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- 1. Ahlberg, Allan (2000).
The snail house.
Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.
- Abstract:
Grandma calls in her three grandchildren to tell a story. A boy, a girl, and their baby brother all shrink until they can sneak out of the house unnoticed. They move into a snail house for a day where they have adventures with an earthquake, a disappearing baby, and a scary bird. After the adventures, they thank the snail and return home to become their normal size.
Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Cat] [Disappearance] [Earthquake] [Fox] [Grandparents] [Insects] [Lost] [Plants] [Radio] [Rain] [Safety] [Snail] [Storytelling] [Tiger]
- 2. Alexander, Martha (1972).
And my mean old mother will be sorry, blackboard bear.
New York: Dial Press.
- Abstract:
Anthony is tired of his mean mother always yelling at him, so he runs away with his bear. After some fun, he misses his mother, his bed, his pillow, and food. He happily returns to his home.
Abstract provided by Reggie Rybolt and Judy Penko, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Running Away] [Safety]
- 3. Arnold, Ted (1987).
No jumping on the bed.
New York: Dial Books.
- Abstract:
Walter always wanted to jump on his bed. One night he dreamed that he fell through the floor. When he awoke, he never wanted to jump on his bed again.
Abstract provided by Jennifer Rall, 1994; Amy Mallory, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Injury] [Nonverbal Communication] [Recreation] [Refusal Skills] [Rules] [Safety] [Verbal Communication]
- 4. Asch, Frank (1998).
Ziggy piggy and the three little pigs.
Toronto: Kids Can Press.
- Abstract:
A new character is added to the story of the three little pigs, changing the tale to four little pigs. The fourth pig saves his brothers from the wolf by being resourceful.
Abstract provided by Betsy Dunn, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Beach] [Boat] [Celebration] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Homeless] [Intelligence] [Pig] [Problem Solving] [Rescue] [Running Away] [Safety] [Security] [Shelter] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Wolf] [Worry]
- 5. Ashman, Linda (2001).
Castles, caves, and honeycombs.
San Diego, CA: Harcourt, Inc..
- Abstract:
Animals make their homes using many different things. Some are made of twigs, others of sand, and others are in caves. Although they are all different, they also have similarities. Castles, caves, and honeycombs are a place to share, play, rest, and live.
Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Beach] [Bear] [Beaver] [Bee] [Birds] [Caterpillar] [Cave] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Dog] [Home] [Insects] [Mouse] [Play] [Rabbit] [Rhyme] [Safety] [Sleep] [Snail] [Snake] [Spider] [Tree] [Turtle] [Wolf]
- 6. Baasansuren, Bolormaa Adapted by: Mixter, Helen (2009).
My little round house.
Toronto: Groundwood Books.
- Abstract:
Baby Jilu talks through his first year in the world, from when he is born to when he is a year old. He is born into a round world, with a round bed, in a round home, in Mongolia. His family comes to meet him, and they travel to their autumn quarters. Once snow begins to fall, Jilu's family moves on to their winter campground and soon celebrate Tsagaan Sar, which means that spring will come again. In the spring, Jilu can ride on the camel saddle with his mother, and he will not have to wear boots again until after summer.
Abstract provided by Laura Barbe, 2011 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Autumn] [Baby] [Birthday] [Camel] [Clothing] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Day] [Decision Making] [Family] [Food] [Goat] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [Home] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Night] [Safety] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Sheep] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [Survival] [Travel] [Weather] [Winter]
- 7. Baker, Leslie (1987).
The third-story cat.
Boston: Little Brown & Co..
- Abstract:
A house cat, Alice, longs to visit the park across the street. One day, Alice escapes her comfortable apartment. She meets a streetwise cat and has a "hair-raising" day. After Alice's adventures, she gladly goes home - until tomorrow.
Abstract by Jacqui Lott, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Curiosity] [Nonverbal Communication] [Safety]
- 8. Barber, Antonia (1992).
Gemma and the baby chick.
New York: Scholastic Inc..
- Abstract:
Gemma is a very caring young child. She saves one of the hen's babies from dying. This child, with the help of her mother, understands that she can't keep it but must put it back into the hen's nest.
