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1. Beach, Judi K. (2003). Names for snow. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
A rabbit asks his mother what is snow and she responds with several different descriptions of snow and the many names there are for it.

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

Keywords: [Barn] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Cat] [Christmas] [Disappearance] [Fire] [Flowers] [Friendship] [Garden] [Prayer] [Presents] [Santa] [Scarecrows] [Skiing] [Sledding] [Sleep] [Snow] [Winter]

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2. Brown, Margaret Wise (1998). The little scarecrow boy. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
The little scarecrow boy anxiously awaits the day when he can go into the fields and frighten crows like his father does every day. As he grows and grows, he becomes even more determined to become an actual scarecrow. The day finally comes when he has to put his courage to the test.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Courage] [Crow] [Determination] [Family] [Farm] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Nonverbal Communication] [Scarecrows]

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3. Brown, Margaret Wise (1989). Big red barn. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
The big red barn has many different farm animals that live in it. All the animals go out and play on the day when the children are not there.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Farm] [Goat] [Goose] [Horse] [Night] [Rhythm] [Scarecrows] [Sheep] [Verbal Communication]

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4. Cazet, Denys (1994). Nothing at all!. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
It's a morning on the farm with the animals waking for the day and the scarecrow quietly watching from the field. It's quiet on the farm until he gets a mouse inside of him.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Cat] [Chicken] [Cow] [Dog] [Farm] [Horse] [Morning] [Mouse] [Nutrition] [Scarecrows] [Sheep] [Verbal Communication]

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5. Dillon, Jana (1992). Jeb scarecrow's pumpkin patch. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
A scarecrow family is frustrated by the crows. See how young Jeb plans to scare them away.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Crow] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Scarecrows] [Teasing] [Verbal Communication] [Work]

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6. Galdone, Paul (1961). The house that jack built. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co..

Abstract:
Jack's house is a lot more than just his house. Many animals and people have a connection to this seemingly simple house.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Cat] [Cow] [Crow] [Dog] [Feelings] [Marriage] [Mice] [Nonverbal Communication] [Running Away] [Sadness] [Scarecrows] [Shelter] [Worry]

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7. Huck, Charlotte (1998). A creepy countdown. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Using ten scary Halloween things readers count from one to ten and then back down again. Each page has illustrations that sequentially correspond to a number, featuring bats, ghosts, skeletons and other Halloween symbols.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Birds] [Cat] [Counting] [Goblins] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Mice] [Night] [Numbers] [Owl] [Scarecrows] [Sequence] [Symbols] [Toad] [Witches]

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8. Ipcar, Dahlov (1976). Hard scrabble harvest. New York: Doubleday & Co., Inc.

Abstract:
After the farmer plants his crops, he needs to keep a close eye on them. He puts up a scarecrow to scare the birds, then chases the chickens out of his field. When autumn comes, he harvests his crops and makes a big Thanksgiving dinner.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Autumn] [Birds] [Careers] [Celebration] [Chicken] [Farm] [Food] [Garden] [Holidays] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Scarecrows] [Seasons] [Thanksgiving]

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9. Perkins, Lynne Rae (1995). Home lovely. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Tiffany and her mom, Janelle, have just moved to a new trailer that is pretty far away from everything else. Since Janelle has to work, Tiffany spends a lot of time playing alone. When she discovers plants growing by her driveway, the mailman helps her take care of them as they grow.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Change] [Coping] [Family] [Flowers] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Moving] [Parents] [Plants] [Play] [Scarecrows] [Self Esteem] [Working Mother]

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10. Potter, Beatrix (1904). The tale of benjamin bunny. New York: Viking Penguin, Inc..

Abstract:
Benjamin and Peter Rabbit have an adventure trying to reclaim Peter's clothes from a scarecrow. They are trapped by a cat and punished by Mr. Bunny, but manage to bring some onions home to Mrs. Rabbit.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Cat] [Clothing] [Food] [Nutrition] [Rabbit] [Scarecrows]

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11. Preston, Edna Mitchell (1969). One dark night. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
A robber, ghost, witch, scarecrow and jack-o-lantern are all scared by a noise. They run to their homes to learn that the noise came from a mouse.

Abstract provided by Sarah Inglis, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Decision Making] [Ghosts] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Mouse] [Scarecrows] [Witches]

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12. Root, Phyllis (1997). Rosie's fiddle. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Rosie O'Grady loves being by herself, but people can't stay away when she plays her fiddle. She is so good that they say she could out-fiddle the devil himself!One day, the devil shows up to challenge Rosie to a contest, the devil's golden fiddle for Rosie's soul!

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

Keywords: [American] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Challenges] [Chicken] [Competition] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Devils] [Exercise] [Farm] [Folktale] [Garden] [Instruments] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Scarecrows] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]

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13. San Souci, Robert D. (1992). Feathertop. New York: Doubleday.

Abstract:
A witch makes a scarecrow and decides to play a joke on a judge. The judge does not like witches. The scarecrow, Feathertop, finds it hard to follow through with the witch's wishes.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Sadness] [Scarecrows] [Verbal Communication] [Witches]

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14. Schertle, Alice (1991). Witch hazel. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A boy makes a scarecrow out of a witch hazel branch. The scarecrow, Hazel, has special powers only the boy knows of. Hazel saves a pumpkin to make a large harvest moon with it.

Abstract provided by Margo Stockstill, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Imagination] [Magic] [Moon] [Nonverbal Communication] [Refusal Skills] [Scarecrows]

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