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1. Aardema, Verna (1981). Bringing the rain to kapiti plain. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Ki-pat lives in Kapiti Plain where he watches over his herd of cattle. Ki-pat is worried because Kapiti Plain is having a drought, and his cattle and grass need water. A large cloud produces rain when Ki-pat shoots an arrow into it.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [Animals] [Baby] [Clouds] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Patience] [Rain] [Weather]
2. Ahlberg, Allan (1998). Mockingbird. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
The familiar lullaby beginning with "Hush, little baby, don't say a word,"finds many new twists in this story. Read all about the many adventures that the baby encounters with other members of the family.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Birds] [Birthday] [Birthday] [Cleanliness] [Dog] [Dreams] [Family] [Food] [Grandparents] [Mockingbird] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Park] [Presents] [Rain] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Song] [Truck] [Weather]
3. Anaya, Rudolfo (2004). The santero's miracle: A bilingual story. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico.

Abstract:
Don Jacobo and his grandson carve a figurine of a saint from wood for the Christmas season. A large snow storm comes and closes the roads. This creates problems for Don Jacobo's family who wants to visit their family. It is also a problem for his sick neighbor who needs to to go the the hospital.

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

Keywords: [Carving] [Christmas] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Helping] [Holidays] [Language] [Mexican American] [Miracle] [Multicultural] [Snow] [Spanish] [Stress Management] [Traditions] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
4. Anderson, C.W. (1950). Blaze finds the trail. New York: MacMillian.

Abstract:
Billy and his pony, Blaze, ride off for a day in the woods together. They get lost in the woods and they need to find their way home before the storm.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Decision Making] [Lost] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pets] [Pony] [Storm] [Weather]
5. Anderson, Lena (1989). Stina. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
Stina spends every summer with her grandfather. They do many things together. They fish, collect shells, and find seagull feathers. This summer they watch a storm together.

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

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Family] [Grandparents] [Nature] [Recreation] [Weather]
6. Anderson, Lonzo (1966). Ponies of mykillengi. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Abstract:
Two children and their ponies get caught in a snow storm. There is also an earthquake and a volcano that prevent them from making it home. One pony is about to give birth and the two children help.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birth] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Helping] [Pets] [Pony] [Teamwork] [Weather]
7. Annett, Cora (1975). How the witch got alf. New York: Franklin Watts.

Abstract:
Alf is a donkey that feels unappreciated, so he hides on the roof and pretends to run away. His two owners miss him very much. Alf learns how appreciated he really is.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Canary] [Cat] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Donkey] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Weather] [Wind]
8. Anno, Mitsumasa (1986). All in a day. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Eight children from eight different countries are shown at the same time each day over two days. The contrasts and similarities of the children and their activities are described.

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

Keywords: [Australian] [Autumn] [Chinese] [Cold] [Family] [Food] [Holidays] [Multicultural] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Spring] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Winter]
9. Anno, Mitsumasa (1977). Anno's counting book. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Company.

Abstract:
Daily activities in a countryside village are shown through the numbers 0 through 12

Abstract provided by Barbara Schawe, 1994 and Mary Bentley, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Autumn] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Christmas] [Community] [Counting] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Numbers] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Shadows] [Similarities] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [Transportation] [Weather] [Winter] [Witches]
10. Anno, Mitsumasa (1995). Anno's magic seeds. New York: Philomel Book.

Abstract:
Jack is given two magic seeds by a wizard. He is told to plant one seed and eat one seed, but Jack figures out a more lucrative method. How many seeds does each harvest yield?

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

Keywords: [Decision Making] [Decision Making] [Hurricane] [Magic] [Math] [Plants] [Survival] [Weather]
11. 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]
12. Appelt, Kathi (1993). Elephants aloft. San Diego: Harcourt Brace and Jovanovich.

Abstract:
Rama and Raja are elephants who receive a letter from their aunt. The elephants live in India while the aunt lives in Africa. Their aunt wants them to come and visit her. The elephants travel to India in a hot air balloon.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Balloon] [Bodies Of Water] [Elephant] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Rain] [Transportation] [Weather] [Wind]
13. Ardizzone, Edward (1953). Tim in danger. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Abstract:
Ginger, a little boy, runs away to live on a ship, and Tim and Charlotte go after him. They both join the crew on another ship and work. Their ship collides with Ginger's ship. Ginger comes aboard. They all work and go back home to their parents.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birthday] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fog] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Holidays] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Stress Management] [Train] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
14. Ardizzone, Edward (1957). Tim all alone. New York: Walck, Inc..

