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1. Alarcon, Francisco X. (1997). Laughing tomatoes and other spring poems. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
A bilingual collection of humorous and serious poems about family, nature, and celebrations.

Abstract provided by Jennifer Henzie, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Affection] [Beliefs] [Birds] [Caring] [Celebration] [Cinco De Mayo] [Community] [Day] [Environment] [Excitement] [Feelings] [Food] [Friendship] [Giving] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Loyalty] [Mexican] [Mexican American] [Morning] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Night] [Peace] [Plants] [Poetry] [Seasons] [Sharing] [Sky] [Spring] [Sun] [Unselfish] [Woods]

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2. Alborough, Jez (1994). It's the bear. London: Walker Books Ltd.

Abstract:
Eddie and his mother plan to have a picnic in the woods but a big bear comes and eats all the food.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Family] [Food] [Nutrition] [Picnic] [Rhyme] [Woods]

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3. Anholt, Laurence (1995). Sophie and the new baby. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
A new baby is coming, and Sophie's going to be a big sister!She helps her mother and father prepare for the arrival of the baby, but when her little brother is born, she wishes that her family could give him back!Sophie slowly begins to realize that having a new brother might not be so bad after all.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Affection] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Attention] [Autumn] [Baby] [Birth] [Carriage] [Change] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Confusion] [Decision Making] [Disappointment] [Dolls] [Family] [Feelings] [Giving] [Jealousy] [Loneliness] [Moon] [Morning] [Night] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pregnancy] [Preparation] [Resentment] [Seasons] [Secrets] [Snow] [Spring] [Sun] [Verbal Communication] [Walking] [Winter] [Woods]

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4. 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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5. Barton, Byron (1984). Where's the bear?. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Several people trudge through the woods asking, "Where's the bear?" Finally, they find the bear but they run away from it.

Abstract provided by Jen Schlosser, 1997 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Running Away] [Woods]

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6. Benchley, Nathaniel (1972). Small wolf. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Small Wolf, a young Indian Boy, wants to become a man, so he goes off to the woods to hunt. While there, he finds white men who do not want to talk and they shoot at him. The tribe moves time and time again away from the white men, until there is no where else to move and their tribe dies out.

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

Keywords: [Decision Making] [Growing Up] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nature] [Woods]

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7. Bowen, Betsy (1995). Gathering a northwoods counting book. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Starting in May, the winter countdown begins. Preparation activities are described using the numbers one through thirteen. For example, winter countdown includes five blueberries and six bags of rice.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Autumn] [Bear] [Bodies Of Water] [Bus] [Counting] [Exercise] [Family] [Fish] [Food] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Helping] [Lake] [Numbers] [Nutrition] [Preparation] [Responsibilities] [River] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Skiing] [Snow] [Spring] [Summer] [Teamwork] [Toad] [Transportation] [Weather] [Winter] [Woods]

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8. 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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9. Carrick, Carol (1981). Ben and the porcupine. New York: Houghton Mifflin","Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Christopher's dog, Ben, has an encounter with a porcupine. Ben gets a nose full of quills. Christopher wants to protect Ben by keeping him tied up at night. Christopher's father helps him understand that Ben must learn to fend for himself. Christopher decides to let Ben go so they both would be happy.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Companion] [Critical Thinking] [Dog] [Family] [Love] [Loyalty] [Parents] [Porcupine] [Verbal Communication] [Woods]

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10. Christelow, Eileen (1982). Henry and the red stripes. New York: Clarion Books.

Abstract:
Henry the Rabbit decides to paint himself with red stripes. Because of the stripes, a fox sees Henry and kidnaps him. Eventually, Henry is reunited with his parents and learns a lesson.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Colors] [Decision Making] [Fox] [Friendship] [Learning] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Reunion] [Verbal Communication] [Woods]

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11. D'Aulaire, Ingri//D'Aulaire, Edgar (1933). The terrible troll-bird. Garden City, NY: Doubleday.

Abstract:
Four brothers and sisters are sent to the woods to get firewood and encounter a troll-bird. This causes a lot of trouble and they have to kill it which brings even more trouble!

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Death] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Folktale] [Nature] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Woods]

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12. de Regniers, Beatrice Schenk (1972). Red riding hook. New York: McClelland and Stwart Ltd..

Abstract:
Red Riding Hood's grandmother is sick so she takes her a little cake to eat. On her way there she stumbles upon a mean, hungry wolf. Will the wolf get to grandma's house before Red Riding Hood?

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Exercise] [Family] [Grandparents] [Hunger] [Illness] [Walking] [Wolf] [Woods]

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13. 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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14. Dunbar, Joyce (1991). Lollopy. New York: MacMillan.

