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1. Adelson, Leone (1952). All ready for winter. New York: David McKay Co..

Abstract:
How do animals get ready for winter?Is it different from how children get ready for winter?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Differences] [Food] [Preparation] [Responsibilities] [Seasons] [Similarities] [Winter]

2. Adelson, Leone (1955). All ready for summer. New York: David McKay Co..

Abstract:
Let's watch different animals come out of hibernation and observe the changes in nature during spring and summer.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Change] [Feelings] [Hibernation] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Seasons] [Spring] [Summer]

3. Aker, Suzanne (1990). What comes in 2's, 3's, and 4's?. New York: Simon and Schuster Inc.

Abstract:
What comes in two's?Some of the things are two pieces of bread for a sandwich, two body parts, and two wings on a bird. What comes in three's?Three wheels on a tricycle, three meals each day, and three primary colors. Can you come up with thing that comes in four's?

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bicycle] [Body Parts] [Car] [Cat] [Colors] [Counting] [Dog] [Food] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Seasons] [Shapes] [Spring] [Summer] [Transportation] [Wagon] [Winter]

4. Alarcon, Francisco X. (1997). Laughing tomatoes and other spring poems. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
A bilingual collection of humorous and serious poems about family, nature, and celebrations.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Beliefs] [Birds] [Caring] [Celebration] [Cinco De Mayo] [Community] [Day] [Environment] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Giving] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Loyalty] [Mexican] [Mexican American] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Night] [Peace] [Plants] [Poetry] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Sky] [Spring] [Sun] [Unselfish] [Woods]

5. Aliki (1990). My feet. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
The ways that we use our feet are explained in an amusing way. Running, skipping, walking, and kicking are discussed, as well as the different parts of our feet and how we use them.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Body Parts] [Dancing] [Differences] [Exercise] [Family] [Health] [Jumping] [Parents] [Play] [Seasons] [Skating] [Skipping] [Summer] [Winter]

6. Andrews, Jan (1986). Very last first time. New York: Margaret McElderry.

Abstract:
Eva, a little girl who lives in an Inuit Village in Canada, makes her first trip under the ice on the Seabed looking for mussels. While under the ice, she makes many discoveries and has an adventure.

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

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Canadian] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Mollusks] [Multicultural] [Mussel] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

7. Anholt, Laurence (1995). Sophie and the new baby. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A new baby is coming, and Sophie's going to be a big sister!She helps her mother and father prepare for the arrival of the baby, but when her little brother is born, she wishes that her family could give him back!Sophie slowly begins to realize that having a new brother might not be so bad after all.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Attention] [Autumn] [Baby] [Birth] [Carriage] [Change] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dolls] [Family] [Feelings] [Giving] [Jealousy] [Loneliness] [Moon] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pregnancy] [Preparation] [Resentment] [Seasons] [Secrets] [Snow] [Spring] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Winter] [Woods]

8. Anholt, Laurence (1998). Picasso and the girl with the ponytail. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's.

Abstract:
Sylvette is a shy young girl, until she meets Picasso. He has moved to France for the summer to work on his art. Seeing Sylvette through his window, he decides to use her as his new model. All summer they work together and become good friends. Picasso helps Sylvette unlock her secrets and artistic talent.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Art] [Author's Note] [Beauty] [Biography] [Careers] [Dog] [Encouragement] [Feelings] [French] [Friendship] [Fun] [Goat] [Happiness] [History] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Owl] [Photograph] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Secrets] [Shyness] [Summer] [Verbal Communication]

9. Anno, Mitsumasa (1986). All in a day. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Eight children from eight different countries are shown at the same time each day over two days. The contrasts and similarities of the children and their activities are described.

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

Keywords: [Australian] [Autumn] [Chinese] [Cold] [Family] [Food] [Holidays] [Multicultural] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Spring] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]

10. Anno, Mitsumasa (1977). Anno's counting book. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company.

Abstract:
Daily activities in a countryside village are shown through the numbers 0 through 12

Abstract provided by Barbara Schawe, 1994 and Mary Bentley, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Autumn] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Christmas] [Community] [Counting] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Numbers] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Shadows] [Similarities] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [Transportation] [Weather] [Winter] [Witches]

11. Atwell, Debby (1996). Barn. New York: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
After the American Revolution, a barn is built and endures the many stages of history. The barn describes its transitions through farming days, world wars, peace rallies, and other historical events.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Aging] [Animals] [Autumn] [Baby] [Change] [Cow] [Depression] [Family] [Fire] [Food] [Grandparents] [History] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Parents] [Peace] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [War] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]

12. Austin, Margot (1954). William's shadow. New York: E.P. Dutton & Co..

Abstract:
William the woodchuck wakes up after hibernation and is starving. William's friends bring him his meals in bed one day because they do not want him to see his shadow.

