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1. Anaya, Rudolfo (2004). The santero's miracle: A bilingual story. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico.

Abstract:
Don Jacobo and his grandson carve a figurine of a saint from wood for the Christmas season. A large snow storm comes and closes the roads. This creates problems for Don Jacobo's family who wants to visit their family. It is also a problem for his sick neighbor who needs to to go the the hospital.

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

Keywords: [Carving] [Christmas] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Holidays] [Language] [Mexican American] [Miracle] [Multicultural] [Snow] [Spanish] [Stress Management] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
2. Argueta, Manlio (1990). Magic dogs of the volcanoes. San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
The people of El Salvador are protected by cadejos, which are magic dogs that are descendents of the volcanoes. Two ancient volcanoes help the cadejos when Don Tonio and his 13 brothers send soldiers to destroy the cadejos. This book contains both Spanish and English text.

Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoades, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict] [Cooperation] [Dog] [Family] [Geography] [Geology] [Helping] [Language] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Siblings] [Spanish] [Survival] [Verbal Communication] [Volcano]
3. Bertrand, Diane Gonzales (2004). My pal, Victor. Green Bay, WI: Raven Tree Press.

Abstract:
Dominic and Victor have a special friendship in spite of Dominic’s disability. They laugh, tell jokes, and do many fun things together on the baseball field, at the amusement park, and during sleepovers.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Birds] [Disability] [Dog] [Duck] [Elephant] [Friendship] [Frog] [Language] [Multicultural] [Park] [Parrot] [Running] [Sleep] [Spanish] [Sports] [Storytelling] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Walking]
4. Best, Cari (1994). Taxi!Taxi!. Boston: Little, Brown, and Company.

Abstract:
A child's parents are divorced. She spends every Sunday with her father. She enjoys these days because she never knows what to expect.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Colors] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Day] [Divorce] [Family] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Spanish] [Taxi] [Transportation]
5. Blanco, Alberto (1994). Angel's kite. Emeryville, CA: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
Young Angel is sad because the town bell is missing. One night, Young Angel builds a giant kite that mysteriously turns into the town bell. (Also in Spanish).

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Mystery] [Sadness] [Secrets] [Spanish]
6. Bock, Lee (2003). Oh, crumps! Ay, caramba!. Greenbay, WI: Raven Tree Press.

Abstract:
One night, a sleepy farmer has a lot of chores to do and also has a hard time keeping his chore list striaght. One mishap after another heeps him from getting sleep. As a result, he mixes up his tasks so that he plans to "mow the cow, climb the fence, repair the hay, and milk the silo." Hopefully no one will disturb the farmer's sleep again before morning!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Cat] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Exercise] [Farm] [Glossary] [Goat] [Hard Work] [Language] [Multicultural] [Responsibilities] [Sleep] [Spanish] [Walking]
7. Bridwell, Norman (1993). Clifford y el dia de accion de gracias. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Emily goes to visit her grandmother for the Thanksgiving holiday. Clifford is staying with neighbors and becomes homesick. He decides to visit his mother as a surprise.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Dog] [Family] [Food] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Homesickness] [Language] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [River] [Spanish] [Thanksgiving] [Train] [Transportation]
8. Brown, Marc (2001). Arturo escribe un cuento. New York: Lectorum Publications.

Abstract:
A teacher gives Arthur and his class a writing assignment. Arthur goes from one topic to the next, thinking each one is not exciting enough. Each new topic becomes more funny than the last, until he writes his last copy.

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

Keywords: [Aardvark] [Animals] [Books] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Grandparents] [Language] [Letters] [Library] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Restaurant] [School] [Siblings] [Spanish] [Writing]
9. Brown, Margaret Wise (1995). Buenas noches luna. : Harper Arco Iris.

Abstract:
A small rabbit is getting ready to go to bed. He says goodnight to everything he can see. Each page grows darker and darker until the rabbit falls asleep. (written in Spanish)

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Cat] [Cow] [Family] [Language] [Moon] [Mouse] [Multicultural] [Night] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Spanish]
10. Bunting, Eve (1994). A day's work. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Fransico takes his grandfather out to look for work. His grandfather does not speak English, so Fransico must translate. Fransico accepts a gardening job for his grandfather by telling the man he is a great gardener. When the man comes at the end of the day, he finds the job done incorrectly. Fransico's lie teaches him an invaluable lesson.

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

Keywords: [Apology] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [English] [Family] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Honesty] [Language] [Language] [Love] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Pride] [Responsibilities] [Spanish] [Truth] [Verbal Communication]
11. Burstein, Fred (1993). The dancer. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
A little girl is on her way to ballet class with her father when they encounter various people and things through the city. Descriptive words about the city are written in three languages: Spanish, English, and Japanese.

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

Keywords: [Dancing] [Discovery] [Diversity] [English] [Exercise] [Japanese] [Language] [Multicultural] [Practice] [Spanish] [Walking]
12. Carling, Amelia Lau (1998). Mama & papa have a store. New York: Dial.

Abstract:
Mama and Papa have a store. Day to day the routine is similar. The same people come in to buy the same things. This little girl likes these routines and she shares them with us. From what Mama is cooking to Papa counting on the abacus we spend the whole day with one little girl.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Business] [Chinese] [Colors] [Cooking] [Counting] [Culture] [Customs] [Family] [Fish] [Food] [Guatemalan] [Indian] [Language] [Market] [Money] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Photograph] [Play] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sounds] [Spanish] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
13. Cazet, Denys (2000). Never poke a squid. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Arnie and Raymond come home from a Halloween celebration at school. Arnie's mother asks them all about the adventures of the day. They tell her about decorating the classroom, playing games, and marching in a parade. After their story, they go off to trick-or-treat.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Calendar] [Celebration] [Chaos] [Conflict Resolution] [Dancing] [Dog] [Family] [Food] [Friendship] [Frog] [Games] [Halloween] [Hippopotamus] [Holidays] [Language] [Math] [Parade] [Party] [Pig] [Rabbit] [School] [Spanish] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication]
14. Cowley, Joy (1996). Gracias, the thanksgiving turkey. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Miguel's dad, a truck driver, sends Miguel a turkey to fatten up for Thanksgiving. Miguel and his family care for and love the turkey, and they name her Gracias. When Thanksgiving arrives no one can eat Gracias the turkey, instead they eat chicken for Thanksgiving dinner!

