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- 1. Alexander, Martha (1995).
You're a genius, blackboard bear.
Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.
- Abstract:
Anthony wants to go to the moon. His only problem is that he does not know how to build a spaceship. When Anthony goes to sleep, his friend blackboard bear builds a spaceship. Together they pack the spaceship for their trip. Anthony begins to get worried about the trip and decides he will stay safely at home while blackboard bear goes to the moon himself.
Abstract provided by Amy Brumbaugh, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Astronomy] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Helping] [Moon] [Night] [Preparation] [Sleep] [Stars] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
- 2. Aliki (1962).
My five senses.
New York: Harper Collins Publishers.
- Abstract:
How do you taste your favorite food or see an airplane in the sky?Your five senses let you see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. You may use one sense or several at one time. Wherever you go and whatever you do, your senses are always working for you.
Abstract provided by Sara Kirkpatrick, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Awareness] [Baby] [Bear] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Cat] [Dog] [Dolls] [Fire Engine] [Five Senses] [Food] [Frog] [Games] [Hearing] [Moon] [Rabbit] [Sight] [Smell] [Stars] [Taste] [Touch] [Toys] [Tree]
- 3. Allen, Laura Jean (1979).
Ottie and the star.
New York: Harper and Row.
- Abstract:
Ottie longs to have his own star. He sees a reflection in the water and dives in to catch his star. He has many adventures under the sea until he finds a starfish and brings it to the surface where his mother informs him of the difference between stars and starfish.
Abstract provided by Amy Ball, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Family] [Fish] [Otter] [Parents] [Sea] [Starfish] [Stars]
- 4. Banks, Kate (1999).
The bird, the monkey, and the snake in the jungle: a rebus book.
New York: Frances Foster Books.
- Abstract:
The bird, the monkey, and the snake all share a tree for a home in the jungle. They don't always get along, but when their tree falls over, they must go in search of a new home. Just when it seems like every home is already taken, they meet the frog who offers to share his home. Now that there are four in the tree, they must all get along.
Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Crocodile] [Flowers] [Friendship] [Frog] [Homeless] [Jungle] [Monkey] [Moon] [Nature] [Reptiles] [Sharing] [Snake] [Spider] [Squirrel] [Stars] [Sun] [Tiger] [Tree]
- 5. Banks, Kate (1998).
And if the moon could talk.
New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.
- Abstract:
A young child gets ready for bed. Her father reads her a book, and her mother tucks her into bed. Soon, she is fast asleep and dreaming. The moon watches from outside as the world prepares for nightfall.
Abstract provided by Kristen Pariseau, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Boat] [Books] [Crab] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dreams] [Family] [Fire] [Five Senses] [Lion] [Lizard] [Moon] [Night] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Reading] [Sleep] [Stars] [Storytelling] [Wind]
- 6. Barner, Bob (2002).
Stars! Stars! Stars!.
San Francisco: Chronicle Books.
- Abstract:
Learn about the solar system through colorful pictures and creative rhyme. Blast off into space to see stars and more starts.
Abstract provided by Tina Brezinski, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Astronomy] [Critical Thinking] [Earth] [Imagination] [Moon] [Night] [Observation] [Planet] [Sky] [Stars]
- 7. Beake, Lesley (2006).
Home now.
Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.
- Abstract:
How can Sieta feel happy with so many sad pictures inside her head? She remembers her real home far away over the mountains, her parents getting sick, and Aunty taking her to live in a new place she calls Home Now. There Sieta meets another orphan with memories like her own.
Abstract provided by Charlesbridge, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Community] [Death] [Diseases] [Elephant] [Empathy] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Home] [Illness] [Memories] [Orphan] [Parents] [Sadness] [Stars] [Sympathy]
- 8. Berger, Barbara Helen (1997).
A lot of otters.
New York: Philomel Books.
- Abstract:
Mother Moon is looking for her lost child who is floating in the sea. As she cries for her lost child, Mother Moon's tears become falling stars. A group of otters swimming near the bay begin to play with the falling stars. The sparkle from those stars lead Mother Moon to her son.
