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1. Ackerman, Karen (1992). I know a place. Boston: Houghton Mifflin and Co..

Abstract:
Everyone should have a familiar place where we feel comfortable and loved. This book shows one child's special place and what is done there. The place where this child feels safe and warm is with his family at home.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Bedtime] [Caring] [Child Care] [Family] [Love] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Siblings]

2. Ackerman, Karen (1994). By the dawn's early light. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
Rachel and Josh's mother works the graveyard shift at the factory. The children play with their Nana and she helps them with their homework then gets them ready for bed. They share a special time with their mom in the morning before school, cherishing their time with her by the dawn's early light.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Caring] [Child Care] [Family] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Working Mother]

3. Adoff, Arnold (1991). Hard to be six. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepherd.

Abstract:
This is one little boy's story of coming to accept his age. He feels inferior to his big ten year old sister and he longs to be old like her. It is not until he talks to his grandmother and sees his grandfather's grave that he realizes that life at any age is hard.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Birthday] [Change] [Death] [Family] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Loss] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

4. Adorjan, Carol (1990). I can! Can you?. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A little girl tells what her big sister is able to do which happens to be difficult for her. Then she tells what she can do. She keeps learning how to do more things each day.

Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Comparisons] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Siblings]

5. Ahlberg, Allan (1998). Mockingbird. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
The familiar lullaby beginning with "Hush, little baby, don't say a word,"finds many new twists in this story. Read all about the many adventures that the baby encounters with other members of the family.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Birthday] [Birthday] [Cleanliness] [Dog] [Dreams] [Family] [Food] [Grandparents] [Mockingbird] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Park] [Presents] [Rain] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Song] [Truck] [Weather]

6. Akass, Susan (1993). Number nine duckling. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
Eight of Delushka's nine eggs have hatched. The ninth duckling is scared to come out and needs his mother's help. After he emerges from his shell, he lags behind his siblings due to his fears. All of the farm animals encourage him until he can catch up and join his family.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Duck] [Encouragement] [Family] [Fear] [Fly] [Goal Setting] [Goat] [Helping] [Horse] [Jumping] [Parents] [Patience] [Siblings]

7. Alexander, Martha (1971). Nobody asked me if I wanted a little sister. New York: Dial Press.

Abstract:
Oliver's new baby sister gets a lot of attention and he feels neglected. He tries to give his sister away, but realizes that she wants to be with him. Oliver discovers that he will have a playmate when she is a little older.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Baby] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Family] [Jealousy] [Love] [Siblings]

8. Alexander, Martha (1988). Even that moose won't listen to me. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Rebecca has a hard time convincing her busy family that there is a moose tearing up their garden. Rebecca runs the moose out of the garden by herself. When her family finally comes out to see what Rebecca is talking about, the moose and the garden are gone. Rebecca eventually moves onto a new project.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Attention] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Family] [Garden] [Misunderstanding] [Moose] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Problem Solving] [Siblings]

9. Alexander, Martha (1979). When the new baby comes, i'm moving out. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Oliver is becoming a big brother, and is dreading the arrival of his new sibling. He becomes angry and jealous and threatens to leave his mother. However, she is able to convince him that he is loved and needed at home.

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

Keywords: [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Baby] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Jealousy] [Love] [Parents] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

10. Aliki (1998). Marianthe's story one: Painted words. Marianthe's story two: Spoken memories. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
When a child moves to a new school it can be frightening. Mari not only moved to a new school, but a new culture as well. Mari uses painted pictures to communicate her words and recalls her life through spoken memories.

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

Keywords: [American] [Anticipation] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Challenges] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Feelings] [Greek] [Learning] [Loss] [Memories] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Peace] [Peer Resistance] [Playground] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [War]

11. Allen, Debbie (1999). Brothers of the knight. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Twelve brothers magically disappear every night even though their door is locked. Their father hires a housekeeper to figure out the mystery of his boys. She learns to listen, which turns out to be more powerful than simply solving a mystery.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Bedtime] [Careers] [Church] [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Deception] [Exercise] [Family] [Generations] [Hard Work] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Mystery] [Parents] [Relationship] [Secrets] [Siblings] [Stress Management]

12. Amadeo, Diana M. (1989). There's a little bit of me in jamey. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & company.

Abstract:
Jamey has leukemia and becomes very sick. His brother feels like his family cares more about Jamey than they do him. His mother assures him that he is loved just as much as Jamey. When Jamey needs a bone marrow transplant he agrees to be the donor.

Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Bravery] [Caring] [Decision Making] [Envy] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Illness] [Love] [Moods] [Parents] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

13. Amoss, Berthe (1968). Tom in the middle. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Tom's little brother, John, follows him everywhere. Sometimes, he becomes a pest. His big brother Mark can do almost anything. Tom gets mad one day and goes away, but gets scared and comes back home.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]

14. Anderson, Halse Laurie (2002). The big cheese of third street. New York: Simon & Schuster Books.

Abstract:
Little Benny is bullied constantly for being so little. It isn't until he wins the pole challenge that everyone cheers and honors Benny.

