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1. Aliki (1962). My five senses. New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Abstract:
How do you taste your favorite food or see an airplane in the sky?Your five senses let you see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. You may use one sense or several at one time. Wherever you go and whatever you do, your senses are always working for you.

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

Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Awareness] [Baby] [Bear] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Cat] [Dog] [Dolls] [Fire Engine] [Five Senses] [Food] [Frog] [Games] [Hearing] [Moon] [Rabbit] [Sight] [Smell] [Stars] [Taste] [Touch] [Toys] [Tree]

2. Ardley, Neil (1992). The science book of the senses. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers.

Abstract:
Includes all kinds of health and science experiments that will test your five senses. From reading with your fingers to tasting sweet and sour foods, all your senses will be used during this learning experience.

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

Keywords: [Beverage] [Blindness] [Cold] [Five Senses] [Hearing] [Hearing Impaired] [Learning] [Science] [Sight] [Smell] [Taste] [Touch] [Vision]

3. Bee, William (2005). Whatever. Cambridge, PA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Billy is a very difficult child. Billy's father tries to please him by showing him the world's curliest trumpet, bounciest castle and smokiest train. He even takes Billy to the edge of outer space, but all Billy can say is "whatever." In the end, Billy will get a taste of his own medicine.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Communication] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Giraffe] [Misbehavior] [Mischief] [Respect] [Stress Management] [Taste] [Tiger]

4. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1976). Monster and the surprise cookie. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers, Inc.

Abstract:
Monster and the little boy decide to throw a party! They travel to the supermarket to find refreshments for their guests. They pack their shopping cart full of cookies, but when they go through the line, they realize that they don’t have enough money! Instead, they buy a few ingredients, so they can make cookies at home. Using a recipe book, they make a variety of shaped cookies. Surprisingly, these cookies take the shape of Monster when placed together. The cookies are delicious and everyone is pleased!

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Feelings] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Money] [Nonverbal Communication] [Party] [Preparation] [Recipe] [Sadness] [Shapes] [Shopping] [Taste] [Time] [Verbal Communication]

5. Bloom, Valerie (1992). Fruits: A caribbean counting poem. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Counting fruit can be fun, especially if you get to eat it when you're done!From half a pawpaw to ten bananas, these two sisters count it all. They forget one thing though -- eating too much can make you sick!

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

Keywords: [Caribbean] [Counting] [Culture] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Language] [Nutrition] [Overeating] [Parents] [Sharing] [Siblings] [Smell] [Taste] [Verbal Communication]

6. Bond, R. (1988). Cherry tree. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Hill Press.

Abstract:
A young girl from India plants a cherry seed with her grandfather. They observe the tree as it grows through the seasons and eventually it grows quite large. The tree serves as a constant reminder of the girl's grandfather.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Goat] [Grandparents] [Multicultural] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Seasons] [Sight] [Spring] [Summer] [Taste] [Winter]

7. Brandenburg, Aliki (1974). Green grass and white milk. New York: Thomas, Crowell Co.

Abstract:
Where does milk come from?Take a tour of a barn with cows and their milk all the way to the dairy. See how milk is processed and the other dairy products that are made from the milk.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Barn] [Beverage] [Cow] [Farm] [Food] [Learning] [Machines] [Nutrition] [Observation] [Smell] [Taste]

8. Brown, Marc (1995). D.W. the picky eater. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
D.W. does not like much food, especially spinach. When she goes out to dinner, she throws a tantrum which embarrasses her parents. From then on she has to stay home with a babysitter until she agrees to try new things and eat what's on the menu. When she does this, she finds out she likes spinach.

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

Keywords: [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Grandparents] [Learning] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Restaurant] [Siblings] [Taste]

9. Brown, Ruth (1996). Toad. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A dirty toad has a slimy, mucky day in the swamp. It turns out that being disgusting pays off when a monster spits out the toad because of its terrible taste. You can't judge a toad by appearance alone.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Appearance] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Five Senses] [Habitat] [Insects] [Jumping] [Pond] [Self Esteem] [Smell] [Swamp] [Taste] [Toad]

10. 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]

11. Caseley, Judith (1990). Grandpa's garden. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Sarah helps to choose, to plant, and to water plants in her grandpa's garden. After a while, her grandparents invite her for lunch made with ingredients from the garden.

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

Keywords: [Beverage] [Birds] [Bluejay] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Health] [Helping] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Sight] [Taste] [Touch]

12. Chanko, Pamela//Chessen, Betsey (1998). Orange juice. New York: Scholastic, Inc.

Abstract:
Do you ever wonder where orange juice comes from?Follow the growth of an orange from a tiny seedling to the ripe, juicy fruit that is squeezed to make orange juice.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beverage] [Birds] [Cycle] [Farm] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Food] [History] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Reproduction] [Sequence] [Sight] [Taste] [Wood]

13. Dahl, Michael (2005). Pie for piglets: Counting by twos. Minneapolis: Picture Window.

Abstract:
Two pigs decide to make a pie. They put in many different ingredients two-by-two.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Animals] [Cooking] [Counting] [Creativity] [Decision Making] [Food] [Hunger] [Math] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Pattern] [Pig] [Recipe] [Rhythm] [Taste] [Verbal Communication]

