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1. Ackerman, Karen (1994). By the dawn's early light. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
Rachel and Josh's mother works the graveyard shift at the factory. The children play with their Nana and she helps them with their homework then gets them ready for bed. They share a special time with their mom in the morning before school, cherishing their time with her by the dawn's early light.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Caring] [Child Care] [Family] [Grandparents] [Hard Work] [Love] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Siblings] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Working Mother]

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2. Barber, Barbara E. (1994). Saturday at the new you. New York: Lee & Low Books.

Abstract:
A daughter and her mother have a nice relationship. The daughter spends every Saturday helping out in her mother's beauty parlor. Saturday is the daughter's favorite day of the week.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Careers] [Day] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Working Mother]

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3. Blaine, Marge (1975). The terrible thing that happened at our house. New York: Parents Magazine Press.

Abstract:
When a mother goes back to work, things in the house get out of control. The kids feel left out and start to get upset. Finally, with a little compromising, things work out for the best.

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

Keywords: [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Family] [Feelings] [Parents] [Refusal Skills] [Self Esteem] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Working Mother]

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4. Bognomo, Joel Eboueme (1999). Madoulina: A girl who wanted to go to school: A story from south africa. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House.

Abstract:
Madoulina has dreams of becoming a doctor. She doesn't, however, go to school because her mother needs her to sell fritters in the marketplace to earn money. Madoulina meets her brother's new teacher, who convinces her mom to find a way to let her go to school.

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

Keywords: [African] [Ambition] [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Bias] [Careers] [Change] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Doctor] [Education] [Encouragement] [Equality] [Family] [Frustration] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Multicultural] [Parents] [School] [Verbal Communication] [Work] [Working Mother]

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5. Brown, Marc (1997). Arthur's computer disaster. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Arthur is captivated by a new computer game and plays it while his mom is gone, even though she asked him not to. While he is playing with his friend, they both reach for the mouse and the screen suddenly goes blank. Find out if he can fix the computer before his mom gets home, or if he gets the nerve to confront his wrong doing!

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

Keywords: [Apology] [Computer] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Critical Thinking] [Disappointment] [Disobedience] [Family] [Games] [Honesty] [Misbehavior] [Playing] [Respect] [Technology] [Working Mother]

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6. Carrick, Malcolm (1980). Mr. tod's trap. New York: Harper and Row.

Abstract:
Mr. Tod does the hunting for the family. The only problem is that he cannot catch any rabbits. Mr. Tod has many clever ideas for traps. The traps work for Mr. Weasel, but Mr. Tod cannot catch rabbits with them. Mr. Tod and Mrs. Tod decide to switch roles. Mr. Tod is going to take care of the cubs while Mrs. Tod hunt for the rabbits.

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Family] [Fox] [Hunger] [Parents] [Problem Solving] [Rabbit] [Responsibilities] [Siblings] [Support] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Weasel] [Working Mother]

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7. Collington, Peter (2000). Clever cat. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.

Abstract:
Tibs, the cat, is tired of waiting for his family to feed him every morning, so he decides to start doing it himself!This encourages Tibs to embark on different adventures around town. Everyone thinks that Tibs is such a clever cat, but a turn of events makes Tibs wonder...is he really that clever?

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

Keywords: [Ambition] [Appreciation] [Assertiveness] [Attention] [Boredom] [Cat] [Change] [Consequences] [Contentment] [Cooking] [Critical Thinking] [Days Of The Week] [Decision Making] [Discipline] [Exploration] [Fame] [Food] [Hard Work] [Intelligence] [Laziness] [Misbehavior] [Money] [Morning] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Patience] [Pretend] [Restaurant] [Shopping] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Stereotypes] [Surprises] [Theatre] [Toys] [Working Mother]

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8. Dorrie, Doris (1999). Lottie's princess dress. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Lottie wakes up from a dream of castles and gold and realizes that it is a very special day. She cannot wear her usual outfit to school, she must wear her special princess dress. Although her mother says that it is too cold outside, Lottie tries to explain that it is a very special day and everyone should be dressed up. Eventually, Lottie's mother agrees and they both wear princess dresses all day.

