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1. Angelou, Maya (1994). My painted house, my friendly chicken, and me. New York: Clarkson Potter, Inc..

Abstract:
Thandi, an eight-year-old Ndebele girl who lives in a village in South Africa with her mother, aunts, and sisters, and her mischievous younger brother, shares her secrets with her best friend, a chicken.

Abstract provided by Clarkson Potter, Inc, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Art] [Bicycle] [Chicken] [Colors] [Customs] [Dragonfly] [Family] [Friendship] [Jewelry] [Language] [Mischief] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pattern] [Photograph] [Play] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Village]

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2. Bania, Michael (2004). Kumak's fish: A tall tale from the far north. Portland, OR: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
Kumak takes his family ice fishing. Kumak uses his uncle’s amazing hooking stick. Kumak patiently waits for a fish which results in enough fish to share with the entire village.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Community] [Dancing] [Eskimo] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Happiness] [Ice] [Lake] [Language] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Patience] [Running] [Sharing] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Winter]

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3. 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]

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4. Cumberbatch, Judy (2006). Can you hear the sea?. New York: Bloomsbury Children's Books.

Abstract:
Sarah's grandpa gives her a special shell and says if she listens carefully she can hear the sea, but all she hears are everday village noises.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Beliefs] [Bodies Of Water] [Cooking] [Family] [Food] [Fruit] [Grandparents] [Instruments] [Listening] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Persistence] [River] [Sea] [Shells] [Sounds] [Trust] [Village]

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5. Dematons, Charlotte (2003). The yellow balloon. Asheville, NC: Front Street and Lemniscaat.

Abstract:
A balloon travels through the air and around the world. While sailing through the air, the balloon fly's over many different people and places (a wordless book).

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

Keywords: [Art] [Balloon] [Bodies Of Water] [Buildings] [Culture] [Desert] [Discovery] [Farm] [Geography] [Lake] [Mountains] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [River] [Sea] [Ship] [Skiing] [Sky] [Travel] [Village] [Witches]

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6. Diakite, Penda (2006). I lost my tooth in africa. New York: Scholastic Press.

Abstract:
While visiting her father's family in Mali, a young girl loses a tooth, places it under a calabash, and receives a hen and a rooster from the African Tooth Fairy.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Cattle] [Chicken] [Community] [Cooking] [Donkey] [Games] [Garden] [Goat] [Grandparents] [Language] [Multicultural] [Music] [Parents] [Play] [Singing] [Sleep] [Teeth] [Traditions] [Travel] [Tree] [Vacation] [Village]

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7. Diouf, Sylviane (2001). Bintou's braids. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle books.

Abstract:
When Bintou, a little girl living in West Africa, finally gets her wish for braids, she discovers that what she dreamed for has been hers all along.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [America] [Animals] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Celebration] [Chicken] [Clothing] [Critical Thinking] [Dreams] [Envy] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Food] [Fruit] [Grandparents] [Moon] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Prayer] [Pride] [Sadness] [Sea] [Selfishness] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Stars] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Traditions] [Tree] [Village]

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8. Ellis, Veronica (1989). Afro-bets: First book about africa. Orange, NJ: Just Us Books.

Abstract:
Mr. Amegashie explores the cultural diversity, rich history, and the beautiful and exciting land of Africa.

Abstract provided by Just Us Books, 1989 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Art] [Bodies Of Water] [Business] [Camel] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Culture] [Customs] [Dancing] [Desert] [Discrimination] [Diversity] [Egypt] [Family] [Forest] [Geography] [Ghana] [History] [Horse] [Hyena] [Independence] [Instruments] [Islam] [Learning] [Leopard] [Library] [Maps] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Music] [Muslim] [Nigerian] [Nonfiction] [Nonverbal Communication] [Photograph] [Religion] [River] [School] [Ship] [Slavery] [Storytelling] [Traditions] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Water] [Zimbabwe]

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9. Geraghty, Paul (1994). The hunter. New York: Crown Publishers Inc..

Abstract:
Jamina goes looking for honey in the bush with her grandfather. She hopes to see an elephant, but her grandfather tells her that it is not likely since the hunters have come. Jamina tells her grandfather that she wants to be a hunter. When she helps a little elephant whose mother was shot by hunters, she realizes she never wants to be a hunter.

