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Burglar bill
Ahlberg, Janet and Ahlberg, Allan
While Buglar Bill is out stealing, he takes a box. When he gets home, he finds that there is a baby in the box. When Burglar Betty is robbing Bill, she discovers that he has her baby. They decide to stop stealing and get married.
Tags
goal setting
,
relationship
,
robbery
Bunny rabbit rebus
Adler, David A.
A little rabbit is hungry, but his mom does not have any food in their cupboards. So, little rabbit and his mom go to a neighbor to get some food. In return for the food, they must do many favors.
Tags
animals
,
conflict resolution
,
cooperation
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
food
,
hunger
,
neighbors
,
nutrition
,
poverty
,
rabbit
,
sharing
,
teamwork
Bunny money
Wells, Rosemary
Max and Ruby go shopping to get a birthday present for Grandma. They spend their money on other things however, and don't have enough for what they want to get. Grandma is happy with her present at the end anyway.
Tags
animals
,
birthday
,
critical thinking
,
family
,
feelings
,
frustration
,
grandparents
,
happiness
,
holidays
,
money
,
nonverbal communication
,
presents
,
shopping
,
siblings
,
stress management
,
verbal communication
Bunny cakes
Wells, Rosemary
Young Max and his older sister Ruby are making cakes for their grandmother's birthday. Max adds ingredients for his cake to the shopping list, but the grocer doesn't know what it says until Max thinks to draw a picture of what he wants.
Tags
animals
,
birthday
,
communication
,
critical thinking
,
family
,
feelings
,
food
,
frustration
,
goal setting
,
grandparents
,
happiness
,
nonverbal communication
,
persistence
,
shopping
,
siblings
,
stress management
,
verbal communication
,
writing
Bunnies at christmas time
Ehrlich, Amy
An invitation is sent to Santa Claus to join the bunnies for a Christmas party. Instead of Santa, their Uncle Jack dressed as Santa arrives with plenty of gifts.
Tags
animals
,
christmas
,
decision making
,
holidays
,
party
,
presents
,
rabbit
,
santa
,
travel
Bunnies and their sports
Carlson, Nancy
After a good night's rest, bunnies participate in a variety of sports such as swimming, basketball, weight-lifting, tennis, or jogging.
Tags
animals
,
baseball
,
basketball
,
biking
,
climbing
,
exercise
,
football
,
rabbit
,
running
,
skating
,
skiing
,
soccer
,
sports
,
swimming
Bullies never win
Cuyler, Margery
Jessica always worries and in first grade her biggest worry is the class bully, Brenda. Brenda picks on Jessica about her homework, her clothes and sports, but it was the worst at lunch. Jessica feels lonely and hurt, and can't seem to stand up for herself. Finally Jessica has had enough and she takes a stand for herself!
Tags
assertiveness
,
body parts
,
bully
,
communication
,
conflict
,
conflict resolution
,
courage
,
decision making
,
feelings
,
food
,
loneliness
,
nonverbal communication
,
peer resistance
,
play
,
problem solving
,
relief
,
sadness
,
school
,
self esteem
,
stress management
,
teasing
,
verbal communication
,
worry
Building
Cooper, Elisha
An empty lot is transformed by an architect, surveyors, and workers of all kinds. Big construction equipment moves earth and trucks deliver materials throughout the building process. The building stands between two other buildings not far from downtown. It stands empty now, waiting to be filled with people.
Tags
architecture
,
buildings
,
careers
,
community
,
construction
,
determination
,
food
,
goal setting
,
hard work
,
sequence
,
sounds
,
tools
Bugs! bugs! bugs!
Barner, Bob
A child uses rhyme to describe the insects she sees. The actual sizes of the bugs are included, as well as a bug-o-meter, which tells where the bug lives, how many legs the bug has, if it can fly, and if it stings.
Tags
ant
,
art
,
assertiveness
,
bee
,
bug
,
butterfly
,
caterpillar
,
colors
,
counting
,
critical thinking
,
graphing
,
grasshopper
,
habitat
,
insects
,
ladybug
,
math
,
nonverbal communication
,
rhyme
,
rhythm
,
science
,
spider
,
verbal communication
Bug off!
Hepworth, Cathi
There are so many words that have bugs in them!FrANTic, encROACH, maMOTH, they are all over the place. Both words and pictures work together to bring these bugs to life.
