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1. Alexander, Martha (1973). No ducks in our bathtub. New York: Dial Press.

Abstract:
David endlessly tries to convince his mother to allow him to have a pet. However, all of his choices are inappropriate. Finally, they agree on fish, so he waits for the fish eggs to hatch. Only, the eggs aren't fish eggs after all.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bath] [Birds] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fish] [Frog] [Goal Setting] [Obedience] [Parents] [Pets] [Pond] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
2. Anderson, C.W. (1950). Blaze finds the trail. New York: MacMillian.

Abstract:
Billy and his pony, Blaze, ride off for a day in the woods together. They get lost in the woods and they need to find their way home before the storm.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Lost] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Pony] [Storm] [Weather]
3. Anderson, C.W. (1951). Billy and the blaze. New York: MaMillian.

Abstract:
Billy is a young boy who gets a pony for his birthday. He names the pony Blaze. The two become close friends. They enter a horse show together.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birthday] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Pets] [Pony]
4. Anderson, C.W. (1937). Blaze and the gypsies. New York: MacMillian.

Abstract:
A young boy named Billy and his pony, Blaze, meet a group of gypsies on a road. The gypsies steal Blaze. Billy searches for Blaze, while Blaze searches for home.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Pets] [Pony] [Robbery] [Verbal Communication]
5. Anderson, Lonzo (1966). Ponies of mykillengi. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Two children and their ponies get caught in a snow storm. There is also an earthquake and a volcano that prevent them from making it home. One pony is about to give birth and the two children help.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birth] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Helping] [Pets] [Pony] [Teamwork] [Weather]
6. Anholt, Laurence (1997). Billy and the big new school. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
Billy is very nervous about starting at his new school. He wants to stay home with his mother. Then he meets a small bird who is hurt and cannot fly. Billy takes care of it until it is ready to fly again. Find out how Billy gets himself ready to go to school and how he uses his bird story to make a friend.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Blackbird] [Bravery] [Bully] [Change] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Loss] [Parents] [Pets] [Picnic] [Pigeon] [Preparation] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sparrow] [Starling] [Teaching] [Thrush] [Wish] [Worry]
7. Annett, Cora (1965). The dog who thought he was a boy. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
Peter gets a dog for his birthday. The dog, Ralph, thinks he is a boy. The family works day after day to try to show Ralph he is a dog and not a boy.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birthday] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets]
8. Ardizzone, Edward (1962). Tim's friend towser. New York: Henry Z. Walck.

Abstract:
Tim and Ginger are cabin boys who find a dog on the S.S. Royal. The captain does not like dogs, so they try to find it a home every time they go to shore. When the captain finds the dog in hiding, he scolds the boys. In the end, the boys get to keep the dog.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Friendship] [Pets] [Responsibilities] [Transportation] [Travel]
9. Arnold, Katya (2002). Let's find it!. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
An assortment of environmental themes, such as a park, a street scene, a garden, a pond, a beach and a forest are used as background to identify plants and animals. Words are used to label and identify different plants and aniamls in our environment.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Dog] [Environment] [Exploration] [Flowers] [Forest] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Grasshopper] [Hummingbird] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Osprey] [Park] [Parrot] [Pets] [Plants] [Pond] [Reptiles] [Sea] [Snake] [Sparrow] [Tree]
10. Auch, Mary Jane (1992). The easter egg farm. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Pauline, the hen, is trying to lay eggs, but the henhouse is too noisy!She concentrates very hard and finally lays a very unusual egg. Pauline keeps laying eggs, each with a different design and pattern. The eggs are so beautiful that people come from all around to view her eggs.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Careers] [Cooperation] [Decision Making] [Easter] [Farm] [Food] [Holidays] [Individuality] [Nutrition] [Pets] [Self Esteem] [Uniqueness]
11. 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]
12. Barasch, Marc Ian (1991). No plain pets. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A little boy wants a pet, but does not want a plain pet. He examines a long list of unusual pets. He finally decides that it does not matter what kind of pet he has as long as he loves it.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Friendship] [Pets]
13. Baylor, Byrd (1976). Hawk, i'm your brother. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Rudy Soto grew up wanting only to fly. He catches a young hawk and raises it as his brother. He catches it to fly with, but he learns the hawk's secret call and can fly in his mind.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Goal Setting] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
14. Bemelmans, Ludwig (1953). Madeline's rescue (Le sauvage de madeline). New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
In an orphanage, a little girl named Madeline falls in a pond and is saved by a dog. The children want to keep the dog, but the school does not allow pets. After the inspection, they keep the dog anyway.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Disobedience] [Dog] [Fear] [Peer Resistance] [Pets] [Pond] [Problem Solving] [Refusal Skills] [School] [Stress Management] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
15. Bennett, Kelly (2005). Not norman: A goldfish story. New York: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
When a boy gets Norman, a goldfish, for his birthday he is disappointed. He wants an energetic pet with which to run and play. He makes a plan to take Norman back to the pet store and get another pet. After show and tell at school, he decides to keep him. Norman likes his music and makes him laugh; besides any other pet just wouldn’t be the same, they would not be Norman.

