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- 1. Alexander, Lloyd (1995).
The house gobbaleen.
New York: Dutton Children's Books.
- Abstract:
After a stroke of bad luck, Tooley calls up on the "Friendly Folk" to help him improve his luck. When Hooks comes to the door, Tooley invites him in the house despite warnings from his cat. Hooks takes advantage of Tooley and makes his luck even worse than before-until the house gobbaleen scares Hooks away.
Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Anger] [Animals] [Cat] [Change] [Depression] [Fantasy] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Greed] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Relief] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Superstition] [Verbal Communication]
- 2. Blake, Robert (2000).
Fledgling.
New York: Penguin Putnam Books.
- Abstract:
A fledgling spreads his wings and flies from a skyscraper for the first time. His flight leads him to an amusement park and subway. He gets lost and becomes scared. Will he ever find his way home?
Abstract provided by Lynette Santschi, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Direction] [Fair] [Falcon] [Fear] [Feelings] [Hawk] [Home] [Park] [Perspective] [Relief] [Sky] [Subway] [Transportation]
- 3. 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]
- 4. 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]
- 5. Brown, Marc (2001).
Arthur's nose.
Boston/New York/London/Toronto: Little, Brown and Company.
- Abstract:
Arthur does not like his nose! Although his friends and family like Arthur's nose just the way it is, he feels that it is always getting in the way and decides to get a new nose!
Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Aardvark] [Acceptance] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appearance] [Author's Note] [Beauty] [Bias] [Body Parts] [Challenges] [Communication] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Contentment] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Depression] [Determination] [Differences] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Envy] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Individuality] [Insecurity] [Learning] [Nonverbal Communication] [Opinions] [Photograph] [Problem Solving] [Refusal Skills] [Relief] [Resentment] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Sizes] [Support] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
- 6. Cannon, Janell (1997).
Stellaluna: A pop-up book and mobile.
San Diego/New York: Harcourt Brace & Company.
- Abstract:
After being separated from Mother Bat, Stellaluna falls into a nest of baby birds. The family of birds adopt Stellaluna as one of thier own, while Stellaluna does her best to eat "bugs without making faces", sleep during the night, and stop hanging upside down. In the end, Stellaluna rejoins her mother.
Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adventures] [Animals] [Bat] [Behavior] [Birds] [Challenges] [Change] [Cooperation] [Determination] [Differences] [Discovery] [Family] [Friendship] [Habitat] [Individuality] [Kindness] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Lost] [Missing] [Obedience] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Relief] [Self Esteem] [Shelter] [Similarities] [Sleep] [Survival] [Verbal Communication]
- 7. Carlson, Nancy (1983/2003).
Loudmouth George and the sixth-grade bully.
Minneapolis, MN: Carolrhoda Books, Inc..
- Abstract:
George's first day of school is ruined by Big Mike, who bullies George and steals his lunch. All week, George does everything he can to keep Big Mike happy. However, George can't live in fear forever! George and his friend Harriet spend the weekend devising a plan to stop Big Mike and his evil ways.
Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Aggression] [Ambition] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Behavior] [Bravery] [Bully] [Caring] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Helping] [Insecurity] [Kindness] [Misbehavior] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Refusal Skills] [Relief] [Rescue] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Teamwork] [Teasing] [Trick] [Worry]
- 8. Child, Lauren (2001).
What planet are you from, Clarice Bean?.
Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.
- Abstract:
Clarice Bean is having a hard time coming up with an idea for her project on the environment. To make matters worse, she is paired up with her tag-along neighbor, Robert Granger. Her situation looks hopeless until her brother becomes an ecowarrior in an effort to "free the tree" from being cut down in their neighborhood. Robert and Clarice become ecowarriors themselves, saving the tree and their project.
Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Camping] [Challenges] [Climbing] [Communication] [Community] [Comparisons] [Compromise] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Conservation] [Cooperation] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Destruction] [Determination] [Earth] [Environment] [Faith] [Family] [Fight] [Frustration] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Individuality] [Learning] [Loyalty] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Persistence] [Photograph] [Presentation] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Respect] [Role Model] [School] [Science] [Stress Management] [Success] [Support] [Teaching] [Teamwork] [Tree] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication]
- 9. Cole, Brock (2003).
Fair monaco.
Asheville, NC: Front Street.
- Abstract:
Three sisters go to stay at their grandma's house. They ask to do things, but their grandma won't let them do anything but eat dinner and go to bed. She is too worried about all the horrible things outside. While the girls are dreaming, they end up in their grandma's horrible dream. The only way they can change it is to dream of their own good dreams. When their grandma wakes up, she is happy because of the good dream she had, since it was the same as her grandchildren.
Abstract provided by Amanda Heinly, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bedtime] [Boredom] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Relief] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
- 10. Del Negro, Janice (1998).
