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1. Avi (2002). Things that sometimes happen. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
This collection of short stories are exaggerated to intrigue your imagination. The stories are full of odd events involving animals, traveling, and much more.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Animals] [Appearance] [Bear] [Beverage] [Camel] [Car] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Elephant] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Hippopotamus] [Home] [Humor] [Illness] [Imagination] [Individuality] [Kindness] [Monkey] [Repetition] [Self Esteem] [Storytelling] [Success] [Teamwork] [Tiger] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Weather]

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2. Broach, Elise (2005). Wet dog!. New York: The Penguin Group.

Abstract:
An old dog, hot from the noon day sun, wanders down the road in search of a way to cool off. He discovers different sources of cool water, but is always chased away until he meets a "too-hot" baby. When the baby's family sees her and the wet dog enjoying the cool water, they join in the splashing having a wonderful time.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Determination] [Dog] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Peer Resistance] [Repetition] [Seasons] [Summer] [Sun] [Temperature] [Verbal Communication] [Water]

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3. Cabrera, Jane (2005). If you're happy and you know it. New York: Holiday House Inc..

Abstract:
Come join the frogs, lions, and elephants as they spin around, stamp their feet, and flap their arms to the song "If you're happy and you know it."

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Birds] [Elephant] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Frog] [Giraffe] [Happiness] [Hippopotamus] [Lion] [Monkey] [Mouse] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pattern] [Raccoon] [Repetition] [Rhythm] [Verbal Communication]

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4. Carle, Eric (2000). Does a kangaroo have a mother, too?. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Does a kangaroo have a mother too? Of course a kangaroo does, and so do all animals, humans included! Inquiry about mothers and baby animals lead us to this simple, but very important fact. All living creatures have a mother, just like you.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Deer] [Dolphin] [Elephant] [Fox] [Giraffe] [Kangaroo] [Lion] [Love] [Monkey] [Pattern] [Penguin] [Repetition] [Sheep] [Swan]

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5. 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]

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6. Dunbar, Joyce (1999). Eggday. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Dora the duck, announces to Pogson the pig, Humphrey the horse, and Gideon the goat that tomorrow is Eggday!There will be a big competition to see who has the best egg. Pogson, Humphrey, and Gideon are so excited about Eggday, but they don't know how to lay their own eggs. Can a pig lay an egg?Can a horse?Or a goat?The animals learn a lesson from Hetty Hen, and Dora has a fun surprise!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Chicken] [Competition] [Duck] [Goat] [Horse] [Pig] [Repetition] [Rhyme] [Sounds]

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7. Fields, Terri (2007). Burro's tortillas. Mount Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
Burro finds it hard to get any help from his friends as he diligently works to turn corn into tortillas. Expect repetition, puns, and an accurate picture of the traditional way that tortillas are made.

Provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Central America] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Cooking] [Coyote] [Donkey] [Fable] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Hard Work] [Language] [Mexico] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Pattern] [Plants] [Rabbit] [Repetition] [Sadness] [Spanish]

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8. Fox, Mem (2000). Harriet, you'll drive me wild!. Hong Kong: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Harriet is a very busy little girl. She loves to play and be silly. When she makes messes in the house, her mother does not know what to do with her. Harriet spills her juice, drips paint on the floor, and dribbles jam on her pants. What will Harriet do next?How will her mom react?

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

Keywords: [Apology] [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Family] [Food] [Love] [Misbehavior] [Mischief] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Repetition] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Garza, Carmen Lomas (1999). Making magic windows. San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
Papel picado, the art of cut paper, is shown. Learn how to hold the tissue paper and scissors. A few papel picado projects are explained including how to make papel picado with a craft knife.

Abstract provided by Stephanie Phair for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Art] [Communication] [Creativity] [Culture] [Drawing] [Flowers] [Images] [Mexican American] [Multicultural] [Pattern] [Repetition] [Safety] [Shapes] [Stars]

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10. Hort, Lenny (2000). The seals on the bus. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
A group of people get onto a bus that takes them around to different places in town. At each stop a different type of animal gets on. Each animal has a distinctive sound that goes with the rhyme. Finally the people flee off the bus from the animals.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Bus] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Escape] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Fish] [Goose] [Monkey] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rabbit] [Repetition] [Seal] [Sheep] [Skunk] [Snake] [Song] [Sounds] [Tiger] [Transportation]

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11. O'Malley, Kevin//O'Tunnell, Michael (1999). Halloween pie. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
An old witch makes Halloween pie and puts a spell on it so she is protected when she flies on her broom. Several graveyard creatures smell her pie and eat it-- only to have the spell cast upon them.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Consequences] [Creativity] [Ghosts] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Hunger] [Nonverbal Communication] [Protection] [Recipe] [Repetition] [Seasons] [Vampires] [Verbal Communication] [Witches]

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12. Shannon, George (1997). This is the bird. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
The existence of and passing down of a cherished family heirloom depicts one family's history of women. This carved wooden bird is given to the women of each generation, and it brings with it memories of its owners and their lives.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Birds] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Encouragement] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pioneers] [Repetition] [Self Esteem] [Sports] [Success] [Swimming] [Tornado] [Weather]

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13. Thomas, Shelley Moore (1995). Putting the world to sleep. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
As nighttime falls, bedtime is right around the corner. A soothing lullaby sets the mood for sleep, through a warm stanza repetition. A glowing fireplace, shining stars, and yawning baby signal a farewell to daylight.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Bedtime] [Cricket] [Day] [Dog] [Fire] [Insects] [Moon] [Mountains] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Owl] [Repetition] [Sea] [Sleep] [Stars] [Tree]

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14. Wolff, Patricia Rae (1995). The toll-bridge troll. New York: Harcourt Brace and company.

Abstract:
Everyday on his walk to school Trigg must cross the tollbridge where a mean troll lives. The troll will not let Trigg pass, so Trigg must think of ways to outsmart the troll.

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

Keywords: [Bridge] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Frustration] [Goal Setting] [Learning] [Money] [Problem Solving] [Repetition] [Riddles] [School] [Trick] [Trolls]

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