Abstract provided by Danielle L Rhodus, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [African American] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Birthday] [Bravery] [Cat] [Climbing] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Goldfish] [Hamster] [Listening] [Lizard] [Mice] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pets] [Refusal Skills] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Snake] [Sounds] [Surprises] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication]
16. Blades, Ann (1971). Mary of mile 18. Montreal: Tundra Books.

Abstract:
Mary and her family live in Mile 18 It is a cold winter and the family is poor. One day Mary finds a wolf pup, but her father will not allow her to keep it. Until, a coyete comes to get the hens and the pup warns the family. The father decides they can keep the pup and everyone is happy.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Pets] [Poverty] [Verbal Communication] [Wolf]
17. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Monster buys a pet. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble.

Abstract:
A friendly monster and a little boy think it is lonely in their house. They decide that if they go to the pet store and buy an animal to keep them company, it will help. After picking out two dogs and two cats, the owner of the pet store coaxes monster and the little boy to give all the pets a home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Companion] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Gerbil] [Loneliness] [Monsters] [Peer Resistance] [Pets] [Play] [Responsibilities] [Sadness] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication]
18. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Lady monster has a plan. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble.

Abstract:
Monster and the little boy have too many pets. They try to build a house for all of them, but they need help. Lady monster and the little girl come to help and they all cooperate to build the animal house.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Birds] [Cat] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Frog] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parakeet] [Pets] [Reptiles] [Shelter] [Tools] [Turtle]
19. Bloom, Suzanne (1988). We keep a pig in the parlor. New York: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc..

Abstract:
A very persistent pig tries to escape from his pig pen everyday by going to great lengths to be "free." The owners finally give up and keep the pig in their parlor.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Determination] [Farm] [Goal Setting] [Persistence] [Pets] [Pig]
20. Boegehold, Betty (1975). Here's pippa again. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc..

Abstract:
Come along on the adventures of Pippa Mouse!Pippa and her friends have loads of fun as they teach Pippa to swim, play games, find a pet for Pippa, play in the snow, and even help her celebrate her birthday. Don't miss the fun!

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Mouse] [Pets] [Self Esteem] [Snow] [Swimming]
21. Bontemps, Anna//Conroy, Jack (1942). The fast sooner hound. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co..

Abstract:
A railroad man's dog outruns the trains and makes even the fastest train look slow. The Roadmaster will not let the dog ride in the cab with his owner until he races and beats "The Cannonball".

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Competition] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Pets] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel]
22. Borden, Louise (1999). Good luck, mrs. k.!. New York: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.

Abstract:
Mrs. K teaches Ann's third grade class. In class they are explorers, scientists, poets, and astronauts. They are always learning something new. One day, Mrs. K doesn't come to school. The students learn that she is in the hospital with cancer. For the rest of the year the third grade has a substitute. On the last day of school, Mrs. K comes back to surprise her students.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Basketball] [Cancer] [Dancing] [Discovery] [Exercise] [Geography] [Guinea Pig] [Hospital] [Illness] [Insects] [Learning] [Letters] [Listening] [Math] [Pets] [Practice] [Reading] [School] [Science] [Science] [Sign Language] [Skating] [Skating] [Spelling] [Sports] [Surprises] [Teaching] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Worm]
23. Bornstein, Ruth (1980). Of course a goat. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A boy wants a goat so he asks his mother where he can find one. He has to climb a mountain and describes what he will do and see on his journey and how he will bring the goat back home where his mother will be waiting.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Goat] [Imagination] [Mountains] [Pets] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
24. Bottner, Barbara (1992). Bootsie barber bites. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
A little girl's mother and Bootsie Barber's mother are best friends. Bootsie is a very mean child. Bootsie is mean to the little girl and her pet salamander. Finally, the little girl cannot take Bootsie's meanness any more, so she decides to get back at Bootsie.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Kindness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Verbal Communication]
25. Bregoli, Jane (2004). The goat lady. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House Publishers.

Abstract:
Two young children new to Lucy Little Road, help us reveal the simple yet important life of the goat lady; a life that many people in the town despise. Through the children's time spent helping the goat lady, they learn of her vast life experiences. It isn't until after the children's mother takes portraits of the goat lady, that the rest of the town see waht a truly wonderful person the goat lady is.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aging] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Barn] [Birds] [Cold] [Companion] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Emotions] [Environment] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Hard Work] [Home] [Illness] [Listening] [Loyalty] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Pride] [Relationship] [Respect] [Support] [Teaching] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]
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