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1. Atwell, Debby (1996). Barn. New York: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
After the American Revolution, a barn is built and endures the many stages of history. The barn describes its transitions through farming days, world wars, peace rallies, and other historical events.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Aging] [Animals] [Autumn] [Baby] [Change] [Cow] [Depression] [Family] [Fire] [Food] [Grandparents] [History] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Parents] [Peace] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [War] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]

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2. Burns, Marilyn (1997). Spaghetti and meatballs for all: A mathematical story. New York: Scholastic, Inc..

Abstract:
When Mr. and Mrs. Comfort decide to have a family reunion, they start making plans for their guests, including where everyone is going to sit. When people start to arrive, things start getting interesting. Eventually everything works out after some mathematical thinking.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bicycle] [Counting] [Family] [Flowers] [Food] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Learning] [Math] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Restaurant] [Reunion] [Sequence]

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3. Christelow, Eileen (1982). Henry and the red stripes. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Henry the Rabbit decides to paint himself with red stripes. Because of the stripes, a fox sees Henry and kidnaps him. Eventually, Henry is reunited with his parents and learns a lesson.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Colors] [Decision Making] [Fox] [Friendship] [Learning] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Reunion] [Verbal Communication] [Woods]

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4. Conrad, Pam (1989). The tub people. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
The Tub People are wooden toys who love to play in the tub. Until one day the child of the Tub People gets sucked down the drain. Eventually, a plumber is called and he rescues the child. The next day the Tub People find themselves in a new room with no drains.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Reunion] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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5. Conrad, Pam (1993). The tub grandfather. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
Tub child finds his grandpa asleep under the radiator. Then, the whole tub family works to wake him up. Then, Grandmother and Grandfather reunite with a dance.

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

Keywords: [Bath] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Fantasy] [Grandparents] [Lost] [Nonverbal Communication] [Reunion] [Sleep] [Verbal Communication]

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6. Flournoy, Valerie (1995). Tanya's reunion. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
It's family reunion time so Tanya goes to the farm early with her grandmother to help with the preparations. Tanya is excited to see the farm house and to spend time with her grandmother. But when Tanya gets to the farm, she is very disappointed. Will Tanya be able to overcome her disappointment and get something positive from this trip?

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

Keywords: [African American] [Celebration] [Critical Thinking] [Disappointment] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Food] [Grandparents] [Loneliness] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Preparation] [Reunion] [Verbal Communication]

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7. Goble, Paul (1990). Dream wolf. New York: Bradbury Press.

Abstract:
This Native American story describes some boys who are alone in the wild at night. They meet a wolf who has close kinship to a tribe until the white men drives the wolves away. The boys bring the wolves back.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deer] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Loss] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rabbit] [Reunion] [River] [Wolf]

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8. Hall, Donald (1996). Old home day. San Diego, CA: Harcourt","Browndeer.

Abstract:
From the time when only plants and animals lived there, to the modern bicentennial celebration, the people who called the fictional village of Blackwater "home" remember its history.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Aging] [American] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Baby] [Barn] [Baseball] [Birds] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Bones] [Careers] [Celebration] [Change] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Death] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Family] [Farm] [Farmer] [Forest] [Future] [Generations] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [History] [Hunting] [Lake] [Love] [Marriage] [Memories] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parade] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Plants] [Pond] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Settlers] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [War] [Water] [Weather] [Wilderness] [Winter] [Work]

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9. Hall, Marie Ets (1947). Oley the sea monster. New York: The Viking Press.

Abstract:
Young Oley, the harbor seal, is separated from his mother near the shore and ends up on display in the Midwest. Oley soon grows homesick and is set free. However, before Oley is able to be reunited with his mother, he accidently causes everyone to think he is a sea monster.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Geography] [Lake] [Lost] [Monsters] [Newspaper] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Reunion] [Seal] [Storytelling] [Swimming] [Transportation]

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10. Hamm, Diane Johnston (1991). Laney's lost momma. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
Laney can't find her mom in the department store. But luckily, she and her lost mom remember exactly where to find each other.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Lost] [Multicultural] [Obedience] [Parents] [Reunion] [Self Esteem] [Separation] [Shopping] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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11. Heymans, Annemie//Heymans, Margriet (1993). The princess in the kitchen garden (Prinses van de moestuin). New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
Because her mother died, Hannah takes care of her father and brother. Hannah decides to run away because she feels unappreciated. She goes to Mama's old kitchen garden. Her family reunites in an amazing way!

