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1. Blackstone, Stella (2004). Jump into January: A journey around the year.. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books, Inc.

Abstract:
The twelve months are packed with much action! Discover all twelve months and the four seasons while looking for the items and details in the illustrations. People demonstrate all of what makes the entire year so special, starting with January, of course!

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Boat] [Bus] [Fair] [Fun] [Garden] [Jumping] [Month] [Rain] [Sand] [School] [Sea] [Sequence] [Snow] [Transportation] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Weather] [Wind]

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2. Brandenberg, Aliki (1996). Those summers. New York: HarperCollins .

Abstract:
Take a trip to the seaside through memories. Travel to the seaside to build sandcastles and splash around in the ocean with family members. Experience the magical, musical spell of the boardwalk at night. Never forget those wonderful memories from the trip to the seaside.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Carnival] [Clams] [Exercise] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Games] [Gymnastics] [Memories] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Play] [Radio] [Sand] [Sea] [Seasons] [Shadows] [Shells] [Siblings] [Sports] [Summer] [Sun] [Swimming] [Technology] [Transportation] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication]

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3. Cabrera, Jane (1997). Cat's colors. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
What is cat's favorite color?Cat visits the ten most popular colors to try and decide which color is his favorite. In the end the decision is easy. Cat's favorite color is orange, the color of his mom!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Bee] [Birds] [Cat] [Clouds] [Colors] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Happiness] [Kindness] [Lobster] [Love] [Mice] [Nature] [Parents] [Sand] [Sheep] [Sky] [Sun] [Worm]

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4. Cowan, Catherine (1997). My life with the wave. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
When a little boy brings an ocean wave home with him, he finds himself in trouble. He soon realizes that he has to take the wave back to the ocean where it belongs.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Clouds] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fish] [Flood] [Imagination] [Night] [Ocean] [Rainbow] [Sand] [Sea] [Shadows] [Sun] [Swimming] [Train] [Train] [Transportation]

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5. Dahl, Michael (2005). Starry arms. Minneapolis: Picture Window Books.

Abstract:
Starfish travel through the ocean. Each starfish has five arms and on every page another starfish joins in the fun and helps with counting by five.

Abstract provided by Stephanie Phair, 2003 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Clams] [Counting] [Fish] [Math] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Ocean] [Rhyme] [Sand] [Sequence] [Starfish]

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6. Daly, Niki (1999). The boy on the beach. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Joe loves the beach. He likes splashing his mom and playing in the sand. He doesn't like the big waves though. He would rather pretend to be in the water. When Joe's pretending game tosses him overboard, he becomes scared. A friendly lifeguard helps him find his parents and everyone is happy again.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Beach] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Imagination] [Lost] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Parents] [Photograph] [Playing] [Pretend] [Protection] [Safety] [Sand] [Storm] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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7. Ehrlich, H.M. (2000). Louie's goose. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Louie's toy goose goes everywhere he goes. Sometimes the goose needs to be fixed. Louie's mom and dad, and even the sun, fixes the goose.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Affection] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Beach] [Birds] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Caring] [Clams] [Coping] [Crab] [Critical Thinking] [Crustaceans] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Goose] [Happiness] [Helping] [Ocean] [Parents] [Play] [Sadness] [Sand] [Seagull] [Seasons] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Song] [Summer] [Swimming] [Toys] [Verbal Communication]

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8. Falconer, Ian (2000). Olivia. New York: Antheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Olivia, a very active pig, wears everyone out during her daily activities. From waking up, going to the beach, dancing and playing, Olivia has a busy day.

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

Keywords: [Acting] [Activities] [Animals] [Argument] [Art] [Bath] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Books] [Compromise] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Health] [Imagination] [Imitation] [Museum] [Pets] [Pig] [Pretend] [Routine] [Sand] [Sleep] [Sun] [Teeth] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Fleming, Denise (1998). Mama cat has three kittens. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Mama cat's daily routine includes washing her paws, chasing leaves, sharpening her claws, and taking naps. Two of her kittens, Fluffy and Skinny, follow this same routine with her. Meanwhile, Boris is napping. When Mama cat and the other two kittens nap, Boris washes his paws, sharpens his claws, chases leaves, pounces on Mama cat while Fluffy and Skinny fall back to sleep.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Behavior] [Cat] [Comparisons] [Differences] [Family] [Fun] [Hygiene] [Imitation] [Laziness] [Learning] [Play] [Role Model] [Routine] [Sand] [Sleep] [Uniqueness] [Walking]

