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1. Allen, Pamela (1985). A lion in the night. New York: G.P. Putman's Sons.

Abstract:
One night from the confines of her crib, a baby makes a wish and much to the king and queen's astonishment, the wish comes true in the middle of the night. A lion takes the baby on a wild chase in time for breakfast. And when the queen comes in, the Lion disappears.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Animals] [Baby] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Lion] [Loneliness] [Royalty] [Transportation] [Wish]

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2. Anholt, Laurence (1997). Billy and the big new school. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
Billy is very nervous about starting at his new school. He wants to stay home with his mother. Then he meets a small bird who is hurt and cannot fly. Billy takes care of it until it is ready to fly again. Find out how Billy gets himself ready to go to school and how he uses his bird story to make a friend.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Blackbird] [Bravery] [Bully] [Change] [Clothing] [Conflict Resolution] [Dreams] [Excitement] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Loss] [Parents] [Pets] [Picnic] [Pigeon] [Preparation] [School] [Self Esteem] [Sparrow] [Starling] [Teaching] [Thrush] [Wish] [Worry]

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3. Balian, Lorna (1976). The sweet touch. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press.

Abstract:
Peggy got a genuine plastic gold ring that brought her a genie. The genie granted Peggy a wish; everything she touched turned into sweets. Peggy developed a tummy-ache and wanted the spell to be over. The genie's mother had to undo the spell.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Food] [Magic] [Nutrition] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

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4. Boyd, Lizi (1987). The not-so-wicked stepmother. New York: Viking Penguin Inc..

Abstract:
Hessie is looking forward to her summer vacation with her father, except for one thing, her stepmother. She can only imagine how wicked and ugly her stepmother must be. After getting to know her, Hessie realizes her stepmother is not the witch she thought she would be.

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

Keywords: [Family] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Seasons] [Summer] [Vacation] [Wish]

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5. Bridges, Shirin Yim (2002). Ruby's wish. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Ruby is known for wearing red and being an exceptionally bright student. Even during a time in China when "...most girls were never taught to read and write". However, Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to come to the house, making it possible for any grandchild living in the house to learn. This initiates a desire in Ruby to attend university, a place that women in China were not encouraged to go. *Based on a true story of the author's grandmother.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Art] [Asian] [Assertiveness] [Beliefs] [Change] [China] [Chinese] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Courage] [Culture] [Customs] [Decision Making] [Dedication] [Depression] [Determination] [Disappointment] [Emotions] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Excitement] [Family] [Frustration] [Generations] [Giving] [Goal Setting] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Independence] [Individuality] [Intelligence] [Kindness] [Language] [Learning] [Listening] [New Year] [Nonverbal Communication] [Obedience] [Parade] [Patience] [Persistence] [Poetry] [Prevention] [Progress] [Reading] [Recognition] [Refusal Skills] [Relationship] [Relief] [Resentment] [Resolution] [Role Model] [School] [Self Confidence] [Self Esteem] [Skills] [Stress Management] [Support] [Symbols] [Sympathy] [Teaching] [Traditions] [Understanding] [Verbal Communication] [Wealth] [Wish] [Writing]

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6. Carle, Eric (1975). The mixed-up chameleon. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell.

Abstract:
A little chameleon catches flies with his sticky tongue. One day the chameleon goes to the zoo and wishes he could be like all of the animals. His wish comes true. The chameleon sees a fly but he can not catch it because he is mixed up. He wishes he could be himself again.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Appearance] [Bear] [Chameleon] [Change] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Deer] [Elephant] [Fly] [Fox] [Giraffe] [Insects] [Reptiles] [Seal] [Turtle] [Wish] [Zoo]

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7. Carle, Eric (1986). Papa, please get the moon for me. Saxonville, MA: Picture Book Studio.

Abstract:
Monica wants to play with the moon. She asks her father to get the moon for her, so he climbs to talk to the moon. The moon says he will play with Monica when it gets smaller. Monica's father brings her the moon when it gets smaller. Monica plays with it until it disappears.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Cooperation] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Love] [Moon] [Night] [Parents] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

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8. Carrick, Carol (1995). Banana beer. Morton, IL: Albert Whitman & Co..

