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1. Ahlberg, Janet//Ahlberg, Allan (1977). Burglar bill. New York: Puffin Books.

Abstract:
While Buglar Bill is out stealing, he takes a box. When he gets home, he finds that there is a baby in the box. When Burglar Betty is robbing Bill, she discovers that he has her baby. They decide to stop stealing and get married.

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

Keywords: [Goal Setting] [Relationship] [Robbery]
2. Allen, Debbie (1999). Brothers of the knight. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Twelve brothers magically disappear every night even though their door is locked. Their father hires a housekeeper to figure out the mystery of his boys. She learns to listen, which turns out to be more powerful than simply solving a mystery.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Church] [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Deception] [Exercise] [Family] [Generations] [Hard Work] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Mystery] [Parents] [Relationship] [Secrets] [Siblings] [Stress Management]
3. Best, Cari (2003). When Catherine the Great and I were eight!. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
Sara, her mother, and Russian grandmother "Catherine the Great", pile into Mr. Minsky's car along with a few of their other neighbors. They make their way to the beach to escape the heat of the hot summer day. Although they find it takes longer than planned to reach the beach, everyone has fun along the way.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Closeness] [Community] [Companion] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Culture] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Grandparents] [Immigrants] [Language] [Neighbors] [Newspaper] [Ocean] [Patience] [Picnic] [Problem Solving] [Recreation] [Relationship] [Russian] [Summer] [Swimming] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
4. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1973). Monster goes to the museum. Glendale, CA: Bowmar.

Abstract:
Monster and his friend, the little boy, head to the museum. When they get there, they see ships, cars, trains, and dinosaurs. The boy is so engrossed in the artifacts that he doesn’t realize he lost monster. Luckily, the policeman helps the boy find monster who is hiding amongst the dinosaurs.

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

Keywords: [Boat] [Car] [Conflict Resolution] [Dinosaur] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Lost] [Monsters] [Museum] [Rain] [Relationship] [Relief] [Stress Management] [Train] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
5. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1973). Monster comes to the city. Glendale, CA: Bowmar.

Abstract:
An unusual, atypical monster comes to checkout a city and observes a variety of different events taking place. His excursion through the city leads him to a group of children playing and swinging in an park. The monster joins them in this activty. Since the monster had an enjoyable and pleasant experience in the city, he decides to make it his home.

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

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Clothing] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Diversity] [Friendship] [Fun] [Home] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Park] [Play] [Relationship] [River] [Self Esteem] [Shopping] [Swinging] [Train] [Transportation] [Uniqueness]
6. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1973). Monster meets lady monster. Glendale, CA: Bowmar.

Abstract:
Monster and the little boy are cleaning the house when the little boy sees a lady monster outside. Monster is happy and freshens up before asking the lady monster if he can play with her. The two monsters play together and fall in love.

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

Keywords: [Beauty] [Cleanliness] [Companion] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Love] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Playing] [Relationship] [Sadness] [Success] [Verbal Communication]
7. Blumenthal, Deborah (2001). Aunt Claire's yellow beehive hair. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Annie, Grandma Marilyn, and Great Aunt Ruth search through family "memorabilia" as they put together an album to show to their family. While scrapbooking the many memories, Grandma Marilyn and Great Aunt Ruth share stories about makeup, clothing, jewelery, hairdos, and food. Annie learns all about the relatives she never met.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Affection] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Body Parts] [Change] [Closeness] [Collection] [Communication] [Curiosity] [Customs] [Family] [Food] [Generations] [Grief] [Helping] [Identification] [Investigation] [Listening] [Memories] [Nutrition] [Photograph] [Preparation] [Presentation] [Relationship] [Storytelling] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication]
8. Blumenthal, Deborah (1996). The chocolate-covered-cookie tantrum. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
As Sophie walks home from the park with her mother, she sees another little girl eating a "chocolate-covered-cookie". Sophie's mother does not have any cookies to give her and will not allow Sophie to eat cookies so close to supper time. Sophie is outraged and throws a temper tantrum! Sophie learns that not eating a cookie before supper isn't so bad after all.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Discipline] [Disobedience] [Emotions] [Envy] [Feelings] [Food] [Frustration] [Health] [Jealousy] [Learning] [Misbehavior] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Obedience] [Parents] [Patience] [Persistence] [Playground] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Resentment] [Rules] [Sleep] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
9. Bonsall, Crosby (1999). The day I had to play with my sister. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
A boy has a hard time dealing with his younger sister while teaching her the rules of hide-and-seek. She just won't listen! Uggh...being a big brother can be tough!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Attention] [Autumn] [Behavior] [Challenges] [Communication] [Counting] [Determination] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Games] [Individuality] [Learning] [Listening] [Numbers] [Patience] [Play] [Playing] [Relationship] [Resentment] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Siblings] [Teaching]
10. Bour, Daniele (1985). The house from morning to night. New York: Kane","Miller.

