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1. Anderson, C.W. (1950). Blaze finds the trail. New York: MacMillian.

Abstract:
Billy and his pony, Blaze, ride off for a day in the woods together. They get lost in the woods and they need to find their way home before the storm.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Lost] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Pony] [Storm] [Weather]

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2. Baird, Audrey B. (2001). Storm coming!. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
A collection of poems describes the different aspects of a storm, including the events before, during, and after. With vivid imagery, even an ordinary storm can come alive with Baird's poetry.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Clouds] [Five Senses] [Fog] [Imagination] [Lightning] [Poetry] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Rhyme] [Signs] [Sky] [Sounds] [Storm] [Weather] [Wind]

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3. Barasch, Lynne (2000). Radio rescue. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
In 1923, a young boy works hard to learn morse code in order to get his amateur radio operator license and his very own call letters. Everyday he excitedly puts on his headphones and warms up his station, talking to people all over the world. During a far away hurricane, he uses his radio to send out messages to rescue stranded people.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Communication] [Fire] [Flood] [Goal Setting] [History] [Hurricane] [Inventions] [Maps] [Photograph] [Radio] [Rescue] [Ship] [Storm] [Symbols] [Technology] [Telephone] [Transportation] [Weather]

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4. Barrett, Judi (1978). Cloudy with a chance of meatballs. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co..

Abstract:
Grandpa tells a bedtime story about a town where all the food came from the sky in rain, snow, hurricane, and tornado forms. It becomes a disaster, and people flee to a new town.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Change] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Food] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Happiness] [Humor] [Hurricane] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Sadness] [Snow] [Storm] [Survival] [Tornado] [Weather]

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5. 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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6. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1973). Monster and the magic umbrella. Glendale, CA: Bowmar.

Abstract:
Monster enjoys a day of play with his friends and his magical umbrella. Monster and the little boy play games in the afternoon sun and make sure to follow good hygiene practices and sun safety by wearing hats and carrying a giant magical umbrella that provides protection from the sun. The monster's umbrella eventually, magically opens into a much larger umbrella filling with rain so all of the neighborhood children can play and cool off.

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

Keywords: [Celebration] [Cleanliness] [Companion] [Critical Thinking] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Hygiene] [Magic] [Monsters] [Play] [Rain] [Storm] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Swimming] [Umbrella] [Weather]

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7. Branley, Franklyn M. (1985). Hurricane watch. New York: Harper Trophy.

Abstract:
This informational text describes the relationship of air over land and oceans. When wind speed reaches 74 miles an hour, a tropical storm becomes a hurricane. Explains the sequence of weather events and how weather planes fly into the eye of a storm to take measurements of temperature, pressure, and precipitation. People prepare safely for the storm by securing homes, gathering supplies, and moving inland.

Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Destruction] [Direction] [Earth] [Geography] [Hurricane] [Maps] [Nonfiction] [Numbers] [Ocean] [Preparation] [Prevention] [Radio] [Safety] [Satellite] [Science] [Sequence] [Storm] [Technology] [Television] [Weather] [Wind]

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8. Brown, Ruth (1992). One stormy night. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A little dog wanders around the area one stormy night. The dog observes everything that is going on. He finally rests in the morning.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Curiosity] [Dog] [Night] [Noise] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Storm] [Weather]

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9. Brunhoff, Jean de (1981). Babar and the ghost. New York: Random House, Inc..

Abstract:
Babar, his friends, and family go on a hike. A storm comes so they go into a castle. The children find a ghost that only they can see, and it follows them home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Elephant] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Ghosts] [Mythical] [Parents] [Play] [Siblings] [Storm] [Stress Management]

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10. Calhoun, Mary (1994). Henry the sailor cat. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
Henry the cat stows away on a boat. Henry is discovered by a father and his son. When a storm starts, the father falls overboard. Henry helps the son rescue his father.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Rescue] [Sea] [Storm] [Transportation] [Weather]

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11. Cazet, Denys (2001). Minnie and moo meet frankenswine. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
It is a dark and stormy night on the farm when Minnie and Moo hear a scream. The barn doors open and out come all the animals panicking. Olga the pig is missing and everyone thinks a monster is responsible. When a flash is seen in the barn, the animals get the nerve up to see what it is. Finally, they learn that it was Olga, not a monster after all.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Chicken] [Cow] [Farm] [Lightning] [Monsters] [Moon] [Mystery] [Night] [Noise] [Pig] [Sleep] [Storm] [Turkey]

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12. Chambers, Catherine (2000). Disasters in nature: Hurricanes. Chicago: Heinemann Library.

Abstract:
This informational text takes you inside a hurricane with questions of what? where? why? and when? to explain hurricane zones around the earth. Explains rain, wind, and air pressure of hurricanes. Global warming, storm tracking, and prediction problems are discussed for hurricanes and tornadoes. Learn how technology and the natural world alert us about upcoming storms.

Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Australia] [Bangladesh] [Belize] [Careers] [Caribbean] [Change] [Comparisons] [Cyclone] [Destruction] [Disasters] [History] [Hurricane] [India] [Island] [Jamaica] [Japan] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Netherlands] [Nonfiction] [Numbers] [Photograph] [Prediction] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Science] [Sequence] [Storm] [Technology] [Temperature] [Tornado] [Typhoon] [Weather]

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13. Chester, Jonathan//Melville, Kirsty (1997). Splash!A penguin counting book. Berkley, CA: Tricycle Press.

