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1. Beach, Judi K. (2003). Names for snow. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
A rabbit asks his mother what is snow and she responds with several different descriptions of snow and the many names there are for it.

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

Keywords: [Barn] [Birds] [Butterfly] [Cat] [Christmas] [Disappearance] [Fire] [Flowers] [Friendship] [Garden] [Prayer] [Presents] [Santa] [Scarecrows] [Skiing] [Sledding] [Sleep] [Snow] [Winter]

2. Bowen, Betsy (1995). Gathering a northwoods counting book. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Starting in May, the winter countdown begins. Preparation activities are described using the numbers one through thirteen. For example, winter countdown includes five blueberries and six bags of rice.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bear] [Bodies Of Water] [Bus] [Counting] [Exercise] [Family] [Fish] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Lake] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Preparation] [Responsibilities] [River] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Skiing] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [Teamwork] [Toad] [Transportation] [Weather] [Winter] [Woods]

3. 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]

4. 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]

5. Dematons, Charlotte (2003). The yellow balloon. Asheville, NC: Front Street and Lemniscaat.

Abstract:
A balloon travels through the air and around the world. While sailing through the air, the balloon fly's over many different people and places (a wordless book).

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

Keywords: [Art] [Balloon] [Bodies Of Water] [Buildings] [Culture] [Desert] [Discovery] [Farm] [Geography] [Lake] [Mountains] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [River] [Sea] [Ship] [Skiing] [Sky] [Travel] [Village] [Witches]

6. Fox, Mem (2004). Where is the green sheep?. Orlando: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Sheep of many sizes, shapes and colors are busy doing many things. They are playing, sleeping, working, eating, bathing and reading just to name a few. But there is a problem to be solved. Where is the green sheep?

Tara Menke, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Birthday] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Diving] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Food] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Juggling] [Mythical] [Ocean] [Playground] [Pond] [Pool] [Rain] [Sadness] [Sheep] [Skateboarding] [Skiing] [Sports] [Sun] [Superstition] [Surfing] [Swimming] [Swinging] [Train] [Transportation] [Weather] [Wind]

7. Lasky, Kathryn (1997). Marven of the great north woods. Singapore: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
A boy named Marvin leaves his family during the flu epidemic. He goes to a lumberjack camp in northern Minnesota and works and learns French while making some interesting friends. Marvin learns to ski, dance, and do the bookkeeping as a lumberjack.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bedtime] [Cabin] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Counting] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Forest] [French] [Friendship] [Language] [Money] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Religion] [Seasons] [Shadows] [Skiing] [Snow] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Woods]

8. Lindbergh, Reeve (2000). The awful aardvarks shop for school. New York: Penguin Putnam .

Abstract:
This morning the aardvarks are going to the mall for back-to-school shopping. They have a list prepared for backpacks, lunch boxes, school supplies, and more. However, while following their list, they continue to add new items, making for a crazy and chaotic day.

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

Keywords: [Aardvark] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bear] [Behavior] [Books] [Chaos] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Food] [Glasses] [Misbehavior] [Nutrition] [Rabbit] [Rhinoceros] [Rhyme] [Running] [School] [Shopping] [Skating] [Skiing] [Sports] [Worry]

9. Rockwell, Anne (1988). Things that go. New York: E.P. Dutton.

Abstract:
Tractor trailers, convertibles, police cars, and tankers are some of the things travel on the road. Food is delivered in some of these vehicles. Things that go in the air, in the city, in the yard, and in the park are also described. Can you ride a bicycle?

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Bicycle] [Boat] [Bus] [Car] [Exercise] [Food] [Kite] [Motorcycle] [Nutrition] [Park] [Play] [Skating] [Skiing] [Sledding] [Snow] [Toys] [Train] [Transportation] [Truck] [Weather]

10. Watson, Wendy (1988). Tales for a winter's eve. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Freddie the Fox's skiing trip ends in disaster!His grandmother, Bert Blue Jay, and Nellie Mouse each try to relieve his pain by telling him funny stories. By the end of the night he feels better and is ready for a good night's sleep.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Caring] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Fun] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Injury] [Seasons] [Skiing] [Sleep] [Storytelling] [Winter] [Woodchuck]

11. Weaver, Alexis Rae (2002). Hunter bunny learns to ski. Aspen, CO: Golden Bunny Publishing.

Abstract:
Hunter Bunny is eagerly awaiting for winter to arrive and is determined to take part in all the activities that come along with it. He visits his fellow animal friends who teach him to ski, skate and snowboard, but with Hunter Bunny's shorter leg, he is unable to be successful. With the help of his best friend Clark, the two find a way for Hunter to be able to ski in the animal ski race. Determined to win, Hunter Bunny practices day and night for the big competition and it pays off in the end when he brings home the first place ribbon.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Activities] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Challenges] [Cold] [Colors] [Competition] [Confidence] [Determination] [Disability] [Dreams] [Encouragement] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Handicap] [Helping] [Learning] [Parents] [Practice] [Preparation] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Rabbit] [Reading] [Sadness] [Safety] [Seasons] [Skating] [Skiing] [Sledding] [Sleep] [Snow] [Sports] [Support] [Surprises] [Teaching] [Teamwork] [Teasing] [Uniqueness] [Wind] [Winter] [Zoo]
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