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1. Angelou, Maya (1994). My painted house, my friendly chicken, and me. New York: Clarkson Potter, Inc..

Abstract:
Thandi, an eight-year-old Ndebele girl who lives in a village in South Africa with her mother, aunts, and sisters, and her mischievous younger brother, shares her secrets with her best friend, a chicken.

Abstract provided by Clarkson Potter, Inc, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Art] [Bicycle] [Chicken] [Colors] [Customs] [Dragonfly] [Family] [Friendship] [Jewelry] [Language] [Mischief] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pattern] [Photograph] [Play] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Village]

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2. Angelou, Maya (1996). Kofi and his magic. New York: Clarkson Potter, Inc..

Abstract:
A young Ashanti boy describes some of the wonders of his life in and around the West African village of Bonwire.

Abstract provided by Clarkson Potter, Inc, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Colors] [Culture] [Customs] [Dancing] [Differences] [Dreams] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Language] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Ocean] [Pattern] [Photograph] [Travel]

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3. Base, Graeme (2001). The water hole. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

Abstract:
Enjoy this counting book from one to ten using various animals and wildlife. It takes place around a watering hold and follows the rain cycle. The pictures spring to life and realistically depict life around the world from countries to continents.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Australian] [Catfish] [China] [Counting] [Cycle] [Drought] [Europe] [Fish] [Habitat] [India] [Insects] [Island] [Jungle] [Kangaroo] [Ladybug] [Leopard] [Moose] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Panda] [Pattern] [Rain] [Rhinoceros] [Sounds] [Tiger] [Tortoise] [Toucan] [Water] [Wildlife]

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4. Cabrera, Jane (2005). If you're happy and you know it. New York: Holiday House Inc..

Abstract:
Come join the frogs, lions, and elephants as they spin around, stamp their feet, and flap their arms to the song "If you're happy and you know it."

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Birds] [Elephant] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Frog] [Giraffe] [Happiness] [Hippopotamus] [Lion] [Monkey] [Mouse] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pattern] [Raccoon] [Repetition] [Rhythm] [Verbal Communication]

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5. Carle, Eric (2000). Does a kangaroo have a mother, too?. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Does a kangaroo have a mother too? Of course a kangaroo does, and so do all animals, humans included! Inquiry about mothers and baby animals lead us to this simple, but very important fact. All living creatures have a mother, just like you.

Andrew Morris, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Deer] [Dolphin] [Elephant] [Fox] [Giraffe] [Kangaroo] [Lion] [Love] [Monkey] [Pattern] [Penguin] [Repetition] [Sheep] [Swan]

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6. Chodos-Irvine, Margaret (2003). Ella Sarah gets dressed. San Diego, CA: Harcourt, Inc.

Abstract:
A young girl named Ella knows what she wants to wear and no one in her family can convince her otherwise. She refuses each person's suggestions for alternative clothing choices. Ella shows confidence and determination as she chooses her own style and presentation.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Clothing] [Colors] [Determination] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Independence] [Individuality] [Nonverbal Communication] [Opinions] [Parents] [Pattern] [Refusal Skills]

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7. Crawford, Laura (2006). In arctic waters. Mt. Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
An arctic adaptation of “This is the House that Jack Built” follows polar bears, walruses, seals, narwhals and beluga whales as they chase each other around “the ice that floats in the Arctic waters.” Learn how these animals live in the cold, icy arctic region.

Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adaptation] [Animals] [Arctic] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Exercise] [Fish] [Hunting] [Ice] [Owl] [Pattern] [Seal] [Swimming] [Teasing] [Walrus] [Whale]

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8. Dahl, Michael (2005). Footprints in the snow. Minneapolis, MN: Picture Window Books.

Abstract:
Count by twos and see where your tracks take you. Can you follow the footprints in the snow?

Abstract provided by Christina Motz for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Cold] [Concepts] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Excitement] [Identification] [Learning] [Math] [Nature] [Numbers] [Pattern] [Sequence] [Snow]

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9. Dahl, Michael (2005). Pie for piglets: Counting by twos. Minneapolis: Picture Window.

