Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University

Alison's zinnia | by Lobel, Anita

Friends find, draw, pick and create flowers for their friends. All of the flowers follow the alphabet as do the friends names.

Keywords: alphabet, art, beauty, caring, flowers, friendship, garden, kindness, nonverbal communication, plants, sequence

Jim and the beanstalk | by Briggs, Raymond

As a sequel to Jack and the Beanstalk, Jim visits the giant who has poor eyesight, no hair and no teeth. Jim eventually takes the giant glasses, false teeth, wig, and gold coins. In the end, they become good friends.

Keywords: aging, body image, conflict resolution, friendship, giants, kindness, mythical, teeth, verbal communication, vision

The king's equal | by Paterson, Katherine

An obnoxious prince is very greedy. His father, the King, is dying and says that the son could not become King unless he found an equal in intelligence, beauty, and wealth. Rosamund was a poor girl who was kind and wise. Surprisingly, she changes the ways of the prince and becomes Queen.

Keywords: aging, assertiveness, beauty, change, conflict resolution, coping, greed, kindness, royalty

I like your buttons! | by Lamstein, Sarah

Random acts of kindness are demonstrated by Cassandra as she tells her teacher that she likes her buttons. Cassandra's positive attitude spreads throughout her school and around the neighborhood bringing joy and surprise to all.

Keywords: affection, animals, appreciation, behavior, careers, cat, communication, community, excitement, exercise, feelings, happiness, kindness, parents, playground, playing, recognition, restaurant, school, self confidence, self esteem, unselfish, verbal communication

Donna o'neeshuck was chased by some cows | by Grossman, Bill

Donna O'Neeshuck cannot understand why she is being chased by cows, moose, geese, and other animals. When she stops to ask the animals, she discovers that the way she pats their heads is irresistable.

Keywords: affection, animals, birds, conflict resolution, cow, decision making, kindness, moose, mystery, rhyme, verbal communication

Mornings beach | by Baker, Leslie

At the beach, a mother sees the same characteristics of herself in her daughter. Her day is complete just by watching her daughter have fun.

Keywords: adventures, assertiveness, beach, companion, critical thinking, food, goal setting, happiness, kindness, morning, nonverbal communication, nutrition, picnic, self esteem, verbal communication

What do I say? | by Simon, Norma

Manuel is a Puerto Rican child living in a large American city. Follow along with him throughout the day as various situations arise and Manuel asks, What do I say?. All of his questions and answers are offered in English and Spanish.

Keywords: activities, assertiveness, culture, differences, english, food, games, health, hygiene, kindness, language, learning, listening, manners, multicultural, music, nutrition, play, puerto rican, school, sleep, spanish, teeth, toys, verbal communication

Big friend, little friend | by Greenfield, Eloise

Three African American children show their friendship for one another in different ways as each child has different interests according to their age (A Board Book)

Keywords: activities, african american, body image, caring, differences, friendship, health, kindness, multicultural, play, sizes

Johnny appleseed | by Lindbergh, Reeve

On his way to the western frontier, Johnny Appleseed stops to eat and chat with Hannah Goodwin and her family. His adventures bring many encounters with pioneers, Indians, and nature. When he is old, he returns to visit Hannah Goodwin who continues to tell children about Johnny Appleseed.

Keywords: accomplishment, adventures, ambition, appreciation, determination, exercise, exploration, folktale, goal setting, history, kindness, multicultural, native american, pioneers, rhyme, success, survival, unselfish, walking

The mother's day sandwich | by Wynot, Jillian

Ivy and Hackett decide to surprise their mom for Mother's Day by making her breakfast in bed. They make a real mess. When they wake up their mom, the food spills. She tells them she wants a hug (a Mother's Day Sandwich).

Keywords: accidents, celebration, decision making, family, feelings, food, happiness, holidays, humor, kindness, mother's day, nutrition, parents, siblings, teamwork

A to z do you ever feel like me? | by Hausman, Bonnie

How are you feeling today?Join the children in this book to find out if they are feeling the same way. Learn the letters of the alphabet while you solve the puzzles of emotions. Have fun!

Keywords: accidents, african american, alphabet, anger, asian american, birthday, body parts, bravery, confusion, critical thinking, doctor, embarrassment, emotions, exercise, family, fear, feelings, friendship, fun, games, grandparents, greed, happiness, jealousy, kindness, letters, loneliness, mischief, morning, multicultural, nonverbal communication, observation, party, pets, photograph, playground, playing, pride, school, self esteem, sequence, sharing, toys, verbal communication, worry

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

Mr. bow tie | by Barbour, Karen

A family makes friends with a homeless man. They find out his name and invite his parents to see him. Mr. Bow tie goes home with his parents, but leaves behind his memory.

Keywords: acceptance, family, friendship, helping, kindness, memories, parents, respect

Gemma and the baby chick | by Barber, Antonia

Gemma is a very caring young child. She saves one of the hen's babies from dying. This child, with the help of her mother, understands that she can't keep it but must put it back into the hen's nest.

Keywords: acceptance, animals, chicken, conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision making, goal setting, helping, kindness, learning, rescue, safety, trust, verbal communication

Something beautiful | by Wyeth, Sharon Dennis

A little girl looks out her window only to see broken glass and trash in the court yard. She remembers her mother once told her everyone should have something beautiful. She sets out to look for something beautiful in her neighborhood.

The biggest birthday cake | by Spurr, Elizabeth

The richest and fattest man in the world wants the biggest cake for his birthday. He only thinks of himself and ignores the young children in the village. He finally learns what it means to be rich.

Keywords: birthday, celebration, community, food, greed, happiness, holidays, kindness, nutrition, overeating

Howard and gracie's luncheonette | by Kroll, Steven

Howard and Gracie own a luncheonette. They describe the work that they do and all the people that come to eat there.

Keywords: careers, community, food, helping, kindness, nutrition, restaurant

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