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10. Garland, Sherry (1995). The summer sands. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
When a raging storm destroys the sand dunes that several animals and plants called home, a community works together to restore the dunes in a most creative way. Includes an author's note about the ecology of the coastal sand dunes and what is being done to preserve them.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Autumn] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Christmas] [Clouds] [Cold] [Colors] [Community] [Cooperation] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Environment] [Family] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Fun] [Games] [Grandparents] [Habitat] [Helping] [Holidays] [Hurricane] [Imagination] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Rain] [Relaxation] [Sand] [Sea] [Seasons] [Sounds] [Storm] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]

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11. Hughes, Shirley (1995). Rhymes for annie rose. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
More than twenty rhymes tell about the daily life and activities of a young girl named Annie Rose. The playful poems cover several topics including animals, people, seasons, routines and adventures that children love.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Bedtime] [Behavior] [Birds] [Boat] [Body Parts] [Clothing] [Counting] [Cow] [Dancing] [Day] [Dog] [Dolls] [Dreams] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Garden] [Imagination] [Mice] [Moon] [Morning] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Night] [Numbers] [Playing] [Poetry] [Presents] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Sand] [Sea] [Seasons] [Sheep] [Snow] [Summer] [Sun] [Toys] [Tree] [Water] [Weather] [Winter]

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12. Jango-Cohen, Judith (2005). Camels. New York: Benchmark Books.

Abstract:
The word camel comes from the arabic word jamil, meaning beauty. Learn more about this animal through reading about its diet, birth and growth, and even camels on a racetrack! A glossary and index give you more information for other texts and websites.

Abstract provided by Kate Wirtz for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Arabian] [Asian] [Australian] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Camel] [China] [Desert] [Diversity] [Drought] [Glossary] [Iranian] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sand] [Science] [South American] [Sun] [Temperature] [Verbal Communication]

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13. Johnson, Crockett (2005). Magic beach. 2005: Front Street.

Abstract:
Two children draw different words in the sand. As the tide washes over the word, the object written in the sand appears. They explore the land they created by writing in the sand.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Beach] [Beverage] [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Cabin] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fantasy] [Farm] [Fish] [Fishing] [Food] [Horse] [Hunger] [Magic] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Picnic] [Royalty] [Sand] [Sea] [Shells] [Storytelling] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Writing]

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14. Johnston, Tony (2000). Desert song. San Francisco, CA: Sierra Club Books for Children.

Abstract:
Desert activities are not done when the sun goes down. The bats come out of their cave at night to hunt and move from their daily slumber. The coyote howls alone as the moon shines above. The insects search for sweet fruit. The desert holds many secrets for those who listen to the song.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Beetle] [Birds] [Cave] [Coyote] [Desert] [Insects] [Night] [Owl] [Sand] [Snake] [Sounds]

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15. Kitamura, Satoshi (1995). Sheep in wolves' clothing. New York: Anderson Press Ltd..

Abstract:
Three sheep go to the beach for the last swim of the year and ask some wolves to watch their fleecy coats. When they return from their swim, they find that their wool is gone. They hire a detective to solve the mystery of their stolen wool.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Beach] [Boat] [Car] [Car] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Crime] [Critical Thinking] [Fight] [Golf] [Investigation] [Mystery] [Nonverbal Communication] [Robbery] [Sand] [Sheep] [Sports] [Transportation] [Trick] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Wolf]

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16. Kleven, Elisa (1997). The puddle pail. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
Ernst and Sol, two crocodile brothers, set out for the beach one morning. Sol suggests that they should start collecting various items along the beach. To Sol's disapproval, Ernst decides he wants to collect puddles. By the end of his tale, Ernst finds a creative use for his puddle collection.

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

Keywords: [Beach] [Celebration] [Clouds] [Collection] [Creativity] [Crocodile] [Dog] [Easter] [Food] [Holidays] [Moon] [Night] [Sand] [Shapes] [Siblings] [Stars] [Verbal Communication] [Water]

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17. Lehman, Barbara (2004). The red book. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
A friendship forms when two boys from different parts of the world find a magical red book. The boy from the urban city decides to use balloons to fly to the island where his new friend lives, but he accidentally drops the red book along the way. The boy on the island is disappointed when he can no longer view his city companion in the pages of the book, but is relieved when he lands on the beach instead! Back in the city, the red book is discovered by a man riding his bike on the street (A wordless book).

