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1. Aliki (1990). My feet. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
The ways that we use our feet are explained in an amusing way. Running, skipping, walking, and kicking are discussed, as well as the different parts of our feet and how we use them.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Body Parts] [Dancing] [Differences] [Exercise] [Family] [Health] [Jumping] [Parents] [Play] [Seasons] [Skating] [Skipping] [Summer] [Winter]
2. 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]
3. Babcock, Chris (1993). No moon, no milk!. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Martha, a cow, will not give any more milk until she walks on the moon like the cowsmonauts.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Beach] [Bus] [Cow] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Farm] [Moon] [Museum] [Running] [Skating] [Taxi] [Transportation]
4. Blake, Quentin (1987). Mrs. armitage on wheels. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc..

Abstract:
Mrs. Armitage starts out with just a bike, but ends up with a "one of a kind" contraption!After a great deal of additions and improvements, Mrs. Armitage's bike can't take any more. She is forced to "junk" the bike and start over with roller skates.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Exercise] [Inventions] [Skating] [Travel]
5. Boegehold, Betty (1973). Pippa mouse: Six read aloud","read alone stories. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Pippa is a field mouse involved in various activities with her family and animal friends. Pippa works, plays, skates, and prepares for Christmas.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Christmas] [Duck] [Exercise] [Fox] [Friendship] [Holidays] [Mouse] [Play] [Preparation] [Skating] [Squirrel]
6. Borden, Louise (1999). Good luck, mrs. k.!. New York: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.

Abstract:
Mrs. K teaches Ann's third grade class. In class they are explorers, scientists, poets, and astronauts. They are always learning something new. One day, Mrs. K doesn't come to school. The students learn that she is in the hospital with cancer. For the rest of the year the third grade has a substitute. On the last day of school, Mrs. K comes back to surprise her students.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Basketball] [Cancer] [Dancing] [Discovery] [Exercise] [Geography] [Guinea Pig] [Hospital] [Illness] [Insects] [Learning] [Letters] [Listening] [Math] [Pets] [Practice] [Reading] [School] [Science] [Science] [Sign Language] [Skating] [Skating] [Spelling] [Sports] [Surprises] [Teaching] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Worm]
7. 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]
8. Branner, Toni Tickel (1997). Wilby's fitness book. Dubuque, IA: Kendall","Hunt Publishing Company.

Abstract:
Learn to exercise, stretch, eat well, and feel good about yourself with Wilby. He instructs you on how to be healthy through rhymes.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Biking] [Confidence] [Dancing] [Differences] [Encouragement] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Fun] [Happiness] [Individuality] [Jumping] [Nutrition] [Playing] [Running] [Self Esteem] [Skating] [Swimming] [Walking]
9. Carlson, Nancy (2001). How about a hug?. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
The pig family shows that no matter what the situation, whether its getting up for school on a Monday, feeling sad, lonely, or hurt, a hug will make you feel better.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Animals] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Food] [Friendship] [Games] [Happiness] [Injury] [Loneliness] [Love] [Morning] [Mouse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Pig] [School] [Skating] [Soccer] [Sports] [Work]
10. Carlson, Nancy (1987). Bunnies and their sports. New York: Viking Krestel.

Abstract:
After a good night's rest, bunnies participate in a variety of sports such as swimming, basketball, weight-lifting, tennis, or jogging.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Basketball] [Biking] [Climbing] [Exercise] [Football] [Rabbit] [Running] [Skating] [Skiing] [Soccer] [Sports] [Swimming]
11. Chlad, Dorothy (1991). Playing outdoors in the winter. Chicago: Childrens Press, Inc.

Abstract:
Darryl lives in a place where it snows a lot in the winter. He describes some of the activities he does with his friends and family like building a snowman, making snow angels, shoveling the sidewalk, sledding, and ice skating. In order to enjoy these activities, safety rules need to be observed, so Darryl gives five basic rules to follow.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Play] [Rules] [Running] [Safety] [Skating] [Skiing] [Sledding]
12. Conner, Leslie (2004). Miss Bridie chose a shovel. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
In 1856, Miss Bridie traveled to America with only her family shovel. She finds many uses for her shovel and it proves to be the right choice. She carves her path through life with a simple everyday shovel.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Baby] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Drought] [Exercise] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Flood] [Flowers] [Garden] [Happiness] [History] [Ice] [Immigrants] [Loss] [Marriage] [Parents] [Plants] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Ship] [Siblings] [Skating] [Tools] [Transportation] [Travel]
13. Crary, Elizabeth (1992). Dealing with dealing with feelings: I'm frustrated. Seattle, WA: Parenting Press, Inc.

Abstract:
Unable to rollerskate like his brother and sister, Alex becomes frustrated. What should he do?Keep practicing, give up, or set goals?Alex's mom gives him eight suggestions of how to deal with his problem. After working really hard, Alex learns how to skate and deal with his frustration!

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Colors] [Communication] [Envy] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Garden] [Happiness] [Helping] [Neighbors] [Patience] [Reading] [Self Confidence] [Siblings] [Skating]
14. Davies, Sally J.K. (1997). Why did we have to move here?. Minneapolis, MN: Carolrhoda Books, Inc .

Abstract:
A little boy is having problems adjusting to his new home. He compares his new school to his old school which makes him feel sad and frustrated. The boy decides to go ice skating with other kids even though he isn't invited. He helps to solve a problem when the ice isn't safe.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Hockey] [Ice] [Loneliness] [Loss] [Math] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Playground] [Problem Solving] [Sadness] [Safety] [School] [Science] [Shyness] [Skating] [Sports] [Stress Management]
15. de Mejo, Oscar (1992). Oscar de mejo's abc. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
The alphabet is brought to life in colorful illustrations of patriotic words. The history and culture of American life influences the representation of each of the letters of the alphabet.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Baseball] [Christmas] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Fourth Of July] [History] [Holidays] [Independence] [Kite] [Sequence] [Skating] [Sports]
16. Essley, Roger (1994). Reunion. New York: Green Tiger Press.