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

Keywords: [African] [Animals] [Community] [Elephant] [Family] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Hunting] [Lion] [Lost] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Recreation] [Rescue] [Rhinoceros] [Village] [Violence]

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10. Gray, Nigel (1988). A country far away. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
This is a story of two young boys who live in Africa and the United States. Their lives are identical even though they live in different countries.

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

Keywords: [African] [America] [Bicycle] [Birth] [Celebration] [Comparisons] [Critical Thinking] [Differences] [Friendship] [Geography] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Maps] [Multicultural] [School] [Soccer] [Sports] [Swimming] [Village]

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11. Haskins, James//Benson, Kathleen (1998). African beginnings. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books.

Abstract:
This book explores and celebrates the powerful impact people of African descent have made on world history, and on the American experience

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

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Architecture] [Art] [Bodies Of Water] [Business] [Clothing] [Culture] [Dancing] [Death] [Desert] [Discrimination] [Donkey] [Egypt] [Europe] [Flood] [Food] [Geography] [Ghana] [Hard Work] [History] [Instruments] [Islam] [Leadership] [Lizard] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Music] [Muslim] [Nigerian] [Nonfiction] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Religion] [River] [Ship] [Slavery] [Time] [Traditions] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Work] [Zimbabwe]

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12. Ichikawa, Satomi (1998). The first bear in africa. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
The animals of the African savanna help Meto as he tries to return the toy bear left behind by a young tourist.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Bear] [Discovery] [Elephant] [Exploration] [Family] [Giraffe] [Goat] [Helping] [Hippopotamus] [Language] [Lion] [Love] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Photography] [Thanksgiving] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Village]

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13. Johnson, Crockett (2005). Magic beach. 2005: Front Street.

Abstract:
Two children draw different words in the sand. As the tide washes over the word, the object written in the sand appears. They explore the land they created by writing in the sand.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Alphabet] [Animals] [Beach] [Beverage] [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Cabin] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fantasy] [Farm] [Fish] [Fishing] [Food] [Horse] [Hunger] [Magic] [Nutrition] [Peer Resistance] [Picnic] [Royalty] [Sand] [Sea] [Shells] [Storytelling] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Writing]

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14. Keeler, Patricia//Leitao, Julio T. (2006). Drumbeat in our feet. New York: Lee & Low Books Inc..

Abstract:
Informative passages and lyrical verse explore the history and rhythmic qualities of traditional African dance as performed long ago and today.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [African American] [America] [Animals] [Celebration] [Ceremony] [Colors] [Congo] [Dancing] [Elephant] [Ethnic] [Exercise] [Generations] [Geography] [History] [Instruments] [Learning] [Maps] [Monkey] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonfiction] [Nonverbal Communication] [Performance] [Rhythm] [Storytelling] [Traditions] [Village]

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15. Kessler, Cristina (2006). The best beekeeper of lalibela: A tale from africa. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
In the Ethiopian mountain village of Lalibela, famous for its churches and honey, a young girl determines to find a way to be a beekeeper despite being told that is somethign only men can do.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bee] [Business] [Careers] [Critical Thinking] [Determination] [Discrimination] [Dreams] [Family] [Feelings] [Forest] [Insects] [Inventions] [Language] [Market] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Tree] [Village] [Work]

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16. Kessler, Cristina (2000). My great-grandmother's gourd. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Residents of a Sudanese village rejoice when a traditional water storage method is replaced by modern technology, but Fatima's grandmother knows there is no substitute for the reliability of the baobab tree.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Author's Note] [Celebration] [Community] [Dancing] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Helping] [Language] [Progress] [Rain] [Sadness] [Teamwork] [Technology] [Traditions] [Tree] [Village] [Water] [Wisdom]

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17. Kroll, Virginia (1993). Africa brothers and sisters. New York: Four Winds Press.