Abstract provided by Sarah Nielsen, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Family] [Feelings] [Lost] [Love] [Moon] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Otter] [Parents] [Sadness] [Sea] [Stars] [Verbal Communication]
- 9. Bunting, Eve (2002).
One candle.
USA: Harper Collins.
- Abstract:
A Jewish family spends Hanukkah that same way every year. Traditions are passed from generation to generation. After a family meal, grandma and great-aunt Rose tell their story. One very special candle is lit in honor of their memories.
Ashley Keller, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Hanukkah] [History] [Holidays] [Jewish] [Language] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Prayer] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stars] [Storytelling]
- 10. Carle, Eric (1992).
Draw me a star.
New York: Philomel Books.
- Abstract:
An artist begins by drawing a star then the sun, people, a house until many different things are formed.
Abstract provided by Jenny Braun, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Art] [Creativity] [Imagination] [Stars]
- 11. Carlstrom, Nancy White (1996).
Let's count it out, jesse bear.
New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Children.
- Abstract:
Join Jesse Bear on his trip to an amusement park. Jesse Bear counts everything from his shoes to the bumper cars to the stars in the sky.
Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Activities] [Adventures] [Affection] [Animals] [Beach] [Bear] [Birds] [Clowns] [Counting] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Fun] [Happiness] [Love] [Numbers] [Poetry] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Stars] [Weather]
- 12. Cazet, Denys (1992).
I'm not sleepy.
New York: Orchard Books.
- Abstract:
It is Alex's bedtime, but he is not tired. Alex's father tells Alex a bedtime story about a little boy's adventure to the jungle. By the end of the story, Alex is asleep in his bed.
Abstract provided by Amy Brumbaugh, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Bedtime] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Jungle] [Moon] [Parents] [Sleep] [Stars] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication]
- 13. Conrad, Pam (1995).
Call me ahnighito.
New York: A Laura Geringer Book.
- Abstract:
Ahnighito is a large meteorite that wants to be recognized and remembered, but it is stuck in Greenland all alone and and cold. Once discovered, Ahnighito slowly makes his way to New York where he is put on display in a museum for all to see.
Abstract provided by Erick Combs, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Appreciation] [Astronomy] [Loneliness] [Moving] [Museum] [Patience] [Stars]
- 14. Conway, David (2006).
The most important gift of all.
Columbus, OH: Gingham Dog Press.
- Abstract:
Ama wants to honor her newborn baby brother with a special gift, as is the custom of the people in her village. When Grandma Sisi suggests the "gift of love" Ama sets off in search of this important presents, but how will she know when she has found it? This story celebrates a young girl's simple, earnest discovery of the most important gift of all.
Abstract provided by Gingham Dog Press, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Birth] [Celebration] [Clouds] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Discovery] [Dreams] [Family] [Giraffe] [Grandparents] [Lion] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Rain] [Siblings] [Stars] [Tree] [Village]
- 15. Coy, John (1996).
Night driving.
New York: Henry Holt and Company.
- Abstract:
When a young boy goes on a trip with his dad, they drive all night to get to the mountains. During the trip, the little boy learns many things from his father as they share many activities along the way.
Abstract provided by Maria Thamann, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Camping] [Car] [Companion] [Deer] [Family] [Food] [Moon] [Mountains] [Night] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Radio] [Restaurant] [Sports] [Stars] [Technology] [Transportation] [Travel] [Truck]
- 16. Daly, Niki (2004).
Where's Jamela?.
New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
- Abstract:
A young girl named Jamela is upset on hearing the news from her mother that they will be moving to a new house. When it’s time to leave, everyone wonders where Jamela is and begin to search for her everywhere. Suddenly, she jumps out of a box from the back of the truck and agrees to go with her mother. On reaching her new house, she starts to like it and settles down in her room.
Abstract provided by Esha Bhatara, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [African] [African American] [Bedtime] [Beverage] [Books] [Cat] [Change] [Chicken] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Emotions] [Future] [Language] [Love] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Refusal Skills] [Stars] [Stress Management] [Truck] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary]
- 17. Davol, Marguerrite W. (1997).
Batwings and the curtain of night.
