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1. Agell, Charlotte (1994). Dancing feet. New York: Gulliver Books .

Abstract:
Diversity in the world is shown through rhythmical lyrics and warm pictures. It also includes the names of major body parts and functions.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [African] [Asian] [Body Image] [Body Parts] [Community] [Dancing] [Diversity] [Equality] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Friendship] [Multicultural] [Poetry] [Rhyme] [Walking]
2. Anholt, Laurence (1995). Sophie and the new baby. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A new baby is coming, and Sophie's going to be a big sister!She helps her mother and father prepare for the arrival of the baby, but when her little brother is born, she wishes that her family could give him back!Sophie slowly begins to realize that having a new brother might not be so bad after all.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Attention] [Autumn] [Baby] [Birth] [Carriage] [Change] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dolls] [Family] [Feelings] [Giving] [Jealousy] [Loneliness] [Moon] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pregnancy] [Preparation] [Resentment] [Seasons] [Secrets] [Snow] [Spring] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Winter] [Woods]
3. Asch, Frank (1994). The earth and i. Singapore: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
The child in the story describes the reciprocity between himself","herself and the earth using activities such as playing, listening and growing and emotions and relationships, such as sadness and friendship.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Awareness] [Beauty] [Caring] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Fun] [Happiness] [Listening] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Rain] [Respect] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Song] [Support] [Walking] [Weather]
4. Ayliffe, Alex (1992). Slither, swoop, swing. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Join animals of many shapes and sizes doing the activities they do best. Watch snakes slither, bats swoop, monkeys swing, penguins waddle, and other animals on the move.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Bat] [Bear] [Birds] [Cat] [Chicken] [Climbing] [Dog] [Dolphin] [Elephant] [Exercise] [Fish] [Fly] [Fox] [Frog] [Fun] [Jumping] [Koala] [Mole] [Monkey] [Mouse] [Ostrich] [Penguin] [Play] [Rabbit] [Running] [Snake] [Swimming] [Walking] [Worm] [Zebra]
5. Ball, Duncan (1990). Jeremy's tail. New York: Ashton Scholastic.

Abstract:
Jeremy shows a great deal of determination in finding the donkey all by himself. He constantly shows this pride by telling people not to tell him where the donkey may be.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Blindness] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Donkey] [Goal Setting] [Moving] [Refusal Skills] [Rules] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
6. Bauer, Marion (2004). Clouds. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks.

Abstract:
A boy spends his day outside with his cat exploring different types of clouds and the different things that clouds do. He also explains in a colorful and easy way, what clouds are made of and how we interact with clouds on an everyday basis, using weather terminology.

Abstract provided by Douglas Matthews for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Cat] [Clothing] [Clouds] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dinosaur] [Environment] [Health] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Science] [Seasons] [Snow] [Spring] [Storm] [Summer] [Teaching] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Volcano] [Walking] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
7. Belton, Sandra (2003). Pictures for Miss Josie. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A young boy is introduced by his father to Miss Josie, who as first freightens him. As he grows up, he learns to admire her and the two develop a special friendship. Soon the grown boy passes on his memories to his own son and introduces Miss Josie to him.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Aging] [Airplane] [Art] [Celebration] [Church] [Contentment] [Dancing] [Dreams] [Family] [Fear] [Giants] [Listening] [Marriage] [Memories] [Multicultural] [Radio] [Role Model] [School] [Skills] [Teeth] [Telephone] [Train] [Transportation] [Walking] [Worry]
8. Bertrand, Diane Gonzales (2004). My pal, Victor. Green Bay, WI: Raven Tree Press.

Abstract:
Dominic and Victor have a special friendship in spite of Dominic’s disability. They laugh, tell jokes, and do many fun things together on the baseball field, at the amusement park, and during sleepovers.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Birds] [Disability] [Dog] [Duck] [Elephant] [Friendship] [Frog] [Language] [Multicultural] [Park] [Parrot] [Running] [Sleep] [Spanish] [Sports] [Storytelling] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication] [Vocabulary] [Walking]
9. Blance, Ellen // Cook, Ann (1973). Monster at school. Glendale, CA: Bowmar.

Abstract:
Monster goes to school with a little boy one day. Once he arrives, he is a great help and loves to play with all of the children. One child, however, feels sad because Monster is not playing with him. What will Monster do to cheer up his sad friend?

