Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Picture Book Database Description An account of the resource The Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University (CPBD@MU) contains abstracts of over 5900 picture books for children, preschool to grade 3. Search over 1100 keywords (topics, concepts, and skills) to locate books with story lines adaptable to your curriculum or program. Picture Book Entry The elements of an Entry ISBN The ISBN of the work 0-8118-3490-5 pub_city Publisher City San Francisco pub_year Publication Year 2002 abstract_author Author of the Abstract Abstract provided by Heather Tussey, 2005 updated Date stamp updated 2007-10-01 14:26:18.218858 illustrator Illustrator of the Work Blackall, Sophie Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ruby's wish Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bridges, Shirin Yim Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Chronicle Books Description An account of the resource Ruby is known for wearing red and being an exceptionally bright student. Even during a time in China when ...most girls were never taught to read and write. However, Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to come to the house, making it possible for any grandchild living in the house to learn. This initiates a desire in Ruby to attend university, a place that women in China were not encouraged to go.\r\n*Based on a true story of the author's grandmother. acceptance accomplishment ambition appreciation art asian assertiveness beliefs change china chinese conflict conflict resolution courage culture customs decision making dedication depression determination disappointment emotions encouragement equality excitement family frustration generations giving goal setting grandparents happiness independence individuality intelligence kindness language learning listening new year nonverbal communication obedience parade patience persistence poetry prevention progress reading recognition refusal skills relationship relief resentment resolution role model school self confidence self esteem skills stress management support symbols sympathy teaching traditions understanding verbal communication wealth wish writing