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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]

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2. Armstrong, Jennifer (1993). Chin yu min and the ginger cat. New York: Crowne.

Abstract:
Chin Yu Min is married to a wealthy man. She takes advantage of their wealth and is very mean to people. Her husbands dies, and she is now poor. She finds a cat that catches fish, so she gets him to stay with her. She is attached to the cat now, but she accidentally gives him away. She later finds him and has now learned to appreciate her good fortunes.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Fish] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Nutrition] [Pond] [Sadness] [Self Esteem]

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3. 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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4. Arnold, Katya (1997). Duck, duck, goose?. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
A goose wishes to look different than all the other geese so she travels to all the different birds she envies and switches one of her body parts for theirs. She later learns she is unable to perform the same things the other birds can even with her new look, and she begins to appreciate her own qualities.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Crow] [Differences] [Duck] [Envy] [Fly] [Fox] [Goose] [Helping] [Jealousy] [Peacock] [Pelican] [Pond] [Rescue] [Running] [Storks] [Swan] [Swimming] [Teasing]

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5. Asch, Frank (1985). Bear shadow. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Abstract:
Bear sees his shadow and tries to get away from it. He tries many things but nothing seems to work. Eventually, he learns that he and his shadow can be happy together.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Fish] [Pond] [Shadows] [Sleep]

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6. Asch, Frank (1978). Turtle tale. New York: The Dial Press.

Abstract:
A young turtle on the way to a pond comes in contact with many new experiences. His new experiences take him from being a young turtle to a wise old turtle.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fish] [Fox] [Pond] [Rabbit] [Reptiles] [Turtle]

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7. Asch, Frank (1997). Moonbear's pet. New York: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Bear and Little Bird are thrilled with their new friend "Splash", who is really a tadpole. When Splash begins to change, Bear and Little Bird get into an argument about which kind of animal Splash is. They come to realize that every kind of animal is valuable and special.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Anger] [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Differences] [Feelings] [Fish] [Friendship] [Frog] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Learning] [Pond] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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8. Bamcroft, Catherine//Coale, Hannah (1993). Felix's hat. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co..

Abstract:
Felix loves that orange hat and takes it everywhere he goes. He dreams that a turtle brings him his hat. However, it was really his brother, Fred, who brings him the hat.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Dreams] [Frog] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Pond] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Security] [Stress Management] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Banks, Kate (2004). The cat who walked across France. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
After the death of his owner, a cat is moved to another city. He has fond memories of the old woman and wishes to find his home again. The cat begins a journey across the country to find his way back to the stone house. When he arrives, he finds the door open, walks in, and finds a spot to fall asleep. He is awoken by two children who reminds him of the old woman with whom he finds home again.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Exercise] [Feelings] [France] [Happiness] [Lake] [Memories] [Pond] [River] [Sadness] [Sea] [Stress Management]

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10. 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]

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11. Best, Cari (2002). Goose's story. New York: Melanie Kroupa Books.

Abstract:
A young girl and her dog care for an injured goose with one leg. They encourage her to learn to walk, swim, and fly. When they goose leaves for winter, they search for her everyday. A year later the goose returns with a mate and with seven baby geese.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Change] [Colors] [Differences] [Dog] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fly] [Fox] [Friendship] [Goose] [Growing Up] [Injury] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Migration] [Month] [Parents] [Pond] [Raccoon] [Rain] [Robin] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Spring] [Swimming] [Teaching]

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12. Brown, Ruth (1996). Toad. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A dirty toad has a slimy, mucky day in the swamp. It turns out that being disgusting pays off when a monster spits out the toad because of its terrible taste. You can't judge a toad by appearance alone.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Appearance] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Five Senses] [Habitat] [Insects] [Jumping] [Pond] [Self Esteem] [Smell] [Swamp] [Taste] [Toad]

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13. Cazet, Denys (1987). A fish in his pocket. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
On his way to school, Russell drops his math book in the pond. The teacher finds a fish in it when she opens it. Russell worries all day long about what to do with the fish. He finally comes up with a solution in art class.

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

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Conflict Resolution] [Death] [Fish] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pond] [Problem Solving] [Responsibilities] [School] [Verbal Communication]

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14. Cole, Henry (1998). I took a walk. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
A boy goes on a nature walk along the woods, meadows, and pond. He explores a variety of animals, birds, plants, insects, and fish on his journey. He explores the ground, sky, and water and sees more than fifty living things.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Butterfly] [Deer] [Duck] [Exercise] [Firefly] [Fish] [Flowers] [Forest] [Frog] [Nature] [Pond] [Swallow] [Tree] [Turtle] [Walking] [Woodpecker]

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15. Cousins, Lucy (1994). What can rabbit hear?. Great Britain: Walker Books Ltd..