Abstract provided by Cleon Plummer, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Chicken] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Kindness] [Learning] [Rescue] [Safety] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]
- 9. Barton, Byron (2001).
My car.
Singapore: Greenwilllow Books.
- Abstract:
Sam describes his car, its parts, and how he cares for it. He also discusses where he goes in his car and his job working as a bus driver.
Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Bus] [Car] [Careers] [Caring] [Cleanliness] [Colors] [Day] [Night] [Rain] [Rules] [Safety] [Transportation] [Weather] [Work]
- 10. Beech, Linda (1995).
The magic school bus gets baked in a cake.
New York: Scholastic Inc.
- Abstract:
It is Ms. Frizzle's birthday so the kids plan a party, but something is missing -- a cake!For a field trip, they go to the bakery and bake a cake and accidentally get baked inside the magic school bus.
Abstract provided by Kelley Chupka, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Birthday] [Bus] [Celebration] [Food] [Friendship] [Holidays] [Nutrition] [Party] [Safety] [School] [Transportation] [Travel]
- 11. Beil, Karen Magnuson (2004).
Mooove over!.
New York: Holiday House.
- Abstract:
A trolley driver has a set system that he always uses to keep track of the number of passengers: he counts by twos. One day, everything is going right on schedule, until a big, bossy cow comes on the trolley. The driver loses count and the cow forces the other passengers onto the roof. Finally, the driver realizes there is only one passenger, gets everyone back inside the trolley, and pushes the cow off to the streets.
Abstract provided by Jaclyn Saurber, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Chaos] [Conflict] [Confusion] [Counting] [Cow] [Duck] [Feelings] [Games] [Goose] [Horse] [Manners] [Numbers] [Pig] [Safety] [Selfishness] [Sheep] [Teaching] [Transportation] [Trolley] [Verbal Communication]
- 12. 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]
- 13. Blance, Ellen & Cook, Ann (1976).
Monster goes to the circus.
Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers Inc..
- Abstract:
Monster takes a trip to the circus. While there, he sees many different circus performances. To everyone's surprise, Monster has an act to include himself into the circus ring.
Abstract provided by Ashley Bennett, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acrobat] [Animals] [Circus] [Clowns] [Feelings] [Food] [Fun] [Juggling] [Monsters] [Nutrition] [Performance] [Safety] [Sports] [Success] [Surprises] [Worry]
- 14. Bourgeois, Paulette (1996).
Franklin has a sleepover.
Niagara Falls, New York: Kids Can Press.
- Abstract:
Franklin and Bear are excited for their first sleepover at Franklin's house. It's fun to play games, have a campfire, and campout in the livingroom with your friend. However, when it's time to go to bed, Bear and Franklin realize how scary sleepovers can be.
Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Camping] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Emotions] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Health] [Homesickness] [Parents] [Playing] [Pretend] [Sadness] [Safety] [Separation] [Toys] [Traditions] [Turtle]
- 15. Branley, Franklyn M. (1985).
Hurricane watch.
New York: Harper Trophy.
- Abstract:
This informational text describes the relationship of air over land and oceans. When wind speed reaches 74 miles an hour, a tropical storm becomes a hurricane. Explains the sequence of weather events and how weather planes fly into the eye of a storm to take measurements of temperature, pressure, and precipitation. People prepare safely for the storm by securing homes, gathering supplies, and moving inland.
Abstract provided by Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Destruction] [Direction] [Earth] [Geography] [Hurricane] [Maps] [Nonfiction] [Numbers] [Ocean] [Preparation] [Prevention] [Radio] [Safety] [Satellite] [Science] [Sequence] [Storm] [Technology] [Television] [Weather] [Wind]
- 16. Brenner, Barbara (2004).
One small place in a tree.
New York: Harper Collins.
- Abstract:
A bear scratches the bark of a tree; beetles form small openings; a woodpecker eats the beetles; bacteria takes over the tree and a small hole is formed. Although the tree is dying, this small hole is still a home for many animals. Both living and dying trees are important as shelter and home to living organisms.
