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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. Arnold, Katya (2002). Let's find it!. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
An assortment of environmental themes, such as a park, a street scene, a garden, a pond, a beach and a forest are used as background to identify plants and animals. Words are used to label and identify different plants and aniamls in our environment.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Dog] [Environment] [Exploration] [Flowers] [Forest] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Grasshopper] [Hummingbird] [Insects] [Ladybug] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Osprey] [Park] [Parrot] [Pets] [Plants] [Pond] [Reptiles] [Sea] [Snake] [Sparrow] [Tree]

3. Ashman, Linda (2001). Castles, caves, and honeycombs. San Diego, CA: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Animals make their homes using many different things. Some are made of twigs, others of sand, and others are in caves. Although they are all different, they also have similarities. Castles, caves, and honeycombs are a place to share, play, rest, and live.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bat] [Beach] [Bear] [Beaver] [Bee] [Birds] [Caterpillar] [Cave] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Dog] [Home] [Insects] [Mouse] [Play] [Rabbit] [Rhyme] [Safety] [Sleep] [Snail] [Snake] [Spider] [Tree] [Turtle] [Wolf]

4. Bang, Molly (1999). When sophie gets angry--Really, really angry.... New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
What do you do when you're angry?Sophie feels bad when she's angry. She wants to yell and kick and scream, but she runs outside to her special place instead. When she comes home, everyone is glad to see her and she feels much better.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Art] [Climbing] [Conflict Resolution] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Relaxation] [Running] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Toys] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Water]

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. Banks, Kate (2002). Close your eyes. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
A tiger is afraid to close his eyes and go to sleep because of the darkness. His mom tells him all the things he can see in his sleep and assures him she will protect him.

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

Keywords: [Bedtime] [Birds] [Clouds] [Desert] [Dreams] [Fear] [Feelings] [Lost] [Moon] [Mountains] [Ocean] [Protection] [Rain] [Sight] [Sky] [Sleep] [Tiger] [Tree]

7. Bauer, Marion Dane (2003). Snow. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
The dull, cold winter is transformed by the marvel of snow. Children are taken on a journey where they learn how snowflakes are formed, the amazing purposes that snow serves, and the enjoyable activities that they can participate in with snow.

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

Keywords: [Beauty] [Bodies Of Water] [Clouds] [Cold] [Fun] [Ice] [Lake] [Nonverbal Communication] [River] [Seasons] [Shapes] [Sky] [Slavery] [Snow] [Spring] [Tree] [Weather] [Winter]

8. 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]

9. Blackstone, Stella (2004). Jump into January: A journey around the year.. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books, Inc.

Abstract:
The twelve months are packed with much action! Discover all twelve months and the four seasons while looking for the items and details in the illustrations. People demonstrate all of what makes the entire year so special, starting with January, of course!

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Boat] [Bus] [Fair] [Fun] [Garden] [Jumping] [Month] [Rain] [Sand] [School] [Sea] [Sequence] [Snow] [Transportation] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Weather] [Wind]

10. Bodecker, N.M. (1998). Hurry, hurry, mary dear. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Abstract:
An old man sits in his chair. He tells his wife that winter is coming. While he sits and directs, she carries out the chores needed to be done for them to be prepared for the winte. She works hard to get ready for winter while he does nothing. But in the end, she gets her revenge.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Cleanliness] [Conflict Resolution] [Correspondence] [Exercise] [Food] [Garden] [Hard Work] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Poetry] [Preparation] [Responsibilities] [Revenge] [Seasons] [Tree] [Winter] [Wood] [Work]

11. Bond, Ruskin (1991). Cherry free. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
A girl from India gathers cherries and plants a cherry seed. She takes care of the cherry tree even when experiencing many problems. The girl watches the tree grow up as her grandfather watches her grow up.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Family] [Food] [Garden] [Grandparents] [Growing Up] [India] [Multicultural] [Patience] [Plants] [Seasons] [Spring] [Stress Management] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