14. Davies, Kay//Oldfield, Wendy (1994). My apple. Milwaukee: Gareth Stevens Publishing.

Abstract:
The different characteristics and uses of an apple are presented. Also included are a glossary, things to do with an apple, and a series of fun facts about apples.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Counting] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Food] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Taste]

15. Dooley, Norah (1991). Everybody cooks rice. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Carrie's mom sends her out looking for her little brother at dinner time. While she is looking, she stops at many of her neighbors' houses and tries their cultural dinners made with rice

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

Keywords: [Caribbean] [Chinese] [Community] [Family] [Food] [Haitian] [Indian] [Italian] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Puerto Rican] [Taste] [Vietnamese]

16. Egan, Tim (1994). Friday night at hodges's cafe. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
When three tigers walk into an elephant's cafe and start causing trouble, a duck fights back. As the tigers ask to eat each animal in the cafe, a food fight begins. When a pie hits the head tiger and he gets a taste of it, the good food is appreciated.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Chaos] [Conflict Resolution] [Duck] [Elephant] [Fight] [Five Senses] [Food] [Fun] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Pig] [Taste] [Tiger] [Verbal Communication]

17. Hest, Amy (1993). Weekend girl. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
Sophie always spends a weekend with her grandparents when her parents take a trip to honeymoon cottage. Every year her grandparents have a special surprise, so she can hardly wait for this year's surprise.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Bodies Of Water] [Car] [Dancing] [Dog] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Food] [Grandparents] [Marriage] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Picnic] [Poetry] [Sadness] [Sea] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Smell] [Summer] [Taste] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather]

18. Krockover, Gerald//Krochover, Sharon (1978). Uncle bill's ice cream shop. New York: Vantage Press.

Abstract:
A girl talks about her Uncle Bill's Ice Cream Shop. She describes the different kinds of ice cream and tells of her favorites.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Decision Making] [Family] [Five Senses] [Food] [Nutrition] [Taste]

19. Kumin, Maxine W.//Sexton, Anne (1971). Joey and the birthday present. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Abstract:
Joey is a mouse who lives on a farm. He meets a city mouse who is a boy's pet, and they become good friends. They play and do things together until the city mouse has to leave.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Family] [Grandparents] [Mouse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Pets] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Summer] [Taste] [Verbal Communication] [Water]

20. Latimer, Jim (1992). James bear's pie. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
James Bear is tired of grazing and eating alfalfa. He desires to eat something with more calories, protein and more taste. So Bear goes to his friend, the crow, who provides Bear with an oven and ingredients to make a raisin-soybean pie. This is no ordinary pie!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Birds] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Decision Making] [Five Senses] [Food] [Friendship] [Nutrition] [Skunk] [Taste]

21. London, Jonathan (2001). Sun dance water dance. New York: Dutton Children's Book.

Abstract:
A group of children enjoy a beautiful summer day by swimming, playing in the hot sun, picnicking, and skipping rocks. Their day ends as they look up at the stars and dream of what tomorrow will bring.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beverage] [Body Parts] [Colors] [Constellation] [Dancing] [Day] [Dreams] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Friendship] [Imagination] [Lizard] [Moon] [Night] [Picnic] [Rocks] [Seasons] [Sky] [Snake] [Stars] [Summer] [Sun] [Swimming] [Taste] [Temperature] [Water]

22. McMillan, Bruce (1994). Sense suspense: A guessing game for the five senses. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Which of your five senses are you likely to use when you look at the photos?Learn English by reading the words printed in black and learn Spanish by reading the words in blue.

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

Keywords: [Birds] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [English] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Food] [Happiness] [Language] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parrot] [Sight] [Smell] [Sounds] [Spanish] [Spelling] [Summer] [Taste] [Touch] [Weather]

23. Mkatshaw, Dumazile (1995). My sister's wedding. Cape Town: Read Educational Trust.

Abstract:
Nhlanhla is getting married and her cousin, Priscilla, is going to sing at the ceremony. The day before the ceremony Priscilla loses her voice. Priscilla’s family comes up with many different remedies, including eating raw eggs and drinking hot garlic. Upset, Priscilla cries over her lost voice and sits down on a box of pins! With a hearty scream, her voice returns and she can sing for the wedding.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Celebration] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Five Senses] [Flood] [Happiness] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Porcupine] [Pride] [Problem Solving] [Sewing] [Sounds] [Taste] [Touch]

24. Morris, Ann (1994). Vegetable soup. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
The directions and ingredients for making vegetable soup is described in this book. While listing the ingredients, there is an explanation of how they will help the soup taste when it is done.

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

Keywords: [Cooking] [Five Senses] [Nutrition] [Taste] [Water]

25. Newcome, Zita (1996). Toddlerobics. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Join Maddy, Alphonse, Georgia, and other toddlers as they have fun exercising and discovering new moves while doing toddlerobics.

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

Keywords: [Body Parts] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Five Senses] [Fun] [Hearing] [Jumping] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Rhyme] [Rhythm] [Running] [Smell] [Taste] [Touch] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
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