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- 1. Belton, Sandra (2003).
Pictures for Miss Josie.
New York: HarperCollins.
- Abstract:
A young boy is introduced by his father to Miss Josie, who as first freightens him. As he grows up, he learns to admire her and the two develop a special friendship. Soon the grown boy passes on his memories to his own son and introduces Miss Josie to him.
Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Airplane] [Art] [Celebration] [Church] [Contentment] [Dancing] [Dreams] [Family] [Fear] [Giants] [Listening] [Marriage] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Radio] [Role Model] [School] [Skills] [Teeth] [Telephone] [Train] [Transportation] [Walking] [Worry]
- 2. Beskow, Elsa (1982).
Children of the forest.
London: Ernest Benn Limited.
- Abstract:
Four forest children learn about nature and their surroundings. Their days revolve around the light and the weather. The children also are taught lessons throughout their childhood.
Abstract provided by Marybeth Neenan, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Growing Up] [Imagination] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Refusal Skills] [Seasons] [Skills] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
- 3. Bridges, Shirin Yim (2002).
Ruby's wish.
San Francisco: Chronicle Books.
- Abstract:
Ruby is known for wearing red and being an exceptionally bright student. Even during a time in China when "...most girls were never taught to read and write". However, Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to come to the house, making it possible for any grandchild living in the house to learn. This initiates a desire in Ruby to attend university, a place that women in China were not encouraged to go. *Based on a true story of the author's grandmother.
Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Art] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Change] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Depression] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Excitement] [Family] [Frustration] [Generations] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Intelligence] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Parade] [Patience] [Persistence] [Poetry] [Prevention] [Progress] [Reading] [Recognition] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Role Model] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Skills] [Stress Management] [Support] [Symbols] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Wealth] [Wish] [Writing]
- 4. Cressy, Judith (2004).
Can you find it, too?.
New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Abstract:
Come enjoy history through a collection of famous paintings. Each has its own personality and story. Search through each painting for objects and colors. Get imaginative and create your own stories or interpretations about the paintings.
Abstract provided by Eliza Kroger, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Activities] [Art] [Author's Note] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Diversity] [Feelings] [History] [Imagination] [Interpretation] [Math] [Multicultural] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Observation] [Perspective] [Skills] [Storytelling] [Symbols] [Verbal Communication]
- 5. dePaola, Tomie (1989).
Art lesson (La clase de dibujo).
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.
- Abstract:
Tommy wants to be an artist when he grows up, but when he has his very first art lesson in first grade, he is very disappointed. He learns to compromise, and he is happy in the end.
Abstract provided by Bea Elliott, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Art] [Assertiveness] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dedication] [Holidays] [Skills] [Thanksgiving] [Verbal Communication]
- 6. Floca, Brian (1999).
Five trucks.
New York: DK Publishing, Inc..
- Abstract:
A little boy observes how five different trucks assist in the preparation and take-off of his airplane. Description of the trucks and their duties are very clear. It takes many people working together to complete the goal of take-off!
Abstract provided by Stacy Fork, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Airplane] [Careers] [Cooperation] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Diversity] [Fly] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Machines] [Nonverbal Communication] [Skills] [Tractor] [Transportation] [Travel] [Truck] [Verbal Communication] [Work]
- 7. Hegi, Ursula (2003).
Trudi & Pia.
New York: Atheneum Books.
- Abstract:
Trudi dreams of being tall and feels there are no other dwarfs like her until she meets Pia who teaches her to accept the way she is and that she is not alone. Pia talks about when other drawfs from around the world in Russia, Italy, France and Portugal, Trudi learns to feel normal and beautiful.
Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Bicycle] [Birds] [Bravery] [Circus] [Clowns] [Courage] [Differences] [Dwarfs] [Elephant] [Fantasy] [Growing Up] [Height] [Hope] [Imagination] [Lion] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Night] [Parrot] [Sizes] [Skills] [Sleep] [Stars] [Uniqueness]
- 8. Hoban, Lilliam (1999).
Arthur's birthday party.
New York: HarperCollins Publishers.
- Abstract:
Arthur's determination to have the best birthday party and be the best all-around gymnast causes him to be inconsiderate of the feelings of his sister and friends. When Arthur forgets to be fair and have fun at the competition, his younger sister is quick to point out that each chimpanzee has his or her own special skill to be honored with a medal at the birthday competition.
Abstract provided by Brandi Lamb, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Bicycle] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Chimpanzee] [Climbing] [Competition] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forgetful] [Friendship] [Fun] [Goal Setting] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Holidays] [Jumping] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Performance] [Playground] [Practice] [Presents] [Pride] [Problem Solving] [Recognition] [Running] [Self Confidence] [Selfishness] [Siblings] [Skills] [Sports] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Zoo]
- 9. Hoban, Lillian (1976).
Arthur's pen pal.
New York: HarperCollins.
- Abstract:
Arthur longs to be his pen pal's big brother, so they can wrestle and do karate. He does not like having to jump rope with his little sister. But one day, he learns something very surprising about his pen pal.
Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Activities] [Aggression] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Child Care] [Chimpanzee] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Differences] [Family] [Fight] [Games] [Karate] [Mischief] [Monkey] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Skills] [Sports] [Stereotypes] [Verbal Communication] [Violence] [Writing]
- 10. Holiday, Billie & Herzog, Arthur Jr. (1941).
God bless the child.
U.S.A.: Harper Collins.
- Abstract:
Each day is a work day for which to be thankful and grateful. There's a lot of work to be done on this land. It's time to go and experience the city life up north where things are different. Dream on, my child!