12. Brenner, Barbara (2004). One small place in a tree. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
A bear scratches the bark of a tree; beetles form small openings; a woodpecker eats the beetles; bacteria takes over the tree and a small hole is formed. Although the tree is dying, this small hole is still a home for many animals. Both living and dying trees are important as shelter and home to living organisms.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bear] [Beetle] [Birds] [Birth] [Bluebird] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Frog] [Home] [Insects] [Mouse] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Safety] [Seasons] [Snake] [Snow] [Spider] [Spring] [Squirrel] [Summer] [Tree] [Weather] [Wildlife] [Wind] [Winter] [Woodpecker]

13. Brenner, Barbara // Garelick, May (1992). The tremendous tree book. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
Characteristics of different trees are given with descriptions of different leaves. Tree history, tree survival strategies and uses of trees by both humans and wildlife are shared.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Classification] [Food] [Forest] [Geography] [Habitat] [Identification] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Observation] [Plants] [Recreation] [Reproduction] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Seed] [Spring] [Temperature] [Tree] [Wildlife] [Woods]

14. Brown, Marcia (1982). Shadow. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
The village storytellers and shamans of African expound on the important, mysterious, haunted, and enchanted life of shadows.

Abstract provided by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1982 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Cow] [Dancing] [Eagle] [Elephant] [Fable] [Fire] [Forest] [Insects] [Magic] [Mystery] [Night] [Reptiles] [River] [Scorpion] [Shadows] [Snake] [Spy] [Storytelling] [Tree] [War]

15. Brown, Margaret Wise (1974). Little fur family. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
A father bear goes to work, and the younger bear goes exploring. He comes across many animals different from him. He comes home for dinner and bed.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Bodies Of Water] [Bug] [Comparisons] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Environment] [Exploration] [Family] [Fish] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Food] [Forest] [Grandparents] [Home] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Rhyme] [River] [Sounds] [Tree] [Wildlife] [Wind]

16. Bulla, Robert Clyde (1960). A tree is a plant. New York: Harper Collins Publisher Inc..

Abstract:
Trees are the biggest growing plants; they come in a variety, and most grow from seeds. The seeds are planted, and stay in the ground throughout winter. They begin to grow during Spring time, and blossom for only a few days. When Autumn comes, the leaves die and fall to the ground, leaving trees bare, then the process repeats itself.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Critical Thinking] [Food] [Ice] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Science] [Seasons] [Seed] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [Tree] [Water] [Weather]

17. Bunting, Eve (1999). I have an olive tree. : Joanna Cotler Books.

Abstract:
On Sophia's seventh birthday, her grandfather gave her an olive tree. Sophia is a little disappointed by the gift and doesn't understand why her grandfather would give her an olive tree that she can't even see. After all, it is Greece and she lives in California! It isn't until her grandfather passes away that Sophia truly understands the importance and meaning of the gift when she and her mother visit the olive tree in Greece.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Birthday] [Communication] [Community] [Culture] [Customs] [Dedication] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Exploration] [Family] [Feelings] [Generations] [Geology] [Giving] [Grandparents] [Greece] [Greek] [Grief] [Immigrants] [Instruments] [Language] [Learning] [Loss] [Love] [Memories] [Memory] [Misunderstanding] [Music] [Parents] [Plants] [Presents] [Resentment] [Sadness] [Traditions] [Travel] [Tree] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication]

18. Child, Lauren (2001). What planet are you from, Clarice Bean?. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Clarice Bean is having a hard time coming up with an idea for her project on the environment. To make matters worse, she is paired up with her tag-along neighbor, Robert Granger. Her situation looks hopeless until her brother becomes an ecowarrior in an effort to "free the tree" from being cut down in their neighborhood. Robert and Clarice become ecowarriors themselves, saving the tree and their project.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Camping] [Challenges] [Climbing] [Communication] [Community] [Comparisons] [Compromise] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Conservation] [Cooperation] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Destruction] [Determination] [Earth] [Environment] [Faith] [Family] [Fight] [Frustration] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Individuality] [Learning] [Loyalty] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Persistence] [Photograph] [Presentation] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Protection] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Respect] [Role Model] [School] [Science] [Stress Management] [Success] [Support] [Teaching] [Teamwork] [Tree] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication]

