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1. Adelson, Leone (1955). All ready for summer. New York: David McKay Co..

Abstract:
Let's watch different animals come out of hibernation and observe the changes in nature during spring and summer.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Change] [Feelings] [Hibernation] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Seasons] [Spring] [Summer]

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2. Aker, Suzanne (1990). What comes in 2's, 3's, and 4's?. New York: Simon and Schuster Inc.

Abstract:
What comes in two's?Some of the things are two pieces of bread for a sandwich, two body parts, and two wings on a bird. What comes in three's?Three wheels on a tricycle, three meals each day, and three primary colors. Can you come up with thing that comes in four's?

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bicycle] [Body Parts] [Car] [Cat] [Colors] [Counting] [Dog] [Food] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Seasons] [Shapes] [Spring] [Summer] [Transportation] [Wagon] [Winter]

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3. Alarcon, Francisco X. (1997). Laughing tomatoes and other spring poems. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
A bilingual collection of humorous and serious poems about family, nature, and celebrations.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Beliefs] [Birds] [Caring] [Celebration] [Cinco De Mayo] [Community] [Day] [Environment] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Giving] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Loyalty] [Mexican] [Mexican American] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Night] [Peace] [Plants] [Poetry] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Sky] [Spring] [Sun] [Unselfish] [Woods]

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4. Anholt, Laurence (1995). Sophie and the new baby. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A new baby is coming, and Sophie's going to be a big sister!She helps her mother and father prepare for the arrival of the baby, but when her little brother is born, she wishes that her family could give him back!Sophie slowly begins to realize that having a new brother might not be so bad after all.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Attention] [Autumn] [Baby] [Birth] [Carriage] [Change] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dolls] [Family] [Feelings] [Giving] [Jealousy] [Loneliness] [Moon] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pregnancy] [Preparation] [Resentment] [Seasons] [Secrets] [Snow] [Spring] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Winter] [Woods]

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5. Anno, Mitsumasa (1986). All in a day. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Eight children from eight different countries are shown at the same time each day over two days. The contrasts and similarities of the children and their activities are described.

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

Keywords: [Australian] [Autumn] [Chinese] [Cold] [Family] [Food] [Holidays] [Multicultural] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Spring] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]

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6. Anno, Mitsumasa (1977). Anno's counting book. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company.

Abstract:
Daily activities in a countryside village are shown through the numbers 0 through 12

Abstract provided by Barbara Schawe, 1994 and Mary Bentley, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Autumn] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Christmas] [Community] [Counting] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Numbers] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Shadows] [Similarities] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [Transportation] [Weather] [Winter] [Witches]

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7. Atwell, Debby (1996). Barn. New York: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
After the American Revolution, a barn is built and endures the many stages of history. The barn describes its transitions through farming days, world wars, peace rallies, and other historical events.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Aging] [Animals] [Autumn] [Baby] [Change] [Cow] [Depression] [Family] [Fire] [Food] [Grandparents] [History] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Parents] [Peace] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [War] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]

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8. 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]

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9. Bannatyne-Cugnet, Jo (1994). A prairie year. Montreal: Tundra Books.

Abstract:
Take a trip through the various activities that occur within a year. Start with hockey games, planting potatoes, fairs, and harvesting wheat. When fall approaches you will experience Halloween. To end the year is the celebration of Christmas.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Autumn] [Chicken] [Christmas] [Competition] [Cow] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Dinosaur] [Fair] [Family] [Farm] [Fishing] [Food] [Grandparents] [Halloween] [Hockey] [Holidays] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Pig] [Santa] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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10. Bauer, Marion (2004). Clouds. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks.

Abstract:
A boy spends his day outside with his cat exploring different types of clouds and the different things that clouds do. He also explains in a colorful and easy way, what clouds are made of and how we interact with clouds on an everyday basis, using weather terminology.

Abstract provided by Douglas Matthews for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Cat] [Clothing] [Clouds] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Environment] [Health] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Science] [Seasons] [Snow] [Spring] [Storm] [Summer] [Teaching] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Volcano] [Walking] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]

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11. Bauer, Marion Dane (2003). Snow. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
The dull, cold winter is transformed by the marvel of snow. Children are taken on a journey where they learn how snowflakes are formed, the amazing purposes that snow serves, and the enjoyable activities that they can participate in with snow.

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

Keywords: [Beauty] [Bodies Of Water] [Clouds] [Cold] [Fun] [Ice] [Lake] [Nonverbal Communication] [River] [Seasons] [Shapes] [Sky] [Slavery] [Snow] [Spring] [Tree] [Weather] [Winter]

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12. Best, Cari (2002). Goose's story. New York: Melanie Kroupa Books.