Abstract:
Charlie the orangutan loves spending time with his father. But unfortunately, his father is an alcoholic and is always yelling and stumbling around after drinking alot of banana beer. Charlie has a hard time dealing with it and wishes it would stop. See how Charlie deals with the problem.

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

Keywords: [Alcoholism] [Anger] [Animals] [Beverage] [Conflict Resolution] [Drugs] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Fight] [Friendship] [Games] [Health] [Hunger] [Love] [Parents] [Sadness] [School] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Teaching] [Wish]

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9. Cazet, Denys (1998). Minnie and moo go dancing. New York: DK Ink.

Abstract:
As Minnie and Moo sit watching the stars, they wish they could dance. When their wish comes true, they dress up as the farmer's twin sisters, Opal and Ruby, and attend a party at the farmer's house. They have a wonderful time at the party, but the fun ends when they are offered hamburgers. Fearing for their lives, the cows return to the barn.

Abstract provided by Tera L. Coppler, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Adventures] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Body Parts] [Clothing] [Colors] [Conflict Resolution] [Cow] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Disappearance] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Ghosts] [Happiness] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Party] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

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10. Chapman, Carol (1977). Barney bipples magic dandelions. New York: EP Dutton.

Abstract:
Barney Bipple is given a dandelion to make wishes with. But he makes his wishes too complicated. He must wish away the complicated wishes and wish only for simple things.

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

Keywords: [Aging] [Animals] [Car] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Feelings] [Growing Up] [Plants] [Sadness] [Wish]

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11. 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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12. Ciardi, John (1962). The wish-tree. USA: Crowell-Collier Press.

Abstract:
A boy dreams on the eve of his sixth birthday about finding his wish tree. He must keep going up and up to higher levels until he discovers the message, "You must take care of your wish." Then on his birthday, he gets the dog he'd been hoping for.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Birthday] [Colors] [Critical Thinking] [Crow] [Dog] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Nonverbal Communication] [Wish]

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13. Daughtery, Charles M. (1960). Wisher. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
Wisher doesn't like being a cat. He always wishes he would be a fish. Wisher finally decides that being a cat is the best thing he could ever be.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bodies Of Water] [Cat] [Dreams] [Family] [Feelings] [Fish] [Pond] [Sadness] [Siblings] [Wish]

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14. Dupre, Rick (1993). The wishing chair. Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books.

Abstract:
Eldon grows up from his childhood into this teenage years. He realizes that his wishes could come true through his actions and what he does for others.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Change] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Growing Up] [Helping] [Learning] [Moving] [Responsibilities] [Self Esteem] [Wish]

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15. Egan, Tim (1997). Burnt toast on davenport street. Boston, Mass: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Arthur Crandall is granted three wishes from a magic fly. Since Arthur does not really believe in the magic fly, his wishes are not very thoughtful. Two of his wishes come true but they are mixed up. The third wish has the potential to change life as the Crandall's know it.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bully] [Conflict Resolution] [Crocodile] [Dog] [Fly] [Insects] [Magic] [Reptiles] [Wish]

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16. Ehlert, Lois (1990). Fish eyes: A book you can count on. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers.

Abstract:
If you had one wish it might be a fish. You can count many types of fish from one to ten.

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

Keywords: [Colors] [Counting] [Critical Thinking] [Fish] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sequence] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

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17. Fuchshuber, Annegert (1977). The wishing hat. New York: William Morrow and Company.

Abstract:
A person's main intention in life should not be for money. Magic makes it fun though.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Clothing] [Magic] [Money] [Music] [Peer Resistance] [Refusal Skills] [Relaxation] [Unselfish] [Wish]

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18. Grant, Joan Marshall (1991). The blue faience hippopotamus. New York: Green Tiger Press.

