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1. 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]
2. Anholt, Catherine//Anholt, Laurence (1991). All about you. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Everyone is different, no one is quite the same. Discover all about you!How do you feel today?Are you hungry?Each time it's a new story.

Abstract provided by Jennifer Henzie, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Bat] [Bath] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Birds] [Camel] [Cat] [Celebration] [Cleanliness] [Climbing] [Cow] [Dancing] [Dog] [Donkey] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Food] [Frog] [Goat] [Goose] [Gorilla] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hygiene] [Jumping] [Library] [Mole] [Monkey] [Moose] [Nutrition] [Ox] [Parents] [Party] [Picnic] [Pool] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Seal] [Sheep] [Siblings] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Sliding] [Snail] [Walrus] [Whale] [Wolf] [Zoo]
3. Anno, Mitsumasa (1977). Anno's journey. Tokyo: Fukuinkan Shoten.

Abstract:
Anno's journey takes us to Northern Europe where we see the land, the people at work and play, their art, architecture, and folklore. We also see an escaping prisoner, some characters from Sesame Street, and other things.

Abstract provided by Mary Bentley and Kerry Gray, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Basketball] [Bodies Of Water] [Cow] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Horse] [Jumping] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Running] [Siblings] [Sports] [Swimming] [Transportation]
4. Arnold, Katya (1997). Duck, duck, goose?. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
A goose wishes to look different than all the other geese so she travels to all the different birds she envies and switches one of her body parts for theirs. She later learns she is unable to perform the same things the other birds can even with her new look, and she begins to appreciate her own qualities.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Crow] [Differences] [Duck] [Envy] [Fly] [Fox] [Goose] [Helping] [Jealousy] [Peacock] [Pelican] [Pond] [Rescue] [Running] [Storks] [Swan] [Swimming] [Teasing]
5. Ayliffe, Alex (1992). Slither, swoop, swing. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Join animals of many shapes and sizes doing the activities they do best. Watch snakes slither, bats swoop, monkeys swing, penguins waddle, and other animals on the move.

Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Bat] [Bear] [Birds] [Cat] [Chicken] [Climbing] [Dog] [Dolphin] [Elephant] [Exercise] [Fish] [Fly] [Fox] [Frog] [Fun] [Jumping] [Koala] [Mole] [Monkey] [Mouse] [Ostrich] [Penguin] [Play] [Rabbit] [Running] [Snake] [Swimming] [Walking] [Worm] [Zebra]
6. Babcock, Chris (1993). No moon, no milk!. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Martha, a cow, will not give any more milk until she walks on the moon like the cowsmonauts.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Beach] [Bus] [Cow] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Farm] [Moon] [Museum] [Running] [Skating] [Taxi] [Transportation]
7. Bang, Molly (1999). When sophie gets angry--Really, really angry.... New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
What do you do when you're angry?Sophie feels bad when she's angry. She wants to yell and kick and scream, but she runs outside to her special place instead. When she comes home, everyone is glad to see her and she feels much better.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Art] [Climbing] [Conflict Resolution] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Relaxation] [Running] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Toys] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Water]
8. Bania, Michael (2004). Kumak's fish: A tall tale from the far north. Portland, OR: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
One morning Kumak and his family pack their fishing gear for an antarctic ice fishing adventure. With patience, the family fishes until Kumak finally catches a strong fish. The whole Alaskan community comes running to help Kumak and his family pull the fish out of the water. The community celebrates their new food supply when they see each fish holding on to the fist infront of it.

