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Children's Peace Bibliography
Compiled by Elizabeth Heilman


Adler, David A. Our Golda: The Story of Golda Meir. New York: Puffin, 1984. (Grades 2-5) Biography chapter book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: Golda devoted her life to Israel and as Prime Minister she worked for her dream of "shalom" (peace).

Adoff, Arnold. Black is Brown is Tan . Illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully. New York: HarperCollins Children's Books, 1992. (K-Grade 2) Fictional Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal and Global Peace: Helps children understand and become aware of the diversity of colors among people.

Aliki. Communication. New York: Greenwillow Books, 1993. (K-Grade 2) Information Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Discusses the many different kinds of communication and the functions they serve.

Asch, Frank. Bear's Bargain , Jefferson City, Missouri: Scholastic, 1985. (Grades 1-2) Fiction Picture Book (Big Book). Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Two Friends find clever, creative ways to make each other's wishes come true.

Asch, Frank and Vladimir Vagin. Here Comes the Cat . New York: Scholastic, 1989. (Grades 1-2 and all ages) Fiction Picture Book (Big Book). Interpersonal, Global Peace: After a mouse tries to warn his friends to flee from a huge cat, he discovers there is nothing to fear. Text is written in English and Russian.

Auer, Martin and Simone Klages. The Blue Boy . New York: Macmillan, 1992. (Grades 4 and up) Fiction Personal, Interpersonal, Global, Environmental Peace: Inspired by The Little Prince , this book is a moving plea for unity and safety from bullets and bombs.

Baehr, Patricia. School Isn't Fair! New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1989. Illustrated by R. W. Alley. (Preschool-K) Fictional Picture Book. Personal and Interpersonal Peace: Four-year-old Edward describes all the unfair things that happen to him during a school day.

Bang, Molly. The Paper Crane . New York: Morrow, 1985. (Grades K-3) Fiction, Interpersonal, Global Peace: A poor stranger (Japanese-American') brings special gifts to a multiethnic group in a working- class community. Raises anti-materialism awareness.

Berry, Joy. Every Kid's Guide to Handling Feelings . Chicago: Children's Press, 1987. (Grades 3-5) Information. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Readers learn 4 steps for handling uncomfortable feelings.

Berry, Joy. Every Kid's Guide to Handling Fights With Brothers and Sisters . Chicago: Children's Press, 1987. (Grades 2-5) Information. Personal. Interpersonal Peace: Readers learn four steps for avoiding fights with brothers or sisters.

Berry, Joy. Every Kid's Guide to Overcoming Prejudice and Discrimination . Chicago: Children's Press, 1987. (Grades 2-5) Information. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: Readers learn about opinions, prejudice and discrimination.

Berry, Joy. Good Answers to Tough Questions About Traumatic Experiences . Chicago: Children's Press 1990. (Grades 4-6) Information. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Trauma can have a positive or negative effect, depending on how it is reacted to and handled.

Bourgeois, Paulette. Franklin In the Dark . New York: Scholastic, 1986. (Grades 2-3) Fiction Picture Book (Big Book). Personal Peace: Franklin is a turtle who is afraid to stay inside his own shell.

Boyd, Candy Dawson. Circle of Gold . New York: Scholastic, 1984. (Grades 4-7) Chapter Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: Mattie Benson knows just what to get her mother for Mother's Day until she loses her best job and is accused of stealing. A Coretta Scott King Award Honor Book.

Brice, Raphaelle. Rice: The Little Grain That Feeds the World . Ossining, New York: Young Discovery, 1991. (Grades 2 and up) Information. Interpersonal, Global. Environmental Peace: Discusses the historical and modem cultivation of rice around the world and its importance as food and for other uses. Part of the Young Discovery Library series.

Brooks, Bruce. Everywhere . New York: Scholastic, 1990. (Grades 5-7) Chapter Book. Interpersonal Peace: Afraid that his beloved grandfather will die after suffering a heart attack, a 4-year-old boy agrees to join 10-year-old Dooley in performing a mysterious ritual called soul switching.

Brown, Marc. Arthur's Eyes . Boston: Little Brown, 1979. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: His friends tease Arthur when he gets glasses but he soon learns to wear them with pride.

Brown, Margaret Wise. The Runaway Bunny . Illustrated by Clement Hurd. New York: Harper Row. (Preschool - Grade 2) Fiction Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: A comforting story of a bunny's imaginary game of hide-and-seek and the loving mother who tries to find him every time.

Bunting, Eve. How Many Days to America? New York: Clarion, 1988. (All ages) Realistic Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: Refugees embark on a dangerous boat trip to America where they have special reason to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Burningham, John. Grandpa . New York: Crown Publishers, 1992. (Preschool - K) Fictional Picture Book. Personal and Interpersonal Peace: A little girl and her grandfather share very special moments.

Buscaglia. Leo. The Fall of Freddie the Leaf . Slack, 1982 ' (All ages) Personal, Environmental Peace: Readers encounter death as a natural part of the life process.

Carlson, Nancy. Arnie and the New Kid . New York: Puffin, 1992. (Grades K-2) Fiction Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Arnie (a cat) teases Philip because he is confined to a wheelchair. When Arnie falls and breaks a leg, he sees life from Philip's perspective.

