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1. Brett, Jan (1992). Trouble with trolls. New York: Putnam & Grosset.

Abstract:
Treva takes her dog with her to visit her cousin in the mountains. Unfortunately, nasty trolls, who want to steal Tuffi, confront Treva. Treva refuses to give up, which leads to quite an adventure.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Goal Setting] [Nonverbal Communication] [Persistence] [Pets] [Refusal Skills] [Stress Management] [Trolls] [Verbal Communication]

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2. dePaola, Tomie (1977). Helga's dowry: A troll love story. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Helga, a beautiful troll, sets out to earn her dowry to marry Lars. Her plan doesn't work out like she had hoped. Be ready for a funny ending.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Greed] [Laziness] [Loyalty] [Marriage] [Self Esteem] [Selfishness] [Stress Management] [Trolls] [Verbal Communication] [Wedding]

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3. Johnston, Tony (1977). Night noises and other mole and troll stories. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
A series of several short stories about two friends - a troll and a mole -that describe several adventures they go through together from losing a tooth to being afraid of the dark.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Helping] [Mole] [Mythical] [Night] [Noise] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Sounds] [Teeth] [Trolls]

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4. Krensky, Stephen (1980). A troll in passing. New York: Atheneum.

Abstract:
Imagine growing up and being just a little different than everyone else. Morgan was never interested in troll things, even the games they played. He wanted more than troll life could give him. When he gets the job of forager, he begins a whole new life.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Careers] [Challenges] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Differences] [Fantasy] [Friendship] [Growing Up] [Trolls] [Verbal Communication]

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5. Le Guin, Ursula K. (1992). A ride on the red mare's back. New York: Orchard.

Abstract:
A young boy is taken by trolls and his older sister tries to find him with the help of her magic wooden horse. The red mare comes to life and they rescue her brother from the troll's high mountain.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Family] [Helping] [Horse] [Imagination] [Lost] [Magic] [Mythical] [Robbery] [Siblings] [Trolls]

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6. Lindgren, Astrid (1966). The tomten and the fox. New York: Coward, McCann, and Geoghegan, Inc.

Abstract:
Reynard is a hungry fox who goes to a farm to steal food. There he meets a tomten who shares his food with Reynard.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Farm] [Fox] [Giving] [Hunger] [Mythical] [Ox] [Peer Resistance] [Prevention] [Refusal Skills] [Sharing] [Trolls] [Unselfish] [Verbal Communication]

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7. Marshall, Edward (1980). Troll country. New York: The Dial Press.

Abstract:
Elsie Fay Johnson is a little girl who is fascinated with trolls and would like to meet one. After she hears her mother's story, she finds herself in the same situation and must use quick thinking to get free.

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

Keywords: [Deception] [Family] [Games] [Mythical] [Parents] [Storytelling] [Trolls] [Woods]

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8. Mayer, Mercer (1988). There's something in my attic. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A little girl thinks she hears something in the attic. Her parents won't go look, so she investigates. She finds the nightmare, catches it, then helps it escape.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bedtime] [Critical Thinking] [Dreams] [Escape] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Mythical] [Night] [Parents] [Sleep] [Trolls]

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9. Mayer, Mercer (1968). There's a nightmare in my closet (Una pesadilla en mi armario). New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
A little boy is afraid that the nightmare in his closet will get him. One night, he decides to shoot the nightmare, but soon befriends the monster.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Bedtime] [Critical Thinking] [Dreams] [Fear] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Monsters] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sleep] [Trolls]

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10. Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman (1979). The trolls of twelfth street. New York: Academic Press Canada Limited.

Abstract:
The troll family decides to leave their home under the ground and go to San Francisco. The family has a book of sayings to use, but the sayings are old and incorrect. The trolls think they are making friends but are actually upsetting the people they encounter.

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

Keywords: [Communication] [Decision Making] [Family] [Mythical] [Parents] [Siblings] [Trolls] [Verbal Communication]

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11. Wolff, Patricia Rae (1995). The toll-bridge troll. New York: Harcourt Brace and company.

Abstract:
Everyday on his walk to school Trigg must cross the tollbridge where a mean troll lives. The troll will not let Trigg pass, so Trigg must think of ways to outsmart the troll.

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

Keywords: [Bridge] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Frustration] [Goal Setting] [Learning] [Money] [Problem Solving] [Repetition] [Riddles] [School] [Trick] [Trolls]

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