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1. Asch, Frank (1984). Skyfire. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Abstract:
Bear thinks the rainbow he sees is a fire in the sky. Bear experiences many new things when he tries to put out the fire.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Fire] [Rainbow] [Self Esteem]
2. Baird, Audrey B. (2001). Storm coming!. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
A collection of poems describes the different aspects of a storm, including the events before, during, and after. With vivid imagery, even an ordinary storm can come alive with Baird's poetry.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Clouds] [Five Senses] [Fog] [Imagination] [Lightning] [Poetry] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Rhyme] [Signs] [Sky] [Sounds] [Storm] [Weather] [Wind]
3. Brett, Jan (2003). On Noah's ark. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
In preparation of the "rains", Noah's granddaughter helps her family read the Ark and animals. Two-by-two the beautiful animals crowd into the Ark and she keeps herself busy making the animals comfortable hoping for the "rains" to stop.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Coping] [Determination] [Direction] [Dove] [Emotions] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Generations] [Grandparents] [History] [Hope] [Preparation] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Religion] [Spiritual] [Stress Management]
4. Bryan, Ashley (2003). Beautiful blackbird. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Colorful birds in the forest want to be like the blackbird. The blackbird teaches the other birds that each one is beautiful in their own unique way and that beauty doesn't come from a color.

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

Keywords: [African] [Assertiveness] [Beauty] [Birds] [Colors] [Comparisons] [Dancing] [Differences] [Envy] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Multicultural] [Poetry] [Rainbow] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Self Esteem]
5. 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]
6. Carling, Amelia Lau (1998). Mama & papa have a store. New York: Dial.

Abstract:
Mama and Papa have a store. Day to day the routine is similar. The same people come in to buy the same things. This little girl likes these routines and she shares them with us. From what Mama is cooking to Papa counting on the abacus we spend the whole day with one little girl.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Business] [Chinese] [Colors] [Cooking] [Counting] [Culture] [Customs] [Family] [Fish] [Food] [Guatemalan] [Indian] [Language] [Market] [Money] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Photograph] [Play] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sounds] [Spanish] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
7. Charles, N. (1994). What am i?. New York: The Blue Sky Press.

Abstract:
Through the use of colors and shapes, you can see different fruit and people.

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

Keywords: [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Differences] [Diversity] [Food] [Food] [Nutrition] [Rainbow] [Shapes]
8. Cowan, Catherine (1997). My life with the wave. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
When a little boy brings an ocean wave home with him, he finds himself in trouble. He soon realizes that he has to take the wave back to the ocean where it belongs.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Clouds] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fish] [Flood] [Imagination] [Night] [Ocean] [Rainbow] [Sand] [Sea] [Shadows] [Sun] [Swimming] [Train] [Train] [Transportation]
9. Crews, Donald (1978). Freight train. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
This book illustrates and identifies the different colors of the rainbow. Each car of a freight train represents a different color. Freight trains move quickly and travel far distances.

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

Keywords: [Colors] [Moving] [Rainbow] [Shapes] [Train] [Transportation]
10. Ehlert, Lois (1988). Planting a rainbow. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Publishers.

Abstract:
A mother and her child plant a variety of flowers in their garden. When the flowers bloom in the summer, a rainbow of colors is produced.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Colors] [Flowers] [Garden] [Plants] [Rainbow] [Seasons] [Spring] [Winter]
11. 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]
12. Gershator, David//Gershator, Phillis (1995). Bread is for eating. New York: Henry Holt and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
When a little boy leaves bread on his plate, his mother reminds him how important bread is and the hard work that goes into making it. Through a song, children learn why they should not waste food, and how to be thankful for grain and bread.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Awareness] [Careers] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Farm] [Farmer] [Food] [Health] [Hispanic] [Hunger] [Language] [Machines] [Money] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Plants] [Poverty] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Snow] [Song] [Spanish] [Storytelling] [Sun] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]
13. Halliman, P.K. (1994). A rainbow of friends. Nashville, TN: Ideals Children's Books.

Abstract:
A vision of harmony celebrates differences among people. These vibrant pictures and rhymes help portray the notion that uniqueness in individuals is what makes each of us so special.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Appreciation] [Confidence] [Differences] [Disability] [Diversity] [Equality] [Friendship] [Individuality] [Love] [Multicultural] [Peace] [Perspective] [Pride] [Rainbow] [Respect] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Speech] [Support] [Understanding] [Uniqueness] [Unselfish]
14. Heine, Theresa (2004). Elephant dance: memories of India. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books.

Abstract:
Ravi's grandfather comes from India so Ravi asks him questions aabout India. Grandfather uses a simile to describe different aspects of India. Ravi is interested in the elephants of India and dances an elephant dance.

Lisa Adkins, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Colors] [Cooking] [Dancing] [Elephant] [Fish] [Flowers] [Food] [Horse] [India] [Love] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Music] [Presents] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Shopping] [Sleep] [Snow] [Storytelling] [Sun] [Tiger] [Weather] [Wind]
15. Hoffman, Eric (1999). Best best colors. St. Paul, MN: RedLeaf Press.

