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1. Agee, Jon (2001). Milo's hat trick. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Milo the magician had one more chance to pull a rabbit out of his hat or else he would be fired. While searching for a rabbit, he finds a bear. The bear is able to pretend his bones are made of rubber and agrees to jump out of Milo's hat. The show is a huge success until the bear becomes tired. Milo wonders what he will do until he realizes that he too can pretend his bones are made of rubber.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Bear] [Bones] [Careers] [Clothing] [Disappearance] [Disappointment] [Entertainment] [Helping] [Magic] [Missing] [Performance] [Pretend] [Rabbit] [Restaurant] [Taxi] [Train] [Transportation]

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2. 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]

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3. Bourgeois, Paulette (1996). Franklin has a sleepover. Niagara Falls, New York: Kids Can Press.

Abstract:
Franklin and Bear are excited for their first sleepover at Franklin's house. It's fun to play games, have a campfire, and campout in the livingroom with your friend. However, when it's time to go to bed, Bear and Franklin realize how scary sleepovers can be.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Camping] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Emotions] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Health] [Homesickness] [Parents] [Playing] [Pretend] [Sadness] [Safety] [Separation] [Toys] [Traditions] [Turtle]

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4. Byars, Betsy (1997). Ant plays bear. New York: Penguin Books.

Abstract:
Ant is a young boy with a wild imagination. An imagination that allows him to be a bear and a dog. He also imagines a giant outside his window and experiences the careers of his dreams.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Cave] [Creativity] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Fun] [Games] [Giants] [Goal Setting] [Parents] [Play] [Playing] [Pretend] [Running] [Siblings] [Sounds]

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5. Campbell, Bebe Moore (2003). Sometimes my mommy gets angry. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
When Annie wakes up in the morning, she is relieved to find her euphoric mother in the kitchen. They share a healthy breakfast, then her mother helps her get ready for school. After a fun day at school, Annie comes home to an angry and yelling mother. Annie copes by calling her grandmother to talk about her feelings. She takes care of herself and maintains a positive attitude with happy thoughts. She uses effective strategies to accept her mother’s bipolar disorder.

Abstract provided by Lisa Lynne Miller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Affection] [African American] [Anger] [Art] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Bipolar] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Coping] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Disobedience] [Emotions] [Empathy] [Encouragement] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Health] [Helping] [Illness] [Independence] [Kindness] [Love] [Memory] [Misbehavior] [Moods] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pretend] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [School] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Support] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Teasing] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather]

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6. Cochran, Bill (2009). My parents are divorced, my elbows have nicknames, and other facts about me. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
Ted's parents are divorced but that doesn't make him weird. His elbows have nicknames and he sleeps with a sock on one foot, and he admits that may make him weird. Ted lists off many other facts about himself that may seem weird to others, but that's him and he is happy the way he is!

Abstract provided by Laura Barbe, 2011 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Attention] [Body Parts] [Cleanliness] [Comparisons] [Coping] [Divorce] [Feelings] [Halloween] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Hygiene] [Pretend] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Separation] [Stress Management] [Uniqueness]

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7. Cohen, Barbara (1988). Don't eat too much turkey. New York: Dell Publishing Co., Inc.

Abstract:
It is almost Thanksgiving. The first grade builds a class turkey together, then takes turns pretending to be the turkey. Preparations are also made for the children's turkey dinner at home.

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

Keywords: [Food] [Holidays] [Nutrition] [Preparation] [Pretend] [School] [Thanksgiving]

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8. Cole, Barbara H. (2004). Wash day. New York: Star Bright Books.

Abstract:
Every wash day, Granpa plays his trumpet, keeping the children entertained while Miss. Ett does the wash. This music tradition stays strong until grandpa becomes ill and a tragedy occurs, causing grandpa to pass on his beloved trumpet to begin a new tradition.

Megan swormsteadt, 2008 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Clothing] [Family] [Feelings] [Fire] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Helping] [Illness] [Instruments] [Loss] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Music] [Neighbors] [Parents] [President] [Pretend] [Respect] [Sadness] [Traditions] [Train] [Work]

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9. Collington, Peter (2000). Clever cat. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.

