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1. Adams, Adrienne (1972). The christmas party. New York: Aladdin.

Abstract:
The Abbott's are Easter egg painters. Their son, Orson, is talked into having a Christmas party for all the neighboring young rabbits. Everyone pitches in to help and the party is a huge success.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Christmas] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Holidays] [Neighbors] [Party] [Rabbit] [Sharing] [Teamwork]

2. Adler, David A. (1983). Bunny rabbit rebus. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
A little rabbit is hungry, but his mom does not have any food in their cupboards. So, little rabbit and his mom go to a neighbor to get some food. In return for the food, they must do many favors.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Food] [Hunger] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Poverty] [Rabbit] [Sharing] [Teamwork]

3. 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]

4. Albee, Sarah (2000). The oreo cookie counting book. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
From 10 to 1, it's Oreo counting fun. Practice counting down from 10 to 1 with the help of Oreo cookies. Oh, some friends have come along to help. Turn the page and find out how many Oreos are left.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Beverage] [Birthday] [Cat] [Celebration] [Counting] [Dog] [Elephant] [Food] [Magic] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Rabbit] [Sequence] [Sharing] [Zoo]

5. Baker, Barbara (1998). Digby and kate and the beautiful day. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
Digby and Kate spend every day together. They play games, eat, draw pictures, take walks, and just enjoy each other's company. The only problem is that they often disagree, as a dog and cat should. Still they have fun together and continue to be best friends.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Argument] [Art] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Cat] [Communication] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Differences] [Dog] [Feelings] [Food] [Games] [Mouse] [Nutrition] [Photograph] [Play] [Rain] [Rules] [Sadness] [Sharing] [Weather]

6. Bania, Michael (2004). Kumak's fish: A tall tale from the far north. Portland, OR: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
Kumak takes his family ice fishing. Kumak uses his uncle’s amazing hooking stick. Kumak patiently waits for a fish which results in enough fish to share with the entire village.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Community] [Dancing] [Eskimo] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Happiness] [Ice] [Lake] [Language] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Patience] [Running] [Sharing] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Winter]

7. Banks, Kate (1999). The bird, the monkey, and the snake in the jungle: a rebus book. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
The bird, the monkey, and the snake all share a tree for a home in the jungle. They don't always get along, but when their tree falls over, they must go in search of a new home. Just when it seems like every home is already taken, they meet the frog who offers to share his home. Now that there are four in the tree, they must all get along.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Crocodile] [Flowers] [Friendship] [Frog] [Homeless] [Jungle] [Monkey] [Moon] [Nature] [Reptiles] [Sharing] [Snake] [Spider] [Squirrel] [Stars] [Sun] [Tiger] [Tree]

8. Battle-Lavert, Gwendolyn (2000). The shaking bag. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
Though Miss Annie Mae doesn't always have much food for herself or her dog Effie Lucille, she faithfully feeds the birds in the lawn. One day a stranger comes to visit. He shakes many special surprises for her out of the old seed bag to reward her for all her generosity.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Birds] [Books] [Dog] [Fantasy] [Fire] [Food] [Hunger] [Kindness] [Multicultural] [Noise] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Poverty] [Raven] [Sharing] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Unselfish]

9. Bauer, Caroline Feller (1984). Too many books. New York: Viking Kestrel.

Abstract:
Maralou loved books and received them on all occasions. Soon she had too many books and did not know what to do. She decided to give them away and now all the children in towns nearby were reading books too.

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

Keywords: [Books] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Reading] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication]

10. Baylor, Byrd (1994). The table where rich people sit. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Reader.

Abstract:
A young girl feels that her family is so poor that rich people wouldn't even sit at her family's table. She holds a meeting with her family to discuss the money her family has. During the meeting she discovers how rich her family really is. She also learns the important things in life such as, family is more valuable than money itself.

Abstract provided by Megan Kamphaus for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Greed] [Money] [Parents] [Perspective] [Pheasant] [Poverty] [Relaxation] [Responsibilities] [Rules] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Wealth]

11. Beard, Darleen Bailey (1999). Twister. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
Lucille and her younger brother, Natt, play together and use their imagination. They run around and exercise in their yard. While they are playing, a bad storm hits. Their mother puts them in the cellar as she goes to help an elderly neighbor. The storm is a tornado. When the storm is over, the two children find the two adults, and life is back to the way it was: imaginary.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Fantasy] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peace] [Playing] [Pretend] [Rabbit] [Rain] [Royalty] [Running] [Running Away] [Sadness] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Tornado] [Weather] [Wind]

12. Beim, Jerrold (1949). The smallest boy in the class. New York: William Morrow and Company.

Abstract:
Jim is the smallest boy in the whole class. He makes the loudest noises, paints the biggest pictures, and even pushes his way to the front of the line to be the first one down the slide at recess. When Jim shares his lunch to help a friend, he realizes that the size of the heart is what's important.

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

Keywords: [Farm] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Sizes]

13. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Monster goes around the town. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers, Inc.