Abstract:
A young girl and her dog care for an injured goose with one leg. They encourage her to learn to walk, swim, and fly. When they goose leaves for winter, they search for her everyday. A year later the goose returns with a mate and with seven baby geese.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Change] [Colors] [Differences] [Dog] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fly] [Fox] [Friendship] [Goose] [Growing Up] [Injury] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Migration] [Month] [Parents] [Pond] [Raccoon] [Rain] [Robin] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Spring] [Swimming] [Teaching]

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13. Blegvad, Lenore (1993). Once upon a time and grandma. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Grandma takes Emma and Luke to visit the house she once lived in when she was a little girl named Norrie. Grandma tells Emma and Luke the kinds of things Norrie used to do. When Emma and Luke have difficulty believing Grandma was Norrie, she proves it to them.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Art] [Bedtime] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Games] [Generations] [Grandparents] [History] [Jumping] [Memory] [Music] [Nutrition] [Play] [Playground] [Reptiles] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Spring] [Summer] [Toys] [Transportation] [Turtle] [Winter]

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14. Bond, R. (1988). Cherry tree. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Hill Press.

Abstract:
A young girl from India plants a cherry seed with her grandfather. They observe the tree as it grows through the seasons and eventually it grows quite large. The tree serves as a constant reminder of the girl's grandfather.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Goat] [Grandparents] [Multicultural] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Seasons] [Sight] [Spring] [Summer] [Taste] [Winter]

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15. Bond, Ruskin (1991). Cherry free. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
A girl from India gathers cherries and plants a cherry seed. She takes care of the cherry tree even when experiencing many problems. The girl watches the tree grow up as her grandfather watches her grow up.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Family] [Food] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [India] [Multicultural] [Patience] [Plants] [Seasons] [Spring] [Stress Management] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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16. Borden, Louise (1998). Good-bye, charles lindbergh. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Gil is on his way to get the laundry for his mom when he sees it. Up in the sky is the shiny orange biplane trying to land in a neighboring field. After the plane lands, Gil discovers the pilot is Colonel Lindbergh. Gil has so many questions to ask him, but he doesn't get the chance.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Barn] [Careers] [Family] [Farm] [Friendship] [History] [Horse] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Parents] [Rain] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Spring] [Transportation]

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17. 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]

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18. 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]

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19. Brenner, Barbara (2004). One small place in a tree. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
A bear scratches the bark of a tree; beetles form small openings; a woodpecker eats the beetles; bacteria takes over the tree and a small hole is formed. Although the tree is dying, this small hole is still a home for many animals. Both living and dying trees are important as shelter and home to living organisms.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bear] [Beetle] [Birds] [Birth] [Bluebird] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Frog] [Home] [Insects] [Mouse] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Safety] [Seasons] [Snake] [Snow] [Spider] [Spring] [Squirrel] [Summer] [Tree] [Weather] [Wildlife] [Wind] [Winter] [Woodpecker]

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20. Brenner, Barbara // Garelick, May (1992). The tremendous tree book. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
Characteristics of different trees are given with descriptions of different leaves. Tree history, tree survival strategies and uses of trees by both humans and wildlife are shared.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Classification] [Food] [Forest] [Geography] [Habitat] [Identification] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Observation] [Plants] [Recreation] [Reproduction] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Seed] [Spring] [Temperature] [Tree] [Wildlife] [Woods]

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21. Brown, Marcia (1979). Listen to a shape. New York: Franklin Watts.

Abstract:
Different parts of nature make many different shapes and sounds. Children can use their imaginations to create shapes in nature.

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

Keywords: [Fire] [Imagination] [Nature] [Rain] [Seasons] [Shapes] [Spring] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]

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22. Brown, Margaret Wise (1946). The little island. Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc..

Abstract:
A kitten comes to an island and learns that the island is part of the world, just like he is. The island enjoys being both part of the world and on its own as the seasons change.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Autumn] [Cat] [Change] [Fish] [Individuality] [Island] [Nature] [Relationship] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Spring] [Summer] [Winter]

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23. Bulla, Robert Clyde (1960). A tree is a plant. New York: Harper Collins Publisher Inc..

Abstract:
Trees are the biggest growing plants; they come in a variety, and most grow from seeds. The seeds are planted, and stay in the ground throughout winter. They begin to grow during Spring time, and blossom for only a few days. When Autumn comes, the leaves die and fall to the ground, leaving trees bare, then the process repeats itself.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Ice] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Science] [Seasons] [Seed] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [Tree] [Water] [Weather]

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24. Bunting, Eve (1997). Moonstick: The seasons of the sioux. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A young Sioux is taught the way of life by his father. The young boy is too young to do many things, but one day he will be able to do what he is taught. When the seasons change, he makes another notch in his moonstick.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Change] [Family] [Growing Up] [Learning] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Parents] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Spring] [Summer] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

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25. Burningham, John (1971). Seasons. New York: Bobbs-Merrill Company.

Abstract:
The four seasons, spring, summer, fall, and winter, are described by what they look like and things we associate with them.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Environment] [Seasons] [Spring] [Summer] [Winter]

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