Abstract:
Tibs, the cat, is tired of waiting for his family to feed him every morning, so he decides to start doing it himself!This encourages Tibs to embark on different adventures around town. Everyone thinks that Tibs is such a clever cat, but a turn of events makes Tibs wonder...is he really that clever?

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Attention] [Boredom] [Cat] [Change] [Consequences] [Contentment] [Cooking] [Critical Thinking] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Exploration] [Fame] [Food] [Hard Work] [Intelligence] [Laziness] [Misbehavior] [Money] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pretend] [Restaurant] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Stereotypes] [Surprises] [Theatre] [Toys] [Working Mother]

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10. Cooper, Floyd (2008). Willie and the all-stars. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Willie is a young African American boy who learns about discrimination against black baseball players. Willie's fear of prejudice will prevent him from being a famous baseball player. Willie receives tickets to attend a Negro league game and realizes that maybe his dream is possible.

Abstract provided by Bianca Guynn, 2010 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [African American] [Author's Note] [Baseball] [Bat] [Body Parts] [Buildings] [Car] [Celebration] [Creativity] [Discrimination] [Dreams] [Friendship] [Games] [Grandparents] [History] [Hope] [Imagination] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Practice] [Prejudice] [Presents] [Pretend] [Radio] [Relationship]

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11. Cooper, Helen (2009). Dog biscuit. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
Bridget ate a biscuit, but it was a dog biscuit. Her babysitter, Mrs. Blair, finds out and tells her she will turn into a dog. The rest of the day, Bridget can feel things changing and she even starts acting like a dog, but even her mom does not notice. During the night, she goes out and plays with other dogs and is finally happy about eating the dog biscuit until she thinks about her family. She starts howling, until she finds herself back in her bed with her mom by her side. That night she learned that honesty is the best policy!

Abstract provided by Laura Barbe, 2011 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Dreams] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Guilt] [Hunger] [Mischief] [Pretend] [Recipe] [Relief] [Verbal Communication]

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12. Daly, Niki (1999). The boy on the beach. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Joe loves the beach. He likes splashing his mom and playing in the sand. He doesn't like the big waves though. He would rather pretend to be in the water. When Joe's pretending game tosses him overboard, he becomes scared. A friendly lifeguard helps him find his parents and everyone is happy again.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Beach] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Imagination] [Lost] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Parents] [Photograph] [Playing] [Pretend] [Protection] [Safety] [Sand] [Storm] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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13. Daly, Niki (1999). Jamela's dress. New York: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux.

Abstract:
Jamela's mama has just bought some beautiful fabric for a new dress. While she's watching it dry outside in the South African air, Jamela wraps it around herself and starts parading down the street. Everyone is watching her, she is so proud. When she gets home, Jamela finds her mama very upset because her fabric is ruined. With the help of a friend, Jamela buys her mama more fabric. At this South African wedding, both Jamela and her mama are beautiful in their new dresses.

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

Keywords: [African] [Animals] [Birds] [Celebration] [Chicken] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Games] [Helping] [Language] [Love] [Market] [Money] [Multicultural] [Photograph] [Pretend] [Sewing] [Shopping] [Verbal Communication] [Wedding]

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14. Demarst, Chris L. (1986). Orville's odyssey. New York: Prentice-Hall Books.

Abstract:
Orville pretends to go fishing on his front steps of his house. He imagines getting pulled underwater for a great adventure. He barely escapes the mouth of a fish and ends up on his step again. (Wordless Book)

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Escape] [Fish] [Fishing] [Imagination] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pretend] [Recreation]

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15. Denton, Kady MacDonald (1995). Would they love a lion?. New York: Kingfisher.

Abstract:
Trying to get noticed with a new baby in the house, Anna pretends to be different animals. But even a lion, the biggest, loudest animal of all, still needs a nap!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Attention] [Baby] [Bear] [Change] [Coping] [Dinosaur] [Elephant] [Five Senses] [Lion] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pretend] [Rabbit] [Sleep] [Sounds]

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16. Drescher, Henrick (1994). The boy who ate around the world. New York: Hyperion Books For Children.