New York: Orchard Books.
- Abstract:
In the beginning, there was nothing. Then the mother of all things created day, night, and the animals. The animals discover that there is a problem with the night curtain because it is too dark at night. How can the animals work together to solve the problem?
Abstract provided by Erin Okamoto, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Moon] [Night] [Owl] [Problem Solving] [Sloth] [Stars]
- 18. dePaola, Tomie (1995).
Country angel christmas.
New York: Putnam.
- Abstract:
The country angels are given the task to prepare the Christmas celebration this year. Ari, Pip, and Kira, the youngest of the angels, want to help but no one will let them. Even though they were pushed away, the young angels end up saving the celebration.
Abstract provided by Erin Okamoto, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Angel] [Celebration] [Christmas] [Critical Thinking] [Helping] [Holidays] [Preparation] [Stars] [Worry]
- 19. Diouf, Sylviane (2001).
Bintou's braids.
San Francisco, CA: Chronicle books.
- Abstract:
When Bintou, a little girl living in West Africa, finally gets her wish for braids, she discovers that what she dreamed for has been hers all along.
Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Africa] [African] [America] [Animals] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Chicken] [Clothing] [Critical Thinking] [Dreams] [Envy] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Food] [Fruit] [Grandparents] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Prayer] [Pride] [Sadness] [Sea] [Selfishness] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Stars] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Traditions] [Tree] [Village]
- 20. DK Publishing (2005).
Do gloves go on feet?.
New York: DK Publishing.
- Abstract:
Do you wear a winter coat to the pool? No, you wear a winter coat in the snow! This book asks and answers silly yet important questions for children.
Abstract provided by Kathleen Turky, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Autumn] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Classification] [Clothing] [Cold] [Concepts] [Decision Making] [Glasses] [Humor] [Learning] [Pattern] [Problem Solving] [Seasons] [Snow] [Spring] [Stars] [Summer] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]
- 21. Dragonwagon, Crescent (1986).
Half a moon and one whole star.
New York: Macmillan.
- Abstract:
As Susan starts to fall asleep, she hears all the sounds of summer. She hears people talking and the animals outside moving. When she wakes, she knows that another beautiful summer day will greet her.
Abstract provided by Billie Welbourn, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Appreciation] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Imagination] [Moon] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Stars] [Summer]
- 22. Elzbieta (1988).
Dikou and the baby star.
New York: Thomas Crowell.
- Abstract:
Dikou finds a baby star in the forest. He takes the star home, but does not know what to feed it. It keeps getting dimmer until his parents help him launch it back into the sky.
Abstract provided by Katie Maroney, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Baby] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Forest] [Growing Up] [Helping] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Sky] [Stars] [Verbal Communication]
- 23. Ets, Marie Hall (1959).
Nine days to christmas.
New York: The Viking Press.
- Abstract:
Christmas is soon coming, and Ceci will get to experience her first pasada. She is very excited that she gets to have a pinata at her pasada, but she doesn't want anyone to hit and break it. When the pinata does break, Ceci finds out she added a star to the sky.
Abstract provided by Kim Gilbert, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Christmas] [Holidays] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Stars]
- 24. Fleischman, Paul (2000).
Lost!A story in string.
New York: Henry Holt and Company.
- Abstract:
A grandmother tells the story of a mountain girl who is lost in a blizzard. As she tells this story to her granddaughter, she uses string to illustrate it. Even you can learn how to make the string pictures!
Abstract provided by Sara Lipner, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Body Parts] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Creativity] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Direction] [Family] [Fear] [Games] [Grandparents] [Heroism] [Listening] [Lost] [Mountains] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pretend] [Stars] [Storm] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather]
- 25. Florian, Douglas (2000).
A pig is big.
New York: Greenwillow Books.
- Abstract:
What is bigger than a pig?A variety of comparisons are expressed through poetic lyrics and illustrations, all of which are bigger than a pig.
Abstract provided by Anna Haas, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Bus] [Car] [Community] [Comparisons] [Cow] [Pig] [Planet] [Poetry] [Sizes] [Stars] [Transportation] [Truck]
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