Charlip, Remy. Fortunately . New York: Macmillan Publishing, Company, 1993. (Grades K-3) Fiction Picture Book. Personal Peace: Assists with the identification of happy and sad feelings that accompany life events.

Cheltenbam School Children. We are All Alike...We Are All Different . Jefferson City, Missouri: Scholastic. (Grades K-I and all ages) Picture Book (Big Book). Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: Written by children for children, this book reinforces multicultural and anti-bias learning and appreciation.

Coatsworth, Elizabeth. The Cat Who Went to Heaven . New York: Scholastic, 1930. (Grades 4-6) Chapter Book. Personal, Global Peace: Magical cat inspires Japanese artist to paint the greatest picture of his life.

Coerr, Eleanor. Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes . New York: Putnam, 1977. Grades 2-6) Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace. True story about Sadako Sasaki who died of Leukemia as a result of radiation from the nuclear bomb in Hiroshima. The story of Sadako inspires hope in peace.

Cohen, Barbara. Molly's Pilgrim . New York: Bantam, 1983. (Grades 1-4) Realistic Fiction. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: Molly and her parents are Jewish immigrants. At Thanksgiving, Molly's pilgrim doll offers a fresh perspective on the holiday.

Cohen, Caron Lee. The Mud Pony - A Traditional Skidi Pawnee Tale . New York: Scholastic, 1988. Illustrated by Shonto Begay. (Grades K-3) Traditional Tale Picture Book. Personal, Global Peace: A boy becomes a powerful leader when Mother Earth turns his mud pony into a real one: but after the pony turns back to mud, he must find his own strength.

Conlin, Susan and Susan Levine Friedman. Let's Talk About Feelings: Ellie's Day . Seattle, Washington: Parenting Press, 1991. (Preschool to Grade 1) Realistic Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Five-year-old Ellie shares the ups and downs of feelings in a single day: excited, grumpy, proud, worried, and many others. Part of the Let's Talk About Feelings series from Parenting Press.

Conlin, Susan and Susan Levine Friedman. Let's Talk About Feelings: Nathan's Day at Preschool . Seattle, Washington: Parenting Press, 1991. (Preschool - Grade 1) Realistic Picture Book. Personal, Inter- personal Peace: Readers share 4-year-old Nathan's feelings and learn to express feelings. Encourages children to talk about their feelings and recognize the feelings of others. Part of the Let's Talk About Feelings series from Parenting Press.

Cooney, Barbara. Miss Rumphius . New York: Viking Penguin, 1982. (Grades 2-6) Personal, Interpersonal, Environmental Peace: Miss Rumphius encourages children to discover their own unique abilities and to make the world a better place.

Cosgrove, Stephen. Leo the Lop: Tall Three . Los Angeles: Price Stem, 1978. (Grades K-2) Fiction. Personal Peace: Leo (a rabbit) learns that playing by yourself can be fun. Part of the Serendipity series.

Cooper, Kay. Where Did You Get Those Eyes? New York: Avon, 1988. (Grades 4 and up) Information. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: a step-by-step guide For researching one's family tree

Crary, Elizabeth. A Children's Problem Solving Book: I Want It . Seattle, Washington: Parenting Press, 1982. (Preschool and K) Information Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Emphasizes what to do when a child wants a toy someone else has. Part of the Dealing With Feelings series from Parenting Press.

Crary, Elizabeth. Dealing With Feelings: I'm Frustrated . Seattle, Washington: Parenting Press, 1992. (Preschool-Grade 3) Information Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Alex cannot skate as well as his older brother and he thinks about smashing brother's skates. Part of the Dealing With Feelings series from Parenting Press.

Crary, Elizabeth. Dealing With Feelings: I'm Mad . Seattle, Washington: Parenting Press, 1992. (Pre school-Grade 3) Information Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Katie is mad because rain causes a long-awaited picnic to be canceled. Part of the Dealing With Feelings series from Parenting Press.

Crary, Elizabeth. Dealing With Feelings: I'm Proud . Seattle, Washington: Parenting Press, 1992. (Pre school-Grade 3) Information Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Mandy learns to tie her shoes but no one seems excited about her achievement. Part of the Dealing With Feelings series from Parenting Press.

Cummings, Carol. I'm Always In Trouble . Edmonds, Washington: Teaching, 1991. (Grades 1-3) Information Picture Book and Cassette Tape. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: A child at school practices four steps to control anger.

Delisle, Jim. Kid Stories, Biographies of 20 Young People You'd Like to Know . Minneapolis, Minnesota: Free Spirit Publishing, 1991. (Grades 4 and above) Biography. Personal, Interpersonal, Global, and Environmental Peace: Life stories of 20 school-age boys and girls who were brave, intelligent inspirational, or simply friendly, as they faced things that each of us faces.

Denenberg, Barry. Nelson Mandela - No Easy Walk to Freedom . New York: Scholastic, 1991. (Grades 5- Biography Chapter Book. Interpersonal, Global Peace: Life story of a South African Leader, his cause. and his country.