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

Keywords: [Bully] [Celebration] [Challenges] [Climbing] [Community] [Family] [Flood] [Games] [Music] [Neighbors] [Party] [Play] [River] [Siblings] [Swimming] [Teasing] [Violence]

15. Angelou, Maya (1994). My painted house, my friendly chicken, and me. New York: Clarkson Potter, Inc..

Abstract:
Thandi, an eight-year-old Ndebele girl who lives in a village in South Africa with her mother, aunts, and sisters, and her mischievous younger brother, shares her secrets with her best friend, a chicken.

Abstract provided by Clarkson Potter, Inc, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Art] [Bicycle] [Chicken] [Colors] [Customs] [Dragonfly] [Family] [Friendship] [Jewelry] [Language] [Mischief] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pattern] [Photograph] [Play] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Village]

16. Anholt, Catherine (1990). Aren't you lucky!. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
A little girl is having to deal with the aspect of having a new baby brother. She keeps hearing how lucky she is but she isn't agreeing at first. She now realizes how much they can do together and enjoys his company.

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Parents] [Play] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stress Management]

17. Anholt, Catherine//Anholt, Laurence (1991). All about you. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Everyone is different, no one is quite the same. Discover all about you!How do you feel today?Are you hungry?Each time it's a new story.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Bat] [Bath] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Birds] [Camel] [Cat] [Celebration] [Cleanliness] [Climbing] [Cow] [Dancing] [Dog] [Donkey] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Food] [Frog] [Goat] [Goose] [Gorilla] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hygiene] [Jumping] [Library] [Mole] [Monkey] [Moose] [Nutrition] [Ox] [Parents] [Party] [Picnic] [Pool] [Running] [Sadness] [School] [Seal] [Sheep] [Siblings] [Skipping] [Sleep] [Sliding] [Snail] [Walrus] [Whale] [Wolf] [Zoo]

18. Anno, Mitsumasa (1977). Anno's journey. Tokyo: Fukuinkan Shoten.

Abstract:
Anno's journey takes us to Northern Europe where we see the land, the people at work and play, their art, architecture, and folklore. We also see an escaping prisoner, some characters from Sesame Street, and other things.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Basketball] [Bodies Of Water] [Cow] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Horse] [Jumping] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Running] [Siblings] [Sports] [Swimming] [Transportation]

19. Anno, Mitsumasa (1984). Anno's flea market. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
A flea market is shown from beginning to end. At this flea market, people are everywhere discovering different things with a lot of excitement. (A Wordless Book)

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

Keywords: [Baby] [Curiosity] [Discovery] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Parents] [Shopping] [Siblings]

20. 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]

21. Ardizzone, Edward (1972). Tim's last voyage. New York: Henry Z. Walck.

Abstract:
A brother and sister are extra crew members on a ship. It is not as easy as they thought to work on a ship. They face many adventures and dangers together.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Coping] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Siblings] [Teamwork] [Travel]

22. Argueta, Manlio (1990). Magic dogs of the volcanoes. San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
The people of El Salvador are protected by cadejos, which are magic dogs that are descendents of the volcanoes. Two ancient volcanoes help the cadejos when Don Tonio and his 13 brothers send soldiers to destroy the cadejos. This book contains both Spanish and English text.

Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict] [Cooperation] [Dog] [Family] [Geography] [Geology] [Helping] [Language] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Siblings] [Spanish] [Survival] [Verbal Communication] [Volcano]

23. Armstrong-Ellis, Carey (2002). Prudy's problem and how she solved it. New York: Harry N. Abrams Inc..

Abstract:
Prudy loves to collect things. But unlike most kids who collect only a few things, Prudy collects everything. Some things are even unsanitary. One day her enormous collection becomes too much for her to handle. She must come up with an idea on what to do with all her stuff. Finally she has it. She solves her problem by creating a collection museum. Here her collection can be neat, orderly and seen by everyone.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Art] [Bones] [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Frustration] [Hygiene] [Insects] [Museum] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]

24. Asch, Frank (1998). Ziggy piggy and the three little pigs. Toronto: Kids Can Press.

Abstract:
A new character is added to the story of the three little pigs, changing the tale to four little pigs. The fourth pig saves his brothers from the wolf by being resourceful.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Beach] [Boat] [Celebration] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Homeless] [Intelligence] [Pig] [Problem Solving] [Rescue] [Running Away] [Safety] [Security] [Shelter] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Wolf] [Worry]

25. Atkins, Jeannine (1999). A name on the quilt: A story of remembrance. New York: Athenuem Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A family remembers an uncle that died of AIDS by constructing a quilt. Each panel reminds the family of a memory shared with Uncle Ron.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Aids] [Art] [Author's Note] [Dancing] [Death] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Letters] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Quilt] [Sadness] [Sewing] [Siblings] [Skating] [Stress Management] [Symbols] [Verbal Communication]
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