Tags
ant
,
bee
,
beetle
,
insects
,
moth
Bug in a rug
Cole, Joanna//Calmenson, Stephanie
Come learn the alphabet, match words with pictures, and tell silly stories. Bright, colorful pictures and clever rhymes help capture and hold your attention.
Tags
airplane
,
alphabet
,
animals
,
assertiveness
,
bear
,
bicycle
,
books
,
bus
,
cat
,
concepts
,
critical thinking
,
dog
,
elephant
,
food
,
fox
,
frog
,
goat
,
kangaroo
,
monkey
,
pig
,
poetry
,
reading
,
rhyme
,
transportation
,
truck
,
verbal communication
Bug city
Ipcar, Dahlov
A family of bugs go about their everyday life working, shopping, and having fun. They encounter worms, lightening bugs, butterflies, and other insects throughout the day.
Tags
ant
,
beetle
,
butterfly
,
community
,
family
,
fun
,
humor
,
insects
,
parents
,
play
,
self esteem
,
shopping
,
verbal communication
Buffalo bill and the pony express
Coerr, Eleanor
A young, determined Buffalo Bill uses his head to overcome nature and the dangers of the old west.
Tags
animals
,
critical thinking
,
determination
,
horse
,
native american
,
nature
,
robbery
,
wolf
Buffalo
Brodsky, Beverly
The buffalo was very important for the survival of Native Americans. Learn about the history and importance of the buffalo. Excerpts from Native American songs and many original paintings add an artistic dimension.
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animals
,
art
,
author's note
,
body parts
,
bones
,
buffalo
,
canyon
,
ceremony
,
clothing
,
conflict resolution
,
culture
,
customs
,
food
,
hunting
,
indian
,
multicultural
,
native american
,
nonverbal communication
,
religion
,
song
,
stress management
,
survival
,
traditions
Buenas noches luna
Brown, Margaret Wise
A small rabbit is getting ready to go to bed. He says goodnight to everything he can see. Each page grows darker and darker until the rabbit falls asleep. (Written in Spanish)
Tags
animals
,
baby
,
bear
,
bedtime
,
cat
,
cow
,
family
,
language
,
moon
,
mouse
,
multicultural
,
night
,
parents
,
rabbit
,
spanish
Bubba and beau go night-night
Appelt, Kathi
Baby Bubba and his puppy Beau love going for truck rides with Big Bubba. After a long day they return home, but still are not ready for bed. When they drive around at night they finally fall asleep in the truck after seeing the Feed & Seed Store, the ice cream store, and the fruit and vegetable stand.
Tags
baby
,
bedtime
,
car
,
dog
,
flood
,
music
,
preparation
,
radio
,
sleep
,
transportation
,
travel
,
truck
Bub or the very best thing
Babbitt, Natalie
The king and queen, wanting only the best for Bub, start asking everyone what they think is the best thing for Bub. Finally, the cook's daughter suggests that the king and queen ask Bub what is best.
Tags
animals
,
assertiveness
,
cat
,
conflict resolution
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
dog
,
family
,
love
,
parents
,
sleep
,
sun
,
verbal communication
Brushing teeth
Schuh, Mari
Lee sets an example for other children like him by describing how to properly brush his teeth in order to get rid of food and plaque that could build up and cause cavities. Every morning and night, Lee uses his own toothbrush and a small amount of toothpaste to clean his teeth, gums, and tongue. After brushing, Lee makes sure to rinse with water in order to maintain a healthy smile. Lee also uses a new toothbrush every few months so his teeth get brushed well. Everyone should try to be more like Lee when brushing their teeth!
Tags
bedtime
,
behavior
,
cleanliness
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
diseases
,
education
,
goal setting
,
health
,
home
,
hygiene
,
nonverbal communication
,
prevention
,
role model
,
routine
,
teeth
,
tools
,
vocabulary
Brush, brush, brush!
Unknown Author
Following a series of questions, the narrator provides a detailed description of proper oral hygiene. These recommended dental health behaviors include brushing your teeth thoroughly twice a day. If done properly, patients will maintain a healthy smile!
Tags
bedtime
,
behavior
,
body parts
,
cleanliness
,
dentist
,
feelings
,
goal setting
,
hygiene
,
learning
,
morning
,
nonverbal communication
,
rhyme
,
routine
,
self esteem
,
teaching
,
teeth
Bruno Munari's ABC
Munari, Bruno
All the letters of the alphabet are represented by pictures and words starting with each letter.