Denenberg, Barry. Stealing Home - The Story of Jackie Robinson . New York: Scholastic, 1990. (Grades 4 -7) Biography Chapter Book. Interpersonal, Global Peace: Life story of the first African American to play major league baseball in the United States.

DePaola, Tomie. The Knight and the Dragon . New York: G. P. Putnam, 1980. (Grades K-3) Fiction. Interpersonal Peace: A knight who has not fought, dragon and an equally inexperienced dragon prepare fight. They decide cooperating is better than fighting

De Zutter, Hank. WhoSays a Dog Goes Bow-wow? Illustrated by Suse MacDonald. New York: Delacorte Press, 1993. (Preschool-Grade 2) Fictional Picture Book. Global Peace: Exciting w to introduce children to different languages and the concept of diverse cultures.

Dobrin, Arnold. Josephine's 'Magination-A Tale of Haiti . New York: Scholastic, 1973. (Grades 1-4) Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: Child must use her imagination to find the perfect product to sell in the Haitian market place.

Dooley, Norah. Everybody Cooks Rice . Minneapolis, Minnesota: Carolrhoda Books, 199 1. (Grades 1-4) Realistic Fiction. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: A child is sent to find a younger brother at dinnertime and is introduced to a variety of cultures through encountering the many different ways rice is prepared at the different households visited.

Dragonwagon, Crescent. Home Place . New York.- Macmillan, 1990. Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney. (Grades K-3) Realistic Picture Book. Interpersonal, Global Peace: While out hiking, a family comes upon the site of an old house and finds clues about the people who once lived there. This book could stimulate study of the historical lifestyles of families from varied cultural backgrounds.

Durrell, Ann and Marilyn Sachs (editors). The Big Book of Peace . New York: Dutton, Children's Books, 1990. (All ages) Anthology. Personal, Interpersonal Global, Environmental Peace: The wisdom of peace and the absurdity of fighting are the threads running through the stories and poems.

Dykes, Tomoko Tsrichiya (translator). Faithful Elephants A True Story of Animals, People and War . Illustrated by Ted Lewin. Boston. Houghton Mifflin, 195 1. (Grades 4 and above) Very emotional, true picture book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global, and Environmental Peace: Recounts how three elephants in a Tokyo zoo were put to death because of World War II, focusing on the pain shared by the elephant's and the keepers who must starve them.

Espeland. Pamela and Rosemary Wallner. Making the Most of Today . Minneapolis, Minnesota: Free Spirit Publishing, 1991. (Grades 5 and up) Inspirational book. Personal and Interpersonal Peace: Daily readings for all young people who want to know themselves better, be more creative, and feel better about themselves.

Filip, Zlata. Zlata's Diary . Penguin, 1994. (Grades 5 and up) Global Peace. True story of life in war-torn Sarajevo.

Fischetto, Laura. Inside Noah's Ark . New York: Viking Kestrel, 1989. (Grades K-2) Fiction. Interpersonal Peace: Animals in the ark grow bored and the goats then solve the problem.

Foreman, Michael. One World . New York: Arcade, 1991.

Frasier, Debra. On the Day You Were Born . San Diego, California: Harcourt Brace, Jovanovich, 1991. (All ages) Personal, Environmental Peace: Earth beings celebrate arrival of baby.

Gilliland. Judith Heide and Florence Parry Heide. Sami and the Time of Troubles . Illustrated by Ted Lewin. New York: Clarion Books, 1992. (Grades 2-5) Realistic Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global, and Environmental Peace: A 10-year-old Lebanese boy goes to school, helps his mother with chores, plays with his friends, and lives with his family in a basement shelter when the bombings occur and fighting begins on his street.

Godwin, Patricia. I Feel Orange Today . New York: Firefly Books, 1993. (Preschool-Grade 1) Realistic and Poetic Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: A child's "color mood" is determined by what he/she does and who he/she interacts with that day.

Goldin, Barbara. Cakes and Miracles . New York: Puffin, 199 1. (Grades 1-4) Jewish Purim Tale. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: A blind child makes a special contribution to the village holiday celebration of Purim. An explanation of Purim and a recipe for a pastry are provided.

Grifalconi, Ann. Osa's Pride . Boston, Massachusetts: Little, Brown & Co., 1990. (Grades 1-3) Fictional Picture Book. Personal. Interpersonal and Global Peace: Osa's grandmother tells her a tale about the sin of pride and helps Osa gain a better perspective on what things are important.

Groffe, Toni. War and Peace . New York: Child's Play, 1991. (Grades 2 and up) Realistic Fiction. Interpersonal, Global Peace: Encourages problem solving rather than fighting and wars.

Hallinan, P. K. We're Very Good Friends, My Brother and I . Nashville, Tennessee: Ideals Publishing Corp oration, 1990. (Preschool-K) Fictional Picture Book. Personal and Interpersonal Peace: Shares the values of a close sibling relationship.

Hallinan, P. K. We're Very Good Friends, My Grandma and I . Nashville, Tennessee: Ideals Publishing Corp., 1988. (Preschool-K) Fictional Picture Book. Personal and Interpersonal Peace: Shares the values of a close relationship between a boy and his grandmother.

