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1. Bania, Michael (2004). Kumak's fish: A tall tale from the far north. Portland, OR: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
One morning Kumak and his family pack their fishing gear for an antarctic ice fishing adventure. With patience, the family fishes until Kumak finally catches a strong fish. The whole Alaskan community comes running to help Kumak and his family pull the fish out of the water. The community celebrates their new food supply when they see each fish holding on to the fist infront of it.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Ice] [Lake] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Running] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Weather]
2. 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]
3. Bogacki, Tomacz (1999). Cat and mouse in the snow. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
When two friends, Cat and Mouse, go outside one day to play in the green meadow, they are very surprised to find snow instead of grass. Together, they discover the fun of playing in the cold, white snow.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Climbing] [Cold] [Colors] [Family] [Friendship] [Monsters] [Mouse] [Playing] [Running] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Snow] [Weather] [Winter]
4. Borden, Louise (1989). Caps, hats, socks, and mittens: A book about the four seasons. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Learn the many colors, smells, and activities of each season. We start and finish the cycle with the caps, hats, socks, and mittens of winter.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Autumn] [Clothing] [Colors] [Exercise] [Food] [Nutrition] [Picnic] [Running] [School] [Seasons] [Sledding] [Soccer] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [Winter]
5. 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]
6. Bryan, Sean (2005). A boy and his bunny. New York: Arcade Publishing.

Abstract:
One morning a boy wakes up to discover that he has found himself a new friend. Fred the bunny is on his head. The boy's mother is unsure about his new friend, but he assures her that he can accomplish many things with Fred on his head.

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

Keywords: [Alligator] [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [French] [Language] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Rhyme] [Sledding] [Sleep] [Transportation] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]
7. 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]
8. Fain, Moira (1996). Snow day. New York: Walker Publishing Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Maggie is very embarrassed when her teacher, Sister Agatha Ann, punishes her for drawing on her desk. She must write a poem and recite it for the class the following day. All night she worries about her unfinished homework, but the next day she wakes up to a snow day!Through her fun in the snow and the help from her teacher, Maggie discovers her own special way of writing poetry.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Conflict Resolution] [Discovery] [Disobedience] [Embarrassment] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fun] [Helping] [Poetry] [School] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Sledding] [Snow] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter] [Worry]
9. Harrison, Ted (1982). A northern alphabet. Montreal, Quebec: Tundra Books.

Abstract:
A Northern Alphabet provides many examples of people, places, animals and objects under each letter. It also displays an accurate representation of northern life throughout the year.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Clothing] [Clothing] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Dog] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [Fish] [Fishing] [Grandparents] [Hunting] [Mouse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Owl] [Rabbit] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Snow] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Whale]
10. Hoban, Russell (1966). The little brute family. Singapore: MacMillan Publishing.

Abstract:
It isn't until Baby Brute finds a lost good feeling in a field of daisies that the family becomes happy and friendly. In the springtime, they flew thier kites together. In summer, they swam together. In fall, they gathered nuts and acorns. And in winter, they sang songs together. When spring came again, the little Brute family changed their name to nice.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Baby] [Change] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Flowers] [Food] [Kite] [Manners] [Nature] [Parents] [Pony] [School] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Sleep] [Snow] [Song] [Spring] [Summer] [Sun] [Swimming] [Winter] [Woods]
11. Kherdian, David (1995). Lullaby for emily. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
A mother sings a lullaby which describes all things that her daughter, Emily, will do as she grows older. Some of the things the mother envisions Emily doing are picking blueberries for cereal, jams, and pies, making cider, playing in the meadow, planting a garden and playing in the snow.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Autumn] [Baby] [Birds] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Food] [Garden] [Love] [Nutrition] [Pets] [Plants] [Play] [Seasons] [Sledding] [Sleep] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [Swimming] [Winter]
12. Lasky, Kathryn (2000). Lucille's snowsuit. New York: Crown Publishers.

Abstract:
Lucille wants desperately to go out and play with her older brother and sister in the snow. As Lucille works at putting on her snowsuit, she gets stuck, frustrated and hot. Her patience is wearing thin as she waits on her mom to help. Finally, Lucille joins the snow fun, but does her bad mood go away?