Tags
alphabet
,
animals
,
birds
,
butterfly
,
elephant
,
fly
,
insects
,
letters
,
owl
,
sequence
Brrr!
Stevenson, James
Whenever his grandchildren complain about the cold, Grandpa tells about the really cold winters he experienced when he was young.
Tags
assertiveness
,
critical thinking
,
decision making
,
family
,
grandparents
,
memories
,
peer resistance
,
play
,
seasons
,
snow
,
storytelling
,
stress management
,
winter
Brown bear, brown bear: What do you see?
Martin, Bill
Through a repeating phrase what do you see?, animals of different colors fulfill the intellectual and social dimensions of health. In the end, a mother looks at a variety of children.
Tags
amphibians
,
animals
,
bear
,
birds
,
cat
,
colors
,
comparisons
,
deer
,
differences
,
dog
,
duck
,
family
,
feelings
,
fish
,
frog
,
horse
,
memory
,
observation
,
pets
,
sequence
,
sheep
,
sight
,
sizes
,
variety
,
vision
Brothers of the knight
Allen, Debbie
Twelve brothers magically disappear every night even though their door is locked. Their father hires a housekeeper to figure out the mystery of his boys. She learns to listen, which turns out to be more powerful than simply solving a mystery.
Tags
african american
,
bedtime
,
careers
,
church
,
conflict resolution
,
dancing
,
deception
,
exercise
,
family
,
generations
,
hard work
,
magic
,
multicultural
,
music
,
mystery
,
parents
,
relationship
,
secrets
,
siblings
,
stress management
Brothers are all the same
Milgram, Mary
A family has an adopted son named Joshie. Their neighbor tells them that Joshie is not really their brother because he does not look like them. His new sisters explain to him that Joshie is still their brother even though he is adopted.
Tags
acceptance
,
adoption
,
appearance
,
assertiveness
,
critical thinking
,
family
,
neighbors
,
self esteem
,
siblings
,
verbal communication
Brother to the wind
Walter, M.P.
This is a story about following dreams and trusting one's spirituality.
Tags
decision making
,
dreams
,
peer resistance
,
spiritual
Brother eagle, sister sky
Seattle, Chief
A Squamish Indian chief describes his people's respect and love for the earth and also his concern for its destruction.
Tags
destruction
,
environment
,
multicultural
,
native american
,
nature
Bronco busters
Herzig, Alison
Slim, Jim, and Grisley are the baddest bronco busters in all of the west. They think they can tame any horse, but they meet their match when they come across a small cowboy and his black pony. The bronco busters try everything, but the pony beats them every time. The small cowboy finds a way to turn this fierce bronco into a friend.
Tags
animals
,
careers
,
cowboys
,
exercise
,
food
,
friendship
,
horse
,
mountains
,
nutrition
,
pony
,
ranch
,
rodeo
,
routine
Broderick
Ormondroyd, Edward
Broderick, the mouse, is determined to be famous, so he goes against his friends advice and becomes a famous surfer.
Tags
animals
,
assertiveness
,
beach
,
careers
,
conflict resolution
,
determination
,
friendship
,
goal setting
,
mouse
,
peer resistance
,
play
,
self esteem
,
sports
,
swimming
,
verbal communication
Bringing the rain to kapiti plain
Aardema, Verna
Ki-pat lives in Kapiti Plain where he watches over his herd of cattle. Ki-pat is worried because Kapiti Plain is having a drought, and his cattle and grass need water. A large cloud produces rain when Ki-pat shoots an arrow into it.
Tags
africa
,
animals
,
baby
,
clouds
,
conflict resolution
,
cow
,
critical thinking
,
family
,
goal setting
,
multicultural
,
nature
,
patience
,
rain
,
weather
Bright fawn and me
Leech, Jay//Spencer, Zane
Bright Fawn is a young Indian girl who is left in the care of her older sister. Bright Fawn's sister is upset at this, but learns to appreciate her younger sister. The tribe trades, dances, and plays games.
Tags
animals
,
appreciation
,
conflict resolution
,
dancing
,
decision making
,
dolls
,
exercise
,
family
,
games
,
grandparents
,
horse
,
multicultural
,
native american
,
nonverbal communication
,
parents
,
peer resistance
,
refusal skills
,
responsibilities
,
siblings
,
verbal communication
,
walking
Bright eyes, brown skin
Hudson, Cheryl Willis//Ford, Bernette G.