Hallinan, P. K. We're Very Good Friends, My Grandpa and I . Nashville, Tennessee: Ideals Publishing Corp., 1988. (Preschool-K) Fictional Picture Book. Personal and Interpersonal Peace: Shares the values of a close relationship between a boy and his grandfather.

Hallinan, P. K. We're Very Good Friends, My Sister and I . Nashville, Tennessee: Ideals Publishing Corporation, 1989. (Preschool-K) Fictional Picture Book. Personal and Interpersonal Peace: Shares the values of a close sibling relationship.

Havill. Juanita. Jamaica Tag-Along . Illustrated by Anne Sibley O'Brien. New York: Scholastic, 1989. (Grades K-3) Realistic Picture Book. Personal and Interpersonal Peace: When her older brother refuses to let her tag along with him, Jamaica goes off by herself and allows a younger child to play with her.

Hazen, Barbara. Even If I Did Something Awful . New York: Aladdin Books, 198 1. (Preschool-Grade 1) Realistic Fiction Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: A little girl wonders if her mother will still love her when she breaks a favorite vase and her mother proves she will love her, no matter what.

Hoffman, Mary. Amazing Grace . Illustrated by Caroline Binch. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 1991. (K-Grade 2) Fictional Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal, and Global Peace: Although classmates say that she cannot play Peter Pan in the school play because she is black and a girl, Grace discovers that she can do anything she sets her mind to do.

Hoose, Philip. It's Our World, Too! Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1993. Personal, Interpersonal, Global, Environmental Peace: Profile of young people who are creating a better world.

Hubbard, Woodleigh. The Friendship Book . San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 1993. (All ages) Picture Book. Interpersonal Peace: Beautiful and whimsical illustrations in celebration of the joys and many aspects of friendship.

Hudson, Cheryl Willis and Bemette G. Fort. Bright Eyes, Brown Skin . Orange, New Jersey: Just Us Books, 1990. (Preschool-K) Realistic Fiction Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Three African-American children feel good about who they are and how they look.

Hudson, Wade and Valerie Wilson Wesley. Afro-Bets: Book of Black Heroes from A to Z . New York: Scholastic, 1988. (Grades 2-5) Interpersonal, Global Peace: Introduces readers to black men and women who are contemporary and historical heroes, All children need to know about these important people.

Irwin, Hadley. Kim/Kimi . New York: Puffin Books, 1987. (Grades 5 and up) Fiction. Personal, Inter-personal, and Global Peace: Despite a warm relation-ship with her mother, stepfather, and half brother, 16-year-old Kim feels the need to find answers about the Japanese American father she never knew.

Jeffers, Susan. Brother Eagle, Sister Sky . New York: Dial, 1991. (All ages) Historical Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global, Environmental Peace: With the words of Chief Seattle, a moving testimony to the visionary spirit of Native Americans is created.

Johnston, Tony. The Badger and the Magic Fan - A Japanese Folktale . New York: Putnam, 1990. (Grades K-3) Picture Book. Interpersonal, Global Peace: Stealing the young goblin's magic fan, a badger makes a fortune after using the fan to make a rich girl's nose grow.

Joose, Barbara M. Mama, Do You Love Me? Jefferson City, Missouri: Scholastic, 1991. (Preschool - Grade 1) Picture Book (Big Book). Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: While focused on the Inuit culture of Alaska, this book conveys a universal message of parent/child love.

Kent, Zachary. The Story of the Peace Corps . Chicago: Children's Press, 1990. (Grades 4 and up) Information. Personal, Interpersonal, Global, Environmental Peace: Examines the history of the American volunteer service whose young members assist people throughout the world.

Kermit the Frog. For Every Child, A Better World . A Muppet Press/Golden Book. (All ages) Personal, Interpersonal, Global, Environmental Peace: Written in connection with the United Nations; deals with the rights of the world's children.

Kimmel, Eric A. Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock . New York: Scholastic, 1988. Illustrated by Janet Stevens. (Grades K-3) Traditional Tale Picture Book. Interpersonal, Global Peace: Anansi the Spider uses a strange moss-covered rock in the forest to trick all of the other animals, until Little Bush Dear decides he needs to learn a lesson. An African traditional tale.

Kinchev, Jonni. Psychology for Kids: 40 Fun Ways That Help You Learn About Yourself . Minneapolis, Minnesota: Free Spirit Publishing, 1990. (Grades 5-8) Information Book. Personal, Interpersonal, and Global Peace: Readers give themselves tests that help them learn about their own personalities and characters.

Lalli, Judy. Feelings Alphabet . Rolling Hills Estates, California: Jalmar Press, 1984. (All ages) Personal, Interpersonal Peace. Pictures of different emotions.

Larche, Douglas W. Father Gander Nursery Rhymes . Santa Barbara, California: Advocacy Press, 1985. (Preschool-Grade 1) Poetry. Personal, Interpersonal, Global, Environmental Peace. Without losing the charm, whimsy and melody of the originals, each of Father Gander's delightful rhymes provides a positive message in which both sexes, all races and ages, and people with a myriad of handicaps interact naturally and successfully, often with concern for the environment.

