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1. 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]
2. Asch, Frank (1985). Bear shadow. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Abstract:
Bear sees his shadow and tries to get away from it. He tries many things but nothing seems to work. Eventually, he learns that he and his shadow can be happy together.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Fish] [Pond] [Shadows] [Sleep]
3. Bang, Molly (). One fine day. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
From morning until bedtime, a child plays with toys to experience one fine day of activities.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Bear] [Car] [Cat] [Cleanliness] [Clouds] [Colors] [Five Senses] [Food] [Friendship] [Hygiene] [Nutrition] [Play] [Rain] [Shadows] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Sun] [Toys] [Wind]
4. Baruffi, Andrea (1992). Return of the shadows. Mexico: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
Free-spirited shadows leave their maker to roam the world. They eventually grow lonely and return to where they belong.

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

Keywords: [Decision Making] [Freedom] [Loneliness] [Missing] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Shadows]
5. 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]
6. Brown, Marc (1994). Arthur's first sleepover. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Arthur is having his first sleepover in a tent in his backyard. Arthur and his friends Buster and Brian plan to watch for spaceships and aliens during the night. Arthur's sister plays a trick on the boys, and they come up with a plan to get her back.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Camping] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Excitement] [Family] [Fear] [Fun] [Night] [Parents] [Recreation] [Shadows] [Siblings] [Sounds] [Teasing] [Verbal Communication]
7. Brown, Marcia (1982). Shadow. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
The village storytellers and shamans of African expound on the important, mysterious, haunted, and enchanted life of shadows.

Abstract provided by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1982 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cow] [Dancing] [Eagle] [Elephant] [Fable] [Fire] [Forest] [Insects] [Magic] [Mystery] [Night] [Reptiles] [River] [Scorpion] [Shadows] [Snake] [Spy] [Storytelling] [Tree] [War]
8. Bulla, Clyde Robert (1994). What makes a shadow?. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Where do shadows come from?They come from light!When the sun shines on something, because it can't shine through it, it leaves a dark spot from the object. This dark spot is the shadow. Even your body can cast a shadow.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Body Parts] [Car] [Clouds] [Exercise] [Light] [Night] [Puppets] [Shadows] [Sun] [Transportation]
9. Carlstrom, Nancy White (1990). Where does the night hide?. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.

Abstract:
The night hides everywhere, in shadows and in dark places. The night is not something to be feared, but a place of mystery and comfort.

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

Keywords: [Companion] [Fear] [Love] [Mystery] [Night] [Shadows]
10. Cooper, Helen (1996). The boy who wouldn't go to bed. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Not wanting to go to sleep, a little boy rides away in his car to find someone to stay up and play with him all night. As the determined little boy drives off, he encounters exciting things such as a lion and a parade of soldiers. After searching for someone to play with him, the little boy finds someone who is still awake.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bedtime] [Car] [Conflict Resolution] [Disobedience] [Family] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Moon] [Music] [Night] [Parade] [Play] [Shadows] [Sizes] [Sleep] [Train] [Transportation]
11. 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]
12. Crews, Nina (1995). One hot summer day. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Summertime brings really hot weather, but there's still things to do for fun in the sun and shade. Soon the weather brings a storm which cools the temperatures and brings with it a different fun.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Art] [Dancing] [Dog] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Food] [Games] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Play] [Playground] [Rain] [Seasons] [Shadows] [Storm] [Summer] [Sun] [Umbrella] [Weather]
13. Cronin, Doreen (2005). Wiggle. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
There are many ways to wiggle during the day. Join this dog as he wiggles from morning until night through the pages of lively rhyming text. From flipping pancakes to exploring the moon, your imagination will take you to even more ways to "get your wiggles out."

Abstract provided by Pamela Theurer for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Bee] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Butterfly] [Crocodile] [Dancing] [Dog] [Exercise] [Fish] [Grasshopper] [Imagination] [Insects] [Moon] [Mouse] [Music] [Polar Bear] [Rhyme] [Shadows] [Sleep] [Snake] [Time]
14. Crowther, Robert (2001). Colors. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Objects from everyday life are described based on their colors. Through interactive pull-down pages, you will have hours of fun learning colors from everyday objects in their environment.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Art] [Birds] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Crustaceans] [Food] [Identification] [Insects] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Plants] [Shadows] [Shells] [Shrimp] [Sun] [Weather]
15. Daly, Niki (1992). Papa lucky's shadow. New York: MacMillan.