Abstract:
Monster goes for a trip around the town with a little boy. The little boy brings his camera and takes pictures at all the places they visit together.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Basketball] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Bus] [Car] [Disappearance] [Environment] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Fun] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hobby] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [River] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Shopping] [Teamwork] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

14. Bloom, Valerie (1992). Fruits: A caribbean counting poem. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Counting fruit can be fun, especially if you get to eat it when you're done!From half a pawpaw to ten bananas, these two sisters count it all. They forget one thing though -- eating too much can make you sick!

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

Keywords: [Caribbean] [Counting] [Culture] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Language] [Nutrition] [Overeating] [Parents] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Smell] [Taste] [Verbal Communication]

15. Boelts, Maribeth (1997). Little bunny's cool tool set. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
Little Bunny saves up all of his money to buy a tool kit, then decides to take it to school for show-and-tell the next day. Although he is usually good at sharing, Little Bunny finds it difficult to share his new tool kit while at school, even with his best friend.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Anger] [Animals] [Argument] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Money] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Play] [Rabbit] [Refusal Skills] [School] [Sharing] [Stress Management] [Tools] [Toys] [Verbal Communication]

16. Borden, Louise (2000). Sleds on boston common: A story from the american revolution. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
It's 1774 and British troops are occupying Boston. King George closes Boston Harbor to punish people who speak out against his laws. Henry, a young boy from Boston, hopes to try out his new sled on his birthday. But when he and his brothers and sister get to the hill they find that the troops have set up camp there. After building up enough courage, Henry asks General Gage to move his troops because Boston Common is for everyone. Being a kind man of his word, General Gage agrees and the children can once again sled.

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

Keywords: [American] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Birthday] [Boat] [British] [Courage] [England] [Exercise] [Family] [Giving] [History] [Play] [Presents] [Royalty] [School] [Sharing] [Skating] [Sledding] [Snow] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [War]

17. Brisson, Pat (1998). The summer my father was ten. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
A father and his daughter plant a garden every year, and every year she hears the story of how the ritual started. When her father was ten, he and some friends destroyed a neighbor's garden. In the father's guilt, he makes amends with the neighbor, and gains a friend.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Baseball] [Behavior] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Garden] [Growing Up] [Italian] [Mischief] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Opera] [Sadness] [Sharing] [Sports] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Tobacco] [Traditions]

18. Brock, Emma L. (1946). The birds' christmas tree. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
After the first snow, all the birds that do not fly south for the winter are left hungry. The birds learn to compromise and share when a christmas tree full of tasty treats is put up in town.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Christmas] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Greed] [Holidays] [Hunger] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Snow] [Teamwork] [Weather] [Winter]

19. Bronin, Andrew (1975). Gus and buster work things out. New York: Coward, McCann & Geoghegon Inc..

Abstract:
Brothers Gus and Buster start fighting over their top and bottom bunkbeds. They continue to learn how to trust, share, and cooperate. Eventually they get along very well.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Argument] [Bedtime] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fight] [Raccoon] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Trust] [Verbal Communication]

20. Brown, Marcia (1947). Stone soup. New York: Aladdin Books.

Abstract:
Three hungry soldiers walk down the road. They stop at several houses to ask for food, but nobody has any extra to share. One of the soldiers tricks the townspeople and says he can make stone soup. By the time the soup is finished, all of the townspeople contribute some type of food to the soup.

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

Keywords: [Community] [Deception] [Folktale] [Food] [Nutrition] [Sharing] [Teamwork]

21. Brunhoff, Jean de (1987). Babar and father christmas. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
Babar, the elephant, is off to help Santa with Christmas. He gets to explore the North Pole and Santa's Workshop. Throughout the story, we get to see the true meaning of Christmas.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Elephant] [Family] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Holidays] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sharing] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

22. Brustlein, Janice (1960). Little bear's pancake party. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co..

Abstract:
A small bear is searching for pancakes. He goes for a walk and encounters all of his animal friends who try and help. Finally, the bear throws a party for his friends and they make pancakes.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Animals] [Bear] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Sharing] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]

23. Buchholz, Quint (1999). The collector of moments. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
A violin player becomes quick friends with an artist, Max, who moves into the apartment above her family's. She is curious about the secrets that were held in his imaginative paintings. When Max does share his paintings with her, she is amazed at what she sees.

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

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Art] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Collection] [Companion] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Ferry] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Sea] [Secrets] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Snow]

24. Buck, Pearl S. (1960). The christmas ghost. New York: John Day Co..

Abstract:
A small boy shares the spirit of Christmas with his family and neighborhood. One of the older neighbors tells him about a ghost who walks each Christmas Eve. In turn, the boy learns about friendship, believing, and remembering.

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

Keywords: [Christmas] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Faith] [Family] [Friendship] [Ghosts] [Holidays] [Memories] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sharing] [Verbal Communication]

25. Bunting, Eve (1997). December. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
A mother and son huddle together in a cardboard box on Christmas Eve when a mysterious woman knocks on their door. They give her a place to sleep, a small cookie, and a coat for a blanket. On Christmas morning, an angel appears and changes their life forever.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Angel] [Appreciation] [Caring] [Celebration] [Christmas] [Community] [Coping] [Dreams] [Faith] [Family] [Five Senses] [Giving] [Holidays] [Homeless] [Hunger] [Love] [Miracle] [Plants] [Pride] [Sharing] [Shelter] [Sounds]
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