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1. Lewis, J. Patrick (1999). Night of the goat children. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
The safety of Princess Birgitta's kingdom is threatened when a band of outlaws come to conquer it. The brave princess outsmarts the outlaws and they are scared away by immortal goats who are really children in disguise.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bravery] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Fantasy] [Goat] [History] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Royalty] [Swedish] [Verbal Communication] [War]

2. Lindgren, Astrid (1969). Skrallan and the pirates. New York: Doubleday and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Skrallan loves to spend her summers on the island of Saltcrow with her family and friends. A curious two-year old, she gets into mischief as she plays with her grandfather and other children.

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

Keywords: [Family] [Grandparents] [Island] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Pirates] [Play] [Sea] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Summer] [Swedish]

3. Lindman, Maj (1957). Snipp, snapp, snurr and the reindeer. Toronto: George J. McCleod Ltd..

Abstract:
Snipp, Snap and Snurr vacation with their parents in Sweden. They meet a family from Lapland who come to their rescue accompanied by their pet reindeer.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Diversity] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Kindness] [Missing] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pets] [Reindeer] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Swedish] [Teamwork] [Travel] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

4. Morris, Ann (1995). Shoes, shoes, shoes. New York: Lothrop, Lee, & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
A rhyme about shoes from all over the world ranges from new shoes to work shoes, game shoes to fun shoes.

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

Keywords: [American] [Bolivian] [British] [Canadian] [Clothing] [Columbian] [Dancing] [Dutch] [Exercise] [Geography] [Guatemalan] [Italian] [Japanese] [Kenyan] [Mexican] [Moroccan] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Rain] [Romanian] [Russian] [Seasons] [Snow] [Soccer] [Spanish] [Sports] [Swedish] [Swimming] [Transportation] [Walking] [Weather]

5. Park, Linda Sue (2004). Mung-mung. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.

Abstract:
Animal sounds in different languages such as Turkish, Chinese and Hindu are shared. Open the flap to find out what animal it is.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Arabic] [Birds] [Cat] [Chicken] [Chinese] [Conflict Resolution] [Dog] [Duck] [English] [Filipino] [French] [Frog] [German] [Hindu] [Horse] [Italian] [Japanese] [Korean] [Language] [Norwegian] [Pig] [Polish] [Russian] [Spanish] [Swedish] [Turkish] [Verbal Communication] [Vietnamese]

6. Sandin, Joan (1989). The long way westward. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Carl Erik and his family arrive in America off of an immigrant boat from Sweden. They have an adventurous, yet hard, journey westward to Minnesota.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Bravery] [Decision Making] [Family] [Goal Setting] [History] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Pioneers] [Refusal Skills] [Stress Management] [Swedish] [Travel]

7. Sandin, Joan (1981). The long way to a new land. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
A starving Swedish family decides to move to America. The journey is long, but the family finally arrives.

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

Keywords: [Decision Making] [Family] [Goal Setting] [History] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Poverty] [Swedish] [Travel]

8. Winter, Jeanette (1992). Klara's new world. New York: Alfred A. Knopf Inc..

Abstract:
Klara's family struggled in Sweden so they moved to America. The long trip and struggles of leaving her home make her sad but with time she became very happy.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Swedish] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
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