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1. Appelbaum, Diana (1997). Cocoa ice. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A young girl from Maine and a young girl from Santa Domingo learn about each other's home through Jacob the Sailor. The girl from Santa Domingo describes how to make chocolate, and the girl from Maine tells about making ice.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Activities] [Adventures] [American] [Animals] [Anticipation] [Author's Note] [Beverage] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Climbing] [Clothing] [Cold] [Comparisons] [Culture] [Curiosity] [Differences] [Environment] [Food] [Horse] [Ice] [Multicultural] [Plants] [Snow] [Water] [Weather]

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2. Avi (2002). Things that sometimes happen. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
This collection of short stories are exaggerated to intrigue your imagination. The stories are full of odd events involving animals, traveling, and much more.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Adventures] [Animals] [Appearance] [Bear] [Beverage] [Camel] [Car] [Cat] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dragons] [Elephant] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Hippopotamus] [Home] [Humor] [Illness] [Imagination] [Individuality] [Kindness] [Monkey] [Repetition] [Self Esteem] [Storytelling] [Success] [Teamwork] [Tiger] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Weather]

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3. Aylesworth, Jim (1999). Aunt pitty's patty's piggy. New York: Scholastic, Inc.

Abstract:
Aunt Pitty Patty and her niece Nelly bring a pig home from the market. But the pig won't enter the gate to Aunt Pitty Patty's yard. Nelly seeks out the help of others to get the pig through the gate but no one is willing. Nelly problem solves to get others to help and they get the pig through the gate before dinner.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Cat] [Challenges] [Chaos] [Compromise] [Cow] [Dog] [Farm] [Fire] [Ox] [Pig] [Water]

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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]

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5. Base, Graeme (2001). The water hole. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

Abstract:
Enjoy this counting book from one to ten using various animals and wildlife. It takes place around a watering hold and follows the rain cycle. The pictures spring to life and realistically depict life around the world from countries to continents.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Australian] [Catfish] [China] [Counting] [Cycle] [Drought] [Europe] [Fish] [Habitat] [India] [Insects] [Island] [Jungle] [Kangaroo] [Ladybug] [Leopard] [Moose] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Panda] [Pattern] [Rain] [Rhinoceros] [Sounds] [Tiger] [Tortoise] [Toucan] [Water] [Wildlife]

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6. 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]

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7. Blance, Ellen/ Cook, Ann (1973). Monster cleans his house. Glendale, CA: Bowmar.

Abstract:
Monster lives in a tall house in the city. He loves his house! It is very fine. Monster thinks the house will be even finer after he cleans it. He works hard making sure he cleans all of the rooms for potential visitors. He takes a break after all that cleaning and the house looks fine indeed.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Bath] [Books] [Cleanliness] [Clothing] [Cooking] [Emotions] [Feelings] [Love] [Monsters] [Reading] [Relaxation] [Sleep] [Water]

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8. Broach, Elise (2005). Wet dog!. New York: The Penguin Group.

Abstract:
An old dog, hot from the noon day sun, wanders down the road in search of a way to cool off. He discovers different sources of cool water, but is always chased away until he meets a "too-hot" baby. When the baby's family sees her and the wet dog enjoying the cool water, they join in the splashing having a wonderful time.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Determination] [Dog] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Peer Resistance] [Repetition] [Seasons] [Summer] [Sun] [Temperature] [Verbal Communication] [Water]

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9. Buff, Mary//Buff, Conrad (1958). Elf owl. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
Desert life is described through animals, plants, and the weather patterns. There is always a need for water in the desert.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Desert] [Environment] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Plants] [Stress Management] [Survival] [Water] [Weather]

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10. 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]

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11. Bull, Schuyla (1998). Through tsavo: A story of an east african savanna. Norwalk, CT: The Nature Conservancy.

Abstract:
Follows a herd of elephants, including a playful young calf, as it slowly makes its way to Tsavo National Park in Kenya to the Mzima River during a long, dry season.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Badger] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Buffalo] [Crocodile] [Elephant] [Escape] [Family] [Fire] [Geography] [Giraffe] [Hippopotamus] [Hyena] [Kenyan] [Lake] [Leopard] [Lightning] [Maps] [Migration] [Parents] [Travel] [Water] [Zebra]

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12. Calhoun, Mary (1997). Flood. New York: Morrow Junior Books.

Abstract:
As the rain falls day after day, Sarajean and her family prepare for the flood. They place sandbags around the banks of the river and their house, but nothing can keep the water out. Eventually, Sarajean and her family are forced to leave their home, but they are grateful for their safety.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Disappointment] [Dog] [Family] [Feelings] [Flood] [Future] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Hope] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [River] [Sadness] [Stress Management] [Water]

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13. Carlstrom, Nancy White (1988). Better not get wet, jesse bear. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.

Abstract:
Jesse Bear discovers many objects and animals that can get wet while he is trying to stay dry. Jesse Bear's parents buy him a pool so he can get all wet splashing.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Birds] [Excitement] [Family] [Fish] [Frog] [Insects] [Parents] [Swan] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Worm]

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14. Cherry, Lynne (2003). How groundhog's garden grew. Mexico: The Blue Sky Press.

