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1. Ackerman, Karen (1990). The tin heart. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
Mahaley and Rosa are best of friends. They play together in the river every day while their fathers worked together. When the Civil War broke out, their fathers disagreed about slavery. Mahaley and Rosa rarely see each other now, But the tin heart charm that they wear around their necks are constant reminders of their special friendship.

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

Keywords: [Awareness] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Friendship] [Love] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [River] [Slavery] [Underground Railroad]
2. Adams, Jeanie (1991). Going for oysters. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
An Australian girl tells how she fishes for oysters and fish. It is a long and dangerous job. The whole family enjoys eating the fish that she catches.

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

Keywords: [Australian] [Bodies Of Water] [Family] [Fish] [Fishing] [Food] [Grandparents] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Recreation] [River]
3. Agee, John (2003). Z goes home. Belgium: Library of Congress.

Abstract:
The letter Z leaves his job of making the word "zoo." Along the way he passes other letters forming their words until he goes through the entire alphabet.

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

Keywords: [Alien] [Alphabet] [Architecture] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Glossary] [Karate] [Mythical] [Ocean] [River] [Running] [Sequence] [Shapes] [Sports]
4. Ahlberg, Allan (2001). The adventures of bert. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
Bert is a young man whose life is full of adventures. He ends up safely with his family in the end --- but he spends some time in Scotland, is chased by a giant sausage, and rescues a puppy in the river.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [Bedtime] [Bravery] [Clothing] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Food] [Giving] [Heroism] [Injury] [Luck] [Multicultural] [Numbers] [Rescue] [River] [Scottish] [Shopping] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Travel] [Truck]
5. Anderson, Halse Laurie (2002). The big cheese of third street. New York: Simon & Schuster Books.

Abstract:
Little Benny is bullied constantly for being so little. It isn't until he wins the pole challenge that everyone cheers and honors Benny.

Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Bully] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Climbing] [Community] [Family] [Flood] [Games] [Music] [Neighbors] [Party] [Play] [River] [Siblings] [Swimming] [Teasing] [Violence]
6. Avi (1999). Abigail takes the wheel. New York: HarperCollins Publishers Inc..

Abstract:
Every morning Abigail and her brother go to school on board their father's boat. One morning they see an accident and decide to help one of the boats. Abigail has to steer while her father helps on the other boat. On her way down the river, Abigail must make some quick decisions. With Captain Abigail in charge everyone arrives safely.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Adventures] [Author's Note] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Geography] [Maps] [Market] [Parents] [River] [School] [Ship] [Siblings] [Transportation] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]
7. Babbit, Natalie (1998). Ouch!. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A baby born with the destiny of marrying a princess is brought by the King and thrown into the river to prevent a possible marriage with his newborn daughter. Rescued by a loving couple, the boy grows up and meets the King once again. The Kings plan to kill the young man backfires again and the young man marries the princess. As a test, the King sends the new prince to steal the golden hairs off the devil's head. In a surprise ending, the prince prevails, but the King is not so lucky.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Architecture] [Baby] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bridge] [Confidence] [Correspondence] [Dancing] [Death] [Devils] [Dreams] [Fable] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forest] [Happiness] [Lost] [Magic] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [River] [River] [Royalty] [Secrets] [Sleep] [Transportation] [Trick] [Wedding]
8. Baker, Betty (1962). Little runner of the longhouse. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Little Runner pretends that he is grown up like the other men of the tribe. He pretends to hunt and trade like his elders.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Family] [Games] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Parents] [River] [Self Esteem] [Snow] [Weather]
9. Banks, Kate (2004). The cat who walked across France. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux.

Abstract:
After the death of his owner, a cat is moved to another city. He has fond memories of the old woman and wishes to find his home again. The cat begins a journey across the country to find his way back to the stone house. When he arrives, he finds the door open, walks in, and finds a spot to fall asleep. He is awoken by two children who reminds him of the old woman with whom he finds home again.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Exercise] [Feelings] [France] [Happiness] [Lake] [Memories] [Pond] [River] [Sadness] [Sea] [Stress Management]
10. Bauer, Marion Dane (2003). Snow. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
The dull, cold winter is transformed by the marvel of snow. Children are taken on a journey where they learn how snowflakes are formed, the amazing purposes that snow serves, and the enjoyable activities that they can participate in with snow.

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

Keywords: [Beauty] [Bodies Of Water] [Clouds] [Cold] [Fun] [Ice] [Lake] [Nonverbal Communication] [River] [Seasons] [Shapes] [Sky] [Slavery] [Snow] [Spring] [Tree] [Weather] [Winter]
11. Ben-Ezer, Ehud (1997). Hosni the dreamer: An arabian tale. New York: Farrar Straub Giroux.

Abstract:
Hosni is a shepherd who spends his days telling stories to his sheep and his nights dreaming about the city. When he finally has the opportunity to travel to the city, his life changes. He hears some special words of wisdom from a wise old man.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Arab] [Bodies Of Water] [Camel] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Death] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Love] [Marriage] [Money] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Night] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Rain] [River] [Sadness] [Sheep] [Storytelling] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
12. Bider, Djemma (1989). A drop of honey. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Anayida falls asleep and dreams of baking baklava. When she buys the honey, she drops some of it on the sidewalk. A bee lands on the honey and a cat chases the bee. A dog chases the cat and they all run through the town. The whole town is turned upside down because of one drop of honey.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Armenian] [Bee] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Dog] [Folktale] [Food] [Greek] [Insects] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Recipe] [River]
13. 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]
14. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Monster goes around the town. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers, Inc.

