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1. Aardena, Verna (1985). Bimwili and the zimwi. New York: Dial.

Abstract:
Bimwili, a young Swahili girl, finds a shell at the seashore. Leaving it behind, she returns to fetch it and is captured by a shape-changing ogre. She must match wits with him in order to go home

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fantasy] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Loneliness] [Self Esteem] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
2. Ackerman, Karen (1994). By the dawn's early light. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
Rachel and Josh's mother works the graveyard shift at the factory. The children play with their Nana and she helps them with their homework then gets them ready for bed. They share a special time with their mom in the morning before school, cherishing their time with her by the dawn's early light.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Caring] [Child Care] [Family] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Working Mother]
3. Adams, Eric J.//Adams, Kathleen (2000). On the day his daddy left. Morton Grove, Il: Albert Whitman.

Abstract:
On the day his daddy leaves town, Danny wakes up early to write down a secret question, then he slips it into his pocket. He shows and talks about the secret question to his teacher, his mom, his friend, and even his dad. Each person tries to reassure Danny that his parent's divorce is not his fault. Danny's secret question flies away in the wind, but he still keeps asking other questions -- and he always will.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Change] [Conflict] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Divorce] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Guilt] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
4. Adler, David A. (1997). Chanukah in chelm. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
Mendal, the caretaker of the Chelm synagogue must find a table to set the menorah on. He searches the synagogue and cannot find one. Rabbi Nachman sends him to a carpenter to get one. Preparation for Hanukkah in this town of Chelm is remarkably eventful and fun.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beliefs] [Church] [Critical Thinking] [Customs] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Folktale] [Food] [Hanukkah] [Holidays] [Humor] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Prayer] [Preparation] [Religion] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]
5. Adler, David A. (1987). The number on my grandfather's arm. New York: UAHC Press.

Abstract:
A little girl's grandpa comes over to her house to babysit her. She sees a number on his arm. She asks about it and he tells her about when he was young and in a concentration camp in Germany.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Child Care] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fear] [German] [Grandparents] [History] [Jewish] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
6. Adoff, Arnold (1991). Hard to be six. New York: Lothrop, Lee, and Shepherd.

Abstract:
This is one little boy's story of coming to accept his age. He feels inferior to his big ten year old sister and he longs to be old like her. It is not until he talks to his grandmother and sees his grandfather's grave that he realizes that life at any age is hard.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Birthday] [Change] [Death] [Family] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Loss] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
7. Adoff, Arnold (1971). Ma nda la. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
This is a picture book with only the words Ra, Ma, La and Ha. The pictures tell the story of a boy and his parents who have a crop which they are planting. The pictures depicts the growth of the crops.

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

Keywords: [Family] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Plants] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication]
8. Agee, Jon (1988). The incredible painting of felix closseau. New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux.

Abstract:
A man's paintings come to life. This causes some people problems, so he is imprisoned. When one of his paintings helps the king, so he is released.

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

Keywords: [Art] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Royalty] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
9. Agee, Jon (1985). Ludlow laughs. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux.

Abstract:
Ever since Ludlow was born, he has been a big grump who never laughs or smiles. Suddenly he begins having the funniest dreams in the world and laughs hysterically all night long. His laughter becomes so contagious that a local radio station decides to broadcast Ludlow's laughter around the world. One night, Ludlow did not laugh in his sleep, but he did wake up with a huge smile on his face!

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Health] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Radio] [Sadness] [Sleep] [Stress Management] [Technology] [Verbal Communication]
10. Ahlberg, Janet//Ahlberg, Allan (1981). Peepo!. Middlesex, England: Penguin Books.

Abstract:
A baby boy watches his family do lots of activities all day long.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Baby] [Counting] [Family] [Five Senses] [Growing Up] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Verbal Communication] [Vision]
11. Ahlberg, Janet//Ahlberg, Allan (1993). It was a dark and stormy night. Great Britain: Penguin Group.

Abstract:
An eight-year-old boy named Antonio is kidnapped by thieves. The chief orders Antonio to tell a story, which he cleverly uses for his escape. His story includes all sorts of adventures.

Abstract provided by Noelle H. Savaglio, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Bear] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Escape] [Imagination] [Storytelling] [Verbal Communication]
12. Alarcon, Karen Beaumont (1997). Louella mae, she's run away!. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Louella Mae has disappeared and her family goes on a wild search around the farm to find her. At the end, not only is her location discovered, but also the fact that Louella Mae is really a pig!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Critical Thinking] [Disappearance] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Lost] [Mystery] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pig] [Rhyme] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Worry]
13. Alderson, Sue Ann (1974). Bonnie mcsmithers you're driving me dithers. Edmonton: Tree Frog Press.

Abstract:
Bonnie is trying to entertain herself. In the process she makes mischief and irritates her mother. Mommy's anger disturbs Bonnie. She doesn't understand why Mommy gets mad and why she doesn't play with her. Bonnie confronts her and then Mommy realizes that her daughter needs her very much.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Frustration] [Games] [Imagination] [Love] [Mischief] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
14. Alexander, Earl//Rudin, Sheila//Sejkora, Pam (1996). My dad has hiv. Minneapolis, MN: Fairview Press.