Lucy dove.
New York: DK Publishing, Inc.
- Abstract:
Lucy Dove is up for a challenge. In the town she lives in, there is a rich laird. He was told by a fortune teller that a pair of trousers sewn by the light of the full moon in the graveyard of old St. Andrew's Church would bring him good luck. The rich laird proclaims that a sackful of gold will be awarded to whoever sews the trousers. St. Andrew's churchyard is believed to be haunted by "some fearsome thing" and anyone who enters the churchyard is said to never be seen again. Despite these factors, Lucy takes on the laird's challenge. As Lucy sits and sews in the graveyard, she is greeted by "the fearsome thing" that everyone had talked about. The monster runs after Lucy as she carries the finished trousers in her hands. Finally, Lucy gets the trousers to the laird and receives her well deserved bag of gold.
Abstract provided by Dana Martini, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Anticipation] [Bravery] [Church] [Clouds] [Cold] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Monsters] [Moon] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Relief] [Running] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Worry]
- 11. Diehl, Jean Heilprin (2006).
Loon chase.
Mt. Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.
- Abstract:
A boy discovers that his domesticated dog still has powerful instincts similar to animals in the wild. There is a surprise encounter between the dog and a mother loon: the bigger animal doesn't necessarily prevail. In his moment of wonder, the boy finally meets the loon himself.
Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Independence] [Lake] [Loon] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Parents] [Play] [Relief] [Teamwork] [Transportation]
- 12. Ernst, Lisa Campbell (1998).
Stella louella's runaway book.
New York: Simon & Schuster.
- Abstract:
Stella Louella cannot seem to find her library book that is due at 5:00 All day, she tracks down its whereabouts along with others in the community who have seen the book along its trip. Find out where the book ends up.
Abstract provided by Julie Gates, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Books] [Chaos] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Disappearance] [Family] [Feelings] [Helping] [Library] [Lost] [Neighbors] [Parents] [Relief] [Responsibilities] [Time] [Worry]
- 13. Gerrard, Roy (1996).
Wagons west.
New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.
- Abstract:
Buckskin Dan and his followers embarked on a wild and dangerous journey on the Oregon Trail. After many exciting adventures like fighting off outlaws and saving an Indian boy, the group finally settles in the Willamette Valley.
Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Bravery] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Cow] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Dog] [Dreams] [Emotions] [Excitement] [Feelings] [History] [Horse] [Hunting] [Mountains] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Poetry] [Relief] [River] [Survival] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Wagon]
- 14. Haas, Jesse (2000).
Hurry!.
: Greenwillow Books.
- Abstract:
Hurry!Hurry!If the grass gets wet, then the hay will spoil. Grandpa, Grandma, and Nora work hard to gather the hay before the gray clouds bring the rain. Cooperation and commitment help the family successfully gather the hay.
Abstract provided by Jerri Schriefer, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Animals] [Animals] [Barn] [Challenges] [Cooperation] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Five Senses] [Hard Work] [Horse] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Rain] [Relief] [Responsibilities] [Smell] [Sounds] [Sun] [Transportation] [Wagon] [Weather] [Wind] [Worry]
- 15. Harshman, Marc (1995).
The storm.
New York: Dutton Children's Books.
- Abstract:
A young boy confined to a wheel chair because of an accident, doesn't like the way people see and talk about him. He wants people to see past the wheelchair and see him. A tornado comes through Indiana and he shows how strong and able he truly is.
Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Chicken] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Differences] [Disability] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Handicap] [Horse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Problem Solving] [Relief] [Sadness] [Safety] [School] [Self Esteem] [Storm] [Stress Management] [Tornado] [Weather]
- 16. Henkes, Kevin (2000).
Wemberly worried.
Minneapolis: Greenwillow Books.
- Abstract:
A young mouse named Wemberky worries about everything. Now she faces her biggest worry, the first day of school. Find out what Wemberly will do with so many worries to worry about!
Abstract provided by Emily Rumpke, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Birthday] [Body Parts] [Butterfly] [Car] [Change] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Dolls] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Halloween] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Imagination] [Mouse] [Noise] [Parents] [Party] [Playground] [Playing] [Rabbit] [Relief] [School] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
- 17. Hickman, Martha Whitmore (1995).
Robert lives with his grandparents.
Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Co.
- Abstract:
After his parents divorce, Robert goes to live with his grandparents. Robert's father moves away and his mother goes into drug rehabilitation. Even though Robert loves his grandparents, he is embarrassed to bring them to Parent's Day at school.
Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Anger] [Decision Making] [Divorce] [Drugs] [Embarrassment] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Health] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Relief] [Sadness] [School] [School] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
- 18. Hoberman, MaryAnn (1997).
