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1. Alarcon, Francisco X. (1997). Laughing tomatoes and other spring poems. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
A bilingual collection of humorous and serious poems about family, nature, and celebrations.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Beliefs] [Birds] [Caring] [Celebration] [Cinco De Mayo] [Community] [Day] [Environment] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Giving] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Loyalty] [Mexican] [Mexican American] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Night] [Peace] [Plants] [Poetry] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Sky] [Spring] [Sun] [Unselfish] [Woods]
2. 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]
3. Andersen, Hans Christian (2004). For sure! For sure!. Little Rock: August House Littlefork.

Abstract:
Did you know that chickens gossip too? Come read about one chick that plucks out her feathers, supposedly to look good and impress her rooster. After one of her feathers is plucker, an owl sees her actions and spreads the word. The story gets turned around and exaggerated especially when the newspaper prints it.

Katie Armbruster, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Behavior] [Birds] [Chicken] [Death] [Differences] [Fable] [Family] [Feelings] [Fly] [Friendship] [Gossip] [Hearing] [Loss] [Love] [Newspaper] [Owl] [Peace] [Play] [Storytelling] [Truth]
4. Atwell, Debby (1996). Barn. New York: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
After the American Revolution, a barn is built and endures the many stages of history. The barn describes its transitions through farming days, world wars, peace rallies, and other historical events.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Aging] [Animals] [Autumn] [Baby] [Change] [Cow] [Depression] [Family] [Fire] [Food] [Grandparents] [History] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Parents] [Peace] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [War] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
5. Balgassi, Haemi (1996). Peacebound trains. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Sumi, a young Korean girl, lives with her grandmother when her mother goes off to the army. Sumi watches the train go by each day, wishing her mother would come home soon. The train reminds her grandmother of the days of war when she had to leave her own husband.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Aging] [Birthday] [Caring] [Change] [Chinese] [Coping] [Courage] [Death] [Destruction] [Dolls] [Family] [Feelings] [Freedom] [Grandparents] [Hope] [Korean] [Loss] [Multicultural] [Peace] [Presents] [Sadness] [Sadness] [School] [Seasons] [Train] [Transportation] [Understanding] [War] [Winter]
6. Beard, Darleen Bailey (1999). Twister. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
Lucille and her younger brother, Natt, play together and use their imagination. They run around and exercise in their yard. While they are playing, a bad storm hits. Their mother puts them in the cellar as she goes to help an elderly neighbor. The storm is a tornado. When the storm is over, the two children find the two adults, and life is back to the way it was: imaginary.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Fantasy] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peace] [Playing] [Pretend] [Rabbit] [Rain] [Royalty] [Running] [Running Away] [Sadness] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Tornado] [Weather] [Wind]
7. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Monster goes to the beach. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers, Inc.

Abstract:
On a nice sunny day, Monster and the little boy and little girl go to the beach. While relaxing near the water, all the children came over to ask Monster to play hide and seek. Monster hides, but the children always find him. They tell Monster to hide where he cannot be found, so he covers himself with sand. When the children can’t find him, they play on a sand hill. Soon, a boy begins to dig in the sand and found Monster.

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

Keywords: [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Bus] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Food] [Glasses] [Happiness] [Monsters] [Newspaper] [Peace] [Reading] [Relaxation] [Sun] [Umbrella] [Verbal Communication]
8. Bower, Tamara (2005). How the amazon queen fought the prince of Egypt. New York: Atheneum Books.

Abstract:
The land of Khor was a peaceful place free of men, in which woman could live side by side in harmony. One day, Pedikhous, of Egpyt decides to test the strength of the women through various attacks. To his surprise the women are stronger and more determined than he ever imagined. Instead of fighting against them, de decides to live in peace and love beside them.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Aggression] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Beauty] [Birds] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Curiosity] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Eagle] [Emotions] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Heroism] [Horse] [Peace] [Pride] [Role Model] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Trust] [Verbal Communication] [Violence]
9. Bynum, Eboni//Jackson, Roland (2004). Jamari's drum. Toronto, Canada: Groundwood Books.