Abstract:
While children learn about penguins, they also learn how to count. Penguin chicks go looking for their moms and dads who have gone swimming to find food. The parents return in time to keep the chicks safe from the storm.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Baby] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Counting] [Goal Setting] [Ice] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Penguin] [Sea] [Sequence] [Sleep] [Snow] [Storm] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Weather]

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14. Collins, Suzanne (2005). When charlie mcbutton lost power. New York: Penguin Young Readers Group.

Abstract:
Charlie loves to play computerized games. When lightning strikes a nearby tower, Charlie's home is left without power. After several poor choices in finding something to occupy his time, Charlie discovers he can have fun without "plugging in".

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Affection] [Aggression] [Behavior] [Closeness] [Computer] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Imagination] [Lightning] [Playing] [Rhyme] [Siblings] [Storm] [Technology] [Weather]

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15. Cowley, Joy (1993). One stormy night. Bothell, WA: The Wright Group.

Abstract:
One night as old men and women are going to sleep, the weather outside is stormy and noisy.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Five Senses] [Night] [Noise] [Rain] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Storm] [Weather]

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16. Crews, Nina (1995). One hot summer day. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Summertime brings really hot weather, but there's still things to do for fun in the sun and shade. Soon the weather brings a storm which cools the temperatures and brings with it a different fun.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Art] [Dancing] [Dog] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Food] [Games] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Play] [Playground] [Rain] [Seasons] [Shadows] [Storm] [Summer] [Sun] [Umbrella] [Weather]

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17. Cullen, Catherine Ann (2001). The magical, mystical, marvelous coat. New York: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Each day of the week, a young girl goes out searching for something new to see. Each day she encounters someone who needs the help of one of the six buttons on her magical coat. They are all grateful of the young girl's kindness and help. After helping each of them, her magic runs out on Sunday.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Alliteration] [Animals] [Birds] [Clothing] [Cold] [Days Of The Week] [Elves] [Giants] [Giving] [Helping] [Imagination] [Loneliness] [Magic] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Rabbit] [Safety] [Sequence] [Ship] [Snake] [Storm] [Sun] [Swan] [Transportation] [Weather]

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18. Daly, Niki (1999). The boy on the beach. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
Joe loves the beach. He likes splashing his mom and playing in the sand. He doesn't like the big waves though. He would rather pretend to be in the water. When Joe's pretending game tosses him overboard, he becomes scared. A friendly lifeguard helps him find his parents and everyone is happy again.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Beach] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Imagination] [Lost] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Parents] [Photograph] [Playing] [Pretend] [Protection] [Safety] [Sand] [Storm] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]

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19. Erlbach, Arlene (1993). Hurricanes. Chicago: Childrens Press.

Abstract:
This informational text describes how tropical disturbances become a tropical storm, then a hurricane. Compares and contrasts hurricanes and tornadoes, including watches and warnings. Learn how storms are predicted and monitored. Photographs show the storm with an eye. Hurricanes have different names across the world.

Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Central America] [Careers] [China] [Clouds] [Comparisons] [Cyclone] [Earth] [Gender] [Geography] [History] [Hurricane] [Index] [India] [Maps] [Month] [Multicultural] [Nonfiction] [Numbers] [Photograph] [Prediction] [Science] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Storm] [Technology] [Tornado] [Typhoon] [United States] [Vocabulary] [Weather] [Wind]

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20. 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]

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21. Galiano, Dan (2000). Hurricanes. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group.

Abstract:
This informational text explains the life cycle of tropical storms, the coriolis effect, and the anatomy of a hurricane. Wind and flooding damage are explained and especially the effects of storm surges. Hurricane strength is measured by a category scale. Improvements in technology have helped us with hurricane prediction and safety.

Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Comparisons] [Cyclone] [Destruction] [Flood] [Geography] [Glossary] [History] [Hurricane] [Index] [Maps] [Nonfiction] [Prediction] [Safety] [Science] [Storm] [Technology] [Typhoon] [Weather]

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22. Garland, Sherry (1995). The summer sands. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
When a raging storm destroys the sand dunes that several animals and plants called home, a community works together to restore the dunes in a most creative way. Includes an author's note about the ecology of the coastal sand dunes and what is being done to preserve them.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Autumn] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Christmas] [Clouds] [Cold] [Colors] [Community] [Cooperation] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Environment] [Family] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Fun] [Games] [Grandparents] [Habitat] [Helping] [Holidays] [Hurricane] [Imagination] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Rain] [Relaxation] [Sand] [Sea] [Seasons] [Sounds] [Storm] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]

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23. Goble, Paul (1978). The girl who loved wild horses. New York: Bradbury Press.

Abstract:
A young Native American girl is lost in a lightening storm. Horses save her and a Poorqui tale is developed.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Self Esteem] [Storm] [Stress Management]

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24. Hanson, Regina (1997). The face at the window. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Catching sight of Miss Nella in her window is supposed to be very bad, Dora's friends tell her. When Dora tries to steal a mango from Miss Nella by throwing a stone, Dora is frightened by the sight of Miss Nella in her window. Dora soon discovers that Miss Nella isn't evil. She is just lonely and sick and has no one there to make it better for her.

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

Keywords: [Apology] [Communication] [Curiosity] [Empathy] [Five Senses] [Food] [Language] [Loneliness] [Rain] [Song] [Storm] [Superstition] [Weather] [Witches] [Worry]

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25. Harshman, Marc (1995). The storm. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A young boy confined to a wheel chair because of an accident, doesn't like the way people see and talk about him. He wants people to see past the wheelchair and see him. A tornado comes through Indiana and he shows how strong and able he truly is.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Chicken] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Differences] [Disability] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Handicap] [Horse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Problem Solving] [Relief] [Sadness] [Safety] [School] [Self Esteem] [Storm] [Stress Management] [Tornado] [Weather]

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