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1. 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]
2. 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]
3. Babbitt, Natalie (1994). Bub or the very best thing. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
The king and queen, wanting only the best for Bub, start asking everyone what they think is the best thing for Bub. Finally, the cook's daughter suggests that the king and queen ask Bub what is best.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Family] [Love] [Parents] [Sleep] [Sun] [Verbal Communication]
4. Bang, Molly (). One fine day. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
From morning until bedtime, a child plays with toys to experience one fine day of activities.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Bear] [Car] [Cat] [Cleanliness] [Clouds] [Colors] [Five Senses] [Food] [Friendship] [Hygiene] [Nutrition] [Play] [Rain] [Shadows] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Sun] [Toys] [Wind]
5. 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]
6. Baylor, Byrd (1978). The way to start a day. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Morning time is a sacred time. The beginning of a new day is about to unfold. There's a lot of movement around the world. Wake up to enjoy the warmth of the sun.

Mia Garnett, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Adventures] [Africa] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Health] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Music] [Seasons] [Song] [Sounds] [Sun] [Symbols] [Time] [Weather]
7. Belton, Sandra (1994). May'naise sandwiches & sunshine tea. New York: Four Winds Press.

Abstract:
Big Mama shares memories of her childhood with her grandchild about a special friendship she had with Bettle Jean. Little Miss and Big Mama share the pages of a scrapbook which tells the favorite story of May'naise sandwiches and sunshine tea.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Books] [Careers] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Dentist] [Doctor] [Dreams] [Flowers] [Food] [Friendship] [Garden] [Hunger] [Imagination] [Memories] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Photograph] [Picnic] [Play] [Rain] [Running] [School] [Sun] [Teaching] [Technology] [Telephone] [Tree] [Water]
8. Berger, Barbara Helen (1986). When the sun rose. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
A lonely little girl had an imaginary playmate come one sunny day. She brought color, warmth, and enjoyment. The playmate left when the sun set with a promise to return when the sun rose the next day.

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

Keywords: [Colors] [Fable] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sun]
9. 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]
10. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Monster goes to the beach. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers, Inc.

Abstract:
On a nice sunny day, Monster and the little boy and little girl go to the beach. While relaxing near the water, all the children came over to ask Monster to play hide and seek. Monster hides, but the children always find him. They tell Monster to hide where he cannot be found, so he covers himself with sand. When the children can’t find him, they play on a sand hill. Soon, a boy begins to dig in the sand and found Monster.

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

Keywords: [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Bus] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Food] [Glasses] [Happiness] [Monsters] [Newspaper] [Peace] [Reading] [Relaxation] [Sun] [Umbrella] [Verbal Communication]
11. Boegehold, Lindley (1997). The gummi bear counting book. New York: Anness Publishing, Inc..

Abstract:
One lonely bear sits by himself and has nothing to do. He is joined by another, and eventually is joined by eight more. They all participate in several fun activities together.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Bear] [Colors] [Counting] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Food] [Glasses] [Numbers] [Party] [Rhyme] [Sequence] [Sleep] [Sun] [Swimming]
12. Brandenberg, Aliki (1996). Those summers. New York: HarperCollins .

Abstract:
Take a trip to the seaside through memories. Travel to the seaside to build sandcastles and splash around in the ocean with family members. Experience the magical, musical spell of the boardwalk at night. Never forget those wonderful memories from the trip to the seaside.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Carnival] [Clams] [Exercise] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Games] [Gymnastics] [Memories] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Play] [Radio] [Sand] [Sea] [Seasons] [Shadows] [Shells] [Siblings] [Sports] [Summer] [Sun] [Swimming] [Technology] [Transportation] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication]
13. Broach, Elise (2005). Wet dog!. New York: The Penguin Group.

Abstract:
An old dog, hot from the noon day sun, wanders down the road in search of a way to cool off. He discovers different sources of cool water, but is always chased away until he meets a "too-hot" baby. When the baby's family sees her and the wet dog enjoying the cool water, they join in the splashing having a wonderful time.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Determination] [Dog] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Peer Resistance] [Repetition] [Seasons] [Summer] [Sun] [Temperature] [Verbal Communication] [Water]
14. Brooks, B. (1991). Lemonade parade. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
In summer, a few young children set up a lemonade stand. A father dresses up as different customers so the children will earn money.

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

Keywords: [Beverage] [Counting] [Family] [Food] [Helping] [Money] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Seasons] [Sleep] [Summer] [Sun]
15. Brown, Craig (1995). Tractor. New York: Greenwillow","Morrow.

Abstract:
A tractor pulls many different types of machines in order to plant and cultivate a crop of food. Once the corn grows, the farmer uses another machine to harvest it for market.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Careers] [Farm] [Food] [Learning] [Machines] [Market] [Plants] [Rain] [Sun] [Tractor] [Transportation] [Wagon] [Weather] [Work]
16. Brown, Margaret Wise (1952). A child's good morning. New York: William R. Scott, Inc. Publishers.

