow up.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Five Senses] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Patience] [Pets] [Rabbit] [Rhyme] [Seasons]

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