Abstract:
Depicts a typical day at a big pink and grey house. Each of the inhabitants goes about different activities from morning to night.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Five Senses] [Morning] [Night] [Relationship] [Shelter]
11. Bregoli, Jane (2004). The goat lady. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House Publishers.

Abstract:
Two young children new to Lucy Little Road, help us reveal the simple yet important life of the goat lady; a life that many people in the town despise. Through the children's time spent helping the goat lady, they learn of her vast life experiences. It isn't until after the children's mother takes portraits of the goat lady, that the rest of the town see waht a truly wonderful person the goat lady is.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aging] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Barn] [Birds] [Cold] [Companion] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Emotions] [Environment] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Hard Work] [Home] [Illness] [Listening] [Loyalty] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Pride] [Relationship] [Respect] [Support] [Teaching] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]
12. 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]
13. Brillhart, Julie (1990). Anna's goodbye apron. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
Anna is a teacher who moves away to a new house. Her students are sad that she is leaving so they make an apron for her. Anna writes to her students to keep in touch.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Closeness] [Clothing] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Presents] [Relationship] [Sadness] [School] [Teaching]
14. Brown, Laurene Krasny//Brown, Marc (1986). Dinosaurs divorce. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Divorce can be a scary thing for children. Questions and concerns about divorce can be answered with help from the dinosaurs. Dinosaurs explain everything from why parents divorce to celebrating holidays with two families to satisfy the inquisitive young mind.

Abstract provided by Kyle-Leigh Berry, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Appreciation] [Behavior] [Change] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Dinosaur] [Divorce] [Divorce] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Forgiveness] [Listening] [Loss] [Loss] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Parents] [Relationship] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
15. Brown, Margaret Wise (1946). The little island. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc..

Abstract:
A kitten comes to an island and learns that the island is part of the world, just like he is. The island enjoys being both part of the world and on its own as the seasons change.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Autumn] [Cat] [Change] [Fish] [Individuality] [Island] [Nature] [Relationship] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Spring] [Summer] [Winter]
16. Bryant, Jen (2005). Georgia's bones. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Books.

Abstract:
A young girl, Georgia, is fascinated with shapes, colors, and objects. Her family does not share nor comprehend her love for art, so they deem her different. With her strong will and determination, Georgia moves to New York to discover a life as an artist. The illustrations help the reader detail the beauty of her work as they take us through the life of Georgia O'Keffe.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Biography] [Bones] [Careers] [Collection] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Excitement] [Family] [Farm] [Flowers] [Goal Setting] [Hobby] [Images] [Nature] [Pride] [Relationship] [Self Esteem] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Wildlife]
17. Burnett, Frances Hodge (2000). The little princess. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Young Sara is forced to attend Miss Minchin's select seminary for young girls in London when her father gets shipped off to war. Miss Minchin, the director of the seminary becomes a bit apprehensive about Sara's stay with them because her father said that she is to have the very best of everything. When a note arrives that says Sara's father died, things change for the worse. Poor Sara is forced to live the life of a slave. She eventually meets up with an Indian gentleman who helps her to gain her life back.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Aging] [Beverage] [Celebration] [Change] [Child Care] [Conflict Resolution] [Death] [Emotions] [Family] [Food] [Hard Work] [Hindu] [Hunger] [Indian] [Learning] [Loss] [Love] [Mistake] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Orphan] [Party] [Persistence] [Problem Solving] [Relationship] [Resentment] [School] [Sharing] [Slavery] [Sleep] [Storytelling] [Support] [War]
18. Calmenson, Stephanie//Cole, Joanna (1997). Rockin' reptiles. New York: William Morrow & Company.