Abstract:
A hippopotamus falls in love with an Egyptian princess. He finds a magician who turns him into a statue. The princess discovers the statue and there is a surprise ending.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Baby] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Egyptian] [Fable] [Feelings] [Hippopotamus] [Love] [Magic] [Multicultural] [Stress Management] [Surprises] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

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19. Hoff, Syd (1958). Danny and the dinosaur. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Danny visits a museum one day and comes across a dinosaur who begins to speak with Danny. The two spend the day together playing and having fun. By the end of the day it is time for the dinosaur to go back and Danny, although sad, admits he had a wonderful day.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Baseball] [Bear] [Boat] [Bus] [Car] [Climbing] [Communication] [Dinosaur] [Dog] [Elephant] [Friendship] [Fun] [Giraffe] [Helping] [Hippopotamus] [Imagination] [Indian] [Lion] [Monkey] [Museum] [Neighbors] [Noise] [Play] [Pretend] [Rocks] [Running] [Sadness] [Seal] [Sports] [Swimming] [Teaching] [Teeth] [Trick] [Walking] [Water] [Wish] [Zoo]

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20. Hopkinson, Deborah (2006). Sky boys: How they built the empire state building. New York: Schwartz and Wade.

Abstract:
A boy watches in amazement as the Empire State Building is built. When the building is completed he goes to the top with his father to see all of the New York City.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Ambition] [Architecture] [Beliefs] [Buildings] [Careers] [Ceremony] [Construction] [Day] [Determination] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Goal Setting] [Hope] [Money] [Night] [Parents] [Sequence] [Sky] [Tools] [Transportation] [Truck] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

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21. Hru, Dakari (1996). The magic moonberry jump ropes. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
April and Erica love to Double Dutch, but they have no friends to Double Dutch with. When their Uncle Zambezi returns from a trip to Tanzania, he gives the girls a jump rope that will grant wishes because it is made from magic moonberries. The girls Double Dutch and wish for two new friends to arrive. Suddenly, a moving van pulls up, and a family with a boy and girl moves in across the street.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Author's Note] [Bicycle] [Biking] [Colors] [Exercise] [Family] [Friendship] [Jumping] [Karate] [Language] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Neighbors] [Plants] [Play] [Rhyme] [Siblings] [Skating] [Wish]

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22. Katz, Karen (2004). My first Chinese New Year. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy New Year! A Chinese child is getting ready for the Chinese New Year by decorating the walls with red, making an alter to honor ancestors, getting a new dress to wear, and getting a haircut to start the new year off fresh and new. They eat a New Year's Eve feast for the good health and finally the New Year's parade with lion dancers, drummers, and the dragon! Then, they wish each other Gung Hay Fat Choy!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Beauty] [China] [Chinese] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Dragons] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Health] [Holidays] [Language] [Lion] [Money] [Multicultural] [New Year] [Nutrition] [Parade] [Parents] [Party] [Plants] [Self Esteem] [Siblings] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

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23. Khalsa, Dayal Kaur (1990). Cowboy dreams. New York: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc..

Abstract:
A woman remembers her wish as a child to be a cowboy with a real horse. She recalls how she would pretend to be a cowboy and the cowboy songs she used to sing.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Cowboys] [Horse] [Imagination] [Memories] [Nonverbal Communication] [Pretend] [Song] [Stress Management] [Wish]

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24. Kuskin, Karla (1979). Herbert hated being small. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
Herbert hates being small, and Philomel hates being tall. They meet and see that they are the same height. They then understand that size is based on perspectives such as who you are standing next to.

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

Keywords: [Body Image] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Frustration] [Insecurity] [Loneliness] [Perspective] [Running Away] [Self Esteem] [Sizes] [Teasing] [Verbal Communication] [Wish]

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25. Kvasnosky, Laura McGee (2000). Zelda and ivy one christmas. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.

Abstract:
Two sisters, Zelda and Ivy, can't wait for Christmas morning. Zelda hopes to get a lovely velvet evening gown while Ivy wishes for a princess Mimi doll with all the ballet accessories. The two sisters make a beautiful bracelet for their lovely elderly neighbor. The neighbor receives her christmas wish, but will Zelda and Ivy get their Christmas wish too?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Christmas] [Clothing] [Elves] [Fox] [Holidays] [Hope] [Presents] [Santa] [Teamwork] [Wish]

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