Abstract:
Jamari grows up drawn to the beating of the djembe, the keeper of the peace, the great drum of his Mali village beating to pacify the mountain. Jamari grows older and becomes the drummer of the djembe. He eventually gets caught up in other aspects of village life. When the village is once again threatened by the angry mountain, Jamari returns to his post as drummer for village peace.

Abstract provided byTony Kinne, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Clothing] [Community] [Dedication] [Fable] [Family] [Five Senses] [Harmony] [Instruments] [Language] [Marriage] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Music] [Peace] [Rhythm] [Storytelling] [Traditions]
10. Carle, Eric (2002). "Slowly, slowly, slowly," said the sloth. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
"Slowly, slowly, slowly..." the sloth moves through the day. Many animals are curious as to why the sloth is so slow, quiet, boring, and lazy!? In a short description of the sloth written and provided by Jane Goodall at the beginning of the book, she states that sloths are "delightful, gentle, peace-loving creatures".

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Environment] [Habitat] [Individuality] [Misunderstanding] [Observation] [Opinions] [Peace] [Self Esteem] [Sloth] [Stress Management] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication]
11. Cowley, Joy (1969). The duck in the gun. Garden City, NY: Doubleday.

Abstract:
A duck makes her nest in an army's cannon and will not come out. The war is postponed until the army gets the duck out. This postponement is just long enough for the two sides to become friends.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Duck] [Friendship] [Peace] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [War]
12. Crary, Elizabeth (1994). Dealing with feelings: I'm furious. Seattle, WA: Parenting Press, Inc..

Abstract:
When Matt sees his Reggie Jackson baseball card floating in the toilet, his jaw drops. He is furious that his little brother did that. One thing that will solve his problem is to hit his little brother, right?Wrong!His mother presents him with six ways to successfully handle his anger. After resolving his problems, Matt makes peace with his brother.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Baseball] [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Honesty] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peace] [Privacy] [Problem Solving] [Respect] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Soccer] [Sports] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Writing]
13. Cunningham, David (1995). Nightfall: Country lake. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
Imagine the sights and sounds of summertime by a country lake. During bright mornings, hot afternoons, and clear summer nights, the lake is full of life and beauty. Watch deer drink out of the lake and listen to frogs croak with delight as summer arrives.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Beauty] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Deer] [Five Senses] [Frog] [Insects] [Lake] [Nonverbal Communication] [Owl] [Peace] [Seasons] [Sounds] [Summer] [Sun]
14. Ets, Marie Hall (1951). Mr. t.w. anthony woo. New York: The Viking Press.

Abstract:
Mr. T.W. Anthony Woo is a friendly mouse that keeps the cobbler of Shooshko company. The cobbler's sister wants the dog and cat to catch the mouse and be rid of him. Instead, the cat, dog, and mouse cooperate to get rid of the cobbler's sister and live in peace.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Argument] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Dog] [Mouse] [Peace] [Verbal Communication]
15. Foreman, Michael (1974). War and peas. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
The lion king goes to his neighbor to ask for help during a drought. The neighboring king refuses to help and even rages war on some beggars. The neighboring king loses because he is overweight. When it begins to rain, seeds grow into food to be shared by all.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Helping] [Lion] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Overweight] [Peace] [Resolution] [War] [Weather]
16. Goffstein, M.B. (1979). Natural history. New York: Farrar, Straus, Giroux.

Abstract:
The Earth and how humans are all interconnected is depicted through nature.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Helping] [History] [Love] [Nature] [Peace] [Peer Resistance] [Self Esteem] [Sympathy]
17. Halliman, P.K. (1994). A rainbow of friends. Nashville, TN: Ideals Children's Books.

Abstract:
A vision of harmony celebrates differences among people. These vibrant pictures and rhymes help portray the notion that uniqueness in individuals is what makes each of us so special.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Appreciation] [Confidence] [Differences] [Disability] [Diversity] [Equality] [Friendship] [Individuality] [Love] [Multicultural] [Peace] [Perspective] [Pride] [Rainbow] [Respect] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Speech] [Support] [Understanding] [Uniqueness] [Unselfish]
18. Hamanaka, Sheila (1995). Peace crane. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
A young African American girl learns about the Peace Crane, created by Sadako Sasaki, survivor of Hiroshima. The girl wishes the Peace Crane would take her away from the violence in her own world to a place without racism and violence.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Crane] [Death] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Hope] [Japanese] [Love] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peace] [Prejudice] [Racism] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication] [Violence] [War]
19. Hanh, Thich Nhat (2001). A pebble for your pocket. Berkeley, CA: Plum Blossom Books.