Abstract:
As they awake in the morning, animals and plants go through a series of interesting activities.

for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Bee] [Day] [Environment] [Feelings] [Goat] [Happiness] [Horse] [Insects] [Morning] [Morning] [Plants] [Rabbit] [Sheep] [Sleep] [Squirrel] [Sun] [Time] [Verbal Communication]
17. Buckley, Richard//Carle, Eric (1985). The foolish tortoise. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
A tortoise leaves his shell because he is tired of being slow. Without his shell, he is less protected from other animals and the environment. The tortoise decides that his shell is part of who he is.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Exercise] [Identification] [Rain] [Reptiles] [Self Esteem] [Sun] [Turtle] [Walking] [Weather]
18. Bulla, Clyde Robert (1994). What makes a shadow?. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Where do shadows come from?They come from light!When the sun shines on something, because it can't shine through it, it leaves a dark spot from the object. This dark spot is the shadow. Even your body can cast a shadow.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Body Parts] [Car] [Clouds] [Exercise] [Light] [Night] [Puppets] [Shadows] [Sun] [Transportation]
19. Burleigh, Robert (2000). Messenger, messenger. New York: Antheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Being a bicycle messenger in a big city is a rigorous job, but someone has to do it. The messenger wakes early and works late to deliver the proper messages to their appropriate places. Nothing can stop him, not rain, snow, or distractions of others.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Assertiveness] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Careers] [Cold] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Day] [Dedication] [Discipline] [Exercise] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Hard Work] [Loyalty] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Night] [Radio] [Rain] [Refusal Skills] [Responsibilities] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Routine] [Snow] [Sun] [Technology] [Time] [Weather] [Wind] [Work]
20. Cabrera, Jane (1997). Cat's colors. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
What is cat's favorite color?Cat visits the ten most popular colors to try and decide which color is his favorite. In the end the decision is easy. Cat's favorite color is orange, the color of his mom!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Bee] [Birds] [Cat] [Clouds] [Colors] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Flowers] [Happiness] [Kindness] [Lobster] [Love] [Mice] [Nature] [Parents] [Sand] [Sheep] [Sky] [Sun] [Worm]
21. Campbell, Bebe Moore (2003). Sometimes my mommy gets angry. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
When Annie wakes up in the morning, she is relieved to find her euphoric mother in the kitchen. They share a healthy breakfast, then her mother helps her get ready for school. After a fun day at school, Annie comes home to an angry and yelling mother. Annie copes by calling her grandmother to talk about her feelings. She takes care of herself and maintains a positive attitude with happy thoughts. She uses effective strategies to accept her mother’s bipolar disorder.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Affection] [African American] [Anger] [Art] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Bipolar] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Coping] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Disobedience] [Emotions] [Empathy] [Encouragement] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Health] [Helping] [Illness] [Independence] [Kindness] [Love] [Memory] [Misbehavior] [Moods] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pretend] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [School] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Support] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Teasing] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather]
22. Carle, Eric (1979). The very hungry caterpillar. New York: Philomel Book.

Abstract:
A caterpillar hatches from it's egg and is very hungry. It eats a variety of food for seven days. After it is full, the caterpillar builds a cocoon and becomes a butterfly.

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

Keywords: [Butterfly] [Caterpillar] [Change] [Cocoon] [Critical Thinking] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Five Senses] [Food] [Growing Up] [Hunger] [Insects] [Moon] [Shelter] [Sizes] [Sun] [Taste]
23. Cherry, Lynne (2003). How groundhog's garden grew. Mexico: The Blue Sky Press.

Abstract:
In this story of friendship and sharing, Squirrel teaches Groundhog how to grow a garden. Groundhog learns how to plant and care for many different plants and vegetables. In the end there is enough for all of their friends to enjoy.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Friendship] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Groundhog] [Hibernation] [Plants] [Problem Solving] [Seasons] [Seed] [Sharing] [Squirrel] [Sun] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Wind]
24. Cowan, Catherine (1997). My life with the wave. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
When a little boy brings an ocean wave home with him, he finds himself in trouble. He soon realizes that he has to take the wave back to the ocean where it belongs.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Clouds] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fish] [Flood] [Imagination] [Night] [Ocean] [Rainbow] [Sand] [Sea] [Shadows] [Sun] [Swimming] [Train] [Train] [Transportation]
25. Crews, Nina (1998). You are here. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Have you ever been bored on a rainy day?Follow these two young girls on an exciting adventure with their imaginations and a magic map. Just as the magical map ends their rainy day doldrums, their mother tells them the sun is out and it's time to go to the park.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Animals] [Birds] [Boredom] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Forest] [Games] [Giants] [Imagination] [Inventions] [Island] [Jungle] [Library] [Lost] [Magic] [Maps] [Monsters] [Multicultural] [Mythical] [Park] [Penguin] [Photograph] [Playing] [Rain] [Siblings] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
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