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1. Agee, John (2003). Z goes home. Belgium: Library of Congress.

Abstract:
The letter Z leaves his job of making the word "zoo." Along the way he passes other letters forming their words until he goes through the entire alphabet.

Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Alien] [Alphabet] [Architecture] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Glossary] [Karate] [Mythical] [Ocean] [River] [Running] [Sequence] [Shapes] [Sports]
2. 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]
3. Alexander, Francie (2000). Dots! dots! dots at the museum. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Children delve deeper into the world of art using dots and imagination. Using interactive questions, the children enjoy some real art, both paintings and sculptures.

Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Colors] [Dog] [Exercise] [Fish] [Giraffe] [Illusion] [Imagination] [Interpretation] [Jumping] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Photography] [Recycling] [Shapes]
4. Barasch, Lynne (1992). Rodney's inside story. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Mom tells a story to Baby Gray about Rodney Rabbit, who lives in a cabbage and has vegetable toys and furniture.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Family] [Food] [Nutrition] [Play] [Rabbit] [Shapes] [Sleep] [Storytelling]
5. 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]
6. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Monster and the surprise cookie. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers, Inc.

Abstract:
Monster and the little boy decide to throw a party! They travel to the supermarket to find refreshments for their guests. They pack their shopping cart full of cookies, but when they go through the line, they realize that they don’t have enough money! Instead, they buy a few ingredients, so they can make cookies at home. Using a recipe book, they make a variety of shaped cookies. Surprisingly, these cookies take the shape of Monster when placed together. The cookies are delicious and everyone is pleased!

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Feelings] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Money] [Nonverbal Communication] [Party] [Preparation] [Recipe] [Sadness] [Shapes] [Shopping] [Taste] [Time] [Verbal Communication]
7. Brown, Marcia (1979). Listen to a shape. New York: Franklin Watts.

Abstract:
Different parts of nature make many different shapes and sounds. Children can use their imaginations to create shapes in nature.

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

Keywords: [Fire] [Imagination] [Nature] [Rain] [Seasons] [Shapes] [Spring] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
8. Brown, Margery (1991). Afro-bets: Book of shapes. Orange, NJ: Just Us Books, Inc.

Abstract:
Langston makes cookies by rolling dough in the shape of a circle. Once he is finished making cookies, he stacks them in a rectangular box. Next, he makes diamond cookies.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Food] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Shapes]
9. Budney, Blossom (1954). A kiss is round. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard.

Abstract:
Many things have the same shape, but we rarely notice them. Come and see some of the things that are round.

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

Keywords: [Nonverbal Communication] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Shapes]
10. Burns, Marilyn (1994). The greedy triangle. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
A triangle gets bored doing the same old thing every day. He decides to take up a different shape, so he visits the "shapeshifter" to add on a few more angles. After a life of being a quadrilateral, pentagon and hexagon, the shape returns to its old self of being a triangle.

Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Author's Note] [Boredom] [Change] [Classification] [Concepts] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Contentment] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Exploration] [Friendship] [Identification] [Identity] [Lost] [Math] [Mistake] [Recognition] [Self Esteem] [Shapes]
11. Charles, N. (1994). What am i?. New York: The Blue Sky Press.

Abstract:
Through the use of colors and shapes, you can see different fruit and people.

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

Keywords: [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Differences] [Diversity] [Food] [Food] [Nutrition] [Rainbow] [Shapes]
12. Christian, Peggy (2000). If you find a rock. San Diego, CA: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Real life photos capture children doing activities with rocks of different shapes, colors, and sizes. Can you remember the feel of a special rock in your hand?

Abstract provided by Meredith Corradine for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Exploration] [Feelings] [Fun] [Geology] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Investigation] [Memory] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Rocks] [Science] [Self Esteem] [Shapes] [Sizes] [Stress Management] [Water] [Wish]
13. Couture, Susan Arkin (1990). The block book. USA: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Betsy and Ben are blocks who save all their junk. Then one day, it comes in handy when their neighbor's house burns down. They build a new one for their friend out of junk.

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

Keywords: [Caring] [Critical Thinking] [Friendship] [Helping] [Independence] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Shapes] [Toys] [Verbal Communication]
14. Creech, Sharon (2001). A fine, fine school. : Joanna Cotler Books.