Lattimore, Deborah. The Flame of Peace: A Tale of the Aztecs . New York: HarperCollins Child Books, 1987. (Grades I and up) Folk Tale Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: To prevent the outbreak of war, a young Aztec boy must outwit nine evil lords of the night to obtain the flame of peace from the morning star.

Leaf, Munro. The Story of Ferdinand . New York: Puffin, 1936. (Grades 1-3) Fiction. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: Rather than fight a matador, Ferdinand prefers to smell the flowers in the women's hair.

Le Ford, Bijou. Peace on Earth . New York: Doubleday. (All ages) Anthology. Personal, Interpersonal, Global, Environmental Peace. A book of prayers from around the world.

Levine, Ellen. If You Lived at the Time of Martin Luther King . Illustrated by Beth Peck. New York: Scholastic, 1990. (Grades 2-5) Information Book.

Levine, Ellen. If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad . Illustrated by Richard Williams. New York: Scholastic, 1990. (Grades 2-5) Information Book. Interpersonal, Global Peace: Focuses on the history of the underground railroad, which helped many slaves escape.

Lewis, Barbara. Kids With Courage . Minneapolis, Minnesota: Free Spirit, 1992. (Grades 4 and up) Anthology of Biographies. Personal, Interpersonal, Global, Environmental Peace: True stories about young people making a difference.

Little, Jean. Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird . New York: Penguin Books. (Ages 3-6) Realistic Fiction Chapter Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: When Jeremy learns his father is dying of Cancer, he feels trapped between his own grief and the strength he must show to the outside world.

Livingston, Myra Cohn. Earth Songs . New York: Holiday House, 1986 (Grades 1-6) Information Presented Poetically. Environmental Peace: Promotes appreciation for and understanding of the earth. One of four books in a similar style by Livingston.

Lobel, Arnold. Frog and Toad Are Friends . New York: HarperCollins, 1970 (Grades K-3) Fiction. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Frog and Toad always help each other out-as good friends should.

Logan, Suzanne. Kids Can Help . New York: Putnam, 1992. (Grades 3 and up) Information. Personal, Interpersonal, Global, Environmental Peace: Kids can help turn the world around and make it a better place. Resources for projects with the homeless, hungry, elderly, sick or disabled, other kids in need, the planet, animals, etc.

Loomans, Diane. The Lovables in the Kingdom of Self- Esteem . Illustrated by Kim Howard. Tiburon, California: H. J. Kramer. Starseed Press, 199 1. (Preschool-Grade 2) Poetry Picture Book. Personal and International Peace: Various animals in the Kingdom of Self-Esteem illustrate the different qualities that contribute to being lovable and having self-esteem.

Lord, Vernon. The Giant Jam Sandwich . Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1972. (Preschool-Grade 3) Fiction Picture Book. Interpersonal Peace: Plagued by wasps, a village cooperates in making a house- sized loaf of bread and spreads it with jam to solve the problem.

Lowry, Linda. Martin Luther King Day . New York: Scholastic, 1987. Illustrated by Hetty Mitchell. (Grades 1-4) Interpersonal, Global Peace: Highlights the ways this holiday was first observed as it gives young readers insight into the man.

Lowry, Lois. Number the Stars . New York: Dell, 1989. (Grades 4-8) Historical Fiction Chapter Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: An inspiring story of a little Danish girl's bravery when Nazis threatened her best friend's safety.

Lucas, Eileen. Peace on the Playground . New York: Franklin Watts, 199 1. (Grades 4-6) Information Picture Book. Interpersonal Peace: Guidelines for resolving typical playground conflicts with nonviolent ways of problem solving.

Ludwig, Warren. Old Noah's Elephants: An Israeli Folktaled . New York: Putnam, 1991. (Grades K-21) Fiction. Interpersonal Peace: When the behavior of two elephants threatens the survival of the other animals, the solution is to tickle the hyena.

MacDonald, Margaret Read. Peace Tales: World Folktales to Talk About . Hamden, Connecticut: Linnet Books, 1992. (All ages) Anthology. Personal, Interpersonal, Global, Environmental Peace: Several proverbs and 34 folktales from all over the world that get people to think and talk about choices that lead to war and to peace.

MacLachlan, Patricia. Through Grandpa's Eyes . New York: HarperCollins, 1980. Illustrated by Deborah Kogan Ray. (Grades 1-3) Realistic Picture Book. Interpersonal Peace: A young boy learns from his blind grandfather a different way of seeing the world.

Mandelbaum, Pili. You Be Me: I'll Be You . New York: Kanx Milling Book Publishers, 1990. (Grades K-2) Realistic Picture Book. Personal, Global and Interpersonal Peace: A brown-skinned daughter and her white father experiment to see what it would be like to have the other's skin color.

Manes, Stephen. Be a Perfect Person in Just 3 Days. New York: Bantam Books, 1982. (Grades 3-6) Realistic and Humorous Fiction Chapter Book. Personal and Interpersonal Peace: In search of perfection, Milo Crinkley earnestly tries to follow the loony instructions he finds in a book - and learns that taking risks in life is more important than being absolutely perfect.