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Balloon] [Beach] [Bicycle] [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Cold] [Correspondence] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Discovery] [Emotions] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Fly] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Island] [Maps] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Relationship] [Sadness] [Sand] [School] [Sight] [Sky] [Snow] [Sun] [Surprises] [Transportation] [Travel] [Walking] [Weather]

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18. Lewis, J. Patrick (1997). The la-di-da hare. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Honeypot Bear and Commodore Mouse set sail to visit the La-di-da Hare on the Island of Oh. Upon arriving, the duo is greeted warmly by the Hare who insists they wear native Bermuda shorts and Hawaiian shirts!Bear and Mouse have so much fun together that they decide to stay with the La-di-da Hare and together admire the beauty of the Island of Oh.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bear] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Fun] [Happiness] [Hare] [Island] [Love] [Mouse] [Nutrition] [Sand] [Sea] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

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19. Lithgow, John (2001). Marsupial Sue. New York: Simon & Schuster.

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Marsupial Sue is not a happy kangaroo. She does not enjoy the things kangaroos do. Marsupial Sue decides to go explore and find the place where she belongs. She tries to fit in with many other groups of animals. She finally discovers the place where she is happiest.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Autumn] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Climbing] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Freedom] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Health] [Hopping] [Illness] [Kangaroo] [Koala] [Learning] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Platypus] [Sadness] [Sand] [Sea] [Self Esteem] [Song] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Wallaby]

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20. Moon, Nicola (1995). Lucy's picture. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Lucy's blind grandpa is coming to visit today, and she wants to make him a special collage. Lucy gathers many different materials to make the collage that her grandpa can "see" with his hands. She uses sticks and leaves to make a tree, sand to make a path, and her own hair to make a dog with fur.

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Beauty] [Blindness] [Bodies Of Water] [Communication] [Creativity] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Disability] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Fun] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Imagination] [Lake] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Playground] [Sand] [School] [Surprises] [Touch] [Verbal Communication]

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21. Munsch, Robert (1982). Murmel murmel murmel. Toronto: Annick Press Ltd..

Abstract:
A little girl finds a baby in a hole in her sandbox. She walks him around town but no one is willing to take him. She is only five years old!What will she do with a baby?

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Baby] [Child Care] [Conflict] [Frustration] [Goal Setting] [Identification] [Play] [Sand] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication]

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22. Onyefuln, Ifeoma (1997). Chidi only likes blue: An african book of colors. New York: Cobblehill Books.

Abstract:
Nneka and Chidi, two children of a Nigerian village, play a game called Colors. Chidi only likes the color blue, so Nneka shows him all the other colors in the village. She shows Chidi how beautiful and colorful their African lifestyle is. The colors yellow, pink, red, gold are seen, but Chidi only likes blue best of all!

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

Keywords: [African] [Ceremony] [Colors] [Culture] [Family] [Flowers] [Food] [Games] [Grandparents] [Hygiene] [Nigerian] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Photograph] [Plants] [Sand] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Teeth] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

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23. Rohmann, Eric (1997). The cinder-eyed cats. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc..

Abstract:
A boy makes a journey to an island in the middle of the ocean by way of a flying boat. When night falls on the island, cinder-eyed cats come out to play. The creatures of the sea come out of the water to dance and interact with the boy and the cats until the night is over. When it is morning, the creatures all leave and the boy goes home too, until it is night again.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Fire] [Fish] [Imagination] [Island] [Magic] [Moon] [Night] [Ocean] [Perspective] [Rhyme] [Sand] [Sardine] [Shadows] [Starfish] [Tuna] [Whale]

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24. Rosen, Michael (1999). Rover. New York: Random House, Inc..

Abstract:
This dog has three pet humans for whom he is responsible. He loves them and takes care of them. Sometimes they all go to the beach together. The littlest human, Rover, wanders away. No one can find her but the dog. When she is found, the dog promises never to let her out of his sight again.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Caring] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Lost] [Love] [Parents] [Pets] [Playing] [Rescue] [Sand] [Seasons] [Sports] [Summer] [Vacation]

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25. Tangvald, Christine (2002). Hip, hug, hooray!. Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House Publishers.

Abstract:
Do you know how many types of hugs there are? Look and learn how hugs are imporatant everywhere and everyday.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Affection] [Animals] [Baby] [Bath] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Birds] [Birthday] [Books] [Caring] [Celebration] [Church] [Cleanliness] [Climbing] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Glasses] [God] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hygiene] [Lake] [Library] [Love] [Night] [Parents] [Party] [Picnic] [Playground] [Rabbit] [Rain] [Reading] [Religion] [Sand] [Seasons] [Sheep] [Snow] [Soccer] [Sports] [Squirrel] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Swimming] [Tree] [Umbrella] [Weather] [Winter]

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