Abstract:
Mr. Keeene knows he has a fine school with great teachers and students. Since everyone is learning so much, he decides to have school on Saturdays, then Sundays, and then eventually all summer. Eventually, one student named Tillie tells Mr. Keene that they are not learning anything outside of school. Everyone is relieved when Mr. Keene announces the return of a normal school year.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Colors] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Family] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Play] [Pride] [Reading] [Repetition] [School] [Shapes] [Siblings] [Skipping] [Summer] [Surprises] [Teaching] [Tree] [Worry] [Writing]
15. Crews, Donald (1984). School bus. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
School buses line up to take children to school then bring them home again. How many school buses are there on the last page?

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

Keywords: [Art] [Five Senses] [Perspective] [School] [Shapes] [Sizes] [Transportation]
16. Crews, Donald (1978). Freight train. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
This book illustrates and identifies the different colors of the rainbow. Each car of a freight train represents a different color. Freight trains move quickly and travel far distances.

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

Keywords: [Colors] [Moving] [Rainbow] [Shapes] [Train] [Transportation]
17. Ehlert, Lois (1990). Color farm. New York: J. B. Lippincott.

Abstract:
Pages with color and shape cut-outs are added together to make animals on a farm. The shapes and animals are labeled.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Cat] [Chicken] [Colors] [Cow] [Dog] [Duck] [Farm] [Goose] [Pig] [Shapes] [Sheep]
18. Emberley, Ed (1961). The wing on a flea. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
We can learn about triangles, rectangles, and circles by comparing them to what we see everyday. What shapes do you recognize?

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

Keywords: [Flea] [Insects] [Memory] [Observation] [Relationship] [Shapes]
19. Falwell, Cathryn (1992). Shape space. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
A young girl empties a box full of rectangles, triangles, semi-circles, and squares. She plays on the shapes, she builds things with the shapes, she wears the shapes, and she creates a playmate with the shapes so she can dance with it.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Imagination] [Multicultural] [Play] [Shapes]
20. Fisher, Leonard Everett (1984). Boxes!boxes!. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
Boxes are used around the house in many ways.

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

Keywords: [Creativity] [Shapes]
21. Fleming, Denise (2000). The everything book. New York: Henry Holt and Company, LLC.

Abstract:
An educational book with a little bit of everything from nursery rhymes to counting plus colors, fruits, seasons, alphabet, and animals.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Autumn] [Birds] [Bluejay] [Body Parts] [Cardinal] [Cat] [Chicken] [Colors] [Counting] [Cow] [Dog] [Feelings] [Firefly] [Fish] [Food] [Guinea Pig] [Insects] [Morning] [Night] [Nutrition] [Pets] [Poetry] [Rabbit] [Robin] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Shapes] [Sizes] [Sparrow] [Spring] [Summer] [Toys] [Train] [Transportation] [Winter]
22. Freymann, Saxton (2005). Food for thought: The complete book of concepts for growing minds. New York: Arthur A. Levine Books.

Abstract:
Fruits and vegetables are strategically carved to emulate people and animals in order to teach shapes, colors, numbers, letters, and opposites. Readers can learn these skills while being entertained by the creative use of healthy foods.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Ant] [Birds] [Cat] [Colors] [Counting] [Dog] [Duck] [Elephant] [Feelings] [Fish] [Flowers] [Food] [Frog] [Giraffe] [Guinea Pig] [Happiness] [Insects] [Kangaroo] [Letters] [Numbers] [Opposites] [Penguin] [Sadness] [Shapes] [Sheep] [Sizes] [Snake] [Turtle] [Umbrella]
23. Garza, Carmen Lomas (1999). Making magic windows. San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
Papel picado, the art of cut paper, is shown. Learn how to hold the tissue paper and scissors. A few papel picado projects are explained including how to make papel picado with a craft knife.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Communication] [Creativity] [Culture] [Drawing] [Flowers] [Images] [Mexican American] [Multicultural] [Pattern] [Repetition] [Safety] [Shapes] [Stars]
24. Grifalconi, Ann (1986). The village of round and square houses. Toronto: Little, Brown, & Company.

Abstract:
In a village in West Africa, women live in round houses and men live in square houses. After supper, grandmother tells a story how origin of these houses are related to the rupturing of volcanic mountain, Naka

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

Keywords: [African] [Celebration] [Coping] [Family] [Folktale] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Parents] [Respect] [Shapes] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Traditions]
25. Henkes, Kevin (1998). Circle dogs. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Two circle dogs live in a big, square house with Mama, Papa, Big Sister, and Baby. They like to run, dig, jump, and eat circle snacks. Most of all they like to sleep.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Dog] [Dreams] [Family] [Morning] [Night] [Obedience] [Play] [Routine] [Shapes] [Sizes] [Sleep] [Sounds]
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