Abstract:
Enjoy the stories of Thich Nhat Hanh, a Zen Buddhist. Learn how to transform negative feelings into positive feelings so you can live more at peace with yourself and in harmony with your environment.

Abstract provided by Ellen Boyer for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Angel] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Buddhism] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Emotions] [Faith] [Family] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Goal Setting] [Harmony] [Meditation] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peace] [Peer Resistance] [Relaxation] [Religion] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management]
20. Herman, Debbie // Koffsky, Ann D. (2005). Beyond turkey. Hauppauge, NY: Baron's Educational Series, Inc..

Abstract:
Almost 400 years ago, pilgrims traveled to North America. They met and befriended the Indians of the area. The different cultures came together to prepare a harvest and a celebration. This celebration became known as Thanksgiving.

Abstract provided by Rene Koscianski for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [America] [Boat] [Celebration] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [English] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Helping] [Holidays] [Language] [Loyalty] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peace] [Pilgrims] [Settlers] [Ship] [Storytelling] [Thanksgiving] [Transportation] [Travel] [Turkey] [Verbal Communication]
21. Horvath, Betty (1969). The cheerful quiet. New York: Franklin Watts.

Abstract:
Patricia comes from a large family. He wants peaceful quietness but can find it nowhere. He decides to get up early in order to have quiet.

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

Keywords: [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Love] [Peace] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
22. Jackson, Ellen (2005). Earth mother. New York: Walker & Company.

Abstract:
The day begins by Mother Earth tending to her plants and animals. As the day progresses, Mother Earth comes upon a man, a frog, and a mosquito. Each tell Mother Earth what can be changed in their life.

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

Keywords: [African] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Communication] [Cycle] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Diversity] [Earth] [Environment] [Fantasy] [Firefly] [Frog] [Frustration] [Hawk] [Insects] [Loyalty] [Mosquito] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Otter] [Peace] [Plants] [Seasons] [Snow] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Whale] [Wildlife] [Winter]
23. Johnson, Angela (2005). A sweet smell of roses. New York: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
One morning, after a night of rain, Minnie and her sister sneak out of the house to join many men and women to march for freedom and equality. When they arrive at the beginning of the march, the girls walk with many others keeping their eyes straight ahead and their feet steady. Despite the criticism and yells from people standing by, the girls continue to march. As the day passes, more people join the march to where Dr. Martin Luther King gives his famous speech about peace, love, and equality for all.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Emotions] [Equality] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Freedom] [History] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parade] [Peace] [Peer Resistance] [Pride] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stereotypes] [Sun] [Walking] [Weather]
24. Kellogg, Steven (1992). The christmas witch. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Gloria is in training to be a witch. She decides to quit to become a good witch. Then she decides to help the Pepperwills and Valdoons find peace. With the help of elves, her dream comes true.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Elves] [Fight] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Love] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peace] [Peer Resistance] [Verbal Communication] [Witches]
25. Kimmel, Eric (1998). A hanukkah treasury. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Hanukkah is to me the time for lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, and remembering heros from the past. Poetry, music, and recipes help keep the Hanukkah tradition alive!

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Ambition] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Bias] [Bravery] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Challenges] [Change] [Charity] [Closeness] [Communication] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Determination] [Discrimination] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Freedom] [Games] [Goal Setting] [God] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Hanukkah] [Happiness] [Hebrew] [Heroism] [History] [Holidays] [Hope] [Immigrants] [Independence] [Individuality] [Israelian] [Jewish] [Kindness] [Language] [Love] [Loyalty] [Memories] [Miracle] [Moose] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Music] [Parents] [Peace] [Pilgrims] [Poetry] [Polish] [Politics] [Poverty] [Prayer] [Prejudice] [Presents] [Racism] [Religion] [Russian] [Sadness] [Secrets] [Siblings] [Snow] [Song] [Spiritual] [Storytelling] [Toys] [Traditions] [War] [Weather]
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