Abstract:
Mo thinks his dinner is lizard guts and worms when it is really string beans and cheese souffle. He decides to become a monster and eat around it. Mo eats everything in sight including his parents and the world. When Mo becomes lonely he decides to spit out all that he ate so he can have his parents and friends back.

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

Keywords: [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Food] [Hunger] [Imagination] [Loneliness] [Monsters] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Overeating] [Parents] [Pretend] [Verbal Communication]

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17. Dunbar, Polly (2004). Dog blue. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
A young boy named Bertie loves the color blue. Bertie also loves dogs, but he does not have a blue dog. He pretends that he has a blue dog, until he actually finds a real dog! Although his new dog is black and white, Bertie loves him and decides to name him Blue.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Closeness] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Humor] [Imagination] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Play] [Pretend] [Relationship] [Verbal Communication]

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18. Falconer, Ian (2000). Olivia. New York: Antheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Olivia, a very active pig, wears everyone out during her daily activities. From waking up, going to the beach, dancing and playing, Olivia has a busy day.

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

Keywords: [Acting] [Activities] [Animals] [Argument] [Art] [Bath] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Books] [Compromise] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Health] [Imagination] [Imitation] [Museum] [Pets] [Pig] [Pretend] [Routine] [Sand] [Sleep] [Sun] [Teeth] [Verbal Communication]

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19. Fleischman, Paul (2000). Lost!A story in string. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
A grandmother tells the story of a mountain girl who is lost in a blizzard. As she tells this story to her granddaughter, she uses string to illustrate it. Even you can learn how to make the string pictures!

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

Keywords: [Body Parts] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Direction] [Family] [Fear] [Games] [Grandparents] [Heroism] [Listening] [Lost] [Mountains] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pretend] [Stars] [Storm] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather]

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20. Fleming, Denise (2001). Pumpkin eye. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
A dark night of Halloween fright brings you colors, sounds, and sensory sights.

Abstract provided by Valerie A. Ubbes, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Animals] [Bat] [Cat] [Celebration] [Colors] [Dragons] [Five Senses] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Moon] [Night] [Noise] [Pretend] [Rhyme] [Shadows] [Sounds] [Tiger] [Unicorns] [Witches]

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21. Freeman, Don (1966). A rainbow of my own. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
A little boy fantasizes about his experiences with his own rainbow.

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

Keywords: [Dreams] [Fantasy] [Pretend] [Rainbow]

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22. Gorbachev, Valeri (1998). Nicky and the big, bad wolves. New York: North-South Books.

Abstract:
Little Nicky is having a bad dream when his cries for help wake everyone up. After telling his mom about the dream, Nicky realizes it wasn't as bad as it seemed. He scared his brothers and sisters though, so mom has to go outside and pretend to get rid of the scary wolves so everyone can sleep.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Caring] [Counting] [Dreams] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Night] [Numbers] [Parents] [Pretend] [Rabbit] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication] [Wolf]

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23. Green, Melinda (1979). Rachel's recital. Canada: Little, Brown and Company Limited.

Abstract:
Rachel's mother thinks Rachel is going to be a famous pianist, so she has Rachel take piano lessons once a week and practice for an hour everyday after school. But Rachel is in trouble when she finds she will be in a recital and doesn't know her piece.

Abstract provided by Kimberly Johnson for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Courage] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Family] [Music] [Parents] [Practice] [Pretend] [Responsibilities] [Worry]

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24. Handford, Thomas (1938). Mei li. Garden City, NY: Doubleday and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Mei Li is celebrating New Year's Day with her family. But, she isn't allowed to the fair because she is a girl. She sneaks off to the fair and encounters many adventures.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Chinese] [Circus] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Multicultural] [New Year] [Peer Resistance] [Pretend] [Recreation] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

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25. Hartman, Rachel (2002). Amy unbounded: Belondweg blossoming. Wynnewood, PA: Pug House Press.

Abstract:
Through comic book style illustrations, Amy of Eddybrook Lodge encounters many exciting adventures with her best friend. During the summer between her ninth and tenth birthday, Amy and her friend learn many lessons about life. The most important ones are that love doesn't solve everything and even heroines sometimes need help.

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

Keywords: [Actor] [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Cartoons] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Embarrassment] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Love] [Marriage] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Pretend] [Refusal Skills] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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