Laura Esch, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Ice] [Lake] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Running] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Weather]
9. Bania, Michael (2004). Kumak's fish: A tall tale from the far north. Portland, OR: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
Kumak takes his family ice fishing. Kumak uses his uncle’s amazing hooking stick. Kumak patiently waits for a fish which results in enough fish to share with the entire village.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Community] [Dancing] [Eskimo] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Happiness] [Ice] [Lake] [Language] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Patience] [Running] [Sharing] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Winter]
10. Beard, Darleen Bailey (1999). Twister. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
Lucille and her younger brother, Natt, play together and use their imagination. They run around and exercise in their yard. While they are playing, a bad storm hits. Their mother puts them in the cellar as she goes to help an elderly neighbor. The storm is a tornado. When the storm is over, the two children find the two adults, and life is back to the way it was: imaginary.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Fantasy] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peace] [Playing] [Pretend] [Rabbit] [Rain] [Royalty] [Running] [Running Away] [Sadness] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Tornado] [Weather] [Wind]
11. Belton, Sandra (1994). May'naise sandwiches & sunshine tea. New York: Four Winds Press.

Abstract:
Big Mama shares memories of her childhood with her grandchild about a special friendship she had with Bettle Jean. Little Miss and Big Mama share the pages of a scrapbook which tells the favorite story of May'naise sandwiches and sunshine tea.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Books] [Careers] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Dentist] [Doctor] [Dreams] [Flowers] [Food] [Friendship] [Garden] [Hunger] [Imagination] [Memories] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Photograph] [Picnic] [Play] [Rain] [Running] [School] [Sun] [Teaching] [Technology] [Telephone] [Tree] [Water]
12. Bennett, Kelly (2005). Not norman: A goldfish story. New York: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
When a boy gets Norman, a goldfish, for his birthday he is disappointed. He wants an energetic pet with which to run and play. He makes a plan to take Norman back to the pet store and get another pet. After show and tell at school, he decides to keep him. Norman likes his music and makes him laugh; besides any other pet just wouldn’t be the same, they would not be Norman.

Abstract provided by Danielle L Rhodus, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [African American] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Birthday] [Bravery] [Cat] [Climbing] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Goldfish] [Hamster] [Listening] [Lizard] [Mice] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pets] [Refusal Skills] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Snake] [Sounds] [Surprises] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication]
13. Berger, Melvin (1991). Ouch!. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Do you wonder how your body quits bleeding when you have a cut or why the new skin under a scab is pink?A group of students finds answers to these questions when they complete their science fair project. This is a great resource for information on cuts, bleeding, and how wounds heal.

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

Keywords: [Biking] [Body Parts] [Doctor] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Health] [Injury] [Jumping] [Music] [Nurse] [Parents] [Playground] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Science]
14. Bertrand, Diane Gonzales (2004). My pal, Victor. Green Bay, WI: Raven Tree Press.

Abstract:
Dominic and Victor have a special friendship in spite of Dominic’s disability. They laugh, tell jokes, and do many fun things together on the baseball field, at the amusement park, and during sleepovers.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Birds] [Disability] [Dog] [Duck] [Elephant] [Friendship] [Frog] [Language] [Multicultural] [Park] [Parrot] [Running] [Sleep] [Spanish] [Sports] [Storytelling] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Walking]
15. Blance, Ellen & Cook, Ann (1976). Monster goes to the hospital. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers.

Abstract:
While running in a race with his friends, Monster trips over a stick and hurts his foot. Monster's friends advise him to go to the hospital. At the hospital a lady doctor cares for Monster; which is not an easy task due to his adnormally large size. The doctor determines that his foot is sprained and with the help of the children she is able to find a suitable crutch for Monster.