Abstract:
Tim, a little boy, comes home after being at sea to find his parents have moved. He goes out looking for them. He travels on different boats and stays with different people. Then, one day by luck, he finds his parents.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Parents] [Rain] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Sea] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind]
15. Ardizzone, Edward (1936). Little tim and the brave sea captain. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Abstract:
Tim wants to be a sailor, so he stows away on a boat. He stays on the boat until a storm overturns it, and then he heads for home.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Parents] [Rain] [Refusal Skills] [Sadness] [Sea] [Self Esteem] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
16. Ardizzone, Edward (1977). Ship's cook ginger. New York: MacMillan .

Abstract:
Two young boys longed to be at sea, so their parents took them on a trip. Their parents were called off on an emergency but the boys stayed. They encounter a series of problems, but the crew and the boys survive.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Crisis] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Fear] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Responsibilities] [Stress Management] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
17. Ardizzone, Edward (1949). Tim to the rescue. London: Oxford Limited Press.

Abstract:
Tim got to be the second ship boy on a ship. The first ship boy, Ginger, puts a hair growing formula on his hair and it works. Tim saves Ginger in a storm by grabbing him by his hair. Tim receives a gold medal.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Critical Thinking] [Friendship] [Teamwork] [Travel] [Weather]
18. 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]
19. Atwell, Debby (1996). Barn. New York: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
After the American Revolution, a barn is built and endures the many stages of history. The barn describes its transitions through farming days, world wars, peace rallies, and other historical events.

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

Keywords: [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [Aging] [Animals] [Autumn] [Baby] [Change] [Cow] [Depression] [Family] [Fire] [Food] [Grandparents] [History] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Parents] [Peace] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [War] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
20. 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]
21. Baird, Audrey B. (2001). Storm coming!. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
A collection of poems describes the different aspects of a storm, including the events before, during, and after. With vivid imagery, even an ordinary storm can come alive with Baird's poetry.

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

Keywords: [Alliteration] [Clouds] [Five Senses] [Fog] [Imagination] [Lightning] [Poetry] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Rhyme] [Signs] [Sky] [Sounds] [Storm] [Weather] [Wind]
22. Baker, Barbara (1998). Digby and kate and the beautiful day. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
Digby and Kate spend every day together. They play games, eat, draw pictures, take walks, and just enjoy each other's company. The only problem is that they often disagree, as a dog and cat should. Still they have fun together and continue to be best friends.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Anticipation] [Argument] [Art] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Cat] [Communication] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Differences] [Dog] [Feelings] [Food] [Games] [Mouse] [Nutrition] [Photograph] [Play] [Rain] [Rules] [Sadness] [Sharing] [Weather]
23. Baker, Betty (1962). Little runner of the longhouse. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Little Runner pretends that he is grown up like the other men of the tribe. He pretends to hunt and trade like his elders.

Abstract provided by Sally Bayes-Foxx, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Bodies Of Water] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Family] [Games] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Parents] [River] [Self Esteem] [Snow] [Weather]
24. Bania, Michael (2004). Kumak's fish: A tall tale from the far north. Portland, OR: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
One morning Kumak and his family pack their fishing gear for an antarctic ice fishing adventure. With patience, the family fishes until Kumak finally catches a strong fish. The whole Alaskan community comes running to help Kumak and his family pull the fish out of the water. The community celebrates their new food supply when they see each fish holding on to the fist infront of it.

Laura Esch, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Fishing] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Ice] [Lake] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Running] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Teamwork] [Transportation] [Weather]
25. Barasch, Lynne (2000). Radio rescue. New York: Frances Foster Books.

Abstract:
In 1923, a young boy works hard to learn morse code in order to get his amateur radio operator license and his very own call letters. Everyday he excitedly puts on his headphones and warms up his station, talking to people all over the world. During a far away hurricane, he uses his radio to send out messages to rescue stranded people.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Communication] [Fire] [Flood] [Goal Setting] [History] [Hurricane] [Inventions] [Maps] [Photograph] [Radio] [Rescue] [Ship] [Storm] [Symbols] [Technology] [Telephone] [Transportation] [Weather]
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