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1. Albert, Richard (1994). Alejandro's gift. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle books.

Abstract:
A lonely man plants a garden full of vegetables in the middle of the desert. A wide array of desert wildlife finds their way to his garden and watering hole. He wants to be friends with the animals and help them.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Badger] [Birds] [Cactus] [Caring] [Coyote] [Critical Thinking] [Deer] [Desert] [Donkey] [Dove] [Feelings] [Fox] [Friendship] [Garden] [Habitat] [Hummingbird] [Loneliness] [Mouse] [Plants] [Presents] [Rabbit] [Rat] [Responsibilities] [Shelter] [Skunk] [Sparrow] [Squirrel] [Tortoise] [Wildlife] [Woodpecker] [Wren]

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2. Arnold, Katya (2005). Elephants can paint too!. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Abstract:
Comparisons are made between human students and elephants who are learning how to paint. Photographs of elephants and their artwork are shared. Children learn that these elephants have many similarities to humans and must take part in the same learning process as them in order to achieve goals.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Body Parts] [Colors] [Communication] [Comparisons] [Creativity] [Elephant] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Jungle] [Learning] [Nonverbal Communication] [Playing] [School] [Self Esteem] [Similarities] [Teaching] [Wildlife]

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3. 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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4. Brenner, Barbara (2004). One small place in a tree. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
A bear scratches the bark of a tree; beetles form small openings; a woodpecker eats the beetles; bacteria takes over the tree and a small hole is formed. Although the tree is dying, this small hole is still a home for many animals. Both living and dying trees are important as shelter and home to living organisms.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Amphibians] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bear] [Beetle] [Birds] [Birth] [Bluebird] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Frog] [Home] [Insects] [Mouse] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Safety] [Seasons] [Snake] [Snow] [Spider] [Spring] [Squirrel] [Summer] [Tree] [Weather] [Wildlife] [Wind] [Winter] [Woodpecker]

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5. Brenner, Barbara // Garelick, May (1992). The tremendous tree book. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
Characteristics of different trees are given with descriptions of different leaves. Tree history, tree survival strategies and uses of trees by both humans and wildlife are shared.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Classification] [Food] [Forest] [Geography] [Habitat] [Identification] [Nature] [Nutrition] [Observation] [Plants] [Recreation] [Reproduction] [Rhyme] [Seasons] [Seed] [Spring] [Temperature] [Tree] [Wildlife] [Woods]

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6. Brown, Margaret Wise (1974). Little fur family. New York: Harper Collins.

Abstract:
A father bear goes to work, and the younger bear goes exploring. He comes across many animals different from him. He comes home for dinner and bed.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Bedtime] [Bodies Of Water] [Bug] [Comparisons] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Environment] [Exploration] [Family] [Fish] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Food] [Forest] [Grandparents] [Home] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Rhyme] [River] [Sounds] [Tree] [Wildlife] [Wind]

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7. Bryant, Jen (2005). Georgia's bones. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Books.

Abstract:
A young girl, Georgia, is fascinated with shapes, colors, and objects. Her family does not share nor comprehend her love for art, so they deem her different. With her strong will and determination, Georgia moves to New York to discover a life as an artist. The illustrations help the reader detail the beauty of her work as they take us through the life of Georgia O'Keffe.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Art] [Assertiveness] [Biography] [Bones] [Careers] [Collection] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Environment] [Excitement] [Family] [Farm] [Flowers] [Goal Setting] [Hobby] [Images] [Nature] [Pride] [Relationship] [Self Esteem] [Travel] [Verbal Communication] [Wildlife]

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8. 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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9. Jackson, Ellen (2005). Earth mother. New York: Walker & Company.

Abstract:
The day begins by Mother Earth tending to her plants and animals. As the day progresses, Mother Earth comes upon a man, a frog, and a mosquito. Each tell Mother Earth what can be changed in their life.

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

Keywords: [African] [Animals] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Communication] [Cycle] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Diversity] [Earth] [Environment] [Fantasy] [Firefly] [Frog] [Frustration] [Hawk] [Insects] [Loyalty] [Mosquito] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Otter] [Peace] [Plants] [Seasons] [Snow] [Summer] [Verbal Communication] [Whale] [Wildlife] [Winter]

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10. Jenkins, Steve (2006). Almost gone. New York: Harper Collins Children's Books.

Abstract:
All living things are related in some way. The reality of human destruction, and its impact on the survival of animals are key components to the extinction of many animals in our environment. As each species disappears, the world as we know it, forever is changed. Will the little bird who visits your morning windowsill be next?

Abstract provided by Erica Seagraves for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Author's Note] [Bug] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Destruction] [Disappearance] [Endangered] [Extinction] [Fish] [Goal Setting] [Habitat] [Insects] [Loss] [Nonverbal Communication] [Protection] [Refusal Skills] [Rescue] [Stress Management] [Survival] [Wildlife]

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11. Lindbergh, Reeve (2004). Our nest. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
When you get into your bed at night, there are many other creatures also getting into their beds called nests. Enjoy learning about the world we all share.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bedtime] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Community] [Comparisons] [Critical Thinking] [Deer] [Environment] [Exploration] [Fish] [Geography] [Moon] [Mouse] [Nature] [Nonverbal Communication] [Planet] [River] [Science] [Shelter] [Sleep] [Space] [Stars] [Sun] [Wildlife]

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12. Mashiri, Pascal (1995). Why rabbit doesn't lie. Braamfontein, South Africa: Read Educational Trust.

Abstract:
While every animal of the forest is planning for next year's harvest, Rabbit decides to grow money. He lies to the chief and keeps the money for himself. Eventually the chief grows angry with Rabbit and demands the money Rabbit was supposed to grow. Rabbit deceives everyone in order to get out of his lie and he vows to never lie again.

Abstract provided by Rene Koscianski for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Change] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Critical Thinking] [Deception] [Decision Making] [Garden] [Greed] [Guilt] [Honesty] [Misbehavior] [Monkey] [Nonverbal Communication] [Procrastination] [Rabbit] [Resolution] [Selfishness] [Sharing] [Stress Management] [Tortoise] [Trick] [Violence] [Wart Hog] [Wildlife]

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13. Pallotta, Jerry (1994). The desert alphabet book. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge.

Abstract:
A reptile, insect, or animal is found in its environment or habitat as you learn your ABC's.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Australian] [Desert] [Education] [Environment] [Habitat] [Insects] [Nature] [Rain] [Reptiles] [Sequence] [Verbal Communication] [Wildlife]

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14. 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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15. 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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