Abstract:
Sugar's grandpa, Papa Lucky, has always been a terrific dancer. Papa Lucky teaches Sugar how to dance. She becomes Papa Lucky's dancing shadow after grandma dies.

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

Keywords: [Dancing] [Death] [Exercise] [Family] [Grandparents] [Shadows] [Sounds]
16. Desimini, Lisa (1994). My house. New York: Henry Holt & Company.

Abstract:
A house is described and beautifully illustrated as it changes throughout a day and the seasons.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Change] [Clouds] [Fog] [Night] [Rain] [Seasons] [Shadows] [Shelter] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
17. Farber, Norma (1992). Return of the shadows. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
Mimi's shadow runs away and calls for all the other shadows of the world to join her. For one full day the shadows entertain themselves by attaching to different objects. As darkness sets in, the shadows become lost and afraid. They decide to return home to the object that is familiar to them.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Camel] [Fear] [Feelings] [Frog] [Happiness] [Loneliness] [Lost] [Peer Resistance] [Rhinoceros] [Running Away] [Sadness] [Shadows]
18. Fleming, Denise (2001). Pumpkin eye. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
A dark night of Halloween fright brings you colors, sounds, and sensory sights.

Abstract provided by Valerie Ubbes, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Animals] [Bat] [Cat] [Celebration] [Colors] [Dragons] [Five Senses] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Moon] [Night] [Noise] [Pretend] [Rhyme] [Shadows] [Sounds] [Tiger] [Unicorns] [Witches]
19. Fraustino, Lisa Rowe (2001). The hickory chair. New York: Arthur A. Levine Books.

Abstract:
Louis is born blind. He and his Gran play hide-and-seek or just sit and tell stories in her favorite old hickory chair. When Gran dies, her memory lives on through the gifts she leaves behind for her family.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Blindness] [Correspondence] [Days Of The Week] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Games] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Loss] [Love] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Relationship] [Shadows] [Smell] [Storytelling] [Surprises] [Touch] [Verbal Communication]
20. Freeman, Don (2000). Gregory's shadow. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
Gregory needs his shadow in order for spring to come. He ends up losing his shadow for awhile; his shadow gets scared and hides in a barn. Gregory later adventured out and finds his shadow, causing spring to come.

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

Keywords: [Bravery] [Conflict Resolution] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Groundhog] [Holidays] [Loneliness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Shadows] [Spring] [Stress Management] [Winter]
21. Galdone, Paul (1974). Red riding hood. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Comp..

Abstract:
Little Red Riding Hood goes off to visit her grandmother. A wolf spots her and beats her to her grandmother's house. The wolf is after both the grandmother and Red Riding Hood, but a hunter ends up killing the wolf and saving them both.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Clouds] [Death] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Parents] [Seasons] [Shadows] [Summer] [Sun] [Violence] [Weather] [Wolf]
22. Goudey, Alice (1961). The day we say the sun come up. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
A brother and sister witness their first sunrise. After spending the entire day frolicking in the sun, their mother teaches them about the Earth, the sun, day, night, and clouds.

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

Keywords: [Clouds] [Critical Thinking] [Day] [Environment] [Family] [Learning] [Night] [Parents] [Shadows] [Siblings] [Sun] [Weather]
23. Hamilton, Virginia (1980). Jahdu. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Jahdu uses creativity to outwit his shadow in order to recover his magic dust.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Body Image] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Magic] [Shadows] [Verbal Communication]
24. Himmelman, John (1995). Lights out!. New York: Bridgewater Paperbacks.

Abstract:
The Badger Scouts are ready for bed, but when their counselor turns out the light strange things begin to happen. The boys think that they hear and see all sorts of monsters. After getting flashlights, glasses of water, and a last trip to the bathroom, the boys are really ready for bed.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Bedtime] [Camping] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Insects] [Light] [Lion] [Monsters] [Mosquito] [Night] [Noise] [Preparation] [Shadows] [Sleep] [Wolf]
25. Keats, Ezra Jack (1974). Dreams. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
Roberto and his paper mouse saves a cat from a dog. The dog traps the cat but when the paper mouse falls, it makes a big shadow and scares away the dog.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Dreams] [Escape] [Mouse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rescue] [Shadows] [Verbal Communication]
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