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1. Adoff, Arnold (1971). Ma nda la. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
This is a picture book with only the words Ra, Ma, La and Ha. The pictures tell the story of a boy and his parents who have a crop which they are planting. The pictures depicts the growth of the crops.

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

Keywords: [Family] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Plants] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Ahlberg, Allan (2000). The snail house. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Grandma calls in her three grandchildren to tell a story. A boy, a girl, and their baby brother all shrink until they can sneak out of the house unnoticed. They move into a snail house for a day where they have adventures with an earthquake, a disappearing baby, and a scary bird. After the adventures, they thank the snail and return home to become their normal size.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Cat] [Disappearance] [Earthquake] [Fox] [Grandparents] [Insects] [Lost] [Plants] [Radio] [Rain] [Safety] [Snail] [Storytelling] [Tiger]

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3. 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]

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4. Albert, Richard (1994). Alejandro's gift. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle books.

Abstract:
A lonely man plants a garden full of vegetables in the middle of the desert. A wide array of desert wildlife finds their way to his garden and watering hole. He wants to be friends with the animals and help them.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Badger] [Birds] [Cactus] [Caring] [Coyote] [Critical Thinking] [Deer] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dove] [Feelings] [Fox] [Friendship] [Garden] [Habitat] [Hummingbird] [Loneliness] [Mouse] [Plants] [Presents] [Rabbit] [Rat] [Responsibilities] [Shelter] [Skunk] [Sparrow] [Squirrel] [Tortoise] [Wildlife] [Woodpecker] [Wren]

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5. Altman, Linda Jacobs (1993). Amelia's road. New York: Lee & Low Books Inc.

Abstract:
Amelia, the daughter of migrant farm workers, is tired of moving around and dreams of a permanent home. She finds a special place for herself so she doesn't feel so bad about leaving. The family continues to harvest peaches, apples, carrots, and tomatoes.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Garden] [Mexican American] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Plants] [School] [Secrets]

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6. Anno, Mitsumasa (1976). The king's flower. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
The king believes he must have everything bigger and better than anyone else until he tries to grow the biggest flower. The little flower is so beautiful that the king realizes that bigger does not mean better.

Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Beliefs] [Differences] [Learning] [Observation] [Overeating] [Plants] [Royalty] [Sizes] [Teeth]

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7. Anno, Mitsumasa (1995). Anno's magic seeds. New York: Philomel Book.

Abstract:
Jack is given two magic seeds by a wizard. He is told to plant one seed and eat one seed, but Jack figures out a more lucrative method. How many seeds does each harvest yield?

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

Keywords: [Decision Making] [Decision Making] [Hurricane] [Magic] [Math] [Plants] [Survival] [Weather]

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8. Appelbaum, Diana (1997). Cocoa ice. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A young girl from Maine and a young girl from Santa Domingo learn about each other's home through Jacob the Sailor. The girl from Santa Domingo describes how to make chocolate, and the girl from Maine tells about making ice.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Adventures] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Author's Note] [Beverage] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Climbing] [Clothing] [Cold] [Comparisons] [Culture] [Curiosity] [Differences] [Environment] [Food] [Horse] [Ice] [Multicultural] [Plants] [Snow] [Water] [Weather]

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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]

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10. Baker, Jeannie (2004). Home. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
From the day of her birth until the times of her adulthood, Tracy moves outside and inside her house experiencing important milestones. Through the same window scene, her neighborhood develops and matures with plants and animals. (A wordless book).

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Author's Note] [Birth] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Change] [Community] [Day] [Family] [Feelings] [Garden] [Growing Up] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Perspective] [Plants] [Seasons] [Sports] [Transportation] [Wedding]

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11. Baker, Keith (1988). Who is the beast?. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
We take an adventure through this book looking for the beast. We meet many animals along the way to find out who the beast is.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Critical Thinking] [Fish] [Jungle] [Monkey] [Plants] [Tiger]

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12. Baker, Keith (1991). Hide and snake. Orlando: Harcourt Brace Janovich Publishers.

Abstract:
A snake plays hide and seek with the reader by hiding amidst familiar objects such as hats, cats, cakes, ice cream, baskets, and garden plants. The colorful snake blends in with the colorful pictures.

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

Keywords: [Clothing] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Games] [Garden] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Snake]

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13. Battle-Lavert, Gwendolyn (2000). The shaking bag. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
Though Miss Annie Mae doesn't always have much food for herself or her dog Effie Lucille, she faithfully feeds the birds in the lawn. One day a stranger comes to visit. He shakes many special surprises for her out of the old seed bag to reward her for all her generosity.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Birds] [Books] [Dog] [Fantasy] [Fire] [Food] [Hunger] [Kindness] [Multicultural] [Noise] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Poverty] [Raven] [Sharing] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Unselfish]

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14. Bishop, Gavin (1981). Mrs. mcginty and the bizarre plant. New Zealand: Oxford University Press.