Martin, Bill and John Archanbot. Knots on a Counting Rope . New York: Henry Holt, 1987. (Grades K-3) Realistic Fiction. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: A Native American grandfather relays cultural tradition to a grandson.

McKissack, Patricia C. Jesse Jackson . New York: Scholastic, 1989. (Grades 5-9) Biography Chapter Book. Interpersonal, Global Peace: Life story of the African American minister and civil rights leader who ran for the presidency in 1984 and 1988.

Medearis, Angela Shelf. Dancing With the Indians . New York: Scholastic, 1991. Illustrated by Samuel Byrd. (Grades K-3) Realistic Picture Book. Interpersonal, Global Peace: A young girl in the 1920s joins her family on an outing to a Native American gathering. They plan to dance with the Seminoles, whose ancestors rescued Grandpa from slavery and accepted him as their brother.

Meltzer, Milton. Rescue . New York: Harper and Row, 1988. (Grades 7 and up) Realistic Fiction. Interpersonal, Global Peace. The story of how Gentiles saved Jews in the Holocaust.

Millman, Dan. Secret of the Peaceful Warrior . Tiburon, California: H J Cramer Starseed Press. Illustrated by T. Taylor Bruce. (Grades 3 and up) Fictional Picture Book. Personal and Interpersonal Peace: A story about courage and love.

Morris, Ann. Hats, Hats, Hats . New York: Scholastic, 1989. Photographed by Ken Heyman. (Grades K- 1) Information Picture Book (Big Book). Global Peace: Introduces hats from all over the world.

Morris, Ann. On the Go . New York: Scholastic, 1989. Photographed by Ken Heyman. (Preschool-Grade 1) Information Picture Book. Global Peace: Conveys to young children the many ways people around the world travel from one place to another.

Morris, Ann. When Will the Fighting Stop? New York: Atheneum, 1990. (Grades K-3) Realistic Fiction. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: A child's view of Jerusalem.

Most, Bernard. The Cow That Went Oink . San Diego, California: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1990. (Preschool-Grade 2) Fiction Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal, and Global Peace: A cow that oinks and a pig that moos are ridiculed by other barnyard animals until each teaches the others new sounds.

Munsch, Robert. Love You Forever . Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Firefly Books, 1988. (Grades K-6) Realistic Fiction Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace. A little baby goes through the stages of childhood and becomes a man. The enduring nature of parents' love crosses generations.

Pearson, Mary Rose. Three Cheers for Big Ears . Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, 1992. Illustrated by Julie Parks. (Grades 1-3) Fictional Picture Book. Personal and Interpersonal Peace: This book helps children to be thankful for who they are, and it reminds us all that God wants us to be kind to everyone - even those who are unkind to us.

Pellegrini, Nina. Families Are Different . Jefferson City, Missouri: Scholastic, 1991. Realistic Picture Book (Big Book). Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: Sensitive exploration of different families - all bound together with "a special kind of glue called love."

Petty, Kate and Charlotte Firmin. Being Bullied . New York. Barron's, 199 1. (Grades K- 1) Information Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Rita is bullied by another girl at school but finds relief for the problem.

Petty, Kate and Charlotte Firmin. Making Friends . New York: Barron's, 199 1. (Grades K- 1) Information Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Jack does not understand that friendship must be a two- way street until he meets Richard.

Petty, Kate and Charlotte Firmin. Playing the Game . New York: Barron's, 199 1. (Grades K- 1) Information Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Joel learns why games, even made-up ones, need rules to make them fair.

Piper, Watty. Little Engine That Could . New York: Putnam, 1930. (Preschool-Grade 1) Fiction Picture Book. Personal Peace: This book can encourage children to be like the engine who was not afraid to try.

Polacco, Patricia. Chicken Sunday . New York: Philomel Books, 1992. (All ages) Realistic Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: A moving story of intercultural and intergenerational friendship, acceptance, trust and love.

Polland, Cay. Feelings: Inside You and Outloud Too . Berkeley, California: Celestial Arts, 1975. (Preschool-Grade 2) Information Picture Book with photographs. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Explores various feelings and discusses how to express and deal with them.

Powell, Richard. How to Deal With Friends . Mahwah, New Jersey: Troll Associates, 1992. (Preschool - Grade 1) Information Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: A practical guide to making and keeping friends and getting along with different types of people.

Quinlan, Patricia. Planting Seeds . Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Firefly Books, 1988. (Grades K-2) Realistic Fiction Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global, Environmental Peace: A child wants to know why people build bombs and learns that it is important for people to take care of each other so that the earth will not experience the bombs

Rose, Deborah Lee(Adapted). The People Who Hugged Trees . Miwot, Colorado: Roberts Rinehart Publishers, 1990. Illustrated by Brigitte Sallund. (Grade 2 and up) Environmental Folk Tale. Personal, Inter personal, Global and Environmental Peace: A young girl's love for trees give her the courage to stand up against the axmen who threaten to destroy them.

Ryan, DyAnne DiSalvo. Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen. . New York: Morrow Junior Books, 1991. (Grades 1-2) Fictional Picture Book. Personal and Interpersonal Peace: A boy spends the day with Uncle Willie at the soup kitchen where he works preparing and serving food for the hungry.