19. Cole, Henry (1998). I took a walk. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
A boy goes on a nature walk along the woods, meadows, and pond. He explores a variety of animals, birds, plants, insects, and fish on his journey. He explores the ground, sky, and water and sees more than fifty living things.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Butterfly] [Deer] [Duck] [Exercise] [Firefly] [Fish] [Flowers] [Forest] [Frog] [Nature] [Pond] [Swallow] [Tree] [Turtle] [Walking] [Woodpecker]

20. Conway, David (2006). The most important gift of all. Columbus, OH: Gingham Dog Press.

Abstract:
Ama wants to honor her newborn baby brother with a special gift, as is the custom of the people in her village. When Grandma Sisi suggests the "gift of love" Ama sets off in search of this important presents, but how will she know when she has found it? This story celebrates a young girl's simple, earnest discovery of the most important gift of all.

Abstract provided by Gingham Dog Press, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Birth] [Celebration] [Clouds] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Discovery] [Dreams] [Family] [Giraffe] [Grandparents] [Lion] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Rain] [Siblings] [Stars] [Tree] [Village]

21. Cowley, Joy (2005). Chameleon, chameleon. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
Come follow this colorful chameleon through the woods to a new tree home to find food. See how the chameleon creeps by geckos, frogs, scorpions, and others to protect himself on his way to his new tree homw. Do you think this chameleon can make it to a new tree to find food without getting hurt by the other creatures on the way?

Abstract provided by Lindsay Amerd for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Caterpillar] [Chameleon] [Climbing] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Food] [Frog] [Gecko] [Goal Setting] [Home] [Insects] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Protection] [Scorpion] [Tree]

22. Creech, Sharon (2001). A fine, fine school. : Joanna Cotler Books.

Abstract:
Mr. Keeene knows he has a fine school with great teachers and students. Since everyone is learning so much, he decides to have school on Saturdays, then Sundays, and then eventually all summer. Eventually, one student named Tillie tells Mr. Keene that they are not learning anything outside of school. Everyone is relieved when Mr. Keene announces the return of a normal school year.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Colors] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Family] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Play] [Pride] [Reading] [Repetition] [School] [Shapes] [Siblings] [Skipping] [Summer] [Surprises] [Teaching] [Tree] [Worry] [Writing]

23. Crew, Gary (2004). Memorial. : Simply Read Books.

Abstract:
Storytime is a great time to recollect and gain lessons on past events. Take a stand with a young boy as he tries to preserve a memory.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conservation] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fight] [Generations] [Grandparents] [History] [Memories] [Monument] [Plants] [Storytelling] [Tree] [War]

24. Dawes, Kwame (2005). I saw your face. New York: Dial Books.

Abstract:
A poem and portraits of children illustrate the shared beauty and heritage of people of African descent living throughout the world.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Body Parts] [Games] [Geography] [Ghana] [History] [Maps] [Market] [Multicultural] [Park] [Play] [Travel] [Tree]

25. Demas, Corinne (2004). Saying goodbye to Lulu. New York: Little Brown and Company.

Abstract:
A young girl copes with the death of her childhood dog. She loves the dog very much. She remembers when the dog was younger. She overcomes the loss of her dog and remembers him, even shares her memories with her new puppy.

Rachel Clair, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aging] [Animals] [Blindness] [Deafness] [Death] [Dog] [Emotions] [Feelings] [Health] [Love] [Loyalty] [Memories] [Parents] [Sadness] [Tree]
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