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

Keywords: [Anger] [Argument] [Bus] [Clothing] [Cold] [Conflict Resolution] [Day] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Health] [Moods] [Morning] [Parents] [Royalty] [School] [Sleep] [Teeth] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Work] [Working Mother]

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9. Hall, Donald (1994). The farm summer 1942. New York: Dial Books.

Abstract:
Peter goes on a trip to a farm to visit his father and experiences many adventures.

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

Keywords: [Adventures] [Airplane] [Family] [Farm] [Grandparents] [Parents] [Train] [Transportation] [Working Mother]

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10. Hazen, Barbara (1992). Mommy's office. New York: Macmillan.

Abstract:
A little girl goes to downtown to see the place where her mother works. She compares kindergarten to her mother's office and thinks that they are very similar

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

Keywords: [Bus] [Careers] [Family] [Food] [Learning] [Nutrition] [Transportation] [Working Mother]

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11. Horowitz, Ruth (2001). Breakout at the bug lab. New York: Penguin Putnam Inc..

Abstract:
Two brothers have a favorite pet cockroach, Max, which lives at the bug lab where their mother works. While at a dedication ceremony for the renaming of the lab, the boys accidentally let Max escape. Now they must find him before he ruins the ceremony by scaring all the people. The boys eventually locate Max but they can't get him off the ceiling. With the help of One-Shot Lil, Max is returned to his cage.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Careers] [Disappearance] [Excitement] [Insects] [Lost] [Pets] [Presentation] [Problem Solving] [Television] [Working Mother]

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12. Hudson, W. (1991). Jamal's busy day. Orange, NJ: Just Us Books.

Abstract:
Jamal compares his busy day at school with that of his father, an architect, and his mother, an accountant. Jamal spends his day at school learning and playing with friends, but he has a great time doing it.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Assertiveness] [Careers] [Decision Making] [Family] [Growing Up] [Learning] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Working Mother]

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13. Kline, Suzy (1988). Oops!. Morton Grove: Albert Whitman and Co..

Abstract:
A little girl has many accidents throughout a day. But other people have accidents too!

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

Keywords: [Beverage] [Cat] [Clothing] [Skating] [Working Mother]

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14. Kroll, Virginia (1998). Faraway drums. New York: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Jamila has the important responsibility of watching her little sister when their mom goes to work. While trying to ignore unfamiliar creepy sounds, Jamila comforts her sister and herself by recalling their grandmother's stories about their native homeland, Africa.

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

Keywords: [Africa] [African] [Animals] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Bravery] [Child Care] [Courage] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Decision Making] [Diversity] [Elephant] [Family] [Fear] [Five Senses] [Folktale] [Grandparents] [Hyena] [Identification] [Imagination] [Monkey] [Moving] [Multicultural] [Neighbors] [Nonverbal Communication] [Responsibilities] [Safety] [Siblings] [Siblings] [Sounds] [Storytelling] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Working Mother]

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15. McKissack, Patricia C. (1997). Ma dear's aprons. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
David Earl knows what day of the week it is by the color of Ma Dear's aprons. She wears a different apron each day to reflect the day's chores. Ma Dear is a single, hard-working mother from the South that creates a loving home for her son.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Child Care] [Church] [Cleanliness] [Clothing] [Colors] [Days Of The Week] [Death] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [Working Mother]

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16. Munsch, Robert (1998). Get out of bed!. New York: Scholastic Inc..

Abstract:
Any stays up too late watching television and does not make it to breakfast with her family. They decide to take Amy to school in her bed because she was going to be late. At school the principal tries to wake her up but she keeps sleeping. Her teacher covers reading, math, and art, and her friends go to the gym, recess, and lunch-- all while Amy sleeps!The next day, Amy's habit is hilariously contagious!

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

Keywords: [Animals] [Art] [Bedtime] [Birds] [Cat] [Dog] [Dreams] [Exercise] [Family] [Food] [Math] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Play] [Reading] [School] [Siblings] [Sleep] [Sounds] [Teaching] [Television] [Working Mother]

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17. Murphy, Jill (1986). Five minutes peace. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Mrs. Large wants five minutes all to herself. She tries to take a bath only to have all three children intrude. She then goes downstairs for some peace and quiet, only to have the kids join her there as well.