Schenk de Regniers, Beatrice. A Week in the Life of Best Friends . New York: Macmillan, Atheneum, 1986. (Grades 1-6) Poetic Information Book. Personal and Interpersonal Peace: Explores many aspects of friendship.

Schlein, Miriam. The Year of the Panda . New York: HarperCollins, 1990. (Grades 3-6) Realistic Fiction Chapter Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global, Environmental Peace: A Chinese boy rescues a starving baby Panda and, in the process, learns why Pandas are endangered and what the government is doing to save them.

Scholes, Katherine. Peace Begins With You . San Francisco, California: Sierra Club, 1989. Illustrated by Robert Ingpen. Fictional Picture Book. Personal Interpersonal and Global Peace: Explains, in simple terms, the concept of peace, why conflicts occur, how they can be resolved in positive ways, and how to protect peace.

Seeger, Pete. Abiyoyo . New York: Scholastic, 1963. Illustrations by Michael Hays. (Grades K-3) Traditional Tale Picture Book. Interpersonal, Global Peace: A story-song based on a South African lullaby. People work together to defeat a scary monster

Seuss, Dr. The Butter Battle Book . New York: Random House, 1984. (All ages) Fiction Picture Book. Interpersonal, Global, Environmental Peace: Engage in a long-running battle, the Yooks and Zooks develop more and more sophisticated weaponry as they attempt to outdo each other. Great to stimulate discussion of causes and remedies of war.

Seuss, Dr. The Lorax . New York: Random House, 1971 Fiction Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Environmental Peace: The Once-ler describes the results of the local pollution problem.

Seuss, Dr. Oh, the Places You'll Go . New York: Random House, 1990. (All ages) Picture Book. Personal Peace: Advice in rhyme for proceeding in life; weathering fear, loneliness and confusion, and being in charge of your actions.

Shannon, George. Stories to Solve: Folktales from Around the World . New York: Beech Tree Books, 1985. (Grades 3 and up) Short Stories with Illustrations. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: 14 folktales that are short puzzles to be solved through cleverness, common sense, or careful observation of details in the text. Tales are timeless and universal.

Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman. Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport . New York: Aladdin Books, 1980. (Ali ages) Realistic Fiction Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: A New York City boy's preconceived ideas of fife in the West make him apprehensive about the family's move there. His real-life experiences in the West eliminate his bias.

Shelby, Anne. Potluck . New York: Orchard Books, 199 1. (Preschool-Grade 2) Multicultural Alphabet Book. Interpersonal, Global Peace: Children from around the globe cooperate in preparing a meal with foods from "A" to '7."

Shies, Larry. Hugs and Shrugs . Rolling Hills Estates, California: Jalmar Press, 1987. Personal Peace: Story of owl who finds the secret of inner peace.

Simon, Norma. I Was So Mad . Morton Grove, Illinois: Albert Whitman, 1974. (Preschool-Grade 1) Information Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Text and pictures relate situations that sometimes result in such reactions as frustration, anxiety, humiliation, and loss of control.

Sperry, Armstrong. Call It Courage . New York. Scholastic, 1940. (Grades 5-9) Fiction Chapter Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global, Environmental Peace: A youth overcomes his fear of the sea and proves his courage to himself and his people.

Spier. Peter. People . New York: Doubleday, 1980. (All ages) Information Picture Book. Interpersonal, Global Peace. Emphasizes the value of differences among the four billion people on earth.

Stein, R. Conrad. The Story of the United Nations . Chicago, Illinois: Children's Press, 1986. (Grades 3-5) Information. Global Peace: Describes the history, organization and functions of the UN.

Steiner, Claude. The Original Warm Fuzzy Tale . Rolling Hills Estates: Jalmar Press, 1977. Illustrated by JoAnn Dick. (Grades I and up) Fictional Picture Book. Personal and Interpersonal Peace: Children learn about positive and negative behavior toward others.

Steptoe, John. Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters - An African Tale . New York: Scholastic, 1987. (Grades K-3) Fiction Picture Book. Interpersonal, Global Peace: Two daughters, one bad-tempered, one kind & sweet, go before the king, who is choosing a bride.

Stinson, Kathy. Mom and Dad Don't Live Together Any More . Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Annick Press, 1984. (Preschool-Grade 1) Personal, Interpersonal Peace: A child learns that she is loved by her parents even though they are not together.

Summers, Stanford. Wacky and the Fuddle jig . New York: Fuddle jigs, 1980. (All ages) Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: One of Santa's helpers invents a creative toy that puts the war toys division out of business.

Super, Gretchen. What Is a Family? TIC Books: 199 1. (Grades K-3) Information Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Examines the concept of family, the different kinds of families found in society, and the interpersonal relationships that make them function.

Surat, Michele Maria. Angel Child, Dragon Child . New York: Scholastic, 1983. (Grades K-3) Realistic Fiction Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: Ut has just come to the USA from Vietnam; she does not like her new American school, and she misses her mother who is still in Vietnam. School people and community members work together and bring joy to Ut's life.