Abstract:
Nate finds it difficult to decide which color is his favorite. Every time he sees a new color, he likes it better than the other. He learns that he can have more than one favorite color.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bluejay] [Cat] [Caterpillar] [Clothing] [Colors] [Comparisons] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Differences] [Dreams] [Family] [Fight] [Fish] [Flood] [Flowers] [Language] [Ocean] [Picnic] [Rabbit] [Rainbow] [Rocks] [Shopping] [Sky] [Spanish] [Stereotypes] [Tiger] [Tree] [Turtle] [Whale]
16. Humphrey, Margo (1987). The river that gave gifts: An afro american story. San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
When Yanava and her friends find out that Neema, the elder woman of the town, is losing her sight they decide to make special gifts for her. While sitting next to the river pondering over what to give Neema, Yanava is called to put her hands in the river. The river helps her hands produce a rainbow, which gives Neema the light she needs to see.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Blindness] [Bodies Of Water] [Five Senses] [Friendship] [Giving] [Multicultural] [Presents] [Rainbow] [River] [River] [Sharing] [Sight] [Vision]
17. Hyman, Robin//Hyman, Inge (1978). Casper and the rainbow bird. Woodbury, NY: Barron's Educational Series, Inc..

Abstract:
One day, Casper flies all the way to town. Through a window, Casper sees Rainbow, a bright, colorful bird who lives in a cage in the city. Rainbow is afraid to leave the comfort of her cage, but Rainbow overcomes her fear and lives with Casper in the forest after Casper proves that he is a true friend.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beauty] [Birds] [Colors] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Forest] [Freedom] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
18. Hyman, Robin//Hyman, Inge (1974). Casper and the rainbow bird. England: Evans Brothers.

Abstract:
Casper has been sent off on his own, and finds a new friend. Casper talks the Rainbow Bird into joining him in the freedom of flying. They go and play in the forest.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Birds] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Differences] [Environment] [Flowers] [Forest] [Freedom] [Friendship] [Giving] [Growing Up] [Kindness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parrot] [Rainbow] [Verbal Communication]
19. Jeunesse, Gallimard // Bourgoing, Pascale de (1991). Colors. New York: Cartwheel Books.

Abstract:
What happens when different colors from the rainbow mix with other colors? New colors are made. Explore lots of colors through engaging questions in real world connections.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Art] [Bear] [Birds] [Bluejay] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Fish] [Food] [Frog] [Nutrition] [Rainbow] [Squirrel] [Zebra]
20. Locker, Thomas (1997). Water dance. San Diego: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
The water cycle is explained in a story form using beautiful illustrations as a visual lesson. All forms of water, including clouds, mist, rainbows, rivers, and seas are explained and described.

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

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Clouds] [Environment] [Forest] [Lake] [Moon] [Mountains] [Nature] [Rain] [Rainbow] [River] [Science] [Sea] [Sky] [Storm] [Stream] [Sun] [Water] [Weather] [Wind]
21. Marino, Dorothy (1962). Buzzy bear and the rainbow. New York: Franklin Watts.

Abstract:
Buzzy Bear is determined to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, despite what everyone has told him. In his mind, he finds the treasure - it is a tree full of honey.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Beliefs] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Rainbow]
22. Sanders, Stephanie (2001). Q.T. pie catches the rainbow. Detroit: San Paul Group.

Abstract:
Now that Q.T. Pie is finished with her chores, she can join her friends outside for play. But when it starts to rain, she must find something fun to do indoors. With help from her mom, Q.T. discovers how to catch a rainbow inside her own house!With colored beads strung in her hair, Q.T. can now wear her very own rainbow.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Bicycle] [Body Parts] [Clouds] [Colors] [Creativity] [Exercise] [Food] [Games] [God] [Kite] [Light] [Multicultural] [Play] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Responsibilities] [Spiritual] [Weather]
23. Serfozo, Mary (1990). Rain talk. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
A girl listens to the sounds of the rain. She hears it hit on the pond, her umbrella, and the roof while she travels around her community.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Dancing] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Happiness] [Parents] [Pond] [Rainbow] [Sounds] [Touch] [Transportation] [Truck] [Walking]
24. Shannon, David (2000). The rain came down. New York: Scholastic Inc .

Abstract:
The rain creates unexpected chaos one Saturday morning. The endless arguments in houses and on the street turn into disaster, until the rain finally stops.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Argument] [Beauty] [Birds] [Car] [Careers] [Cat] [Chicken] [Colors] [Dog] [Five Senses] [Food] [Food] [Humor] [Moods] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Picnic] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Running] [Sleep] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Taxi] [Technology] [Television] [Transportation] [Truck] [Umbrella] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
25. Sis, Peter (1987). Rainbow rhino. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc..

Abstract:
Rainbow Rhino and his bird friends go on a journey and find places that match their respective colors and stay there. They soon discover that their old home behind the mountain is the best because they are together with all their colors.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Colors] [Community] [Decision Making] [Friendship] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Rainbow] [Rhinoceros] [Self Esteem] [Travel]
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