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

Keywords: [Allergies] [Boredom] [Feelings] [Fun] [Happiness] [Health] [Helping] [Monsters] [Nonverbal Communication] [Playing] [Reading] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
10. Blanchard, Arlene (1988). Sounds my feet make. New York: Random House Inc.

Abstract:
A girl's feet make different sounds depending on what shoes she wears, how she moves, and where she is.

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

Keywords: [Body Parts] [Clothing] [Exercise] [Family] [Five Senses] [Seasons] [Sounds] [Walking]
11. Bock, Lee (2003). Oh, crumps! Ay, caramba!. Greenbay, WI: Raven Tree Press.

Abstract:
One night, a sleepy farmer has a lot of chores to do and also has a hard time keeping his chore list striaght. One mishap after another heeps him from getting sleep. As a result, he mixes up his tasks so that he plans to "mow the cow, climb the fence, repair the hay, and milk the silo." Hopefully no one will disturb the farmer's sleep again before morning!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Cat] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Exercise] [Farm] [Glossary] [Goat] [Hard Work] [Language] [Multicultural] [Responsibilities] [Sleep] [Spanish] [Walking]
12. Bodnar, Judit Z. (1998). Tale of a tail. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
A fox catches fish for his dinner. WHen his friend, the bear, finds out he wants to know where the fox got all his fish. The bear takes his friend's advice and spends all night trying to catch fish. At dawn, he does not think he has caught any, but then he realizes he has caught a lot of fish on the way home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bear] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Correspondence] [Critical Thinking] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Food] [Fox] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hungarian] [Hunger] [Ice] [Lake] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Recreation] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Snow] [Sounds] [Stream] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Winter]
13. Bowen, Elizabeth (1965). The good tiger. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.

Abstract:
Sara and Bob want to invite their tiger friend over for tea. When Sara fails to tell her mother that she invited a tiger, chaos occurs. The tiger leaves, but Sara and Bob find him in the forest where they have the best party ever.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Assertiveness] [Car] [Celebration] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fight] [Food] [Friendship] [Happiness] [Lion] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Party] [Running] [Sadness] [Tiger] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Zoo]
14. Bradby, Marie (1995). More than anything else. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
Booker and all the other African Americans have been set free. Money is tight and food is scarce, but the one thing that Booker cares most about is learning to read. His mother gives him an alphabet book, so he seeks the help of a man who knows how to read.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Amphibians] [Assertiveness] [Books] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Freedom] [Frog] [Frustration] [Happiness] [Hunger] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Reading] [Siblings] [Walking]
15. Branner, Toni Tickel (1997). Wilby's fitness book. Dubuque, IA: Kendall","Hunt Publishing Company.

Abstract:
Learn to exercise, stretch, eat well, and feel good about yourself with Wilby. He instructs you on how to be healthy through rhymes.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Biking] [Confidence] [Dancing] [Differences] [Encouragement] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Fun] [Happiness] [Individuality] [Jumping] [Nutrition] [Playing] [Running] [Self Esteem] [Skating] [Swimming] [Walking]
16. Brown, Margaret Wise (1999). Another important book. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Learn about all of the important things in early childhood from ages one through six. At one, you've found your nose and discovered your toes. By five and six, you've learned some tricks.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Baby] [Birth] [Body Parts] [Counting] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Growing Up] [Health] [Jumping] [Learning] [Numbers] [Playing] [Running] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Sequence] [Uniqueness] [Walking]
17. Buckley, Richard//Carle, Eric (1985). The foolish tortoise. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
A tortoise leaves his shell because he is tired of being slow. Without his shell, he is less protected from other animals and the environment. The tortoise decides that his shell is part of who he is.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Exercise] [Identification] [Rain] [Reptiles] [Self Esteem] [Sun] [Turtle] [Walking] [Weather]
18. Burstein, Fred (1993). The dancer. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
A little girl is on her way to ballet class with her father when they encounter various people and things through the city. Descriptive words about the city are written in three languages: Spanish, English, and Japanese.

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

Keywords: [Dancing] [Discovery] [Diversity] [English] [Exercise] [Japanese] [Language] [Multicultural] [Practice] [Spanish] [Walking]
19. Calmenson, Stephanie (1998). The teeny tiny teacher. New York: Scholastic.