Abstract:
The disease HIV is explained in this gentle and descriptive book about a young girl who has a father with HIV. The facts about the virus are described in a way that children can understand. It helps children to know that a person with HIV can lead a normal life.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Aids] [Awareness] [Careers] [Communication] [Differences] [Diseases] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Health] [Hygiene] [Illness] [Love] [Medicine] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Presentation] [Sadness] [School] [Science] [Sleep] [Support] [Verbal Communication]
15. Alexander, Lloyd (1992). The fortune tellers. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A carpenter who is unhappy with his life, goes to a fortune teller. The fortune teller tells him that he will be rich and famous. The carpenter does become rich and famous by becoming a fortune teller himself.

Abstract provided by Joanne Hannaway and Anne Goehring, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Fantasy] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Sadness] [Verbal Communication]
16. Alexander, Lloyd (1995). The house gobbaleen. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
After a stroke of bad luck, Tooley calls up on the "Friendly Folk" to help him improve his luck. When Hooks comes to the door, Tooley invites him in the house despite warnings from his cat. Hooks takes advantage of Tooley and makes his luck even worse than before-until the house gobbaleen scares Hooks away.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Anger] [Animals] [Cat] [Change] [Depression] [Fantasy] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Greed] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Relief] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Superstition] [Verbal Communication]
17. Alexander, Martha (1981). Move over, twerp. New York: Dial Press.

Abstract:
A little boy gets on the school bus and gets bullied out of his seat. He tries to build muscles, but that does not work. He cleverly calls himself "Supertwerp" and all the big kids love it and no one ever asks him to move again.

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

Keywords: [Bully] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [School] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication]
18. Alexander, Martha (1979). When the new baby comes, i'm moving out. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Oliver is becoming a big brother, and is dreading the arrival of his new sibling. He becomes angry and jealous and threatens to leave his mother. However, she is able to convince him that he is loved and needed at home.

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

Keywords: [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Baby] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Jealousy] [Love] [Parents] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication]
19. Alexander, Martha (1995). You're a genius, blackboard bear. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Anthony wants to go to the moon. His only problem is that he does not know how to build a spaceship. When Anthony goes to sleep, his friend blackboard bear builds a spaceship. Together they pack the spaceship for their trip. Anthony begins to get worried about the trip and decides he will stay safely at home while blackboard bear goes to the moon himself.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Astronomy] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Helping] [Moon] [Night] [Preparation] [Sleep] [Stars] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
20. Alexander, Martha (1973). No ducks in our bathtub. New York: Dial Press.

Abstract:
David endlessly tries to convince his mother to allow him to have a pet. However, all of his choices are inappropriate. Finally, they agree on fish, so he waits for the fish eggs to hatch. Only, the eggs aren't fish eggs after all.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bath] [Birds] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fish] [Frog] [Goal Setting] [Obedience] [Parents] [Pets] [Pond] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication]
21. Alexander, Martha (1983). How my library grew, by dinah. New York: The H.W. Wilson Co..

Abstract:
There is a new library being built near Dinah's house. She watched it get larger and could not wait for it to open. When it did she wanted to get a card of her own, so Dinah learned how to write her name and got her own library card.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Books] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Library] [Nonverbal Communication] [Verbal Communication]
22. Aliki (1998). Marianthe's story one: Painted words. Marianthe's story two: Spoken memories. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
When a child moves to a new school it can be frightening. Mari not only moved to a new school, but a new culture as well. Mari uses painted pictures to communicate her words and recalls her life through spoken memories.

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

Keywords: [American] [Anticipation] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Challenges] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Feelings] [Greek] [Learning] [Loss] [Memories] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Observation] [Peace] [Peer Resistance] [Playground] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [War]
23. Aliki. (1982). We are best friends. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Two young boys must deal with the idea of one best friend moving away. Luckily, each meets a new friend. They are able to keep their friendship through letters.

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

Keywords: [Correspondence] [Critical Thinking] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Games] [Loneliness] [Memories] [Missing] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Playground] [Sadness] [Verbal Communication]
24. Aliki. (1991). Christmas tree memories. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
One Christmas eve, a family gathers in front of their Christmas tree. Each ornament brings back a memory. The family shares rememberences of friends, places, events and their own family through the stories of each decoration.

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

Keywords: [Christmas] [Family] [Friendship] [Holidays] [Memories] [Self Esteem] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication]
25. Allard, Harry//Marshall, James (1989). The stupids take off. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co..

Abstract:
The Stupid family go on a trip to escape from their bizarre uncle. While on their trip, they run into more bizarre relatives. They have one adventure after another until they reach home.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Family] [Humor] [Imagination] [Nonverbal Communication] [Peer Resistance] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]
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