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1. Banks, Kate (1998). And if the moon could talk. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
A young child gets ready for bed. Her father reads her a book, and her mother tucks her into bed. Soon, she is fast asleep and dreaming. The moon watches from outside as the world prepares for nightfall.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Boat] [Books] [Crab] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dreams] [Family] [Fire] [Five Senses] [Lion] [Lizard] [Moon] [Night] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Reading] [Sleep] [Stars] [Storytelling] [Wind]
2. Banyai, Istvan (1995). Re-zoom. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
Re-zoom represents a series of scenes, each from farther away. For example, an Indian is on a wrist watch worn by a man, who is painting a wall. Re-zoom illustrates different perspectives of the same scenes. (A Wordless Book).

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

Keywords: [Acting] [Activities] [Actor] [Animals] [Art] [Biking] [Boat] [Car] [Dog] [Egyptian] [Elephant] [Food] [Illusion] [Island] [Jungle] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Perspective] [Reading] [Subway] [Time] [Transportation] [Volcano]
3. Bauer, Caroline Feller (1984). Too many books. New York: Viking Kestrel.

Abstract:
Maralou loved books and received them on all occasions. Soon she had too many books and did not know what to do. She decided to give them away and now all the children in towns nearby were reading books too.

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

Keywords: [Books] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Reading] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication]
4. Bermiss, Aamir Lee (2004). I hate to be sick!. Brooklyn, NY: Scholastic, Inc..

Abstract:
A young boy wakes up feeling ill with a sore throat, cough, fever, and aching body. He soon realizes that he will not be able to attend school that day and experiences feelings of disappointment, since he will miss his friends and school activities. However, after eating soup and reading a bood with his father, the boy realizes that although he hates to be sick, he can get well again and return to school by eating well and resting.

Megan Eckes, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Anger] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Health] [Helping] [Illness] [Medicine] [Parents] [Reading] [School] [Siblings]
5. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Monster and the toy sale. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers, Inc.

Abstract:
Monster and the little boy see an ad in the newspaper that reads “TOY SALE TODAY!” Together, they bicycle to the store. On their journey, they are very helpful to others. Monster and the little boy serve as policemen to direct traffic, and as mangers at the toy store. They are so busy that they run out of time to shop for their own toys. Everyone is grateful for their unselfish behavior.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Car] [Careers] [Colors] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Crowd] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Height] [Helping] [Lost] [Money] [Monsters] [Newspaper] [Nonverbal Communication] [Reading] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Umbrella] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
6. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Monster goes to the beach. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers, Inc.

Abstract:
On a nice sunny day, Monster and the little boy and little girl go to the beach. While relaxing near the water, all the children came over to ask Monster to play hide and seek. Monster hides, but the children always find him. They tell Monster to hide where he cannot be found, so he covers himself with sand. When the children can’t find him, they play on a sand hill. Soon, a boy begins to dig in the sand and found Monster.

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

Keywords: [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Bus] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Food] [Glasses] [Happiness] [Monsters] [Newspaper] [Peace] [Reading] [Relaxation] [Sun] [Umbrella] [Verbal Communication]
7. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1973). Monster at school. Glendale, CA: Bowmar.

Abstract:
Monster goes to school with a little boy one day. Once he arrives, he is a great help and loves to play with all of the children. One child, however, feels sad because Monster is not playing with him. What will Monster do to cheer up his sad friend?

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

Keywords: [Allergies] [Boredom] [Feelings] [Fun] [Happiness] [Health] [Helping] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Playing] [Reading] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
8. Blance, Ellen & Cook, Ann (1973). Monster has a party. London: Longman Group Limited.

Abstract:
Monster and his friend plan and prepare for Monster's birthday party. Monster becomes sad when no one shows up because of the parents' fears of Monster. His sadness disappears after Monster saves people from a burning buildin, the parents' fears fade and the children come to his party.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Behavior] [Beliefs] [Bias] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Decision Making] [Emergency] [Feelings] [Fire] [Games] [Monsters] [Preparation] [Reading] [Rescue] [Sadness] [Writing]
9. Blance, Ellen/ Cook, Ann (1973). Monster cleans his house. Glendale, CA: Bowmar.