Abstract:
Mrs. McGinty does enjoy life very much and the neighborhood kids tease and bother her. One day, she buys a new plant which mysteriously grows every night. She becomes famous and makes friends. Eventually someone buys the plant, but another seedling is left in the garden.

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

Keywords: [Depression] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Neighbors] [Plants] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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15. Bodecker, N.M. (1998). Hurry, hurry, mary dear. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
An old man sits in his chair. He tells his wife that winter is coming. While he sits and directs, she carries out the chores needed to be done for them to be prepared for the winte. She works hard to get ready for winter while he does nothing. But in the end, she gets her revenge.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Exercise] [Food] [Garden] [Hard Work] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Poetry] [Preparation] [Responsibilities] [Revenge] [Seasons] [Tree] [Winter] [Wood] [Work]

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16. 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]

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17. 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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18. Boon, Debbie (1998). My gran. Brookfield, CT: The Millbrook Press, Inc..

Abstract:
A little girl has a very special grandmother. When Gran visits, they make things, eat different foods, and spend fun time together.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Alcohol] [Animals] [Art] [Art] [Beverage] [Cat] [Colors] [Cow] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Food] [French] [Friendship] [Fun] [Garden] [Goat] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Language] [Laziness] [Love] [Market] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Pig] [Plants] [Seasons] [Song] [Summer] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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19. Breckler, Rosemary (1996). Sweet dried apples: A vietnamese wartime childhood. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
It is wartime in Vietnam, and a little girl who lives in the country is faced with the prospect of her father leaving for the army. Her father, the village herb doctor, comes to stay with them until he dies. Their village is bombed and the little girl and her family must flee Vietnam.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Community] [Death] [Grandparents] [Language] [Loss] [Market] [Plants] [Siblings] [Travel] [Vietnamese] [War]

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20. Brenner, Barbara // Garelick, May (1992). The tremendous tree book. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
Characteristics of different trees are given with descriptions of different leaves. Tree history, tree survival strategies and uses of trees by both humans and wildlife are shared.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Classification] [Food] [Forest] [Geography] [Habitat] [Identification] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Observation] [Plants] [Recreation] [Reproduction] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Seed] [Spring] [Temperature] [Tree] [Wildlife] [Woods]

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21. Brown, Craig (1995). Tractor. New York: Greenwillow","Morrow.

Abstract:
A tractor pulls many different types of machines in order to plant and cultivate a crop of food. Once the corn grows, the farmer uses another machine to harvest it for market.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Careers] [Farm] [Food] [Learning] [Machines] [Market] [Plants] [Rain] [Sun] [Tractor] [Transportation] [Wagon] [Weather] [Work]

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22. Brown, Margaret Wise (1954). The little fir tree. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
A fir tree is cut down to be used as a Christmas tree for a boy with a handicap. After the holidays, the tree is replanted in the forest. Every year, the boy's father digs up the tree to be decorated. One year, the boy goes to the forest by himself to decorate a tree.

Abstract provided by Casey Edwards and Erin King, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Change] [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Disability] [Family] [Forest] [Growing Up] [Handicap] [Holidays] [Illness] [Nature] [Parents] [Plants] [Song] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication]

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23. Brown, Margaret Wise (1952). A child's good morning. New York: William R. Scott, Inc. Publishers.

Abstract:
As they awake in the morning, animals and plants go through a series of interesting activities.

for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Bee] [Day] [Environment] [Feelings] [Goat] [Happiness] [Horse] [Insects] [Morning] [Morning] [Plants] [Rabbit] [Sheep] [Sleep] [Squirrel] [Sun] [Time] [Verbal Communication]

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24. Buff, Mary//Buff, Conrad (1958). Elf owl. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
Desert life is described through animals, plants, and the weather patterns. There is always a need for water in the desert.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Desert] [Environment] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Stress Management] [Survival] [Water] [Weather]

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25. Bulla, Robert Clyde (1960). A tree is a plant. New York: Harper Collins Publisher Inc..

Abstract:
Trees are the biggest growing plants; they come in a variety, and most grow from seeds. The seeds are planted, and stay in the ground throughout winter. They begin to grow during Spring time, and blossom for only a few days. When Autumn comes, the leaves die and fall to the ground, leaving trees bare, then the process repeats itself.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Ice] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Science] [Seasons] [Seed] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [Tree] [Water] [Weather]

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