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1. Elting, Mary // Folsom, Michael (1980). Q is for duck. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
A zoo filled with a wide variety of animals, their behaviors, and the noises that they make creates a fun-filled atmosphere for an exciting riddle using all twenty-six letters of the alphabet. This alphabet guessing game keeps children anticipating what is on the next page as they are learning they connections between animals and letters.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Birds] [Camel] [Cat] [Chameleon] [Cow] [Coyote] [Dinosaur] [Dog] [Elephant] [Horse] [Insects] [Kangaroo] [Lion] [Mole] [Mosquito] [Mule] [Owl] [Pig] [Prairie Dog] [Reptiles] [Riddle] [Snake] [Sounds] [Zoo]

2. Fisher, Doris (2006). Happy birthday to whooo? A baby animal riddle book. Mt. Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
Babies come in all different sizes and shapes. Some have fur and some have feathers. Some may be the only baby born or some might be born with 100 brothers and sisters! Some are big (23 feet) and some are little (the size of a jelly-bean)! And, babies have their own special families too! Some have a mom and a dad; some have a mom or a dad, and some even live with their mom, aunts and grandmothers!

Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Birds] [Birthday] [Camel] [Celebration] [Eagle] [Elephant] [Family] [Flamingo] [Giraffe] [Habitat] [Holidays] [Kangaroo] [Leopard] [Lion] [Owl] [Parents] [Riddle] [Sizes] [Skunk] [Whale]

3. Franco, Betsy (2003). Mathematickles. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Explore the magic of each season through mathematical equations. Discover things in nature that have mathematical qualities.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Change] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Cycle] [Decision Making] [Education] [Language] [Learning] [Math] [Nature] [Numbers] [Poetry] [Problem Solving] [Riddle] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Spring] [Summer] [Winter]

4. Moses, Will (2003). Mother goose. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
As assortment of Mother Goose rhymes and riddles. Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep, Humpty Dumpty has a great fall, and find all your favorite rhymes, one and all.

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

Keywords: [Editor's Note] [Folktale] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Riddle] [Traditions]

5. Oberman, Sheldon (2000). The wisdom bird: A tale of Solomon and Sheba. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
Queen of Sheba, the wisest woman in the world, travels to Jerusalem after hearing about King Solomon, the wisest man in the world. She hopes to learn something new, but after asking for a palace made out of bird beaks, they both learn something important. This folktale is derived from Jewish, African and Biblical tales.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Birds] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Folktale] [Israelian] [Jewish] [Leadership] [Multicultural] [Religion] [Riddle] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Ship] [Storytelling] [Teaching] [Transportation] [Travel] [Wisdom]

6. Schulte, Jessica (2005). Can you find it outside?. New York: Harry N. Abrams.

Abstract:
Use the riddles to locate items in works of art. Appreciate the different elements and styles of art as you search for hidden objects. At the end, learn about these works by reading each caption next to each painting.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Goal Setting] [Images] [Museum] [Observation] [Poetry] [Recognition] [Rhyme] [Riddle] [Seasons] [Sight]
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