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- 1. Alderson, Brian (1999).
The tale of the turnip.
Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.
- Abstract:
With the help of his family, a farmer grows an oversized turnip and presents it to the King. The King gives the farmer a cartload of gold for his turnip. The King's gift entices a squire to present the King with a horse, but the reward is not what the squire has in mind.
Abstract provided by Elizabeth Dunn, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Farm] [Folktale] [Food] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Greed] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Horse] [Royalty] [Sizes]
- 2. Anno, Mitsumasa (1976).
The king's flower.
New York: Philomel Books.
- Abstract:
The king believes he must have everything bigger and better than anyone else until he tries to grow the biggest flower. The little flower is so beautiful that the king realizes that bigger does not mean better.
Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Beliefs] [Differences] [Learning] [Observation] [Overeating] [Plants] [Royalty] [Sizes] [Teeth]
- 3. Avi, (2003).
Silent movie.
New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
- Abstract:
This black and white picture book vividly portrays a historical time when immigrants set sail for America. They hope for better lives and dream of prosperity. This journey comes from the immigrant's perspective, in the form of a movie, where language is a not a barrier.
Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [America] [Author's Note] [Family] [Feelings] [Film] [History] [Hope] [Illustrator's Note] [Immigrants] [Language] [Money] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Poverty] [Sadness] [Shelter] [Siblings] [Sizes] [Stress Management] [Sweden] [Symbols] [Theatre]
- 4. Aylesworth, Jim (2003).
Goldilocks and the three bears.
New York: Scholastic Press.
- Abstract:
A curious little girl sometimes forgets what her mother tells her. Sometimes this gets her into trouble. One such time found her deep into the woods at a cottage belonging to three bears. You probably know the rest of the story.
Abstract provided by Michele Gillespie, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Curiosity] [Disobedience] [Fable] [Family] [Folktale] [Food] [Forest] [Forgetful] [Parents] [Sizes] [Sleep]
- 5. Bauman, Kurt (1981).
Piro and the fire brigade.
Boston: Faber and Faber.
- Abstract:
Piro wants to be a firefighter but he is told he is too small. One day he finally gets to prove to everyone that he can do it.
Abstract provided by Stanley Stone, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sizes] [Verbal Communication]
- 6. 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]
- 7. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (2006).
Monster looks for a house.
1973: Bowmar.
- Abstract:
A friendly purple monster comes to a new city to look for a new place to live. Since this monster is different from others in the city, he must hunt for a house that fits him. After looking at many houses, he finally finds one that he can live in comfortably.
Abstract provided by Kate Logan for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Buildings] [Change] [Community] [Comparisons] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Environment] [Exploration] [Goal Setting] [Home] [Monsters] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Problem Solving] [Sizes]
- 8. Browne, Anthony (1991).
Willy and hugh.
New York: Random House.
- Abstract:
Willy the monkey is alone. One day, Willy becomes friends with Hugh. They do things together like go to the zoo.
Abstract provided by Lori Boston, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Loneliness] [Monkey] [Sadness] [Sizes]
- 9. Brown, Marc (2001).
Arthur's nose.
Boston/New York/London/Toronto: Little, Brown and Company.
- Abstract:
Arthur does not like his nose! Although his friends and family like Arthur's nose just the way it is, he feels that it is always getting in the way and decides to get a new nose!
Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Aardvark] [Acceptance] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Appearance] [Author's Note] [Beauty] [Bias] [Body Parts] [Challenges] [Communication] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Contentment] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Depression] [Determination] [Differences] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Envy] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Individuality] [Insecurity] [Learning] [Nonverbal Communication] [Opinions] [Photograph] [Problem Solving] [Refusal Skills] [Relief] [Resentment] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Sizes] [Support] [Uniqueness] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
- 10. Brown, Margaret Wise (1938).
The little fireman.
New York: HarperCollins.
- Abstract:
A small fireman and a large fireman attempt to fight fires of comparable dimensions to their size.
Abstract provided by Valerie Ubbes, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Community] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Dog] [Fire] [Fire Engine] [Five Senses] [Health] [Helping] [Noise] [Safety] [Sizes] [Sleep] [Transportation]
- 11. Calmenson, Stephanie (1998).
The teeny tiny teacher.
New York: Scholastic.
- Abstract:
The teeny tiny teacher and her teeny tiny students have a school day full of teeny tiny things. However, they are frightened by a voice coming from the closet asking for the bone the teacher found on their teeny tiny walk. Find out who the voice belongs to.
Abstract provided by Julie Gates, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Alliteration] [Beverage] [Bones] [Fear] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Ghosts] [Learning] [Mystery] [Park] [Park] [Routine] [School] [Science] [Sizes] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
- 12. Cantieni, Benita (1981).