Abstract:
In this story of friendship and sharing, Squirrel teaches Groundhog how to grow a garden. Groundhog learns how to plant and care for many different plants and vegetables. In the end there is enough for all of their friends to enjoy.

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

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Cooperation] [Critical Thinking] [Friendship] [Garden] [Goal Setting] [Groundhog] [Hibernation] [Plants] [Problem Solving] [Seasons] [Seed] [Sharing] [Squirrel] [Sun] [Teaching] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Wind]

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15. Christelow, Eileen (2001). The great pig search. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Bert and Ethel receive a post card from Florida from runaway pigs and an adventure begins. Bert wants to go to Florida to look for the pigs while Ethel wants to go on vacation. When Bert won't stop looking for the pigs, Ethel decides she wants to go home. Bert and Ethel eventually learn that the pigs were right under their noses.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Beach] [Boat] [Bus] [Communication] [Dancing] [Embarrassment] [Family] [Farm] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Letters] [Missing] [Newspaper] [Photograph] [Pig] [Radio] [Separation] [Taxi] [Transportation] [Travel] [Vacation] [Water]

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16. Christian, Peggy (2000). If you find a rock. San Diego, CA: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Real life photos capture children doing activities with rocks of different shapes, colors, and sizes. Can you remember the feel of a special rock in your hand?

Abstract provided by Meredith Corradine for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Exploration] [Feelings] [Fun] [Geology] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Investigation] [Memory] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Play] [Rocks] [Science] [Self Esteem] [Shapes] [Sizes] [Stress Management] [Water] [Wish]

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17. Cole, Henry (1995). Jack's garden. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Jack has a garden where he plants seeds. Plants and flowers grow in the garden. The garden attracts insects and birds.

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

Keywords: [Bee] [Beetle] [Birds] [Bug] [Butterfly] [Critical Thinking] [Flowers] [Insects] [Plants] [Rain] [Seasons] [Seed] [Sequence] [Summer] [Water]

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18. Cook, Bernadine (1956). The curious little kitten. New York: Young Scott Books.

Abstract:
A curious little kitten and a turtle move closer and closer to meeting one another. When the turtle hides inside his shell, the curious kitten becomes scared and never comes so close again.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Cat] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Garden] [Nonverbal Communication] [Reptiles] [Turtle] [Water]

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19. Cutler, Jane (1999). The cello of mr. o. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
Join Mr. O and the rest of his worn-torn city as he plays music to improve the city's spirits. Just when things were bad enough, a rocket destroys the truck that helps to save the town. See what the community does to keep healthy during this crisis time of war.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Car] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Days Of The Week] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fight] [Fish] [Flowers] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Instruments] [Laziness] [Mountains] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Running] [Sadness] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Time] [Transportation] [Truck] [Walking] [War] [Water] [Winter] [Wood]

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20. dePaola, Tomie (1987). Bill and pete go down the nile. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Bill and his friend Pete go on a field trip down the Nile. They are in for a surprise when they encounter a jewel thief and save the precious jewel from being stolen.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Crocodile] [Egyptian] [History] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Robbery] [School] [Verbal Communication] [Water]

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21. Desimini, Lisa (2001). Dot, el perron bombero. New York: Scholastic Inc.

Abstract:
Dot, a fire dog, lives everyday with the firefighters. She puts on gear with the firemen when the alarm sounds. She saves a kitten. She does everything the firemen do.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Careers] [Dog] [Fire] [Fire Engine] [Language] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rescue] [Safety] [Spanish] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Water]

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22. Dragonwagon, Crescent (1990). The itch book. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.

Abstract:
On a hot summer day in the Ozarks, the itch begins. It's an itch epidemic and no one can escape it. Finally, without even discussing it, the whole town shows up at King Creek for a social picnic full of cold, itch-freeing water.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beverage] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Dog] [Food] [Horse] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Picnic] [Swimming] [Verbal Communication] [Water]

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23. 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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24. English, Karen (1996). Neeny coming, neeny going. USA: BridgeWater Books.

Abstract:
Neeny and her mom move to the big city on the mainland. They leave behind the rest of their family including Neeny's best friend, her cousin. Neeny comes back for a visit but she has changed. However, on her last night on the island Neeny once again has fun with her cousin.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Boat] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Environment] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Grandparents] [Island] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Sharing] [Water]

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25. Eversole, Robyn (1995). Flood fish. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc..

Abstract:
Every year the fish come with the flood waters. Every spring a young boy in Australia enjoys exploring the mystery the waters bring to the once-dry banks of the river.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Australia] [Author's Note] [Change] [Discovery] [Exercise] [Exploration] [Fish] [Flood] [Geography] [Grandparents] [Investigation] [Multicultural] [Reproduction] [River] [Rocks] [Sea] [Siblings] [Swimming] [Water]

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