Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University

Aekyung's dream | by Paek, Min

A little girl named Aekyung has trouble adjusting to America, because it is so different from Korea. She doesn't like to go to school because her classmates make fun of her. Eventually she begins to feel more comfortable and accepted.

Keywords: acceptance, change, conflict resolution, coping, determination, differences, dreams, family, frustration, goal setting, korean, learning, multicultural, parents, peer resistance, practice, school, self esteem, travel, verbal communication

Creativity | by Steptoe, John

Hector is a new student in Charles' class from Puerto Rico. Hector has trouble adjusting to his new school at first, but Charles recognizes his differences as being creative, and helps him feel welcome.

Keywords: african american, confusion, family, feelings, friendship, language, multicultural, parents, peer resistance, puerto rican, self esteem, siblings, spanish, stress management

Ragtime jumper | by Schroeder, Alan

Jumper never wants to stop dancing, especially after she wins a dance contest.

Keywords: african american, assertiveness, competition, dancing, dedication, determination, exercise, family, goal setting, multicultural, music, peer resistance, practice, self esteem

Teammates | by Golenbock, Peter

Jackie Robinson becomes the first black player in the major leagues. He has to endure humiliation and prejudice from his own teammates, other players, and fans. Pee Wee Reese, a white player, comes to Jackie's support in a game at Crosley Field in Cincinnati which shocks the fans.

Keywords: african american, baseball, conflict resolution, exercise, multicultural, peer resistance, prejudice, racism, sports

The other side | by Woodson, Jacqueline

A fence not only divides two properties -- it segregates two families because of their different cultures. Initial fears from the parents cause them to set rules that will forbid the friendship of their young daughters. Little did they know that their daughters would break the barrier as they climbed the fence together to see the world as it should be, not as it is.

The wishing hat | by Fuchshuber, Annegert

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

Keywords: assertiveness, clothing, magic, money, music, peer resistance, refusal skills, relaxation, unselfish, wish

Eppie m. says... | by Dunrea, Olivier

Ben Salem worships his older sister, Eppie M., and will do anything she proposes. Since Eppie M. knows the effect she has on her brother, the things she proposes are off-the-wall. Ben ends up in some ludicrous situations.

Keywords: challenges, chaos, exploration, family, mischief, nonverbal communication, peer resistance, siblings, trust, verbal communication

Babylon | by Walsh, J. P.

Three children walk along an old viaduct and leaving their slum neighborhoods by using their imaginations. Dulcie is sad because she's always lived in England and can't share memories with the other two.

Keywords: conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision making, english, feelings, friendship, imagination, memories, multicultural, neighbors, nonverbal communication, peer resistance, play, sadness, verbal communication

Heckedy peg | by Wood, Audrey

A mother goes to market. While she is gone, a witch persuades her children to let her in the house. The witch turns the children into her supper, but the mother arrives home in time to save her children and chase the witch away.

Keywords: conflict resolution, deception, decision making, family, food, magic, nutrition, parents, peer resistance, refusal skills, safety, shelter, verbal communication, witches

Treed by a pride of irate lions | by Zimelman, Nathan

An animal likes his Mother but not his Father -- so off he goes to Africa where he hopes to find some loving animals. In the end, the Dad returns home, telling his family that no animal will ever be like him. Dad is happy that his family still loves him.

Keywords: african, animals, assertiveness, conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision making, goal setting, love, peer resistance, refusal skills, self esteem, stress management, travel, verbal communication

Hazel's amazing mother | by Wells, Rosemary

A little girl and doll go through town and buy goodies for a picnic with their mother. The girl gets lost and bullies tear up her doll. Her mom comes and saves her.

Keywords: bully, conflict resolution, dolls, family, lost, parents, peer resistance, picnic, rescue

Batter up! | by Johnson, Neil

A young boy named Nick joins a baseball team and learns everything about the game. He has to deal with losing a big game. The loss helps him to refine his weaknesses.

Keywords: baseball, cooperation, determination, feelings, friendship, goal setting, learning, loss, peer resistance, practice, sadness, self esteem, sports

The lonely doll | by Wright, D.

A little doll, Edith, is lonely when two bears come to visit her. Mr. Bear watches Edith and Little Bear for awhile, but Mr. Bear has to leave for an errand. Edith and her new friend disobey, get into trouble and are punished. Edith is afraid that Mr. Bear and Little Bear will leave which will bring back feelings of loneliness again. However, they stayed.

Keywords: animals, bear, child care, conflict resolution, decision making, disobedience, dolls, feelings, friendship, loneliness, peer resistance, self esteem, verbal communication

The triumphs of fuzzy fogtop | by Rose, Anne

Fuzzy Fogtop has a short memory. He cannot remember anything from the night before. Fuzzy decides to visit the next town, but he falls asleep on the train and does not know where he is when he wakes up.

Keywords: forgetful, laziness, nonverbal communication, peer resistance, self esteem, stress management, train, transportation, travel

Hey, little ant | by Hoose, Phillip//Hoose, Hannah

While playing with his friends one day, a little boy spies an ant. As he prepares to squash the tiny insect, the boy listens to the ant's plea not to step on him.

Keywords: ant, appreciation, baby, bully, death, decision making, differences, family, food, helping, insects, nature, nutrition, parents, peer resistance, perspective, picnic, rhyme, similarities, sizes, song, work

Polar | by Moss, Elaine

Polar decides to have fun and sled down a big hill. He is careless and breaks his leg. His friends take care of him and find ways to cheer him up.

Keywords: accidents, animals, bear, friendship, injury, peer resistance, play, presents, recreation, safety, snow, winter

The boston coffee party | by Rappaport, Doreen

During the Revolutionary War, a group of women boycott a local merchant's store and get all the coffee in the warehouse.

Keywords: assertiveness, beverage, conflict resolution, decision making, gender, goal setting, greed, history, independence day, peer resistance, refusal skills, teamwork, verbal communication, war

Andy and the lion | by Daugherty, James

A boy named Andy reads a book about a lion. After reading it, his imagination goes wild and he dreams about saving a lion.

Keywords: animals, books, conflict resolution, decision making, imagination, lion, nonverbal communication, peer resistance, reading

Why, Charlie Brown, Why?A story about what happens when a friend is very ill | by Schulz, Charles M.

Linus becomes friends with Janice, a young girl who is diagnosed with leukemia. Despite all of the rumors and jokes, Linus learns that friendship is a very important part of Janice's recovery. He learns how to stand up for himself as well as others.

Keywords: animals, autumn, cancer, christmas, doctor, dog, friendship, holidays, hospital, illness, nonverbal communication, peer resistance, play, school, seasons, siblings, spring, stress management, verbal communication, winter

One hungry monster | by O'Keefe, Susan Heyboer

A group of hungry monsters tear up a boy's house looking for food. When they finally get the food, they make an even bigger mess. The boy gets so upset that he orders them all to get out of his house so he can have some peace.

Keywords: assertiveness, conflict resolution, decision making, food, hunger, monsters, numbers, nutrition, peer resistance, refusal skills, rhyme, shelter, verbal communication

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