Abstract:
At lunchtime Daddy and Jesse play their favorite game: a question and answer game about people who live in Africa and the ways in which they are connected to Jesse.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 1993 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Art] [Author's Note] [Clothing] [Community] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Family] [Farm] [Fishing] [Games] [Geography] [Giraffe] [Jewelry] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Recreation] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Village]

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18. Kurtz, Jane (2005). In the small, small night. Amistad: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
A young boy moves to America from Ghana. He is worried about forgetting his past. Thanks to his mother, he is able to go back to the world he once knew.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Africa] [Author's Note] [Bedtime] [Birds] [Challenges] [Child] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Eagle] [Friendship] [Ghana] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Relationship] [Reptiles] [Storytelling] [Time] [Turtle] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Wisdom] [Worry]

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19. Mashiri, Pascal (1995). How sitali learned a lesson. Braamfontein, South Africa: Read Educational Trust.

Abstract:
As the oldest in his family Sitali is supposed to hunt and provide for his younger sisters. He learns a lesson about self-control and hard work after being made chief and then losing it all.

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

Keywords: [African] [African American] [Apathy] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Folktale] [Laziness] [Multicultural] [Obedience] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Responsibilities] [River] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Village]

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20. Mashiri, Pascal (1995). The village in the valley of darkness. Cape Town: Edson-Clyde Press.

Abstract:
I want to see my people in the village. It is no fun to search alone. At last, I can see the light.” During my travel, a dog at my side with brother and I. People in the village are thankful and at peace!

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Blindness] [Boredom] [Bravery] [Caring] [Challenges] [Change] [Closeness] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Contentment] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Goal Setting] [Insects] [Light] [Mosquito] [Peace] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Village]

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21. Mora, Pat (2005). Dona flor. New York: Random House.

Abstract:
A vicious animal is causing panic among the villagers. Done Flor, a giant woman with a heart of gold, helps find the reason behind the mysterious beast.

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

Keywords: [Bravery] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Friendship] [Giants] [Giving] [Magic] [Mythical] [Neighbors] [Problem Solving] [Relationship] [Verbal Communication] [Village]

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22. Njeng, Pierre Yves (1999). Vacation in the village: A story from west africa. Honesdale, Pennsylvania: Boyd Mills Press.

Abstract:
A boy discovers and takes pride in the customs of his people when he visits his family's village in West Africa.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Affection] [Africa] [Books] [Boredom] [Buildings] [Construction] [Customs] [Discovery] [Dreams] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Forest] [Friendship] [Games] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [History] [Hunting] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Reptiles] [School] [Siblings] [Storytelling] [Traditions] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Turtle] [Vacation] [Village] [Work] [Worry]

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23. Olaleye, Isaac (1998). Lake of the big snake. Honesdale, Pennsylvania: Boyd Mills Press.

Abstract:
Two boys outwit a hungry snake in an African rain forest village.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Argument] [Bodies Of Water] [Chores] [Conflict Resolution] [Disobedience] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Forest] [Friendship] [Lake] [Multicultural] [Nigerian] [Parents] [Play] [Reptiles] [Responsibilities] [Snake] [Stress Management] [Teamwork] [Village]

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24. Onyefulu, Ifeoma (2000). A triangle for adaora: An african book of shapes. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
When Adaora's cousin promises to find a triangle for her, he doesn't realize just how difficult the task might be. As they search through their village, the cousins encounter a variety of other shapes - heart-shaped leaves, circular elephant drums, crescent-shaped plantains - everything but the shape they seek. Just when the children are too tired to look anymore, they find a perfect triangle...and a great surprise to go along with it!

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

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Community] [Family] [Food] [Fruit] [Jewelry] [Multicultural] [Music] [Plants] [Problem Solving] [Shapes] [Siblings] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Village]

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25. Onyefulu, Ifeoma (1996). Ogbo: Sharing life in an african village. New York: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
Ogbo are a special part of village life in Nigeria, uniting children of the same age in a lifelong fellowship - a group with whom they celebrate festivals, share day-to-day chores, and face the challenges of growing up. A young girl named Obioma helps us understand what belonging to an ogbo means. Growing, working, and relaxing together, the ogbo weave the fabric of village life.

Abstract provided by Harcourt Brace and Company, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Author's Note] [Celebration] [Chores] [Cleanliness] [Community] [Customs] [Death] [Family] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Instruments] [Language] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nigerian] [Parents] [Photograph] [Respect] [Responsibilities] [Singing] [Song] [Storytelling] [Traditions] [Village] [Work]

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