Abstract:
Jon is spending the last day at his grandmother's cottage. Before she takes a nap, she tells Jon to look at some old photographs from 1915 To Jon, the photos are dull, gray, and gloomy. Jon hears some voices and falls into a photograph where he meets Paul. Where Paul sees colors, Jon sees gray. The two boys share some adventures as different photos come to life. Finally, Jon sees the "color" in the photographs, and finds out that Paul was his great-grandfather.

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

Keywords: [Exercise] [Fantasy] [Farm] [Grandparents] [Lake] [Play] [Seasons] [Skating] [Summer] [Swimming] [Winter]
17. Florian, Douglas (1987). A winter day. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
A family spends a winter day together. After a breakfast of pancakes, everyone puts on their coats, boots, and hats. While outside, they skate, sled, and make snowballs. They warm their toes by the fire when they go inside for their evening meal.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Clothing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Recreation] [Relaxation] [Seasons] [Skating] [Snow] [Weather] [Winter]
18. Guest, Elissa Haden (2000). Iris and walter. San Diego, CA: Gulliver Books","Harcourt Inc.

Abstract:
Iris is disappointed when her family moves to the country. There are no other children to play with and it is very boring for her. No one can seem to cheer Iris up, and then Grandpa comes along. He asks her to take a walk down the road. Will this walk help Iris find what she has been missing?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Boredom] [Change] [Climbing] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Discovery] [Exercise] [Family] [Friendship] [Fun] [Grandparents] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Insecurity] [Loss] [Moving] [Music] [Parents] [Play] [Sharing] [Skating] [Stress Management] [Walking] [Wilderness]
19. Hayes, Ann (1995). Meet the marching smithereens. San Diego: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
Join the parade as the drum major leads the rest of the marching smithereens down the street towards the cheering crowd. Each animal plays a different instrument to make a sound the crowd loves.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Animals] [Band] [Bear] [Beaver] [Crocodile] [Elephant] [Exercise] [Fun] [Giraffe] [Hippopotamus] [Instruments] [Kangaroo] [Lion] [Mice] [Monkey] [Moose] [Mouse] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parade] [Parade] [Rabbit] [Raccoon] [Rhinoceros] [Rhythm] [Skating] [Sounds] [Tiger] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Zebra]
20. Hru, Dakari (1996). The magic moonberry jump ropes. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
April and Erica love to Double Dutch, but they have no friends to Double Dutch with. When their Uncle Zambezi returns from a trip to Tanzania, he gives the girls a jump rope that will grant wishes because it is made from magic moonberries. The girls Double Dutch and wish for two new friends to arrive. Suddenly, a moving van pulls up, and a family with a boy and girl moves in across the street.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Author's Note] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Colors] [Exercise] [Family] [Friendship] [Jumping] [Karate] [Language] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Neighbors] [Plants] [Play] [Rhyme] [Siblings] [Skating] [Wish]
21. Ketteman, Helen (2004). Armadilly chili. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
Billie decides to make armadilly chili. She asks her friends to help her but they are all busy and do not want to help. After Billie makes the chili, all of her friends knock on her door. Billie will not let them eat because they wouldn't help. She soon realizes her chili is missing something: her friends!

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Anger] [Animals] [Armadillo] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Bluebird] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooking] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Exercise] [Fable] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Guilt] [Habitat] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Insects] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Reptiles] [Self Esteem] [Sharing] [Skating] [Spider] [Stress Management] [Tarantula] [Toad] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
22. Kinsey-Warnock, Natalie (2004). A Christmas like Helen's. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
Christmas in the early years of America's life describes the life of a younh girl names Helen. Living on a farm before the time of telephones or cars, Helen spends her days working on the farm, walking to school in the cold of winter and spending time with her family, hearing stories of her ancestors. Helen's Christmas begins in the summer when her family plants the food that will be eaten on Christmas morning and their Christmas spirit stays alive throughout the year by helping ill and injured neighbors with tasks around their farms. Christmas is a time for Helen's family to come together from all over and build their relationships over feasts, church, midnight skating and fun.

Laura Olin, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Christmas] [Cow] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Scottish] [Seasons] [Skating] [Snow] [Spring] [Transportation] [Weather] [Winter]
23. Kline, Suzy (1988). Oops!. Morton Grove: Albert Whitman and Co..

Abstract:
A little girl has many accidents throughout a day. But other people have accidents too!

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

Keywords: [Beverage] [Cat] [Clothing] [Skating] [Working Mother]
24. Lenski, Lois (1950). I like winter. New York: Henry Z. Walck.

Abstract:
A boy tells of all the things he likes about winter, including snow, Christmas, ice skating, sledding, etc.

Abstract provided by Ann Vernon and Kelli Watson, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Christmas] [Holidays] [Play] [Presents] [Recreation] [Seasons] [Skating] [Snow] [Song] [Valentine's Day] [Weather] [Winter]
25. Lester, Mike (2000). A is for salad. New York: Putnam & Grosset.

Abstract:
A is for salad?N is for lunch?R is for bowling?Look at the alphabet in a whole different light with colorful and humorous animals. A isn't for salad, but for the alligator that munches on a big bowl of greens. Find out for yourself if K is for doctor or if M is for cowboy boots.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Beaver] [Bowling] [Cat] [Clothing] [Exercise] [Food] [Nutrition] [Skating] [Soccer] [Technology] [Tennis]
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