Abstract:
Allie the Alligator is a typical young girl. She and her two girlfriends have lots of fun together playing games and dressing up. The three of them will do anything to be able to go to the Rockin Reptiles concert, their favorite band. There's a catch though -- only two can go.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Basketball] [Bias] [Biking] [Boat] [Boat] [Challenges] [Competition] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Dancing] [Dedication] [Exercise] [Family] [Friendship] [Fun] [Games] [Humor] [Jumping] [Moving] [Music] [Neighbors] [Peer Resistance] [Play] [Relationship] [Reptiles] [Selfishness] [Song] [Sports] [Technology] [Telephone] [Verbal Communication]
19. Carlson, Nancy (1994). How to lose all your friends. New York: Viking.

Abstract:

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aggression] [Anger] [Baseball] [Bully] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Games] [Nonverbal Communication] [Relationship] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Sports] [Verbal Communication]
20. Child, Lauren (1999). Clarice bean that's me. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
A girl named Clarice is part of a typical modern family. She really wants peace and quiet but she has a peculiar sister who wears make-up and reads about boys and she has two brothers who hate and love being with her. Eventually, Clarice gets in big trouble and is sent to her room. At last! Peace and quiet.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Anger] [Careers] [Consequences] [Danish] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Gymnastics] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Perspective] [Photograph] [Privacy] [Relationship] [Responsibilities] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Sports] [Stress Management] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]
21. Clements, Andrew (1993). Billy and the bad teacher. Saxonville: Picture Book Studio.

Abstract:
Billy is having trouble with his teacher so he decides to write down all of his teacher's bad qualities. It's only when Billy decides to write down the qualities of a good teacher that he finds Mr. Adams, his teacher, is not so bad.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Maturity] [Relationship] [School] [Stress Management]
22. Clifton, Lucille (1992). Everett anderson's 1-2-3. New York: Holt.

Abstract:
Everett Anderson is a young boy living with his mom. One day, his mom decides to start dating a busdriver and Everett doesn't like it. But when Everett talks with Mr. Perry he finds out that he likes Mr Perry.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Divorce] [Family] [Loneliness] [Relationship] [Verbal Communication]
23. Cowen, Catherine (1998). My friend the piano. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Even though this little girl thinks she is a wonderful piano player, mother insists on lessons. But the piano is friends with the young girl and wants her to continue playing her own music. To avoid being sold, they take off on an exciting adventure.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Conflict Resolution] [Creativity] [Differences] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Instruments] [Music] [Practice] [Relationship] [Sounds]
24. Crum, Shutta (2004). My mountain song. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Observe a relationship that blossoms between competing cousins over their grandparents. Enjoy the scenic illustrations of summer life on the mountains while reading about a legacy being passed down.

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

Keywords: [Companion] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Farm] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Relationship] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Song] [Summer]
25. Cyrus, Kurt (2005). Hotel deep. New York: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
A lone sardine attempting to find its school leads an exploration of the sea and its many inhabitants. Use of poetry captures the attention and imagination on the sardine's journey.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Crab] [Crawfish] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Lobster] [Lost] [Mackerel] [Nonverbal Communication] [Octopus] [Peer Resistance] [Poetry] [Relationship] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [Sardine] [Science] [Sea] [Self Esteem] [Shrimp] [Snake] [Stress Management] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication]
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