Mia Garnett, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Closeness] [Community] [Education] [Emotions] [Exploration] [Family] [Feelings] [Hard Work] [Migration] [Parents] [Playing] [Reading] [Separation] [Siblings] [Skills] [Transportation] [Travel] [Wealth] [Work] [Worry]
- 11. Hopkinson, Deborah (2003).
Girl wonder: A baseball story in nine innings.
New York: Atheneum Books.
- Abstract:
Alta's dream of becomming a professional baseball player comes true. She proves that it doesn't matter if you're a girl, you can still be just as talented. After pitching for an Ohio semipro baseball team in 1907, Alta goes on to become a doctor like her dad.
Mollie Steadley, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Author's Note] [Baseball] [Careers] [Confidence] [Determination] [Discrimination] [Doctor] [Gender] [History] [Memories] [Practice] [Skills] [Sports] [Travel]
- 12. Jacobs, Leland (1994).
Alphabet of girls.
New York: Henry Holtand and Company.
- Abstract:
A different letter is shown for each girl. Girls are shown doing many special activities.
Abstract provided by Kristen Luff, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Activities] [Alphabet] [Assertiveness] [Fun] [Gender] [Learning] [Rhyme] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Skills] [Verbal Communication]
- 13. Lenski, Lois (1938).
The little airplane.
New York: Oxford University Press.
- Abstract:
Pilot Small with the cooperation of a mechanic readies his airplane for flight. He then takes off , enjoys the landscape, runs into trouble, fixes the clogged fuel line and return to the airport.
Abstract provided by Keith Rhoodes, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Airplane] [Crisis] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Preparation] [Skills] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Travel] [Weather] [Wind]
- 14. Lyons, Mary E. (2005).
Roy make a car.
New York: Atheneum books for Young Readers.
- Abstract:
Roy Tyle is a mechanic from Florida. He can fix any car, in fact he can even build his own car. He decides to build one that will not crash. This car is fast. It can jump over cars and shrink to go under cars. He decides to build a car that can fly. He is flying up in the sky when God approaches him. Roy sells God the car for his angels.
Melissa Benton, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [African American] [Ambition] [Author's Note] [Car] [Careers] [Competition] [Creativity] [God] [Hobby] [Multicultural] [Mystery] [Resolution] [Safety] [Self Confidence] [Skills] [Transportation]
- 15. McGrath, Babra Barbieri (1998).
The cheerios counting book.
New York: Scholastic Inc..
- Abstract:
Learn to count using Cheerios. First, count from one to ten then count in groups of ten. A different fruit accompanies the cereal on each page.
Abstract provided by Julie Ivan, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Activities] [Colors] [Colors] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Encouragement] [Food] [Fun] [Learning] [Math] [Nutrition] [Sequence] [Shapes] [Skills]
- 16. McGrath, Barbara (1998).
More m & m's math.
New York: Scholastic Inc.
- Abstract:
M & M candy characters guide you through the wonderful world of math as you learn the concepts of graphing, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and ordinal numbers. The best part is that you get to eat the materials you're working with. Remember not to eat too many!
Abstract provided by Katie Fitzpatrick, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Challenges] [Classification] [Collection] [Colors] [Comparisons] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Encouragement] [Food] [Fun] [Graphing] [Investigation] [Learning] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Observation] [Practice] [Rules] [Sequence] [Sharing] [Similarities] [Sizes] [Skills] [Teaching] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]
- 17. McMillan, Bruce (1996).
Jelly beans for sale.
New York: Scholastic Inc.
- Abstract:
This mouth-watering introduction to the basic unit of money uses tempting jelly beans and a simple progression of coins.
Abstract provided by Jennifer Henzie, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Colors] [Concepts] [Counting] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Money] [Numbers] [Skills]
- 18. Murphy, J. Stuart (2005).
Leaping lizards.
New York: Harper Collins.
- Abstract:
Through rhyme and rhythm, this story focuses on counting skills by 5s and 10s. The lizards are set for a show to begin. However, snake cannot find all of the lizards! One by one, five by five, and ten by ten, the reptiles begin to arrive by air, sea, car and bicycle. The finale includes a fifty leaping lizards show!
Abstract provided by Heather Truesdell for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Airplane] [Author's Note] [Balloon] [Boat] [Car] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Identification] [Insects] [Lizard] [Math] [Nonverbal Communication] [Problem Solving] [Reptiles] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Skills] [Snake] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]
- 19. Nevius, Carol (2004).
Karate hour.
Tarrytown, NY: Marshall Cavendish.
- Abstract:
A group of children are practicing karate. They kick, punch, chant and roll as they learn the value of self discipline, respect and self esteem in both self and others.
Abstract provided by Ellen Boyer, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Challenges] [Dedication] [Determination] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [History] [Karate] [Nonverbal Communication] [Practice] [Rhyme] [Running] [Self Esteem] [Skills] [Sports] [Stress Management]
- 20. Ray, Mary Lyn (1994).
Shaker boy.
San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace & Company.
- Abstract:
At age six, Celeb comes to live with the Shakers and he spends the rest of his life in their unique culture. He learns their ways, their songs, and is inspired by angels.
Abstract provided by Michelle Prosise, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Angel] [Animals] [Autumn] [Birds] [Chicken] [Cow] [Dancing] [Death] [Faith] [Family] [Food] [Goal Setting] [God] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Manners] [Multicultural] [Music] [Mythical] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [School] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Shakers] [Siblings] [Skills] [Song] [Spring] [Summer] [Taste] [Toys] [Verbal Communication] [Winter] [Woods]
- 21. Rodda, Emily (1994).
Power and glory.
New York: Greenwillow Books.
- Abstract:
For his birthday, a young boy gets a video game and keeps playing until he wins.
Abstract provided by Sarah Nielsen, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Birthday] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Games] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Persistence] [Presents] [Siblings] [Skills] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
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