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Language] [Loss] [Parents] [Responsibilities] [Reunion] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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12. Isadora, Rachel (1991). At the crossroads. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
A little boy and the children in a poor South African village, sing and expect the arrival of their fathers who work in the mines. They sing, dance, make instruments, and sit in the dark until their fathers finally arrive.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Anticipation] [Careers] [Celebration] [Community] [Family] [Multicultural] [Music] [Parents] [Poverty] [Reunion] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

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13. Lerner, Harriet//Goldhor, Susan (2001). Franny B. Kranny, there's a bird in your hair!. Alton, England: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
Franny B. Kranny loves her wild and crazy hairstyle, but her parents say that she needs to get her hair done before the family reunion. Initially she is upset, but then a bird decides to make her new hairstyle its home. Everyone, including Franny, loves the hairstyle. They want her to keep it, but Franny decide it's now time to cut it.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Beauty] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Bus] [Careers] [Cleanliness] [Embarrassment] [Family] [Feelings] [Hygiene] [Preparation] [Pride] [Reunion] [Sleep] [Teeth] [Television] [Transportation]

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14. Levine, Abby (2005). This is the matzah. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A Jewish family shops, cooks, and prepares for Passover. The traditions and the meanings behind them are explained in a rhyme.

Abstract provided by Susan Baker-Gillette, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alcohol] [Author's Note] [Beverage] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Cooking] [Drugs] [Family] [Food] [Grandparents] [Hebrew] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Party] [Religion] [Responsibilities] [Reunion] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

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15. Lobel, Anita (1992). Pierrot's abc garden. New York: Western Publishing Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Pierrot is a lonely clown who decides to visit his friend, Pierrette. He decides to get a basket and take her several things from his garden. Each item begins with a different letter from the alphabet.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Clowns] [Dreams] [Food] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Loneliness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Picnic] [Pig] [Reunion] [Sequence] [Sheep] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Zebra]

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16. Luenn, Nancy (1998). A gift for abuelita: Celebrating the day of the dead. : Rising Moon.

Abstract:
Rosita and her grandmother are very close. Rosita's grandmother teaches Rosita how to braid, garden, and make tortillas. When Rosita's grandmother dies, Rosita feels a great loss without her around and misses her terribly. Her family tells Rosita that she can make a gift to give to her grandmother on the Day of the Dead. Rosita braids a cord that is filled with love and memories for her grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Change] [Culture] [Death] [Family] [Food] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Language] [Loss] [Love] [Mexican American] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Presents] [Reunion] [Siblings] [Spanish] [Stress Management] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication]

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17. Matze, Claire Sidhom (1999). The stars in my geddoh's sky. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
Alex enjoys a brief but special visit of his grandfather to the United States from the Middle East. They spend a lot of time together as Alex learns of his grandfather's homeland, customs, religion, and language.

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

Keywords: [Arab] [Baseball] [Companion] [Correspondence] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Islam] [Language] [Market] [Nonverbal Communication] [Prayer] [Presents] [Religion] [Reunion] [Sadness] [Stars] [Surprises] [Symbols] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication]

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18. Moses, Will (1999). Rip van winkle. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Could you sleep 20 years of your life away?Well, Rip Van Winkle didn't think he could. One day he was walking around his old familiar town, talking with his old familiar friends, and hunting with his old familar dog. The next day (or so Rip thinks) his old familiar town, friends, and dog are no longer famliar. Come find out what happens when Rip sleeps for 20 years.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [American] [Author's Note] [Community] [Contentment] [Dutch] [Farm] [Folktale] [Helping] [History] [Hunting] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Responsibilities] [Reunion] [Sleep] [Time]

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19. Rylant, Cynthia (1985). The relatives came. New York: Bradbury Press.

