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- 1. Brown, Marc (1991).
Arthur meets the president.
Boston: Little, Brown, & Co..
- Abstract:
Arthur wins a contest about how to make America great. He and his classmates are flown to the White House so that Arthur may recite his speech to the President. Arthur worries that he will forget the speech, but everything goes well.
Abstract provided by Shanda Page, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Competition] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Feelings] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Speech] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
- 2. Buckley, Paul (1987).
Amy belligera and the fireflies.
Niles, IL: Albvert Whitman & Co..
- Abstract:
A witch casts a spell causing every bug not to be able to speak except for one. That one bug visits the witch and tells her that no other bug except for him can speak. So the witch makes the bugs' tails light up so they do not have to speak to communicate.
Abstract provided by Ryan Proffitt, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Five Senses] [Insects] [Nonverbal Communication] [Speech] [Verbal Communication]
- 3. Cronin, Doreen (2004).
Duck for president.
New York: Simon & Schuster.
- Abstract:
Duck gets tired of doing chores on the farm, so he holds an election to change the way things are run. Duck wins the election, but gets bored and runs for Governor. He wins again and does not like the stress, so he runs for President and wins. Being President is even harder work than being on the farm so he returns to the farm to write his autobiography.
Abstract provided by Amy Stevens, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Boredom] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Cow] [Decision Making] [Duck] [Farm] [Five Senses] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Parade] [Pig] [Politics] [Self Esteem] [Sheep] [Smell] [Speech] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
- 4. Feiffer, Jules (1999).
Bark, george.
New York: HarperCollins.
- Abstract:
George's mother wants nothing more than for her puppy to bark but George can only "meow", "oink", "quack", and "moo". When his mother takes George to the vet, a cat, a pig, a duck, and a cow are all removed from deep inside of George. Finally, George is able to bark until he learns to speak!
Abstract provided by Amy Dudley, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Cat] [Communication] [Cow] [Dog] [Duck] [Family] [Frustration] [Listening] [Noise] [Parents] [Sounds] [Speech]
- 5. Halliman, P.K. (1994).
A rainbow of friends.
Nashville, TN: Ideals Children's Books.
- Abstract:
A vision of harmony celebrates differences among people. These vibrant pictures and rhymes help portray the notion that uniqueness in individuals is what makes each of us so special.
Abstract provided by Dorothi Blacketer, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Appreciation] [Confidence] [Differences] [Disability] [Diversity] [Equality] [Friendship] [Individuality] [Love] [Multicultural] [Peace] [Perspective] [Pride] [Rainbow] [Respect] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Speech] [Support] [Understanding] [Uniqueness] [Unselfish]
- 6. Jurmain, Suzanne Tripp (2006).
George did it.
New York: Dutt on Children's Books.
- Abstract:
George Washington shows his leadership skills by leading the United States Army to victory to gain their independence. Although George is nervous and reluctant, he accepts the challenge to become the first President of the United States of America.
Abstract provided by Sydney Antonio for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [American] [Assertiveness] [British] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Humor] [Independence] [Independence Day] [Leadership] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Politics] [President] [Responsibilities] [Self Esteem] [Speech] [Stress Management] [Trust] [Verbal Communication] [War]
- 7. King, Dorthea (1984).
Rex q.c..
Boston: Little, Brown and Company.
- Abstract:
Rex Q.C. is a dog that belongs to the queen of England. He is allowed to follow the queen wherever she goes. He follows her to goverment parties, garden parties and other special occasions.
Abstracted provided by Melissa McCoy, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Dog] [Fame] [Nonverbal Communication] [Party] [Performance] [Royalty] [Security] [Speech]
- 8. Lester, Helen (1999).
Hooway for wodney wat.
New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.
- Abstract:
Rodney Rat is constantly made fun of by his classmates because he cannot pronounce his "r's". Rodney saves the day and earns respect fromhis classmates when he saves them from the class bully.
Abstract provided by Julie Ivan, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Alliteration] [Animals] [Bully] [Conflict Resolution] [Feelings] [Geography] [Numbers] [Peer Resistance] [Playground] [Rat] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Speech] [Teasing]
- 9. Lester, Helen (1999).
Hooway for woodney wat.
New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.
- Abstract:
Rodney Rat has a speech impediment. He can't even say his own name. The other students make fun of him unil he becomes the class hero by running off the class bully.
Carol Falk, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Body Parts] [Bully] [Counting] [Feelings] [Guinea Pig] [Heroism] [Jumping] [Numbers] [Play] [Playground] [Rat] [School] [Speech] [Teasing]
- 10. Levine, Ellen (1989).
I hate english.
New York: Schlastic Inc..
- Abstract:
Mei Mei moves from Hong Kong to New York, but she does not want to speak in English. She only wants to speak in Chinese until Nancy comes to the Chinatown learing center to work with Mei Mei.
Abstract provided by Keith Rhoodes, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Asian American] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [English] [Language] [Multicultural] [Peer Resistance] [School] [School] [Self Esteem] [Speech]
- 11. Maguire, Arlene (1995).
We're all special.
Santa Monica, CA: Portunus Publishing.
- Abstract:
Children of diverse backgrounds are shown and differences are emphasized. Every child has different interests and strengths and all characteristics should be valued. Everyone is special!
Abstract provided by Julie Ivan, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Activities] [Appearance] [Differences] [Diversity] [Hobby] [Individuality] [Multicultural] [Rhyme] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Speech] [Uniqueness]
- 12. Meddaugh, Susan (1996).
Martha blah blah.
Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company.
- Abstract:
A dog Martha has the ability to speak when she eats alphabet soup. But when the soup company starts using only half the letters in the soup to save money, Martha can't say what she wants. Afraid of what will happen to her, Martha confronts the owner of the company who agrees to put all the letters back in.
Abstract provided by Sarah Nielsen, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pride] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Speech] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
- 13. Rathmann, Peggy (1995).
Officer buckle and gloria.
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.
- Abstract:
A policeman shares his safety tips with school children. His dull speeches become entertaining when his dog performs tricks on stage behind him. The children pay attention and improve their safety skills.
Abstract provided by Katie Olson, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Dog] [Listening] [Nonverbal Communication] [Performance] [Safety] [School] [Speech] [Verbal Communication]
- 14. Small, David (1993).
Ruby mae has something to say.
New York: Crown Publishers, Inc..
- Abstract:
Ruby Mae, a woman from Texas, has a fear of talking in front of people. Her nephew designs a device to put on her head which she thinks helps her speak more eloquently. She learns a very important lesson in the end.
Abstract provided by Noelle H. Savaglio, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Confidence] [Determination] [Fear] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Performance] [Problem Solving] [Speech] [Stress Management]
- 15. Soloman, Helen (1988).
Polly jumped over the moon.
New York: J.B. Lippincott.
- Abstract:
A family has a pet parrot named Polly that refuses to talk. The family continually repeats nursery rhymes to him, until one day he repeats them back. Now they are all mixed up!
Abstract provided by Alicia Replogle, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Goal Setting] [Parrot] [Pets] [Refusal Skills] [Rhyme] [Speech] [Verbal Communication]
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