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1. Arnosky, Jim (1993). Every autumn comes the bear. New York: G.P. Putnam's.

Abstract:
A bear wakes up in autumn to get food and eventually hibernate. The big bear scares all the other animals.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Autumn] [Bear] [Change] [Hunger] [Nonverbal Communication] [Raccoon] [Wilderness] [Woods]

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2. Donaldson, Julia (1999). The gruffalo. New York: Penguin Putnam, Inc.

Abstract:
A cunning mouse is able to deceive a fox, owl, and a snake into thinking he has a gruffalo as a friend. Things look bad for the mouse when the gruffalo actually appears and wants him for a meal. Using his wits, the mouse is able to convince the gruffalo that he, the mouse, is the scariest creature in the woods.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Dishonesty] [Fear] [Food] [Fox] [Interpretation] [Mischief] [Monsters] [Mouse] [Owl] [Perspective] [Sly] [Snake] [Stream] [Trick] [Wilderness] [Wildlife] [Wind] [Woods]

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3. Fleming, Candace (1999). When agnes caws. New York: Antheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Agnes Peregrine has always loved birds and has recently found out that she has a true talent for bird calling. She goes to the Himalayan Mountains with her mother in search of the rarest bird of all. Little does she know that an evil colonel has followed them and wants this rare bird for his own collection!

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Africa] [Assertiveness] [Beauty] [Birds] [Boat] [Careers] [Collection] [Conflict] [Conservation] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Duck] [Hummingbird] [Hunting] [Jungle] [Maps] [Mischief] [Mountains] [Pheasant] [Refusal Skills] [Rescue] [Sounds] [Train] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Wilderness] [Yak]

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4. Guest, Elissa Haden (2000). Iris and walter. San Diego, CA: Gulliver Books","Harcourt Inc.

Abstract:
Iris is disappointed when her family moves to the country. There are no other children to play with and it is very boring for her. No one can seem to cheer Iris up, and then Grandpa comes along. He asks her to take a walk down the road. Will this walk help Iris find what she has been missing?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Boredom] [Change] [Climbing] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Discovery] [Exercise] [Family] [Friendship] [Fun] [Grandparents] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Insecurity] [Loss] [Moving] [Music] [Parents] [Play] [Sharing] [Skating] [Stress Management] [Walking] [Wilderness]

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5. Hall, Donald (1996). Old home day. San Diego, CA: Harcourt","Browndeer.

Abstract:
From the time when only plants and animals lived there, to the modern bicentennial celebration, the people who called the fictional village of Blackwater "home" remember its history.

Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aggression] [Aging] [American] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Autumn] [Baby] [Barn] [Baseball] [Birds] [Birth] [Bodies Of Water] [Bones] [Careers] [Celebration] [Change] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Death] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Family] [Farm] [Farmer] [Forest] [Future] [Generations] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [History] [Hunting] [Lake] [Love] [Marriage] [Memories] [Nature] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parade] [Parents] [Peer Resistance] [Plants] [Pond] [Reunion] [Seasons] [Settlers] [Snow] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [War] [Water] [Weather] [Wilderness] [Winter] [Work]

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6. Lester, Julius (1998). Black cowboy, wild horses: A true story. New York: Dial Publishers.

Abstract:
Using his amazing tracking ability, black cowboy Bob Lemmons is accepted by a herd of wild horses allowing him to corral them. Based on a true story, the reader gets a glimpse of the struggles that faced the cowboys in the plains of the United States.

Abstract provided by Sarah Gatzlaff, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [African American] [American] [Animals] [Birds] [Careers] [Challenges] [Cowboys] [Food] [Freedom] [Heroism] [History] [Horse] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Snake] [Storm] [Survival] [Vulture] [Weather] [Wilderness]

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7. Levitin, Sonia (1996). Nine for california. New York: Orchard Books.

Abstract:
A family travels across country to go live with their dad in California. Their trip is long but full of interesting adventures and surprises.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Cowboys] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Parents] [Surprises] [Transportation] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Wilderness]

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8. McCarty, Peter (1999). Little bunny on the move. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Where is Little Bunny going?Past the cow and the sheep, over the train tracks, and through the fence - but where will his trip end?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cow] [Family] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rabbit] [Sheep] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Wilderness]

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9. Michels, Dia L. (2002). Look what I see! Where can I be? With my animal friends. Washington, D.C.: Platypus Media, LLC.

Abstract:
Each day of the week, a baby and her family visit the various places animals live. She sees a variety of animals and which types live in which areas.

for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Barn] [Butterfly] [Days Of The Week] [Dog] [Dolphin] [Family] [Farm] [Goat] [Horse] [Iguana] [Insects] [Photograph] [Sight] [Sleep] [Wilderness] [Zoo]

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10. Sattler, Jennifer (2003). All aboard, owney!. Utica, NY: Nicholas K. Burns.

Abstract:
Climb aboard with Owney the mail dog as he travels the Adirondack railroad! Meet his new wilderness friends and enjoy the colorful view.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Caring] [Colors] [Communication] [Companion] [Conflict Resolution] [Dog] [Five Senses] [Problem Solving] [Sounds] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Wilderness]

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11. Strand, Keith (1999). Grandfather's christmas tree. San Diego: Harcourt Brace & Company.

Abstract:
A young couple embarks on their own to an unknown land to build their life. When times get hard for their family, they adjust their lifestyles to make things work.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Birth] [Challenges] [Christmas] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Goose] [Grandparents] [Holidays] [Hope] [Miracle] [Mountains] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Settlers] [Snow] [Storm] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Train] [Transportation] [Travel] [Tree] [Verbal Communication] [Wagon] [Wilderness] [Winter]

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12. Tagliafero, Linda (2004). Birds and their nests. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press.

Abstract:
Learn about birds, including how they build and keep their nests safe and warm. You can also learn about bird eggs and chicks.

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

Keywords: [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Loon] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Reproduction] [Robin] [Science] [Tree] [Weather] [Wilderness] [Wildlife] [Woodpecker]

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13. Talbot, Hudson (2003). Safari journal. New York: Harcourt, Inc..

Abstract:
Carey is a young boy who goes on vacation to Kenya with his aunt. While there he learns about the culture and all of the animals.

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

Keywords: [African] [Airplane] [Animals] [Birds] [Buffalo] [Car] [Cattle] [Critical Thinking] [Crocodile] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Desert] [Egret] [Elephant] [Giraffe] [Goat] [Habitat] [Hunting] [Hyena] [Kenyan] [Leopard] [Lion] [Multicultural] [Observation] [Rhinoceros] [Safari] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Wilderness] [Wildlife]

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