Abstract provided by Anne Goehring and Ilana Klein, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Decision Making] [Food] [Friendship] [Groundhog's Day] [Holidays] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Seasons] [Verbal Communication] [Woodchuck]

13. Aylesworth, Jim (1988). One crow: A counting rhyme. New York: J.B. Lippincott.

Abstract:
A farm is the setting for this counting rhyme. The rhyme takes us through summer then through winter.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Cat] [Chicken] [Counting] [Crow] [Dog] [Farm] [Horse] [Pig] [Seasons] [Sheep] [Summer] [Winter]

14. Aylesworth, Jim (1992). Old black fly. New York: Henry Holt and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
An old black fly bothers a crazy mixed-up family by flying around and interrupting every aspect of their lives. The fly progresses through the alphabet by landing first on an apple pie, a baby, cookies, then a dog.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Birthday] [Cat] [Clothing] [Concepts] [Death] [Dog] [Family] [Fly] [Food] [Food] [Grandparents] [Insects] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Parrot] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Summer]

15. Baker, Jeannie (2004). Home. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
From the day of her birth until the times of her adulthood, Tracy moves outside and inside her house experiencing important milestones. Through the same window scene, her neighborhood develops and matures with plants and animals. (A wordless book).

Jaclyn Saurber, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Author's Note] [Birth] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Change] [Community] [Day] [Family] [Feelings] [Garden] [Growing Up] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Perspective] [Plants] [Seasons] [Sports] [Transportation] [Wedding]

16. Balgassi, Haemi (1996). Peacebound trains. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Sumi, a young Korean girl, lives with her grandmother when her mother goes off to the army. Sumi watches the train go by each day, wishing her mother would come home soon. The train reminds her grandmother of the days of war when she had to leave her own husband.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Aging] [Birthday] [Caring] [Change] [Chinese] [Coping] [Courage] [Death] [Destruction] [Dolls] [Family] [Feelings] [Freedom] [Grandparents] [Hope] [Korean] [Loss] [Multicultural] [Peace] [Presents] [Sadness] [Sadness] [School] [Seasons] [Train] [Transportation] [Understanding] [War] [Winter]

17. 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]

18. Bannatyne-Cugnet, Jo (1994). A prairie year. Montreal: Tundra Books.

Abstract:
Take a trip through the various activities that occur within a year. Start with hockey games, planting potatoes, fairs, and harvesting wheat. When fall approaches you will experience Halloween. To end the year is the celebration of Christmas.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Autumn] [Chicken] [Christmas] [Competition] [Cow] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Dinosaur] [Fair] [Family] [Farm] [Fishing] [Food] [Grandparents] [Halloween] [Hockey] [Holidays] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pig] [Santa] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

19. Barklem, Jill (1980). Winter story. New York: Putnam.

Abstract:
During the first snow, a Brambly Hedge community of field mice have many exciting adventures. Their activities include a snowball fight and a snowman in an Ice Hall.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Friendship] [Fun] [Mouse] [Play] [Recreation] [Seasons] [Snow] [Winter]

20. Battle-Lavert, Gwoddolyn (2000). The music in derrick's heart. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Derrick, a young African American boy, learns to make music on the harmonica. Uncle Booker T., a talented musician, spends each day, one hot summer, teaching Derrick the art of playing the harmonica. Finally, after much practice and determination, Derrick discovers the secret of Uncle Booker T.'s music: it comes from the heart.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Arthritis] [Band] [Dancing] [Determination] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Generations] [Instruments] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Music] [Patience] [Play] [Playing] [Practice] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Summer]

21. Bauer, Caroline Feller (1987). Midnight snowman. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
A girl lives in a town where it never snows; it only rains. Late one evening, snow finally falls so the whole town joins in to build the biggest snowman in the world.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Family] [Parents] [Rain] [Seasons] [Snow] [Teamwork] [Weather] [Winter]

22. Bauer, Marion (2004). Clouds. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks.

Abstract:
A boy spends his day outside with his cat exploring different types of clouds and the different things that clouds do. He also explains in a colorful and easy way, what clouds are made of and how we interact with clouds on an everyday basis, using weather terminology.

Abstract provided by Douglas Matthews for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Cat] [Clothing] [Clouds] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Environment] [Health] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Science] [Seasons] [Snow] [Spring] [Storm] [Summer] [Teaching] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Volcano] [Walking] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]

23. 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]

24. Baylor, Byrd (1978). The way to start a day. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Morning time is a sacred time. The beginning of a new day is about to unfold. There's a lot of movement around the world. Wake up to enjoy the warmth of the sun.

Mia Garnett, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Adventures] [Africa] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Health] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Seasons] [Song] [Sounds] [Sun] [Symbols] [Time] [Weather]

25. Behn, Harry (1950). All kinds of time. New York: Harcourt Brace & Co..

Abstract:
A five year old tells about how she learned to tell time. She compares clocks to people's faces. She also compares time to bugs, children, people, Sunday School, Santa Claus, and George Washington.

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

Keywords: [Holidays] [Learning] [Nonverbal Communication] [Seasons] [Time] [Verbal Communication]
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