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1. Baer, Edith (1995). This is the way we eat our lunch. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Time for lunch!What will it be?Come along - let's taste and see!Journey across the world as children eat lunch. Discover many new foods and recipes in the back you can make and eat.

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

Keywords: [African] [American] [Australian] [British] [Canadian] [Chinese] [Columbian] [Differences] [Egyptian] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Hunger] [Indian] [Israelian] [Italian] [Japanese] [Maps] [Moroccan] [Nutrition] [Puerto Rican] [Recipe] [Recipe] [Rhyme]

2. Delacre, Lulu (1993). Vejeigantes masquerade. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Ramon wanted to be a vejigante masqueradae and dance in the carnival. He didn't have enough money to buy a new costume, so he made one. He worked in a mask store so he could have a new mask too.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Carnival] [Clothing] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Language] [Parade] [Persistence] [Poverty] [Preparation] [Puerto Rican] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

3. Dooley, Norah (1991). Everybody cooks rice. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Carrie's mom sends her out looking for her little brother at dinner time. While she is looking, she stops at many of her neighbors' houses and tries their cultural dinners made with rice

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

Keywords: [Caribbean] [Chinese] [Community] [Family] [Food] [Haitian] [Indian] [Italian] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Puerto Rican] [Taste] [Vietnamese]

4. Knight, Margy Burns (1994). Welcoming babies. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House.

Abstract:
People celebrate the gift of a new baby in different ways around the world. Babies are welcomed into their families using different customs like singing, kissing, touching, blessing, naming, and other special actions.

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

Keywords: [Adoption] [Afghani] [African] [Author's Note] [Cambodian] [Correspondence] [Customs] [Family] [Food] [Glossary] [Grandparents] [Indian] [Iranian] [Jewish] [Korean] [Language] [Multicultural] [Muslim] [Native American] [Pakistani] [Parents] [Puerto Rican] [Quakers] [Siblings] [Spanish] [Spiritual] [Traditions] [Vietnamese]

5. Pico, Fernando (1991). The red comb. NJ: Bridge Water Books.

Abstract:
Vitita discovers a runaway slave under her porch. Vitita is determined to save the slave woman from the slave catcher. Vitita and sina Rosa furnish the woman with supplies through a mango tree. Vitita and sina Rosa come up with a plan to get the slave catcher out of town. After the slave catcher leaves, Vitita and sina Rosa introduce their new friend to the neighbors.

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

Keywords: [Beliefs] [Bravery] [Caring] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Family] [Freedom] [Friendship] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Parents] [Puerto Rican] [Respect] [Slavery] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

6. Simon, Norma (1967). What do I say?. Chicago, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
Manuel is a Puerto Rican child living in a large American city. Follow along with him throughout the day as various situations arise and Manuel asks, "What do I say?". All of his questions and answers are offered in English and Spanish.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Assertiveness] [Culture] [Differences] [English] [Food] [Games] [Health] [Hygiene] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [Manners] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nutrition] [Play] [Puerto Rican] [School] [Sleep] [Spanish] [Teeth] [Toys] [Verbal Communication]

7. Steptoe, John (1997). Creativity. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Hector is a new student in Charles' class from Puerto Rico. Hector has trouble adjusting to his new school at first, but Charles recognizes his differences as being creative, and helps him feel welcome.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Confusion] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Language] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Puerto Rican] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Spanish] [Stress Management]
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