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

Keywords: [Body Parts] [Doctor] [Emergency] [Exercise] [Fair] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Hospital] [Monsters] [Running] [Safety]
16. Bogacki, Tomacz (1999). Cat and mouse in the snow. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
When two friends, Cat and Mouse, go outside one day to play in the green meadow, they are very surprised to find snow instead of grass. Together, they discover the fun of playing in the cold, white snow.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Climbing] [Cold] [Colors] [Family] [Friendship] [Monsters] [Mouse] [Playing] [Running] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Snow] [Weather] [Winter]
17. Borden, Louise (1999). A. lincoln and me. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
A young boy discovers that he shares a birthday on the same day as Abraham Lincoln's. Learn how many other common characteristics a boy shares with a past president.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Baseball] [Birthday] [Body Parts] [Books] [Bus] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Freedom] [Friendship] [History] [Individuality] [Learning] [Money] [Monuments] [Music] [Playground] [President] [Reading] [Running] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Slavery] [Sports] [Teaching] [Transportation]
18. Borden, Louise (1989). Caps, hats, socks, and mittens: A book about the four seasons. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Learn the many colors, smells, and activities of each season. We start and finish the cycle with the caps, hats, socks, and mittens of winter.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Autumn] [Clothing] [Colors] [Exercise] [Food] [Nutrition] [Picnic] [Running] [School] [Seasons] [Sledding] [Soccer] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [Winter]
19. Bowen, Elizabeth (1965). The good tiger. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Sara and Bob want to invite their tiger friend over for tea. When Sara fails to tell her mother that she invited a tiger, chaos occurs. The tiger leaves, but Sara and Bob find him in the forest where they have the best party ever.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Car] [Celebration] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fight] [Food] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Lion] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Party] [Running] [Sadness] [Tiger] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Zoo]
20. Branner, Toni Tickel (1997). Wilby's fitness book. Dubuque, IA: Kendall","Hunt Publishing Company.

Abstract:
Learn to exercise, stretch, eat well, and feel good about yourself with Wilby. He instructs you on how to be healthy through rhymes.

Abstract provided by Jennifer Henzie, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Appearance] [Biking] [Confidence] [Dancing] [Differences] [Encouragement] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Fun] [Happiness] [Individuality] [Jumping] [Nutrition] [Playing] [Running] [Self Esteem] [Skating] [Swimming] [Walking]
21. Browne, Anthony (1984). Willy the wimp. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Willy is called "Willy the Wimp" by the local gorilla gang. One day he sees an ad in his comic book on how to stop being a wimp. He starts exercising, eating healthy, and lifting weights to the point where the gorilla gang becomes afraid of Willy.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Body Image] [Bully] [Conflict Resolution] [Exercise] [Goal Setting] [Gorilla] [Growing Up] [Health] [Running] [Self Esteem]
22. Browne, Anthony (1998). Voices in the park. New York: DK Ink.

Abstract:
A typical day's walk through the park is seen through the eyes of a grouchy woman, an unhappy man, a lonely boy, and a happy young girl. An intriguing look at how friendships are made and torn apart.

Abstract provided by Tera L. Coppler, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Ape] [Assertiveness] [Confusion] [Depression] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Jumping] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Playground] [Running] [Sadness] [Verbal Communication]
23. Brown, Margaret Wise (1999). Another important book. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Learn about all of the important things in early childhood from ages one through six. At one, you've found your nose and discovered your toes. By five and six, you've learned some tricks.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Baby] [Birth] [Body Parts] [Counting] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Growing Up] [Health] [Jumping] [Learning] [Numbers] [Playing] [Running] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Uniqueness] [Walking]
24. Burton, Marilee Robin (1994). My best shoes. New York: Tambourine Books.

Abstract:
Days of the week are expressed through many different shoes that children wear. Have you ever worn sturdy lace-up high shoes, run all day shoes, or tiptoe in the sand shoes?

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

Keywords: [African American] [Asian American] [Beach] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Farm] [Jumping] [Play] [Running]
25. Byars, Betsy (1997). Ant plays bear. New York: Penguin Books.

Abstract:
Ant is a young boy with a wild imagination. An imagination that allows him to be a bear and a dog. He also imagines a giant outside his window and experiences the careers of his dreams.

Abstract provided by Cory Holycross, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Cave] [Creativity] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Fun] [Games] [Giants] [Goal Setting] [Parents] [Play] [Playing] [Pretend] [Running] [Siblings] [Sounds]
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