Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University

At grandma and grandpa's house | by Hooker, Ruth

A little girl and boy know that at grandma and grandpa's house there are always special things to see and do. There are beds for bouncing, rooms full of toys, books, and games, and a tree to climb in the yard.

Keywords: assertiveness, family, food, games, grandparents, nutrition, play, recreation, self esteem

The silver slippers | by Koda-Callan, Elizabeth

A young girl is always out of step, but wishes to become a prima ballerina. Her mother gives her a silver slipper charm which raises her confidence to meet her dreams.

Keywords: assertiveness, conflict resolution, dancing, decision making, dreams, exercise, family, fear, feelings, goal setting, hard work, parents, performance, presents, recreation, self confidence, self esteem

Starry night | by Spohn, David

Nate, Matt, and their dad go camping. The three enjoy the stars and each other's company. They stoke the fire and settle down for the chilly night.

Keywords: astronomy, bedtime, camping, family, feelings, fire, happiness, night, parents, recreation, siblings, sleep, stars

What dad's can't do | by Wood, Douglas

Throughout the day, a dad shows his love for his son by showing him things that he can't do alone such as pitching a baseball very fast, reading a book to himself, fishing alone, and winning at cards.

Keywords: activities, baseball, bedtime, books, camping, car, careers, caring, cooking, family, fear, feelings, fishing, food, games, hygiene, love, nonverbal communication, parents, reading, recreation, sleep, sports, transportation

Addie runs away | by Robins, Joan

Addie's parents want to send her to camp. She thinks that they do not want her anymore, so she runs away. Her friend, Max, tells her camp is fun and they decide to go to camp together.

Keywords: camping, exercise, family, fear, feelings, friendship, independence, neighbors, parents, play, recreation, running, running away

Rain | by Spier, Peter

Two children play outside in the rain discovering all of the wonderful things to do. When it is dark, they come in and warm up. The next day, the sun is shining.

Keywords: decision making, nature, night, nonverbal communication, play, rain, recreation, safety, sun, weather

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 story of edward | by Dumas, Philippe

Once in the real world, a donkey tried to pretend he is not a donkey. When he is discovered, he dances the waltz to capture his bride.

Keywords: animals, assertiveness, conflict resolution, coping, dancing, death, determination, donkey, exercise, goal setting, love, marriage, recreation, self esteem, verbal communication

Nothing to do | by Hoban, Russell

Walter is bored, so his father gives him a magic stone that will make him think of fun activities when rubbed. However, after Walter loses the stone, he realizes that he is capable of entertaining himself. He gives his sister a magic stick so she will stop bothering him.

Keywords: boredom, critical thinking, family, imagination, imitation, magic, parents, play, recreation, siblings

Sea swan | by Lasky, Katheryn

Elzibah Swan decides to take up swimming at the age of seventy-five. She shares her new hobby with her grandchildren.

Keywords: aging, birds, change, conflict resolution, exercise, family, goal setting, grandparents, learning, loneliness, recreation, self esteem, swimming

Amelia bedelia goes camping | by Parish, Peggy

Amelia Bedielia follows exact instructions given to her on a camping trip, including rowing boats and pitching the tent.

Keywords: boat, camping, confusion, decision making, literal interpretation, recreation, stress management, travel, verbal communication

Birdie's lighthouse | by Hopkinson, Deborah

Ten year-old Bertha, daughter of a lighthouse keeper, receives a diary for her birthday. She records significant family events such as their relocation to rugged Turtle Island and the time when her brother went to sea for a long time.

Keywords: author's note, birds, birthday, boat, bodies of water, bravery, calendar, careers, challenges, change, courage, diary, family, fishing, fog, growing up, hard work, helping, heroism, island, light, moving, ocean, recreation, responsibilities, sea, seagull, seal, ship, storytelling, stress management, transportation, verbal communication, weather, writing

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

Boot weather | by Vigna, Judith

A little girl uses her imagination while playing in the snow in her favorite boots.

Keywords: clothing, imagination, play, recreation, snow, weather

Welcome comfort | by Polacco, Patricia

Welcome Comfort is the new kid in school and his peers tease him. Quintin Hamp, the school custodian, befriends him and teaches him to believe in himself and Christmas. Welcome is visited by Santa and starts to believe. After graduating from high school, Welcome joins Quintin as the school custodian and their Christmas experiences continue on a whole new level of love.

Keywords: careers, caring, christmas, conflict resolution, dreams, feelings, fishing, friendship, holidays, imagination, love, nonverbal communication, overweight, recreation, sadness, santa, school, self esteem, teasing, verbal communication

Ski pup | by Freeman, Don

A dog named Hugo is a rescue dog for skiers. One day, Hugo finds a lost skier and brings him to safety.

Keywords: animals, assertiveness, conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision making, dog, exercise, helping, learning, lost, pets, recreation, rescue, safety, verbal communication

Ethan's favorite teacher | by Colman, Hila

A boy hates school because it is boring and the teachers never answer his questions. He would prefer to spend his time ate the zoo playing tic tac toe with an ape. Doing this, he works hard to learn how to beat the ape because he's having fun. He overcomes the doubts of his peers and teacher.

Keywords: animals, ape, assertiveness, conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision making, games, goal setting, hard work, learning, peer resistance, play, recreation, refusal skills, school, self esteem, stress management, verbal communication

First words and pictures | by Salt, Jane//Hawksley, Gereard

A baby has many new things to see and touch at the supermarket. At home, it is time to unload the groceries and make dinner.

Keywords: animals, baby, bedtime, birds, clothing, community, exercise, family, food, growing up, insects, market, nutrition, parents, pets, preparation, recreation, shopping, siblings, sleep, toys, transportation, worm

When i am old with you | by Johnson, Angela

A young boy and his granddaddy spend a lot of time doing different activities together. For example, they fish, go to the ocean, play cards, talk to people, and learn about the past.

Keywords: activities, aging, bodies of water, family, fishing, food, games, goal setting, grandparents, imagination, nonverbal communication, nutrition, ocean, play, recreation, relationship, security, verbal communication

Roger loses his marbles! | by Gretz, Susanna

Roger's aunt comes for a birthday party and stays in his room. He cannot find his marbles and gets angry at his aunt, who later finds them. They play after everyone is asleep.

Keywords: anger, birthday, conflict resolution, family, feelings, games, holidays, nonverbal communication, party, play, recreation, responsibilities, shelter

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