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1. Alexander, Lloyd (1995). The house gobbaleen. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
After a stroke of bad luck, Tooley calls up on the "Friendly Folk" to help him improve his luck. When Hooks comes to the door, Tooley invites him in the house despite warnings from his cat. Hooks takes advantage of Tooley and makes his luck even worse than before-until the house gobbaleen scares Hooks away.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Anger] [Animals] [Cat] [Change] [Depression] [Fantasy] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Greed] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Relief] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Superstition] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Anno, Mitsumasa (1988). In shadowland. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
The watchman leaves his post in Shadowland to help a poor, cold girl. The two are chased back to Shadowland when their shadows overlap and the towns people think they are witches.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Helping] [Imagination] [Loneliness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Superstition]

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3. Bagert, Brad (1995). Elephant games and other playful poems to perform. Homesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
An entertaining and exciting array of poems cover many issues that children face. Gleeful elephants help explore child-friendly issues such as bullying, feelings, nutrition, parents, animals, dreams, school, pets, trouble-makers and sports. Entertaining illustrations and catchy poems invite the reader to continue exploring.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Amphibians] [Anger] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Cycle] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Frog] [Frustration] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Listening] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Planet] [Poetry] [Pride] [Refusal Skills] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Space] [Superstition] [Verbal Communication]

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4. DeFelice, Cynthia (1997). Willy's silly grandma. New York: Barton Press, Inc..

Abstract:
Even though Willy's grandma is very superstitious, Willy doesn't believe in her superstitions. One dark and scary night, Willy realizes how smart his grandma really is when he goes down by the Big Swamp.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Bodies Of Water] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Superstition] [Swamp]

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5. Flora, James (1978). Grandpa's ghost stories. New York: McClelland and Stewart, Ltd..

Abstract:
A grandfather tells a series of related ghost stories about himself when he was his grandson's age. The grandfather is portrayed as a witty character who is always one step ahead of the creature persuing him. A great book for Halloween ghost storytelling.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Escape] [Family] [Ghosts] [Grandparents] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Peer Resistance] [Storytelling] [Superstition] [Verbal Communication] [Witches]

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6. Fox, Mem (2004). Where is the green sheep?. Orlando: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Sheep of many sizes, shapes and colors are busy doing many things. They are playing, sleeping, working, eating, bathing and reading just to name a few. But there is a problem to be solved. Where is the green sheep?

Tara Menke, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Birthday] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Diving] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Food] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Juggling] [Mythical] [Ocean] [Playground] [Pond] [Pool] [Rain] [Sadness] [Sheep] [Skateboarding] [Skiing] [Sports] [Sun] [Superstition] [Surfing] [Swimming] [Swinging] [Train] [Transportation] [Weather] [Wind]

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7. Grossman, Patricia (1994). Saturday market. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Everyone gathers together early Saturday morning to open the market. They sell their wares, food, flowers, sandals, rugs, shawls, or animals to the tourists

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Community] [Dolls] [Five Senses] [Food] [Friendship] [Market] [Mexican] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Smell] [Storytelling] [Superstition] [Traditions] [Travel]

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8. 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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9. Kroll, Steven (1991). Mary mclean and the st. patrick's day parade. New York: Scholastic, Inc..

Abstract:
In order to march with Mr. Finnegan in the St. Patrick's Day Parade, Mary must find a perfect shamrock in Manhattan in the middle of winter.

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Beliefs] [Challenges] [Determination] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Parade] [St. Patrick's Day] [Storytelling] [Superstition] [Verbal Communication]

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10. Levitin, Sonia (1976). A single speckled egg. Berkeley: Parnassus Press.

Abstract:
Abel, Nagel, and Zeke, three farmers worry about a hen laying a single speckled egg, a cow that kicks over a bucket of milk, and horse that eats mustard seed. Their wives try to comfort them but it does not work so they ask the teacher what to do. The teacher tells them to worry more than their husbands and the strategy worked.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Chicken] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Farm] [Goal Setting] [Horse] [Stereotypes] [Success] [Superstition] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]

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11. Lindgren, Astrid (1986). The ghost of skinny jack. New York: Viking Penguin, Inc..

Abstract:
Grandma tells two children the story of skinny Jack, a farmhand that becomes a ghost. The children then journey home but it gets dark and the little girl thinks she is grabbed by skinny Jack. When her father comes and rescues her from the ghost, a hazlenut branch strikes her in her back.

Abstract provided by Keith E. Rhoodes, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Church] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Ghosts] [Grandparents] [Night] [Parents] [Rescue] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Superstition]

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12. Nixon, Joan Lowery (1981). The christmas eve mystery. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman and Co..

Abstract:
Susan and Mike accompany their neighbors on Christmas Eve to find out if horses really talk at midnight. While in the barn, Susan and Mike hear a robbery take place and help to find the robbers and the money stash.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Awareness] [Christmas] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Holidays] [Honesty] [Horse] [Mystery] [Neighbors] [Robbery] [Siblings] [Superstition]

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