Abstract:
Monster lives in a tall house in the city. He loves his house! It is very fine. Monster thinks the house will be even finer after he cleans it. He works hard making sure he cleans all of the rooms for potential visitors. He takes a break after all that cleaning and the house looks fine indeed.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Bath] [Books] [Cleanliness] [Clothing] [Cooking] [Emotions] [Feelings] [Love] [Monsters] [Reading] [Relaxation] [Sleep] [Water]
10. Bloom, Becky (1999). Wolf!. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A wolf is determined to learn to read so he can gain acceptance by a group of educated farm animals. The wolf goes to school to learn to read and refines his skills through practice and using the library. The wolf becomes so talented his skilss impres the farm animals who then welcome his company.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Books] [Determination] [Duck] [Friendship] [Hunger] [Picnic] [Pig] [Practice] [Reading] [School] [Storytelling] [Wolf]
11. Borden, Louise (1999). Good luck, mrs. k.!. New York: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.

Abstract:
Mrs. K teaches Ann's third grade class. In class they are explorers, scientists, poets, and astronauts. They are always learning something new. One day, Mrs. K doesn't come to school. The students learn that she is in the hospital with cancer. For the rest of the year the third grade has a substitute. On the last day of school, Mrs. K comes back to surprise her students.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Basketball] [Cancer] [Dancing] [Discovery] [Exercise] [Geography] [Guinea Pig] [Hospital] [Illness] [Insects] [Learning] [Letters] [Listening] [Math] [Pets] [Practice] [Reading] [School] [Science] [Science] [Sign Language] [Skating] [Skating] [Spelling] [Sports] [Surprises] [Teaching] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Worm]
12. Borden, Louise (1999). A. lincoln and me. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
A young boy discovers that he shares a birthday on the same day as Abraham Lincoln's. Learn how many other common characteristics a boy shares with a past president.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Baseball] [Birthday] [Body Parts] [Books] [Bus] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Freedom] [Friendship] [History] [Individuality] [Learning] [Money] [Monuments] [Music] [Playground] [President] [Reading] [Running] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Slavery] [Sports] [Teaching] [Transportation]
13. Bradby, Marie (1995). More than anything else. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Booker and all the other African Americans have been set free. Money is tight and food is scarce, but the one thing that Booker cares most about is learning to read. His mother gives him an alphabet book, so he seeks the help of a man who knows how to read.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Amphibians] [Assertiveness] [Books] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Freedom] [Frog] [Frustration] [Happiness] [Hunger] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Reading] [Siblings] [Walking]
14. Bridges, Shirin Yim (2002). Ruby's wish. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Ruby is known for wearing red and being an exceptionally bright student. Even during a time in China when "...most girls were never taught to read and write". However, Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to come to the house, making it possible for any grandchild living in the house to learn. This initiates a desire in Ruby to attend university, a place that women in China were not encouraged to go. *Based on a true story of the author's grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Art] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Change] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Depression] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Excitement] [Family] [Frustration] [Generations] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Intelligence] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Parade] [Patience] [Persistence] [Poetry] [Prevention] [Progress] [Reading] [Recognition] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Role Model] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Skills] [Stress Management] [Support] [Symbols] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Wealth] [Wish] [Writing]
15. Cain, Barbara S. (1990). Double-dip feelings. Washington, D.C.: Magination Press.

Abstract:
When you first started school, were you excited?Where you scared?Did you feel both excited and scared?Feelings can be hard to understand, especially when you have two feelings at the same time. Everyone has feelings at different times for different reasons.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bravery] [Change] [Chicken Pox] [Competition] [Diseases] [Dog] [Embarrassment] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Illness] [New Baby] [Playing] [Reading] [Sadness] [School] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Swimming]
16. Caseley, Judith (1991). Dear annie. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Annie receives many letters from her grandfather. She shares her letters with her class at school and spurs the rest of the class to get pen pals from all over the world.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Grandparents] [Nonverbal Communication] [Reading] [School] [Self Esteem]
17. Cazet, Denys (1999). Minnie and moo go to paris. New York: DK Publishing, Inc..