Abstract:
The teeny tiny teacher and her teeny tiny students have a school day full of teeny tiny things. However, they are frightened by a voice coming from the closet asking for the bone the teacher found on their teeny tiny walk. Find out who the voice belongs to.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Beverage] [Bones] [Fear] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Food] [Ghosts] [Learning] [Mystery] [Park] [Park] [Routine] [School] [Science] [Sizes] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
20. Campbell, Bebe Moore (2003). Sometimes my mommy gets angry. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
When Annie wakes up in the morning, she is relieved to find her euphoric mother in the kitchen. They share a healthy breakfast, then her mother helps her get ready for school. After a fun day at school, Annie comes home to an angry and yelling mother. Annie copes by calling her grandmother to talk about her feelings. She takes care of herself and maintains a positive attitude with happy thoughts. She uses effective strategies to accept her mother’s bipolar disorder.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Affection] [African American] [Anger] [Art] [Author's Note] [Behavior] [Bipolar] [Body Parts] [Caring] [Challenges] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Coping] [Crisis] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Disobedience] [Emotions] [Empathy] [Encouragement] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Health] [Helping] [Illness] [Independence] [Kindness] [Love] [Memory] [Misbehavior] [Moods] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Pretend] [Rain] [Rhyme] [Sadness] [School] [Stress Management] [Sun] [Support] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Teasing] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Weather]
21. Carle, Eric (1999). The very clumsy click beetle. New York: Philomel.

Abstract:
The very clumsy click beetle goes for a walk and accidently falls onto his back. The wise old click beetle sees him struggling and demonstrates how he can flip back to his feet. The clumsy click beetle tries and tries but cannot master it until he's about to get stepped on. He narrowly avoids the foot and saves his own life.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Animals] [Beetle] [Encouragement] [Escape] [Frustration] [Insects] [Learning] [Mouse] [Night] [Persistence] [Practice] [Snail] [Sounds] [Turtle] [Walking] [Worm]
22. Carle, Eric (1972). Rooster's off to see the world. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
A rooster decides to take a trip around the world. Two cats, three frogs, four turtles and five fish join him along the way. When night falls, all the animals leave the rooster. When all alone, the rooster realizes he is homesick and he returns home.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Exercise] [Fish] [Friendship] [Homesickness] [Reptiles] [Travel] [Turtle] [Walking]
23. Carlson, Nancy (1996). Sit still. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Pat knows 101 ways to sit in a chair, but he does not know how to sit still. After trying several ways to get Pat to sit still, his mom finally finds something that works. All Pat needs are things to keep him busy.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Body Parts] [Doctor] [Exercise] [Family] [Jumping] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Recreation] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication] [Walking]
24. Carlson, Nancy (1999). Look out kindergarten, here I come. New York: Viking.

Abstract:
Henry can't wait for his first day of kindergarten to begin!He imagines all the wonderful things that he and his classmates will do. When he arrives at school, Henry becomes frightened that he will get lost and won't enjoy all of his new classmates. When his teacher invites him in and shows him all the neat activities, Henry realizes again how much fun kindergarten will be!

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Animals] [Art] [Change] [Clothing] [Colors] [Confidence] [Curiosity] [Dentist] [Encouragement] [Excitement] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fun] [Games] [Growing Up] [Math] [Mouse] [Numbers] [Playing] [School] [Spelling] [Walking]
25. Cave, Kathryn (2002). One child, one seed: A south african counting book. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Starting with a single seed in a child's hand and leading right through to a warm, nourishing meal (with plenty for all), this book offers up a satisfying story of the fruits of a communal effort. Play a simple counting game. Watch a pumpkin grow. Follow young Nothando and discover the rhythms of her daily life in this portrait of one child, one seed, and the South African village in which they thrive.

Abstract provided by Library of Congress, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Cattle] [Chicken] [Cleanliness] [Cooking] [Counting] [Cow] [Dog] [Family] [Farm] [Friendship] [Games] [Garden] [Hard Work] [Home] [Language] [Numbers] [Parents] [Photograph] [Plants] [Play] [Preparation] [Siblings] [Summer] [Walking]
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