The seven silly eaters.
San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and Company.
- Abstract:
Mr. and Mrs. Peters have seven lovely children but they are all very picky eaters. Each child wants his or her particular food at every meal. Soon they discover a food that all the children will eat - Mrs. Peter's birthday cake made from a combination of everyone's favorite foods!
Abstract provided by Julie Hudson, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Conflict Resolution] [Differences] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Frustration] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Relief] [Siblings] [Surprises] [Verbal Communication]
- 19. Hopkinson, Deborah (2004).
Apples to oregon.
New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
- Abstract:
Loosely based on a true pioneer story, this tale describes the trip of apples across the country. When Papa decides to travel the Oregon Trail, he refuses to leave his beloved fruits, especially the apples. Building a wagon to carry his trees, the family forges rivers, endures hailstorms and droughts, and deals with nasty Jack Frost. Papa has the help of his children (and their clothing) to save his trees.
Abstract provided by Laura Olin, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Gold Rush] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Frost] [Happiness] [History] [Instruments] [Maps] [Ox] [Parents] [Plants] [Relief] [River] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Wagon] [Weather] [Wind]
- 20. Jones, Rebecca C. (1995).
Great aunt martha.
New York: Dutton Children's Books.
- Abstract:
A young girl wonders what is so great about Great Aunt Martha when she comes to visit. Since Great Aunt Martha is visiting, the girl has to be very quiet. She decides nothing is great about her great aunt until Great Aunt Martha wants to have fun and make noise.
Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Boredom] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Fun] [Happiness] [Hygiene] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Play] [Relief] [Sadness] [Verbal Communication]
- 21. Kurtz, Jane (2000).
River friendly river wild.
New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
- Abstract:
A little girl remembers how her family survived a flood. The once friendly river that she loved turned wild and drove the community to evacuation. The little girl thought she would only be gone a couple of days. Days turned into weeks. When she returns, her family starts over, but where is the cat, Kiwi, that she left behind?
Abstract provided by Lisa Klett, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Angel] [Anger] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Cat] [Challenges] [Charity] [Clothing] [Cold] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Diary] [Dolls] [Emergency] [Emotions] [Environment] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fish] [Flood] [Goal Setting] [Grief] [History] [Homeless] [Kindness] [Machines] [Memories] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Relief] [Rescue] [River] [Sadness] [Shelter] [Spring] [Storm] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Worry]
- 22. Martin, Patricia Miles (Rand McNally and Company).
One special day.
1968: Chicago.
- Abstract:
Molly White Horse is a little girl who learns not to be afraid and learns to trust an enemy.
Abstract provided by Elizabeth Scallon, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Dog] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Relief] [Sheep] [Siblings] [Trust] [Wolf]
- 23. McClure, Gillian (1993).
The christmas donkey.
New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.
- Abstract:
When news arrives that everyone has to return to the place where they were born to pay tax, a local donkey dealer sells all of his donkeys, including Arrod, a wild and proud donkey. Arrod believes only a king is good enough to have him, but he leads the way to Bethlehem when Joseph, a poor carpenter, and his pregnant wife, Mary, buys him.
Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Baby] [Birth] [Christmas] [Donkey] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Lion] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ox] [Parents] [Pride] [Relief] [Sheep] [Snake] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
- 24. Mohler, Diana & Turner, Deborah (1996).
How Willy got his wheels.
Sun City, AZ: Doral Publishing, INC..
- Abstract:
As a homeless and handicapped dog, Willy never finds true happiness until he is rescued from the animal hospital and given a home and family. However, Willy lacks the ability to walk on his own and his owner Deborah tries several attempts to help Willy. Finally, Willy is given a wheel chair which enables him to finally be free and live his life to its fullest.
Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Caring] [Cat] [Climbing] [Cold] [Disability] [Doctor] [Dog] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Family] [Fly] [Friendship] [Handicap] [Helping] [Homeless] [Hospital] [Imagination] [Independence] [Loneliness] [Memory] [Pets] [Presents] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Relief] [Rescue] [Running] [Running Away] [Sadness] [Safety] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Smell] [Toys] [Wish]
- 25. Mordivnoff, Nicolas (1957).
Coral island.
Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc.
- Abstract:
Terii dreams of growing bigger so he can become a pearl-shell diver like his Uncle Teopu. Uncle Teopu always tells Terii that he will grow bigger when Teopu's hat is all worn out. Whe Terii saves the hat from Kaveka, Uncle Teopu let Terii paddle the canoe. After he saves Teopu from a shark, Terii is ready to become a diver.
Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Beach] [Birds] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Cat] [Celebration] [Dog] [Dreams] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Food] [Fun] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Horse] [Island] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Party] [Relief] [Running] [Sea] [Shark] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
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