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1. Atkins, Jeannine (1999). A name on the quilt: A story of remembrance. New York: Athenuem Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A family remembers an uncle that died of AIDS by constructing a quilt. Each panel reminds the family of a memory shared with Uncle Ron.

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

Keywords: [Affection] [Aids] [Art] [Author's Note] [Dancing] [Death] [Diseases] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Letters] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Quilt] [Sadness] [Sewing] [Siblings] [Skating] [Stress Management] [Symbols] [Verbal Communication]

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2. Avi, (2003). Silent movie. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
This black and white picture book vividly portrays a historical time when immigrants set sail for America. They hope for better lives and dream of prosperity. This journey comes from the immigrant's perspective, in the form of a movie, where language is a not a barrier.

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

Keywords: [America] [Author's Note] [Family] [Feelings] [Film] [History] [Hope] [Illustrator's Note] [Immigrants] [Language] [Money] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Poverty] [Sadness] [Shelter] [Siblings] [Sizes] [Stress Management] [Sweden] [Symbols] [Theatre]

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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. 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]

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5. Bridges, Shirin Yim (2002). Ruby's wish. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Ruby is known for wearing red and being an exceptionally bright student. Even during a time in China when "...most girls were never taught to read and write". However, Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to come to the house, making it possible for any grandchild living in the house to learn. This initiates a desire in Ruby to attend university, a place that women in China were not encouraged to go. *Based on a true story of the author's grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Art] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Change] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Depression] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Excitement] [Family] [Frustration] [Generations] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Intelligence] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Parade] [Patience] [Persistence] [Poetry] [Prevention] [Progress] [Reading] [Recognition] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Role Model] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Skills] [Stress Management] [Support] [Symbols] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Wealth] [Wish] [Writing]

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6. Coleman, Evelyn (1998). To be a drum. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman and Company.

Abstract:
Daddy Wes whispers to his two young children about the history of Africans forced into slavery and how the pulse of the drum has moved through them over time. Daddy Wes promises his children that as long as they can hear the heartbeat of the earth, they will be free.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Colors] [Community] [Culture] [Five Senses] [Freedom] [Hearing] [History] [Instruments] [Language] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Playing] [Pride] [Rhythm] [Sea] [Ship] [Slavery] [Sounds] [Spiritual] [Storytelling] [Symbols] [Time] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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7. Cowley, Joy (1998). Big moon tortilla. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
Marta Enos has just finished her homework when she accidentally knocks it out the window. She doesn't know what to do so she asks her grandmother for help. With a song and a warm tortilla, Grandmother helps Marta feel better.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Dog] [Eagle] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Glasses] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Hunger] [Lion] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Problem Solving] [Sadness] [Song] [Stress Management] [Symbols] [Vision]

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8. Cressy, Judith (2002). Can you find it?. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Abstract:
Go on an adventure around the world to many exciting places. Search through each painting for many objects. Create your own stories and imagine what life was like in each place.

Abstract provided by Eliza Kroger for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Art] [Author's Note] [Conflict Resolution] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Diversity] [Feelings] [History] [Imagination] [Interpretation] [Multicultural] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Storytelling] [Symbols] [Verbal Communication]

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9. Cressy, Judith (2004). Can you find it, too?. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Abstract:
Come enjoy history through a collection of famous paintings. Each has its own personality and story. Search through each painting for objects and colors. Get imaginative and create your own stories or interpretations about the paintings.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Art] [Author's Note] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Diversity] [Feelings] [History] [Imagination] [Interpretation] [Math] [Multicultural] [Museum] [Nonverbal Communication] [Numbers] [Observation] [Perspective] [Skills] [Storytelling] [Symbols] [Verbal Communication]

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10. Cushman, Doug (1996). The mystery of king karfu. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
The great detective Seymour Sleuth and his assistant travel to Egypt in search of a missing stone chicken, part of the lost treasure of King Karfu. They explore many clues and take photographs.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Body Parts] [Camel] [Careers] [Crime] [Exploration] [Food] [Geography] [Language] [Mystery] [Nutrition] [Photograph] [Pig] [Recipe] [Ship] [Symbols] [Transportation] [Travel]

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11. Haskins, Jim & Benson, Kathleen (1996). Count your way through Ireland. Minneapolis: Carolhoda Books, Inc..

Abstract:
Count your way through Ireland as you learn to count in their original language, Gaelic. Enjoy many sports, foods, and musical instruments of Ireland and handcrafted goods from lace to waterford crystal.

Allegra Ubbes, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Colors] [Flag] [Geography] [History] [Ireland] [Island] [Language] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Numbers] [Poetry] [Religion] [Sequence] [Symbols] [Vocabulary]

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12. Hoagland Hunter, Sara (1996). The unbreakable code. Flagstaff, AZ: Northland Publishing Company.

Abstract:
A young boy is insecure about moving away and leaving what is familiar to him. His grandfather tells about the time when he felt the same way and how he grew proud of his accomplishments.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Autobiography] [Challenges] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Family] [Freedom] [Grandparents] [Insecurity] [Language] [Memories] [Mountains] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Safety] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Spiritual] [Survival] [Symbols] [Technology] [Verbal Communication] [War]

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13. Huck, Charlotte (1998). A creepy countdown. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Using ten scary Halloween things readers count from one to ten and then back down again. Each page has illustrations that sequentially correspond to a number, featuring bats, ghosts, skeletons and other Halloween symbols.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Birds] [Cat] [Counting] [Goblins] [Halloween] [Holidays] [Mice] [Night] [Numbers] [Owl] [Scarecrows] [Sequence] [Symbols] [Toad] [Witches]

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14. Isadora, Rachel (2000). 123 pop!. New York: Penguin Books.