Little elephant and big mouse.
London: Neugebauer Press.
- Abstract:
Little Elephant explains to Big Mouse how things are different in size and how things are seen differently because of their size.
Abstract provided by Jenny Braun, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Companion] [Differences] [Elephant] [Friendship] [Mouse] [Perspective] [Sizes]
- 13. Carle, Eric (1979).
The very hungry caterpillar.
New York: Philomel Book.
- Abstract:
A caterpillar hatches from it's egg and is very hungry. It eats a variety of food for seven days. After it is full, the caterpillar builds a cocoon and becomes a butterfly.
Abstract provided by Mindy Dargart, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Change] [Cocoon] [Critical Thinking] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Five Senses] [Food] [Growing Up] [Hunger] [Insects] [Moon] [Shelter] [Sizes] [Sun] [Taste]
- 14. Carter, Don (2002).
Get to work trucks!.
Brookfrield, CT: Roaring Brook Press.
- Abstract:
In the morning trucks, such as dump trucks, bulldozers, cement mixers, tow trucks, cranes, and rollers, go to work. Learn about types of machines, sizes, colors, and numbers. At night, the trucks are finished working for the day.
Abstract provided by Katherin McMullen, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Colors] [Concepts] [Construction] [Crane] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Hard Work] [Height] [Machines] [Morning] [Moving] [Night] [Numbers] [Progress] [Reptiles] [Responsibilities] [Rocks] [Sizes] [Transportation] [Truck] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication] [Work]
- 15. 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]
- 16. 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]
- 17. 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]
- 18. Davis, Aubrey (1997).
The enormous potato.
New York: Scholastic Inc.
- Abstract:
A farmer plants a potato eye to grow a potato. It grows so enormous that the whole family has to work together to pull the potato from the ground. They then cook the potato for the whole town to eat it.
Abstract provided by Sara Lipner, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Careers] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Family] [Farm] [Food] [Garden] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Problem Solving] [Sequence] [Sizes] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
- 19. Davol, Marguerite W. (1993).
Black, white, just right!.
Niles, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.
- Abstract:
A little girl who has a white father and a black mother compares the differences between them. Mama like to dance ballet and walk fast along the street. Papa likes to dance to rap and stroll along the street. They have different tastes in food and art, but all is "just right" in this special family.
Abstract provided by for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Art] [Body Parts] [Colors] [Comparisons] [Dancing] [Differences] [Diversity] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Height] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pets] [Similarities] [Sizes] [Walking]
- 20. Duvoisin, Roger (1953).
Petunia takes a trip.
New York: Alfred A. Knopf.
- Abstract:
Petunia realizes she is too heavy to fly so she starts doing calisthenics to get into shape. When she does fly, she gets blown into the city and she sees how small she is in proportion to other things. She misses her home and takes a train back there.
Abstract provided by Amy Warnecke, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Birds] [Body Image] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Curiosity] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Goose] [Jumping] [Self Esteem] [Sizes] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Travel]
- 21. Fisher, Doris (2006).
Happy birthday to whooo? A baby animal riddle book.
Mt. Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.
- Abstract:
Babies come in all different sizes and shapes. Some have fur and some have feathers. Some may be the only baby born or some might be born with 100 brothers and sisters! Some are big (23 feet) and some are little (the size of a jelly-bean)! And, babies have their own special families too! Some have a mom and a dad; some have a mom or a dad, and some even live with their mom, aunts and grandmothers!
Abstract provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Birds] [Birthday] [Camel] [Celebration] [Eagle] [Elephant] [Family] [Flamingo] [Giraffe] [Habitat] [Holidays] [Kangaroo] [Leopard] [Lion] [Owl] [Parents] [Riddle] [Sizes] [Skunk] [Whale]
- 22. 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]
- 23. Florian, Douglas (2000).
A pig is big.
New York: Greenwillow Books.
- Abstract:
What is bigger than a pig?A variety of comparisons are expressed through poetic lyrics and illustrations, all of which are bigger than a pig.
Abstract provided by Anna Haas, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Bus] [Car] [Community] [Comparisons] [Cow] [Pig] [Planet] [Poetry] [Sizes] [Stars] [Transportation] [Truck]
- 24. 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]
- 25. Greenfield, Eloise (1991).
Big friend, little friend.
Village Station, NY: Writers and Readers Publishing, Inc..
- Abstract:
Three African American children show their friendship for one another in different ways as each child has different interests according to their age (A Board Book)
Abstract provided by Kim Johnson, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Activities] [African American] [Body Image] [Caring] [Differences] [Friendship] [Health] [Kindness] [Multicultural] [Play] [Sizes]
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