Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University

What's so great about cindy snappleby? | by Samuels, Barbara

Faye tries to do things to make cool and confident Cindy Snappleby like her. However, Cindy begins making fun of Faye's little sister and she refuses to put up with it. She sees that family is more important.

Keywords: acceptance, assertiveness, decision making, friendship, kindness, peer resistance, play, self esteem, siblings, verbal communication

Addie meets max | by Robins, Joan

Addie is reluctant to befriend her new neighbor Max, expecially after they run into each other when riding bikes. Eventually Addie's mom sets up a luncheon between the two of them. Addie begins to like Max and they become friends.

Keywords: acceptance, accidents, assertiveness, bicycle, biking, change, compromise, conflict resolution, decision making, feelings, food, friendship, jealousy, neighbors, nutrition, peer resistance, play, transportation

Be nice to josephine | by Horvath, Betty

Charlie devotes every Saturday to playing baseball. This Saturday his cousin Josephine comes to visit and his mother insists that he entertain her.

Keywords: acceptance, baseball, conflict resolution, decision making, family, fishing, food, friendship, nonverbal communication, nutrition, peer resistance, play, sports, verbal communication

Dinosaur bob | by Joyce, William

While on a safari in Africa, the Lazardo family find a dinosaur. They bring him home with them. The dinosaur ends up playing baseball for the Pimlico Pirates.

Keywords: acceptance, baseball, conflict resolution, decision making, dinosaur, family, nature, play, safari, sports, travel

Metropolitan cow | by Egan, Tim

Bennett Gibbons, the only calf in his neighborhood, often feels very bored and alone. When the Andersons, a family of pigs, move in next-door, Bennett instantly becomes friends with Webster, the youngest Anderson. Come join Bennett and Webster in the joy and pains of friendship.

Keywords: acceptance, adventures, anger, animals, apology, beliefs, boredom, caring, courage, cow, culture, equality, family, feelings, forgiveness, friendship, fun, happiness, loneliness, neighbors, nonverbal communication, parents, pig, play, sadness, self esteem, stereotypes, verbal communication

Who's whose? | by Ormerod, Jan

Three families come together every day of the week to do activities help each other out. Some observe activities, do chores with others, or run errands with their friends. With so many people doing things together it is hard to keep track of who's whose!

Keywords: acceptance, activities, african american, animals, behavior, cat, challenges, child care, community, cooperation, correspondence, Days of The Week, dog, exercise, family, food, grandparents, helping, multicultural, nutrition, parents, play, responsibilities, school, sharing, siblings, television

Elfabet | by Yolen, Jane

An elf, an activity, flowers, animals, and objects represent each letter of the alphabet.

Keywords: alphabet, animals, elves, exercise, flowers, plants, play

A teeny tiny baby | by Schwartz, Amy

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a newborn baby?Listen to the thoughts of this baby as he talks about all the different places he likes to go. Where does he like to sleep?

Keywords: baby, bedtime, curiosity, family, parents, play, sleep

Happy birthday, crystal | by Gordon, Shirley

Two girls get together to celebrate Crystal's birthday. They play many games and open presents.

Keywords: birthday, friendship, games, party, play, presents

Stories about rosie | by Voigt, Cynthia

Rosie's four adventures are quite eventful for a dog that loves chaos.

Keywords: animals, dog, excitement, family, fun, nonverbal communication, parents, pets, play, siblings

The drinking gourd | by Monjo, F.N.

Tom misbehaves in church and is sent home early. He goes to play in the barn and discovers runaway slaves. He and his father help them escape and Tom learns all about freedom through the Underground Railroad.

Keywords: african american, assertiveness, bravery, church, critical thinking, decision making, escape, family, freedom, goal setting, helping, history, misbehavior, multicultural, nonverbal communication, play, slavery, underground railroad, verbal communication

On friday something funny happened | by Prater, John

Let's learn the days of the week!Each day is defined by the many activities that the family does.

Keywords: Days of The Week, family, fun, nonverbal communication, play, sequence, shopping, siblings, verbal communication

Amy loves the wind | by Hoban, Julia

It is a windy fall day in the park. Amy plays on the swings and flies a kite.

Keywords: assertiveness, autumn, family, feelings, happiness, kite, nonverbal communication, parents, park, play, sadness, seasons, self esteem, verbal communication, weather, wind

Walls are to be walked | by Zimelman, Nathan

A boy finds many things to do on his walk home from school.

Keywords: activities, adventures, exercise, play, school, walking

The new friend | by Zolotow, C.

A little girl's best friend finds a new friend to play with. The little girl hopes she finds a new friend too.

Keywords: change, coping, friendship, play, self esteem

Never satisfied | by Testa, Fulvio

Two boys walk around their neighborhood complaining that nothing exciting ever happens. They are unaware of the odd events going on around them.

Keywords: adventures, awareness, boredom, critical thinking, disappointment, neighbors, nonverbal communication, play, refusal skills, verbal communication

The big pets | by Smith, Lane

There is a mysterious world where the children are small and the pets are big. These children, along with their pets, gather to play at night and are therefore called nightchildren.

Keywords: animals, dreams, imagination, night, opposites, pets, play, recreation, sizes

Small rabbit | by Miles, Miska

A rabbit goes out to play all by himself for the first time. He watches out for danger and meets a friend along the way.

Keywords: animals, confidence, conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision making, friendship, play, rabbit, safety, self esteem, verbal communication

Mice at bat | by Oechsli, Kelly

After the human baseball game is over, the mice run onto the field to begin their game. One team works and practices hard to become the best team in the area.

Keywords: animals, baseball, dedication, determination, exercise, hard work, mouse, play, practice, recreation, sports, teamwork

Children of the northlights | by D'Aulaire, Ingri//D'Aulaire, Edgar

Lise and Lasse, two Lapp children, grow up in a loving family. They encounter many daily problems such as snowstorms and going away from home. However, they still play games and tricks and have a positive attitude about life.

Keywords: conflict resolution, decision making, family, games, multicultural, play, scandinavian, school, self esteem, siblings

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