Abstract:
What can rabbit hear?

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Bedtime] [Bee] [Birds] [Clouds] [Duck] [Insects] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pond] [Rabbit] [Sheep] [Sounds]

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16. Crews, Donald (1991). Bigmama's. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Each summer, young Donald Crews takes a train ride and car ride to Bigmama's farm. He plays with the his cousins on the big porch, then explores the shed, outhouse, toolshed, stable, barn, and pond for fishing. His family gathers around a big table to eat and celebrate being together.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Barn] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Family] [Farm] [Fishing] [Food] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Play] [Pond] [Recreation] [Seasons] [Summer] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel]

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17. Daughtery, Charles M. (1960). Wisher. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
Wisher doesn't like being a cat. He always wishes he would be a fish. Wisher finally decides that being a cat is the best thing he could ever be.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Dreams] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Pond] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Wish]

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18. Defelice, Cynthia (2003). Old granny and the bean thief. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
Granny loves her beans any way she can get them. A mischievous thief steals Granny's beans three nights in a row. She embarks on a jounrey to tell the sheriff about the thief. Along the way she makes several friends. They help Granny stop the thief in a very unique fashion.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Cactus] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Desert] [Family] [Fantasy] [Food] [Grandparents] [Nutrition] [Pond] [Raccoon] [Reptiles] [Snake]

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19. Dunbar, Joyce (1994). Seven sillies. New York: Western Publishing.

Abstract:
Six barnyard animals are tricked by a frog to jump into a pond.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Deception] [Farm] [Frog] [Mouse] [Pig] [Pond] [Self Esteem] [Sheep] [Verbal Communication]

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20. Emberley, Ed (1966). Rosebud. Boston: Little, Brown, & Co..

Abstract:
A turtle is unhappy where she lives on the edge of a muddy, murky, little pond. One day she is discovered and taken to a pet shop. She is happy when she is sold to very caring people.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Pets] [Pond] [Reptiles] [Sadness] [Self Esteem]

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21. Ernst, Lisa Campbell (1986). Up to ten and down again. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Four boys and five girls come in two cars to the park to play and have a picnic lunch. They bring along six balls, seven boats, and eight baskets.

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

Keywords: [Clouds] [Counting] [Duck] [Food] [Friendship] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Pets] [Picnic] [Play] [Pond] [Rain] [Toys]

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22. Fleming, Virginia (1993). Be good to eddie lee. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
As Christy and Jim Bud approach the pond to search for frog eggs, they realize Eddie Lee, a neighbor with Down's Syndrome, has followed them. Christy's mother has always told her to be good to Eddie Lee. Christy is kind, but Jim Bud is not. As the story evolves, Eddie Lee shares the best discovery of all with Christy.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Amphibians] [Bodies Of Water] [Differences] [Disability] [Feelings] [Fish] [Frog] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pond] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Summer] [Verbal Communication]

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23. Fox, Mem (2004). Where is the green sheep?. Orlando: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Sheep of many sizes, shapes and colors are busy doing many things. They are playing, sleeping, working, eating, bathing and reading just to name a few. But there is a problem to be solved. Where is the green sheep?

Tara Menke, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Birthday] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Diving] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Food] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Juggling] [Mythical] [Ocean] [Playground] [Pond] [Pool] [Rain] [Sadness] [Sheep] [Skateboarding] [Skiing] [Sports] [Sun] [Superstition] [Surfing] [Swimming] [Swinging] [Train] [Transportation] [Weather] [Wind]

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24. Garrison, Christian (1976). Flim and flam and the big cheese. Scarsdale, NY: Bradbury Press.

Abstract:
Two brothers, one fat and one thin, live together. Flam eats all the food and leaves nothing for Flim. So Flim decides to trick Flam into drinking the pond by placing a piece of cheese in the middle of it. Flam drinks the whole pond not realizing the cheese was the reflection of the moon. When Flam cannot move, Flim eats a very satisfying meal.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Beverage] [Bodies Of Water] [Body Image] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Food] [Greed] [Nutrition] [Pond] [Self Esteem] [Siblings]

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25. George, William T (1992). Christmas at long pond. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
On their way to pick out a Christmas tree, a father and son observe the wildlife around them as they journey through the woods.

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

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Christmas] [Family] [Holidays] [Nature] [Parents] [Plants] [Pond] [Woods]

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