Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University

The lizard man of crabtree county | by Nolan, Lucy

Join James Arthur on his adventure in uncovering the identity of the Lizard Man, who is supposedly causing an uproar in quiet Crabtree County. Is it really a frightening creature invading the community? Or is it a familiar face?

Keywords: adventures, amphibians, animals, chaos, community, curiosity, dog, duck, goal setting, lizard, misunderstanding, mystery, nonverbal communication, pond

The pig in the pond | by Waddell, Martin

Neligan's pig jumps into the pond on a hot summer day. Neligan sees his pig and decides to go for a swim himself. All the other animals jump in for one giant splash!

Keywords: animals, bodies of water, conflict resolution, exercise, friendship, pig, play, pond, recreation, seasons, summer, swimming

The star counters | by Luttrell, Ida

A king thinks that the stars in the sky are made of gold. He believes they all belong to him. He counts them every night to make sure that none are missing. When he gets tired of this, he tries to find an animal to count them for him.

Keywords: animals, assertiveness, bodies of water, conflict resolution, counting, cow, feelings, fox, moods, nonverbal communication, numbers, pond, refusal skills, royalty, seasons, sky, spring, stars, turtle, verbal communication

Box turtle at long pond | by George, William T.

A day in the life of a box turtle. The turtle uses it's senses to be aware of danger, to find food, and to survive.

Keywords: bodies of water, conflict resolution, five senses, food, nature, pond, reptiles, safety, shelter, stress management, turtle

Rain talk | by Serfozo, Mary

A girl listens to the sounds of the rain. She hears it hit on the pond, her umbrella, and the roof while she travels around her community.

Keywords: animals, bodies of water, car, dancing, dog, exercise, family, feelings, five senses, happiness, parents, pond, rainbow, sounds, touch, transportation, truck, walking

Peter's pockets | by Rice, Eve

Peter's mom made him a new pair of pants, but forgot to sew in pockets. When Peter visits the boat pond with his uncle, he has no place to put the little treasures he finds. When he gets home, Peter's mom sews on lots of pockets.

Keywords: bodies of water, clothing, discovery, family, parents, pond, self esteem, sharing, verbal communication

The old pirate of central park | by Priest, Robert

An old pirate who lives in New York City takes a walk in Central Park and spends time with other old pirates. One day, when he brings his ship to sail on the pond, he meets the retired Queen. A battle ensues between vessels. Chaos reigns until a truce is called. Now the Old Pirate and the Old Queen spend time together at the pond every day as Retirates.

Keywords: animals, birds, boat, bodies of water, chaos, conflict resolution, dog, exercise, friendship, park, parrot, pets, pirates, pond, relaxation, retirement, royalty, tools, transportation, verbal communication, walking, war

Kindle me a riddle: A pioneer story | by Karm, Roberta

Jack, Constance, Mama, and Papa play a riddling game which helps them understand life on the frontier. Their riddles are about their log cabin, food, icehouse, candles, and baskets.

Keywords: alphabet, bee, bodies of water, cabin, critical thinking, duck, family, fire, neighbors, pioneers, pond, school, sewing, sheep, teaching, transportation, verbal communication, wagon

Christmas at long pond | by George, William T

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

Keywords: bodies of water, christmas, family, holidays, nature, parents, plants, pond, woods

The pearl | by Heine, Helme

A beaver dreams about a pearl. He dreams that he becomes so greedy that he destroys his friendships, the pond, and eventually the whole forest. When he awakens, he gets rid of the oyster he has without even opening it in order to save his friendships and the forest.

Keywords: animals, beaver, bodies of water, conflict resolution, decision making, dreams, forest, friendship, goal setting, greed, nature, nonverbal communication, peer resistance, pond

Bigmama's | by Crews, Donald

Each summer, young Donald Crews takes a train ride and car ride to Bigmama's farm. He plays with the his cousins on the big porch, then explores the shed, outhouse, toolshed, stable, barn, and pond for fishing. His family gathers around a big table to eat and celebrate being together.

Keywords: african american, animals, barn, bodies of water, car, family, farm, fishing, food, horse, multicultural, nutrition, play, pond, recreation, seasons, summer, train, transportation, travel

The tale of mr. jeremy fisher | by Potter, Beatrix

After a near escape from a hungry trout, Jeremy Fisher has a nice meal with his friends.

Keywords: animals, bodies of water, escape, fish, fishing, food, frog, insects, nutrition, pond, reptiles, turtle, worm

Moonbear's pet | by Asch, Frank

Bear and Little Bird are thrilled with their new friend Splash, who is really a tadpole. When Splash begins to change, Bear and Little Bird get into an argument about which kind of animal Splash is. They come to realize that every kind of animal is valuable and special.

Keywords: amphibians, anger, animals, bear, birds, bodies of water, change, conflict resolution, differences, feelings, fish, friendship, frog, growing up, happiness, learning, pond, self esteem, verbal communication

Splash! | by Jonas, Ann

A young girl owns a cat and a dog which are constantly falling in the pond with the fish and frogs. Each time a different animal falls in, the question, How many are in my pond? is asked again.

Keywords: african american, animals, bodies of water, cat, confusion, counting, dog, dragonfly, fish, five senses, frog, goldfish, insects, multicultural, numbers, pond, sequence, turtle

Flim and flam and the big cheese | by Garrison, Christian

Two brothers, one fat and one thin, live together. Flam eats all the food and leaves nothing for Flim. So Flim decides to trick Flam into drinking the pond by placing a piece of cheese in the middle of it. Flam drinks the whole pond not realizing the cheese was the reflection of the moon. When Flam cannot move, Flim eats a very satisfying meal.

Keywords: assertiveness, beverage, bodies of water, body image, conflict resolution, decision making, family, food, greed, nutrition, pond, self esteem, siblings

Virgie goes to school with us boys | by Howard, Elizabeth Fitzgerald

After President Lincoln frees the slaves a man opens up a school for African Americans. All boys attend the school. Five boys that go to this school have a little sister that badly wants to go also. They tell her the hourney is too treacherous. After asking to go all summer, her parents finally allow her to go to school with her brothers.

Keywords: african american, assertiveness, author's note, autumn, bodies of water, books, conflict resolution, exercise, family, farm, feelings, goal setting, happiness, multicultural, parents, pond, quakers, sadness, school, seasons, siblings, spiritual, summer, verbal communication, walking

Fishing at long pond | by George, William T.

A girl goes on her first fishing trip with her grandfather. While fishing, they see the wildlife around the pond, and she catches her first bass. At the end of the day, they go home and eat their fish.

Keywords: animals, beaver, birds, bodies of water, deer, family, fish, fishing, food, grandparents, insects, nature, nutrition, osprey, pond, recreation, self esteem, worm

Tadpoles | by James, Betsy

Growing up is an exciting process, especially for Molly and her brother, Darvy. Molly discovers frog eggs while she is at the pond and is allowed to bring them home until they develop into frogs. While Darvy experiences developmental changes of his own, he learns how to walk. In the end, Darvy teaches Molly an unexpected lesson.

Seven sillies | by Dunbar, Joyce

Six barnyard animals are tricked by a frog to jump into a pond.

Keywords: amphibians, animals, bodies of water, deception, farm, frog, mouse, pig, pond, self esteem, sheep, verbal communication

A fish in his pocket | by Cazet, Denys

On his way to school, Russell drops his math book in the pond. The teacher finds a fish in it when she opens it. Russell worries all day long about what to do with the fish. He finally comes up with a solution in art class.

Keywords: bodies of water, books, conflict resolution, death, fish, nonverbal communication, pond, problem solving, responsibilities, school, verbal communication

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