Abstract provided by Katherine McMullen, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Aging] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bear] [Beetle] [Birds] [Birth] [Bluebird] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Frog] [Home] [Insects] [Mouse] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Safety] [Seasons] [Snake] [Snow] [Spider] [Spring] [Squirrel] [Summer] [Tree] [Weather] [Wildlife] [Wind] [Winter] [Woodpecker]
- 17. Brown, Marcia (1969).
How, hippo!.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.
- Abstract:
A little hippo's mother teaches him to talk. Anytime he was with his mother he was not afraid, but one day he went to play alone and a crocodile grabbed him. When the little hippo shouted, his mother rescued him.
Abstract provided by Shanda Page, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Crocodile] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Hippopotamus] [Parents] [Reptiles] [Rescue] [Safety] [Verbal Communication]
- 18. Brown, Margaret Wise (1938).
The little fireman.
New York: HarperCollins.
- Abstract:
A small fireman and a large fireman attempt to fight fires of comparable dimensions to their size.
Abstract provided by Valerie A. Ubbes, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Community] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Dog] [Fire] [Fire Engine] [Five Senses] [Health] [Helping] [Noise] [Safety] [Sizes] [Sleep] [Transportation]
- 19. Brown, Margery (1991).
Afro-bets: Book of colors.
Orange, NJ: Just Us Books, Inc.
- Abstract:
Colors tell us many things. Red means danger and says stop. Yellow is the color of a banana. Purple is the color of grapes. When you mix certain colors, they make new colors.
Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Colors] [Food] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Safety]
- 20. Burningham, John (1977).
Come away from the water, shirley.
New York: Thomas Y. Crowell, Co..
- Abstract:
Shirley and her father go to the beach. Her father is nagging her the whole time they are there. She uses her imagination to cope with her father.
Abstract provided by Elaine Stone and Teri Cline, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Imagination] [Loneliness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Safety] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
- 21. Burroway, Janet (1970).
The truck on the track.
Indianapolis: Bobbs Merril Co., Inc..
- Abstract:
A circus truck is stuck on railroad tracks. The circus animals and people try to push the truck off the tracks. They are unable to and the train hits the truck.
Abstract provided by Elaine Stone, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Challenges] [Circus] [Rhyme] [Safety]
- 22. Chalmers, Mary (1958).
Throw a kiss, harry.
New York: Harper & Row.
- Abstract:
Harry is a little cat who has been misbehaving all day and getting himself into trouble. He gets stuck on top of a house and the fire department gets him down. His mother tells him to throw them a kiss, but he will not. Finally, when he leaves, he blows a kiss.
Abstract provided by Reggie Rybolt and Jennifer Funa, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Adventures] [Affection] [Conflict Resolution] [Curiosity] [Family] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Refusal Skills] [Rescue] [Safety] [Verbal Communication]
- 23. Chlad, Dorothy (1987).
Playing on the playground.
Chicago: Children's Press.
- Abstract:
Jackie is going to the playground with her friends. She explains six simple rules she follows to ensure her safety and to make sure she has fun. Her six rules are never go to the playground alone, always go with friends, do not walk in front of swings, wait at the bottom of the slide, always hold on tight, and be careful and alert.
Abstract provided by Kerry Gray, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Multicultural] [Play] [Playground] [Safety]
- 24. Chlad, Dorothy (1991).
Playing outdoors in the winter.
Chicago: Childrens Press, Inc.
- Abstract:
Darryl lives in a place where it snows a lot in the winter. He describes some of the activities he does with his friends and family like building a snowman, making snow angels, shoveling the sidewalk, sledding, and ice skating. In order to enjoy these activities, safety rules need to be observed, so Darryl gives five basic rules to follow.
Abstract provided by Kerry Gray, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Play] [Rules] [Running] [Safety] [Skating] [Skiing] [Sledding]
- 25. Christelow, Eileen (1989).
Five little monkeys jumping on the bed.
New York: Clarion Books.
- Abstract:
Five little monkey experience the consequences of jumping on the bed because their mama called the doctor and the doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed!"
Abstract provided by Jennifer Henzie, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Concepts] [Counting] [Decision Making] [Disobedience] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Health] [Injury] [Jumping] [Monkey] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Parents] [Playing] [Safety] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
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