Abstract:
Lots of fun and excitement occurs when Virginia's relatives come to town. They have a reunion of food, conversation, naps, and hugs.

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

Keywords: [Celebration] [Excitement] [Family] [Food] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Party] [Reunion] [Sleep] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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20. Sutcliff, Rosemary (1993). The minstrel and the dragon-pup. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
A ministrel finds a dragon-pup egg on a beach and adopts it after it hatches. The minstrel raises the dragon-pup, Lucky, until he is stolen. Due to Lucky's absence, the minstrel's songs suffer until he is once again united with Lucky.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Beach] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Lost] [Missing] [Music] [Mythical] [Persistence] [Reunion] [Song] [Song] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Zoo]

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21. Swanson, Diana (2003). The balloon sailors. New York: Annick Press.

Abstract:
When bickering princes take the throne, the kingdom is split in two by a wall so that each brother rules half. The kingdom is divided and it is illegal for people to cross the wall. Since Tamala and Abalon are forbidden to see their grandmother and cousin on the other side of the wall, they decide to float over it in a hot air balloon. They work with their parents to collect materials, build the balloon, and wait for the perfect weather conditions. The family departs during the night, escapes military fire from soldiers, and surprises their relatives in the morning. This adventure is loosely based on the true story of two East German families sailing over the Berlin Wall in their own hot air balloon in 1979.

Abstract provided by Lisa Lynne Miller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Argument] [Author's Note] [Balloon] [Barn] [Bodies Of Water] [Bravery] [Challenges] [Church] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Correspondence] [Cow] [Creativity] [Crisis] [Dog] [Emotions] [Family] [Germany] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Helping] [History] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Patience] [Pets] [Politics] [Pond] [Prison] [Quilt] [Reunion] [Royalty] [Rules] [Sadness] [Separation] [Sewing] [Spy] [Teamwork] [Train] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind] [Writing]

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22. Takahashi, Hiroyuki (1976). The foxes of chironupp island. New York: Windmill Books Inc. and E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc..

Abstract:
An old man and his wife return every spring to Chironupp Island, an island off the coast of Japan. Right before the war, the couple befriends a young fox cub, Tiny.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Aggression] [Animals] [Asian] [Boat] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Disappearance] [Family] [Fox] [Friendship] [Island] [Japanese] [Multicultural] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Spring] [Stress Management] [War]

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23. Tran, Truong (2003). Going home, coming home. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
Ami Chi is going on a trip to Vietnam with her parents. Not very happy, Ami Chi sees her grandmother and her uncle. Along the way she meets a girl named Thao at the market. Thao shows Ami Chi all around the market. Ami Chi finally goes back to her grandmother's house, where her parents are worried. Now with an appreciation for her other home, Vietnam, she goes back home to America.

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

Keywords: [American] [Birds] [Challenges] [Chicken] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Emotions] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Home] [Moods] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Refusal Skills] [Reunion] [Travel] [Vietnamese]

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24. Willems, Mo (2004). Knuffle bunny. New York: Hyperion.

Abstract:
Trixie, her daddy, and her trusty bunny companion are heading to the laundry mat. While there, Trixie helps her daddy sort the clothes. Unfortunately, Trixie’s bunny becomes part of the dryer pile. Trixie’s dad doesn’t realize that the bunny is in the dryer. In trying to get his attention Trixie says her first word. In the end, she and both parents run to retrieve Knuffle Bunny.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Cartoons] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Determination] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Happiness] [Helping] [Money] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Photograph] [Rabbit] [Reunion] [Running] [Sadness] [Technology] [Verbal Communication]

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25. Woodson, Jacqueline (1997). We had a picnic this sunday past. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Teeka and her grandmather wait fo the arrival of all their relatives at the family picnic. They both fear that Aunt Martha will show up with her dried-out apple pie. When everyone arrives, they have a wonderful feast.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Celebration] [Colors] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Picnic] [Reunion] [Sun]

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