Abstract:
Sophie, a young girl, takes her toy rabbit into the woods - disobeying her mother. She accidentally leaves him in the woods where he is hurt. Then some other rabbits try to fix him up. When Sophie gets back, she tells him never to go to the woods again.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Disobedience] [Family] [Friendship] [Nature] [Parents] [Rabbit] [Toys] [Woods]

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15. Ets, Marie Hall (1944). In the forest. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
A little boy goes for a walk in the forest. All the different animals he meets along the way follow him. His father finally tells the boy it is time he came home and the father promises he will be able to come back again.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Family] [Friendship] [Nature] [Parents] [Woods]

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16. Geisert, Arthur (1986). Pigs from a to z. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

Abstract:
Seven pigs are trying to build the perfect tree house. Throughout the book, the reader must find seven pigs, 5 forms of a letter, the letter before it, and the letter after it.

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

Keywords: [Alphabet] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Pig] [Play] [Sequence] [Shelter] [Siblings] [Woods]

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17. George, William T (1992). Christmas at long pond. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
On their way to pick out a Christmas tree, a father and son observe the wildlife around them as they journey through the woods.

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

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Christmas] [Family] [Holidays] [Nature] [Parents] [Plants] [Pond] [Woods]

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18. Grifalconi, Ann (1987). Darkness and the butterfly. Canada: Little Brown and Company Limited.

Abstract:
Osa is afraid of the dark, but learns that the dark is nothing to fear after visiting the wise woman in the woods.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Butterfly] [Dreams] [Fear] [Insects] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Night] [Woods]

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19. Gunthorp, Karen (1967). Adam and the wolf. New York: Doubleday and Company, Inc..

Abstract:
Despite warnings not to go looking for strawberries because of the wolf, Adam goes anyway and finds a pleasant and unexpected friend.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Disobedience] [Food] [Friendship] [Nutrition] [Surprises] [Wolf] [Woods] [Worry]

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20. Hershey, Kathleen (1993). Cotton mill town. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
A little girl tells about her visit with her grandma. She wishes she too could live in the cotton mill town. She tells of all the things they do until it is time for her to return home. She enjoys picking berries and peaches, gardening and fishing.

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

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Books] [Family] [Fishing] [Food] [Garden] [Generations] [Grandparents] [Morning] [Nutrition] [Overeating] [Recreation] [Responsibilities] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Travel] [Woods]

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21. Hoban, Russell (1966). The little brute family. Singapore: MacMillan Publishing.

Abstract:
It isn't until Baby Brute finds a lost good feeling in a field of daisies that the family becomes happy and friendly. In the springtime, they flew thier kites together. In summer, they swam together. In fall, they gathered nuts and acorns. And in winter, they sang songs together. When spring came again, the little Brute family changed their name to nice.

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

Keywords: [Autumn] [Baby] [Change] [Family] [Feelings] [Fight] [Flowers] [Food] [Kite] [Manners] [Nature] [Parents] [Pony] [School] [Seasons] [Siblings] [Sledding] [Sleep] [Snow] [Song] [Spring] [Summer] [Sun] [Swimming] [Winter] [Woods]

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22. Hurd, Edith Thacher (1957). Fox in a box. New York: Doubleday & Company.

Abstract:
Joe decides to go hunting for a fox because he wants a pet. He catches one with the help of a lion. When Joe brings the fox home in a box, the fox isn't very happy. Joe returns him to the woods where the lion and the fox help him find an owl who will happily be his pet.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Birds] [Feelings] [Fox] [Kindness] [Lion] [Neighbors] [Owl] [Pets] [Sadness] [Woods]

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23. Hutchins, Pat (1990). Shall we play?. New York: Greenwiilow.

Abstract:
Woodland creatures try to decide what game to play. They decide to play hide-and-go-seek.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Decision Making] [Friendship] [Games] [Nature] [Play] [Recreation] [Woods]

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24. Ipcar, Dahlov (1962). Wild and tame animals. New York: Doubleday and Company.

Abstract:
Wild animals are tamed by humans to be used as pets and for work purposes in different parts of the world.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Camel] [Cat] [Cow] [Dog] [Donkey] [Elephant] [Goat] [Horse] [Pets] [Pig] [Reindeer] [Sheep] [Woods]

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25. Ipcar, Dahlov (1957). Animal hide and seek. New York: William R. Scott, Inc..

Abstract:
Animals are described in their natural homes and how they are able to hide from predators.

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

Keywords: [Amphibians] [Animals] [Birds] [Caterpillar] [Deer] [Duck] [Frog] [Insects] [Nature] [Protection] [Rabbit] [Reptiles] [Shelter] [Snake] [Squirrel] [Turtle] [Woods]

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