Abstract:
Monster goes for a trip around the town with a little boy. The little boy brings his camera and takes pictures at all the places they visit together.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Basketball] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bus] [Car] [Disappearance] [Environment] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Fun] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hobby] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [River] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Shopping] [Teamwork] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
15. Bowen, Betsy (1995). Gathering a northwoods counting book. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Starting in May, the winter countdown begins. Preparation activities are described using the numbers one through thirteen. For example, winter countdown includes five blueberries and six bags of rice.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bear] [Bodies Of Water] [Bus] [Counting] [Exercise] [Family] [Fish] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Lake] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Preparation] [Responsibilities] [River] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Skiing] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [Teamwork] [Toad] [Transportation] [Weather] [Winter] [Woods]
16. Brett, Jan (2002). Daisy comes home. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Daisy is one of six hens and is the outcast. After being pushed out of the henhouse, she takes a ride along the river. She meets various animals and instinctively uses her coping skills to survive. She returns home and uses those newly found skills and is no longer bullied by the rest of the hens.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Behavior] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Buffalo] [Bully] [Careers] [Caring] [Chicken] [China] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Dog] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Happiness] [Market] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Pets] [Refusal Skills] [Responsibilities] [River] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Transportation]
17. Bridwell, Norman (1993). Clifford y el dia de accion de gracias. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Emily goes to visit her grandmother for the Thanksgiving holiday. Clifford is staying with neighbors and becomes homesick. He decides to visit his mother as a surprise.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Dog] [Family] [Food] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Homesickness] [Language] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [River] [Spanish] [Thanksgiving] [Train] [Transportation]
18. Brownlie, Alison (1999). Food and festivals: West Africa. Austin, TX: Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers.

Abstract:
Describes the West African culture of food, including the kinds of food grown and eaten, and various feast days like Ramadan, Easter, naming ceremonies, and yam festivals.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Baby] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Camel] [Cattle] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Chicken] [Community] [Cooking] [Dancing] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Friendship] [Fruit] [Ghana] [Goat] [Hard Work] [Holidays] [Language] [Multicultural] [Music] [Muslim] [Parade] [Preparation] [Religion] [Respect] [River]
19. Brown, Marcia (1982). Shadow. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
The village storytellers and shamans of African expound on the important, mysterious, haunted, and enchanted life of shadows.

Abstract provided by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1982 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cow] [Dancing] [Eagle] [Elephant] [Fable] [Fire] [Forest] [Insects] [Magic] [Mystery] [Night] [Reptiles] [River] [Scorpion] [Shadows] [Snake] [Spy] [Storytelling] [Tree] [War]
20. Brown, Margaret Wise (1974). Little fur family. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
A father bear goes to work, and the younger bear goes exploring. He comes across many animals different from him. He comes home for dinner and bed.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Bodies Of Water] [Bug] [Comparisons] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Environment] [Exploration] [Family] [Fish] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Food] [Forest] [Grandparents] [Home] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Rhyme] [River] [Sounds] [Tree] [Wildlife] [Wind]
21. Calhoun, Mary (1997). Flood. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
As the rain falls day after day, Sarajean and her family prepare for the flood. They place sandbags around the banks of the river and their house, but nothing can keep the water out. Eventually, Sarajean and her family are forced to leave their home, but they are grateful for their safety.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Flood] [Future] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hope] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [River] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Water]
22. Carlstrom, Nancy White (1997). Raven and river. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
The river ice begins to crack as spring descends upon the Alaskan tundra. The raven knows it is time to wake up, so he flies about alerting his animal friends of spring's arrival. The melting ice brings new life and excitement to the animals who live along side the river.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Beaver] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Happiness] [Hare] [Hibernation] [Ice] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Raven] [River] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Snow] [Spring] [Squirrel] [Winter] [Wolf]
23. Christelow, Eileen (1991). Five little monkeys sitting in a tree. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
While on a picnic, five little monkeys decide to tease Mr. Crocodile. One by one they fall from the tree. In the end, the monkeys are found in another tree.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Crocodile] [Monkey] [Picnic] [Plants] [Reptiles] [River] [Teasing] [Verbal Communication]
24. Collier, Bryan (2000). Uptown. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Join this boy's pride as he shares his town's sights and sounds the way he sees and hears them. You'll see Harlem along the river, street, and neighborhood.

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

Keywords: [Basketball] [Buildings] [Church] [Community] [Day] [Entertainment] [Family] [Food] [Grandparents] [Music] [Night] [Parents] [Photograph] [Pride] [Rhythm] [River] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sports] [Theatre] [Train] [Transportation]
25. Cumberbatch, Judy (2006). Can you hear the sea?. New York: Bloomsbury Children's Books.

Abstract:
Sarah's grandpa gives her a special shell and says if she listens carefully she can hear the sea, but all she hears are everday village noises.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Beliefs] [Bodies Of Water] [Cooking] [Family] [Food] [Fruit] [Grandparents] [Instruments] [Listening] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Persistence] [River] [Sea] [Shells] [Sounds] [Trust] [Village]
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