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

Keywords: [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Snow] [Sports] [Swimming] [Temperature] [Winter]
13. Lasky, Kathryn (2000). Lucille's snowsuit. New York: Crown Publishers.

Abstract:
Lucille wants desperately to go out and play with her older brother and sister in the snow. As Lucille works at putting on her snowsuit, she gets stuck, frustrated and hot. Her patience is wearing thin as she waits on her mom to help. Lucille joins the snow fun, but does her bad mood go away?

Amber Lakes, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Clothing] [Cold] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Growing Up] [Happiness] [Parents] [Patience] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Snow] [Sports] [Swimming] [Temperature] [Winter]
14. Leevwen, Jean Van (1995). Oliver and amanda and the big snow. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Amanda and Oliver are brother and sister pigs who see the first snow of the year. They have many adventures in the snow including building a snow fort, sledding, and making a snow pig.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Exercise] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pig] [Play] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Snow] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]
15. Little, Jean (1998). Emma's magic winter. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
When a new neighbor named Sally moves in, Emma learns to overcome her shyness and her fear of reading out loud to her schoolmates. Early readers can explore their friendships and activities during winter then spring.

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

Keywords: [Clothing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Jumping] [Magic] [Mountains] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Play] [Reading] [School] [Seasons] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Snow] [Spring] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]
16. McCully, Emily Arnold (1985). First snow. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
A scared little mouse discovers the joys of sledding in the first snow of winter (A Wordless Book)

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Grandparents] [Mouse] [Parents] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Skating] [Sledding] [Snow] [Weather] [Winter]
17. McCutcheon, Marc (1995). Grandfather's christmas camp. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Mr. Biggins, a three-legged dog, is lost in the mountain on Christmas Eve. Grandfather and Lizzie dress warmly, pack a small bag, and head up the mountain to find their dog. They camp overnight in an igloo and find two surprises on Christmas Day.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Camping] [Christmas] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Lost] [Mountains] [Nutrition] [Raccoon] [Seasons] [Shelter] [Sledding] [Snow] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather] [Winter]
18. McGuirk, Leslie (1999). Tucker flips. New York: Dutton Children's Books .

Abstract:
After Tucker and his brothers are born, they do everything together. The puppies eat, sleep, play, and watch T.V., but Tucker likes adventures. He especially loves the snow, and his ability to flip comes in handy when he goes for a ride on some children's sled.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birth] [Bravery] [Dog] [Dreams] [Family] [Food] [Games] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pig] [Play] [Practice] [Safety] [Self Esteem] [Sledding] [Sleep] [Snow] [Television] [Weather] [Winter]
19. Pearson, Susan (1988). My favorite time of year. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Kelly enjoys all the seasons, because she and her family do many things together.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Family] [Food] [Games] [Memories] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Play] [Recreation] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Sledding] [Spring] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]
20. Prestine, Joan Singleton (1996). Mom and dad break up. Torrance, CA: Fearon Teacher Aids.

Abstract:
A young boy expresses his feelings about his parents' divorce. He feels angry, sad, and lonely at the same time, and often takes it out on his friends. But eventually, he learns to adjust to the change, and learns that he is not at fault for the break up of his parents.

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

Keywords: [Aggression] [Anger] [Art] [Biking] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Divorce] [Dreams] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Frustration] [Illness] [Loneliness] [Loss] [Parents] [Picnic] [Play] [Reading] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Separation] [Skating] [Sledding] [Snow] [Winter]
21. 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]
22. Van Leeuwen, Jean (1995). Oliver and amanda and the big snow. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Join Amanda and Oliver in four fun-filled adventures after a big snowstorm hits their town. They enjoy playing in the snow, making a snowfort, sledding down snow-covered hills, and building a snowpig.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Body Parts] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fun] [Games] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pig] [Running] [Seasons] [Sledding] [Snow] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather] [Winter]
23. 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]
24. Winthrop, Elizabeth (1989). Sledding. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
A young brother and sister are excited that the sledding hill is covered with snow. When they finally get dressed to go outside, they have fun with the other children sledding down the hill.

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

Keywords: [Clothing] [Exercise] [Play] [Seasons] [Sledding] [Snow] [Winter]
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