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Celebration] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Hispanic] [Holidays] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Spanish] [Support] [Thanksgiving] [Verbal Communication]
15. Denton, Kady MacDonald (1998). A child's treasury of nursery rhymes. New York: Kingfisher.

Abstract:
A collection of nursery rhymes provides children with rhyming skills and patterns. Over 100 nursery rhymes are remembered through illustrations, songs, and verse.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Baby] [Cat] [Chinese] [Cow] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Duck] [Exercise] [Family] [French] [Goose] [Market] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Royalty] [Running] [Sequence] [Sheep] [Sounds] [Spanish] [Whale]
16. dePaola, Tomie (1999). The night of las posadas. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Lupe and Roberto are going to play the roles of Mary and Joseph in a reenactment of the night that Jesus Christ was born. Lupe's aunt, Sister Angie, is in charge of the production. However, Sister Angie becomes sick and Lupe and Roberto must proceed to the village. There is a bad snowstorm and the couple gets stranded in the snow. Friends of Sister Angie come to the rescue and play the role of Mary and Joseph, then disappear. Lupe and Roberto finally arrive and close the production. Later, Sister Angie wanders the church and finds the cloaks of the carving of Mary and Joseph covered in fresh snow.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Birthday] [Christmas] [Church] [Confusion] [Donkey] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Language] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Preparation] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Snow] [Spanish] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter] [Worry]
17. Desimini, Lisa (2001). Dot, el perron bombero. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Dot, a fire dog, lives everyday with the firefighters. She puts on gear with the firemen when the alarm sounds. She saves a kitten. She does everything the firemen do.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Dog] [Fire] [Fire Engine] [Language] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rescue] [Safety] [Spanish] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Water]
18. Dorros, Arthur (1995). Isla. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
Rosalba and her grandmother go for an adventure. They fly from New York to la Isla. They fly over la Isla stopping to visit all of grandmother's favorite spots from her childhood. Some things have changed but not everything has.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Airplane] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Family] [Grandparents] [Imagination] [Island] [Multicultural] [Sharing] [Spanish] [Transportation] [Travel]
19. Eastman, P.D. (1960). Are you my mother?(Eres tu mi mama?). New York: Random House.

Abstract:
A baby bird hatched out of the egg and found no mother in the nest. The bird went out searching for his mother. After asking various animals, the bird returns to the nest where his mother is waiting to give him a worm. Written in Spanish and English.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [English] [Family] [Fear] [Language] [Lost] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Security] [Spanish]
20. English, Karen (2000). Speak english for us, marisol!. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
Marisol is anxious to get home from school to see if she has new kittens or not. Unfortunately she is delayed by relatives and friends that stop Marisol for a favor, to speak or translate English. She happily complies and solves everyone's problems and is rewarded with her mother's love and pride.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Cat] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [English] [Family] [Helping] [Language] [Market] [Neighbors] [Parents] [Spanish] [Technology] [Telephone] [Verbal Communication]
21. Ets, Marie Hall (1963). Gilberto and the wind. New York: The Viking Press.

Abstract:
Gilberto is a friend with the wind. The wind and Gilberto do things for each other.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Environment] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Moods] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Spanish] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind]
22. Fields, Terri (2007). Burro's tortillas. Mount Pleasant, SC: Sylvan Dell Publishing.

Abstract:
Burro finds it hard to get any help from his friends as he diligently works to turn corn into tortillas. Expect repetition, puns, and an accurate picture of the traditional way that tortillas are made.

Provided by Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Central America] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Cooking] [Coyote] [Donkey] [Fable] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Hard Work] [Language] [Mexico] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Pattern] [Plants] [Rabbit] [Repetition] [Sadness] [Spanish]
23. Freeman, Don (1978). A pocket for corduroy (Un bolsillo para corduroy). New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Corduroy the teddy bear wants a pocket for his outfit. He goes with his owner to a laundromat to search for one and gets into many mishaps. Written in English and Spanish.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Bear] [Clothing] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Language] [Spanish]
24. Geeslin, Campbell (2004). Elena's serenade. New York: An Anne Schwartz Book.

Abstract:
Elena’s father is a glassblower. Elena wants her father to teach her how to blow glass. He refuses to teach her because she is a girl. After disguising herself as a boy, she learns how to blow glass. She shows her father she can blow glass and then reveals that it is her.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Business] [Conflict Resolution] [Day] [Decision Making] [Discrimination] [Disguise] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Mexican] [Mexico] [Multicultural] [Music] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Spanish] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
25. Gershator, David//Gershator, Phillis (1995). Bread is for eating. New York: Henry Holt and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
When a little boy leaves bread on his plate, his mother reminds him how important bread is and the hard work that goes into making it. Through a song, children learn why they should not waste food, and how to be thankful for grain and bread.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Awareness] [Careers] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Farm] [Farmer] [Food] [Health] [Hispanic] [Hunger] [Language] [Machines] [Money] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Plants] [Poverty] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Snow] [Song] [Spanish] [Storytelling] [Sun] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]
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