Abstract:
Two pigs decide to make a pie. They put in many different ingredients two-by-two.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Animals] [Cooking] [Counting] [Creativity] [Decision Making] [Food] [Hunger] [Math] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Pattern] [Pig] [Recipe] [Rhythm] [Taste] [Verbal Communication]

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10. DK Publishing (2005). Do gloves go on feet?. New York: DK Publishing.

Abstract:
Do you wear a winter coat to the pool? No, you wear a winter coat in the snow! This book asks and answers silly yet important questions for children.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Classification] [Clothing] [Cold] [Concepts] [Decision Making] [Glasses] [Humor] [Learning] [Pattern] [Problem Solving] [Seasons] [Snow] [Spring] [Stars] [Summer] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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11. Fields, Terri (2007). Burro's tortillas. Mount Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
Burro finds it hard to get any help from his friends as he diligently works to turn corn into tortillas. Expect repetition, puns, and an accurate picture of the traditional way that tortillas are made.

Provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Central America] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Cooking] [Coyote] [Donkey] [Fable] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Hard Work] [Language] [Mexico] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Pattern] [Plants] [Rabbit] [Repetition] [Sadness] [Spanish]

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12. Garza, Carmen Lomas (1999). Making magic windows. San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
Papel picado, the art of cut paper, is shown. Learn how to hold the tissue paper and scissors. A few papel picado projects are explained including how to make papel picado with a craft knife.

Abstract provided by Stephanie Phair for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Art] [Communication] [Creativity] [Culture] [Drawing] [Flowers] [Images] [Mexican American] [Multicultural] [Pattern] [Repetition] [Safety] [Shapes] [Stars]

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13. Gregorich, Barbara (1992). The fox in the box. Grand Haven, MI: School Zone.

Abstract:
Fox and his friends venture out to discover all that fox can do with the box. With a rhyming pattern, the fox sits, eats, plays and jumps on the box. Come discover fox and the box.

Ashley Bennett, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Butterfly] [Chipmunk] [Discovery] [Exercise] [Exploration] [Fox] [Friendship] [Grasshopper] [Insects] [Jumping] [Mouse] [Pattern] [Play] [Rabbit] [Rhyme]

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14. McGrath, Barbara Barbieri (1998). The cheerios counting book. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Have fun with your cereal, even after breakfast time!Counting is made easy with Cheerios and fruits. Practice counting to ten, counting teens, and seeing patterns of tens.

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

Keywords: [Colors] [Counting] [Food] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Pattern] [Photograph] [Practice] [Rhythm] [Sequence]

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15. Micklethwait, Lucy (2004). I spy shapes in art. United States: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Search for shapes in colorful works of art. Learn about famous works and artists, while looking deeper into each painting.

Abstract provided by Christine Manning for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Art] [Communication] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Discovery] [Identification] [Images] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pattern] [Shapes] [Spy]

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16. Mitchell, Susan K. (2007). The rainforest grew all around. Mount Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
Imaginations soar while following the circle of life in the rainforest. Children learn about the wide variety of creatures lurking in the jungle. Search each page to find unique rainforests bugs and butterflies hiding in the illustrations.

Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adaptation] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Ant] [Author's Note] [Bat] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Dragonfly] [Flowers] [Frog] [Habitat] [Insects] [Pattern] [Plants] [Rainforest] [Rhythm] [River] [Seed] [Sloth] [Snake] [South American] [Tree]

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17. Pallotta, Jerry (2001). Twizzlers percentages book. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
It's not everyday that aliens invade your classroom and teach math!Come along for the ride as aliens from outer space use twizzlers to explain numbers as fractions, decimals, and percentages. See how numbers are used in everyday situations, sports, and school. This math lesson is certainly out of this world.

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

Keywords: [Alien] [Astronomy] [Baseball] [Colors] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Learning] [Math] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Pattern] [Planet] [School] [Sequence] [Sports] [Symbols] [Truth]

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18. Stroud, Bettye (2005). The patchwork path: A quilt map to freedom. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Hannah and her father are slaves who decide to escape to freedom. They use the patterns in the quilt made by her mother, who passed away, to follow the Underground Railroad.

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

Keywords: [African American] [American] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Beliefs] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Freedom] [Goal Setting] [History] [Lake] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Pattern] [Pride] [Quilt] [Refusal Skills] [Religion] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Slavery] [Transportation] [Underground Railroad] [Verbal Communication] [Wagon] [Walking]

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