Abstract:
Pop!The numbers 1-1,000,000 are counted through pop art, ranging from astronauts, fish, and gargolyes to animals, flowers, and food. Can you count 1,000 jellybeans and 1,000,000 stars?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Astronaut] [Body Parts] [Buildings] [Change] [Chimpanzee] [Colors] [Counting] [Dancing] [Fish] [Flowers] [Food] [Heroism] [Numbers] [Performance] [Sequence] [Sounds] [Stars] [Symbols]

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15. Lee, Huy voun (1995). In the snow. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
A boy and his mother go into the woods during the first snow. The mother teaches her son about Chinese characters by drawing them in the snow and pointing out certain objects.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Chinese] [Language] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Seasons] [Snow] [Symbols] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter] [Writing]

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16. Lewis, Rose (2000). I love you like crazy cakes. Boston: Little, Brown & Company.

Abstract:
A small child in China needs a mother. Coincidently, a young woman in America needs a baby. Happiness and love are felt by all as the two come together to begin their life as a new, happy family.

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

Keywords: [Adoption] [Airplane] [Anticipation] [Baby] [Chinese] [Closeness] [Contentment] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Orphan] [Symbols] [Transportation] [Travel]

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17. Matze, Claire Sidhom (1999). The stars in my geddoh's sky. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
Alex enjoys a brief but special visit of his grandfather to the United States from the Middle East. They spend a lot of time together as Alex learns of his grandfather's homeland, customs, religion, and language.

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

Keywords: [Arab] [Baseball] [Companion] [Correspondence] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Islam] [Language] [Market] [Nonverbal Communication] [Prayer] [Presents] [Religion] [Reunion] [Sadness] [Stars] [Surprises] [Symbols] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication]

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18. Mitchell, Rhonda (1997). The talking cloth. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Aunt Phoebe has a collection of many wonderful things, each having an interesting story. The little girl's favorite thing is an adinkra cloth from Ghana. It has many colors and symbols to represent feelings, faith, power, and love.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [African American] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Baby] [Careers] [Clothing] [Collection] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Customs] [Family] [Ghana] [Giving] [Identification] [Intelligence] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pretend] [Self Esteem] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Symbols] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication]

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19. Musgrove, Margaret (1976). Ashanti to zulu: African traditions. New York: The Dial Press.

Abstract:
Explains some traditions and customs of twenty-six African tribes beginning with the letters from A to Z.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 1976 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Cattle] [Celebration] [Clothing] [Community] [Crocodile] [Dancing] [Family] [Farmer] [Fishing] [Geography] [Instruments] [Language] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonfiction] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parrot] [Play] [Prayer] [River] [Symbols] [Traditions] [Transportation]

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20. Onyefulu, Ifeoma (2004). Here comes our bride. London: Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

Abstract:
Ekinadose wants his Uncle Osaere to get married - then he can go to a wedding. One day, he sees people welcomed into his grandfather's house. They've come to collect their bride - and Edinadose will be going, not just to one wedding ceremony, but two!

Abstract provided by Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2004 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Challenges] [Community] [Family] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Harmony] [Jewelry] [Maps] [Marriage] [Nigerian] [Patience] [Peace] [Photograph] [Presents] [Symbols] [Traditions] [Wedding]

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21. Pallotta, Jerry (2001). Twizzlers percentages book. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
It's not everyday that aliens invade your classroom and teach math!Come along for the ride as aliens from outer space use twizzlers to explain numbers as fractions, decimals, and percentages. See how numbers are used in everyday situations, sports, and school. This math lesson is certainly out of this world.

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

Keywords: [Alien] [Astronomy] [Baseball] [Colors] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Learning] [Math] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Pattern] [Planet] [School] [Sequence] [Sports] [Symbols] [Truth]

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22. Reid, Margarette (1997). A string of beads. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A young girl and her grandma spend time together making necklaces from beads. Beads can come in all different shapes, sizes, textures, and materials. They were used by many cultures throughout time. When she puts her necklaces together she learns about each bead.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Appreciation] [Archeology] [Art] [Author's Note] [Beauty] [Celebration] [Colors] [Creativity] [Diversity] [Egyptian] [Family] [Fossil] [Grandparents] [History] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Plants] [Shapes] [Sizes] [Spiritual] [Storytelling] [Symbols]

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23. Rey, Al//Rey, H.A. (1994). Complete adventures of curious george. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
A compilation of Curious George stories show his adventures which range from getting a job, riding a bike, getting a medal, flying a kite, learning the alphabet, and going to the hospital.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Balloon] [Bicycle] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Circus] [Conflict Resolution] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Doctor] [Elephant] [Emotions] [Fire] [Hospital] [Kite] [Letters] [Monkey] [Newspaper] [River] [Sequence] [Symbols] [Verbal Communication] [Work] [Writing]

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24. Stewart, Dianne (1996). Gift of the sun: A tale from south africa. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
Thulani is a South African farmer who keeps trading his animals in order to please his wife, until all he has is a pocket full of sunflower seeds. They produce many more seeds however, which are used to feed the animals and eventually lead to more wealth for the family than ever before.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Boredom] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Excitement] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Garden] [Multicultural] [Self Esteem] [Sheep] [Stress Management] [Symbols] [Verbal Communication]

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25. Suen, Anastasia (2004). Subway. New York: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
The subway is underground uptown. People walk to it, hop on it, and ride it. Some play music, others watch out the windows. When it comes to stops, some get off, others continue to ride the subway until they reach their destination.

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

Keywords: [Direction] [Exercise] [Hopping] [Moving] [Music] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rhyme] [Subway] [Symbols] [Transportation] [Travel] [Walking] [Weather] [Wind]

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