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

Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Family] [Hygiene] [Parents] [Peace] [Relaxation] [Stress Management] [Working Mother]

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18. Neitzel, Shirley (1997). The house i'll build for the wrens. New York: Greenwillow.

Abstract:
A young boy plans to build a house for the wrens in the yard. He starts with a diagram showing what the house will look like. He gets out a toolbox which holds wooden boards, a ruler, hammer, sandpaper, nails, a level, paintbrush, paint, and a scredriver. While he is constructing the birdhouse, his mother comes home. The boy and his mother hang the birdhouse from a tree in the backyard and admire his accomplishment.

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

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Animals] [Author's Note] [Birds] [Cat] [Cleanliness] [Colors] [Construction] [Dog] [Family] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Parents] [Pride] [Rhyme] [Siblings] [Tools] [Wood] [Working Mother]

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19. Ormerod, Jan (1981). Sunshine. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books.

Abstract:
A little girl wakes up very early then wakes her father so they can make breakfast. Afterwards, her dad gets back into bed and reads the paper while the mother sleeps. The little girl then begins to get herself ready for school.

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

Keywords: [Appearance] [Assertiveness] [Decision Making] [Family] [Food] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Independence] [Morning] [Nutrition] [Parents] [Responsibilities] [Self Esteem] [Sleep] [Working Mother]

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20. Perkins, Lynne Rae (1995). Home lovely. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Tiffany and her mom, Janelle, have just moved to a new trailer that is pretty far away from everything else. Since Janelle has to work, Tiffany spends a lot of time playing alone. When she discovers plants growing by her driveway, the mailman helps her take care of them as they grow.

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

Keywords: [Careers] [Change] [Coping] [Family] [Flowers] [Friendship] [Goal Setting] [Learning] [Loneliness] [Moving] [Parents] [Plants] [Play] [Scarecrows] [Self Esteem] [Working Mother]

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21. Peterson, Jeanne Whitehouse (1994). My mama sings. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
A mother sings songs to her little boy just like her mama used to sing to her. One day when the mother comes home from a bad day at work, the little boy makes up a song about his mother. This makes his mother very happy.

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

Keywords: [African American] [Dedication] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Love] [Multicultural] [Seasons] [Song] [Spiritual] [Spring] [Summer] [Winter] [Working Mother]

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22. Ray, Deborah Kogan (1990). My daddy was a soldier: A world war II story. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
While Jeannie's daddy is away fighting in the Pacific, Jeannie plants a Victory garden, collects scraps to help the war effort, and sends her daddy letters. She awaits his safe return.

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

Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Christmas] [Communication] [Critical Thinking] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Food] [German] [Goal Setting] [Happiness] [Helping] [History] [Holidays] [Japanese] [Letters] [Loneliness] [Love] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Nutrition] [Ocean] [Parents] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Stress Management] [Verbal Communication] [War] [War] [Working Mother] [Worry]

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23. Spinelli, Eileen (1998). When mama comes home tonight. New York: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Mama tells her child about all the things they will do together when she gets home from work. For example, they will share many activities together leading up to bedtime where mama will read a story, sing lullabies, and finally, tuck her child into bed.

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

Keywords: [Activities] [Affection] [Bath] [Bedtime] [Caring] [Clothing] [Colors] [Food] [Nutrition] [Play] [Reading] [Rhyme] [Toys] [Working Mother]

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24. Stanek, Muriel (1991). I won't go without a father. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman & Company.

Abstract:
Steve refuses to go to "Open House" night at school because he thinks his classmates will make fun of him for not having a dad. Steve is pleasantly surprised to find he is not alone.

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

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Differences] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Friendship] [Neighbors] [Parents] [School] [Separation] [Working Mother]

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25. Stanek, Muriel (1985). All alone after school. Niles, IL: Albert Whitman and Co..

Abstract:
Josh learns how to take care of himself after school when his mother takes a new job and cannot afford a babysitter. Josh learns how to be confident while he's alone by knowing important phone numbers, always keeping the door locked and staying away from the stove. After his mother gives him a lucky charm, Josh learns to overcome his fear of being alone after school.

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

Keywords: [Change] [Goal Setting] [Growing Up] [Learning] [Responsibilities] [Stress Management] [Trust] [Working Mother]

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