Young children, who are African American, go about their daily lives. They describe their features including their bright eyes and brown skin.
Tags
african american
,
appearance
,
differences
,
friendship
,
multicultural
,
nonverbal communication
,
school
Bright april
De Angeli, Marguerite
April Bright's family encounters all sorts of racism as African Americans. April ends up making a new friend when prejudices are overcome.
Tags
birthday
,
celebration
,
conflict
,
conflict resolution
,
family
,
parents
,
prejudice
,
racism
,
self esteem
,
siblings
Brian's secret errand
Lonergan, Joy
A little boy named Brian always watches his father get a newspaper every morning. One morning his father is sick and cannot get the paper, so Brian goes into the big city and brings back a newspaper.
Tags
exploration
,
family
,
helping
,
love
,
parents
,
success
,
walking
Brian's bird
Davis, Patricia
Brian receives a bird for his birthday. The two quickly become friends after Brian overcomes his fear. When Brian's brother Kevin carelessly lets the bird escape, Brian becomes upset. Will he ever see Scratchy again?
Tags
african american
,
birds
,
birthday
,
blindness
,
celebration
,
conflict resolution
,
direction
,
disability
,
family
,
fear
,
feelings
,
forgiveness
,
happiness
,
multicultural
,
parakeet
,
presents
,
sadness
,
siblings
,
teaching
,
trick
Brian wildsmith's circus
Wildsmith, Brian
Vivid colors and movement across each page makes a reader feel like they are actually at a circus. Come see the different animals and people that perform in a circus!
Tags
animals
,
bear
,
birds
,
circus
,
clowns
,
dog
,
elephant
,
fun
,
horse
,
lion
,
monkey
,
performance
,
seal
,
tiger
Brian Wildsmith's ABC
Wildsmith, Brian
Animals are shown for each letter of the alphabet.
Tags
alphabet
,
animals
,
critical thinking
,
nonverbal communication
,
sequence
,
verbal communication
Breakout at the bug lab
Horowitz, Ruth
Two brothers have a favorite pet cockroach, Max, which lives at the bug lab where their mother works. While at a dedication ceremony for the renaming of the lab, the boys accidentally let Max escape. Now they must find him before he ruins the ceremony by scaring all the people. The boys eventually locate Max but they can't get him off the ceiling. With the help of One-Shot Lil, Max is returned to his cage.
Tags
adventures
,
careers
,
disappearance
,
excitement
,
insects
,
lost
,
pets
,
presentation
,
problem solving
,
television
,
working mother
Breakfast with my father
Roy, Ron
When David's mother and father are separated, David and his dad only see each other during their special Saturday morning breakfasts. All winter, David's dad comes every Saturday except for one. After sulking all morning, David goes downstairs in his house and is pleasantly surprised to see his mom and dad eating breakfast together.
Tags
change
,
coping
,
disappointment
,
divorce
,
family
,
feelings
,
food
,
happiness
,
love
,
nutrition
,
parents
,
sadness
,
seasons
,
separation
,
siblings
,
surprises
,
winter
Breakfast time, ernest and celestine
Vincent, Gabrielle
When Celestine, a mouse, breaks a cup, her bear friend Ernest offers to help her clean up the mess. But Celestine thinks that is is her responsibility.
Tags
animals
,
assertiveness
,
bear
,
conflict resolution
,
decision making
,
family
,
food
,
mouse
,
nutrition
,
parents
,
responsibilities
,
verbal communication
Bread, bread, bread
Morris, Ann
Bread comes in many sizes and shapes and is eaten by people all over the world. Bread helps you grow and makes you strong. Look at all the different cultures that use bread!
Tags
author's note
,
careers
,
food
,
multicultural
,
nutrition
Bread is for eating
Gershator, David//Gershator, Phillis
When a little boy leaves bread on his plate, his mother reminds him how important bread is and the hard work that goes into making it. Through a song, children learn why they should not waste food, and how to be thankful for grain and bread.