Abstract:
Minnie and Moo go to see Africa, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and a monsoon in China all in time to be milked in America by five. Moo's delighted to see new places and new faces during her journey.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Africa] [America] [Animals] [Bus] [China] [Companion] [Confusion] [Cow] [Culture] [Curiosity] [Determination] [Farm] [Food] [France] [Friendship] [Glasses] [Multicultural] [Reading] [Recognition] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
18. Chen Chih-Yuan (2004). Guji Guji. La Jolla, CA: Kane/Miller Book Publishers, Inc..

Abstract:
A rolling egg finds a home in a duck nest. It wasn't until three crocodiles find Guji Guji that she may not be a duck. The crocodiles ask Guji Guji to trap his family for them to eat. Instead Guji Guji, with the help of his duck family, drop heavy rocks into the crocodiles open mouths.

Tony Kinne, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Books] [Comparisons] [Crocodile] [Duck] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Food] [Loyalty] [Reading]
19. Cole, Joanna//Calmenson, Stephanie (1996). Bug in a rug. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
Come learn the alphabet, match words with pictures, and tell silly stories. Bright, colorful pictures and clever rhymes help capture and hold your attention.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Bicycle] [Books] [Bus] [Cat] [Concepts] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Elephant] [Food] [Fox] [Frog] [Goat] [Kangaroo] [Monkey] [Pig] [Poetry] [Reading] [Rhyme] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication]
20. Crary, Elizabeth (1992). Dealing with dealing with feelings: I'm frustrated. Seattle, WA: Parenting Press, Inc.

Abstract:
Unable to rollerskate like his brother and sister, Alex becomes frustrated. What should he do?Keep practicing, give up, or set goals?Alex's mom gives him eight suggestions of how to deal with his problem. After working really hard, Alex learns how to skate and deal with his frustration!

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Colors] [Communication] [Envy] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Garden] [Happiness] [Helping] [Neighbors] [Patience] [Reading] [Self Confidence] [Siblings] [Skating]
21. Creech, Sharon (2001). A fine, fine school. : Joanna Cotler Books.

Abstract:
Mr. Keeene knows he has a fine school with great teachers and students. Since everyone is learning so much, he decides to have school on Saturdays, then Sundays, and then eventually all summer. Eventually, one student named Tillie tells Mr. Keene that they are not learning anything outside of school. Everyone is relieved when Mr. Keene announces the return of a normal school year.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Colors] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Family] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Play] [Pride] [Reading] [Repetition] [School] [Shapes] [Siblings] [Skipping] [Summer] [Surprises] [Teaching] [Tree] [Worry] [Writing]
22. Daugherty, James (1938). Andy and the lion. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
A boy named Andy reads a book about a lion. After reading it, his imagination goes wild and he dreams about saving a lion.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Books] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Imagination] [Lion] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Reading]
23. Davis, Katie (1999). I hate to go to bed!. Singapore: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
This little girl hates to go to bed because she knows she is missing a party. But she still comes up with plenty of ways to make it to the party before it's over.

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

Keywords: [Bath] [Bedtime] [Books] [Boredom] [Colors] [Communication] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Discovery] [Disobedience] [Dreams] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Parents] [Party] [Preparation] [Reading] [Sleep] [Teeth]
24. dePaola, Tomie (1979). Oliver button is a sissy (Oliver button es un nena). Orlando: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Despite Oliver's teasing classmates, he does not give up doing what he likes -- tap dancing. All of his dedication and hard work pays off in the end.

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Bias] [Bully] [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Dolls] [Exercise] [Goal Setting] [Peer Resistance] [Practice] [Reading] [School] [Self Esteem] [Stereotypes] [Verbal Communication]
25. Egielski, Richard (1998). Jazper. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Jazper's dad breaks three legs at work, so Jazper must find a job to pay the rent. He begins watching a house for fire--menacing moths, and, while there, reads and learns how to transform himself into various things. When the moths find out, Jazper must use his new talent to save himself.

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

Keywords: [Books] [Family] [Helping] [Insects] [Magic] [Money] [Moth] [Reading] [Work]
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