Tags
appreciation
,
awareness
,
careers
,
critical thinking
,
culture
,
decision making
,
farm
,
farmer
,
food
,
health
,
hispanic
,
hunger
,
language
,
machines
,
money
,
multicultural
,
music
,
nature
,
nonverbal communication
,
nutrition
,
parents
,
plants
,
poverty
,
rain
,
rainbow
,
snow
,
song
,
spanish
,
storytelling
,
sun
,
teaching
,
verbal communication
,
weather
,
winter
Bread and jam for frances
Hoban, Russell
Frances, the badger, likes only one kind of food, jam on toast. After two days, she tries a different food after observing her friends' lunches at school.
Tags
animals
,
badger
,
change
,
conflict resolution
,
decision making
,
family
,
food
,
nutrition
,
parents
,
refusal skills
,
school
,
verbal communication
Bread
Turner, Dorothy
A comprehensive look at bread includes the history of bread, the differences between leavened and unleavened bread, the nutritional value of bread, and the different beliefs concerning bread. Recipes for making whole wheat bread and chappatis are given.
Tags
food
,
nutrition
,
plants
,
recipe
Bravo, zan angelo!
Daly, Niki
Angelo Polo is a young boy who passionately wants to be a clown like his grandfather Zan Polo. His grandfather tells him that the theater is no place for a little boy. Finally, Zan Polo tells Angelo that he can be the little red rooster who crows in the last act. So, Angelo scurries and runs all over the city to prepare for his performance during the carnival. It turns out that Angelo is an excellent rooster and his grandfather agrees that the theater can be a place for a little boy.
Tags
acting
,
anger
,
assertiveness
,
carnival
,
clowns
,
excitement
,
family
,
feelings
,
frustration
,
grandparents
,
happiness
,
holidays
,
humor
,
italian
,
language
,
multicultural
,
nonverbal communication
,
performance
,
sadness
,
self esteem
,
shyness
,
theatre
,
verbal communication
Bravo, ernest and celestine!
Vincent, Gabrielle
Ernest, the bear, and Celestine, the mouse, have a leaky roof and no money to fix it. In order to make money, Celestine gets Ernest to play the violin while she sings. They end up spending all the money, so they must do it again.
Tags
animals
,
assertiveness
,
bear
,
conflict resolution
,
critical thinking
,
goal setting
,
mouse
,
music
,
nonverbal communication
,
performance
,
poverty
,
problem solving
,
shelter
,
song
,
teamwork
,
verbal communication
Bravo minski
Yorinks, A.
Minski was a great scientist whose best invention was his singing. Through this one invention, he becomes a great man.
Tags
careers
,
conflict resolution
,
critical thinking
,
goal setting
,
inventions
,
music
,
peer resistance
,
performance
,
self esteem
,
singing
,
verbal communication
Brave potatoes
Speed, Toby//Root, Barney
All the prize potatoes at the county fair have snuck out to ride the Zip!Hackemup the chef realizes that he needs potatoes in his stew. He spies the spuds and bags them in his burlap sack. But, because the potatoes don't have ears, they don't listen to Hackemup. They escape as the chef is cooking and the potatoes are once again free and brave potatoes.
Tags
adventures
,
animation
,
cooking
,
fair
,
food
,
nutrition
,
rhyme
,
rhythm
,
survival
,
teamwork
Brave little monster
Baker, Ken
Little monster is unable to fall asleep, fearing little girls and boys hiding in his room. Overcoming his fears, little monster scares the girls and boys away and eventually goes to sleep peacefully.
Tags
affection
,
bedtime
,
bravery
,
clothing
,
counting
,
courage
,
dancing
,
emotions
,
family
,
fear
,
feelings
,
five senses
,
food
,
helping
,
heroism
,
hiding
,
hunger
,
jumping
,
monsters
,
night
,
parents
,
skipping
,
sleep
,
smell
,
sounds
Brave irene
Steig, William
A little girl has to go through the snow to take a dress to her mother who made it for one of her customers.
Tags
careers
,
clothing
,
family
,
helping
,
snow
,
travel
,
weather
Brave charlotte
Stohner, Anu
A sheep named Charlotte is very brave and loves adventures. Charlotte wanders off from the herd to go on her adventures. Since Charlotte is so brave she is able to get help for the shepherd when becomes hurt.
Tags
acceptance
,
adventures
,
animals
,
assertiveness
,
bravery
,
climbing
,
courage
,
dog
,
exercise
,
helping
,
leadership
,
peer resistance
,
sheep
,
support
,
verbal communication
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