Taylor, Theodore. The Trouble With Tuck . New York: Avon, 198 1. (Grades 4-7) Personal, Interpersonal Peace: A young girl works against all odds to provide her blind dog with a guide dog of his own.

Temes, Roberta. The Empty Place: A Child's Guide Through Grief . Far Hills, New Jersey: Small Horizons, 1992. (Preschool-Grade 1) Realistic Fiction. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: A third grader's big sister dies.

Tomioka, Chiyoko. Rise and Shine, Mariko-chan . New York: Scholastic, 1986. Illustrated by Yoshiharu Tsuchida- (Preschool-Grade 1) Realistic Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: A child's parents are getting ready for work, siblings are getting ready for school, and little Mariko-chan is getting ready to leave her Japanese-American household for a day of preschool, too.

Trent, John et al. The Treasure Tree . Dallas, Texas: Word Publishing, 1992 Illustrated by Judy Love. (Grades K-3) Fictional Picture Book. Personal and Interpersonal Peace: Four animal friends trying to get a treasure, find that their different personalities make each of them a valuable member of the search team and that the very best treasure is knowing how much they love and need each other.

Udry, Janice May. What Mary Jo Shared . New York: Scholastic, 1966. Illustrated by Elizabeth Sayles. (Grades K-3) Realistic Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Mary Jo never participated in sharing time until she thought of something very special to share -her father.

Viscott, David and Jonah Kalb. What Every Kid Should Know . Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1974. (Grades 4 and up) Information. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Advice for dealing with friends, parents, and feelings.

Van Allsburg, Chris. The Wretched Stone . Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 199 1. (Grades 4 and up) Fiction Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Emphasizes the civilizing forces of storytelling, singing, and dancing.

Waber, Bernard. You Look Ridiculous Said the Rhinoceros to the Hippopotamus . Glendale, California: Bowmar, 1966. Preschool-Grade 2) Personal, Interpersonal Peace: Jungle friends cause a hippopotamus to feel ridiculous about her looks, but she learns to be proud of just what she is.

Walter, Mildred Pitts. Ty's One-Man Band . New York: Scholastic, 1980. Illustrated by Margot Tomes. (Grades K-3) Information Book. Interpersonal, Global Peace: A young child, while playing by the pond, meets a one-legged one-man band who brings music to the community.

Warner, Rachel. Going Fishing - A Story Set in Bangladesh . New York: Scholastic, 1990.Photographs by Prodeepta Das. (Preschool-Grade 3) Information Picture Book. Global Peace: When a boy and his father spend the day fishing, they catch many things -but no fish. The clever boy creates a plan that saves the day.

Westridge Young Writers Workshop. Kids Explore America's Hispanic Heritage . Santa Fe, New Mexico: John Muir, 1992. (Grades 3 and up) Information. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: Written by kids for kids, this book is meant to help Americans enjoy and appreciate Hispanic culture including history, food, festivals, art, stories, and language.

Wilhelm, Hans. I'll Always Love You . New York: Random House, Crown Books, 1988. Realistic Picture Book. Personal, Interpersonal Peace: As the young narrator grows taller, his beloved dog Elfie grows older. When the dog dies, the boy finds comfort in remembering that every night, he told Elfie, "I'll always love you."

Williams, Vera. A Chair for My Mother . New York: Scholastic, 1982. (Grades K-3) Realistic Picture Book. Interpersonal Peace: A child, her waitress mother, and her grandmother save dimes to buy a comfortable arm chair after all their furniture is lost in a fire.

Wilson, Johnniece Marshall. Oh Brother . New York: Scholastic, 1988. (Grades 4-7) Chapter Book. Interpersonal Peace: Two brothers did not get along very well as it was; then they were forced to share a room so that their new sister had a place to live.

Wood, Douglas. Old Turtle . Duluth, Minnesota: Pfeifer-Hamilton, 1992. (All ages) Personal, Interpersonal, Global, Environmental Peace. Promotes understanding of self, others, and planet.

Yep, Laurence. Dragon wings . New York: HarperCollins Child Books, 1975. (Grades 5-9) Fiction Chapter Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: Portrays the rich traditions of the Chinese community as it made its way in a hostile America in the early 1900s.

Yolen, Jane. Encounter . San Diego, California: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. (All ages) Historical Fiction Picture Book. Interpersonal, Global Peace: The first meeting of Christopher Columbus in the new world is seen through the eyes of a Taino boy - an encounter that changed the way the world forever. The perspective of an indigenous culture is rarely portrayed in children's books, and Jane Yolen has done so.

Yolen, Jane. The Devil's Arithmetic . New York: Puffin, 1988. (Grades 5-9) Historical Fiction Chapter Book. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: Time travel about a young Jewish girl, Hanna, who goes back to Communist Poland, where she is taken to a death camp.

Ziefert, Harriet. A New Coat for Anna . New York: Dragonfly Books, 1986. (Grades 1-4) Picture Book based on a true story. Personal, Interpersonal, Global Peace: In this World War II story, Anna's mother decides she will trade the few valuables she has left for the materials required to make Anna a badly needed winter coat.

Zolotov, Charlotte. The Hating Book . New York: HarperCollins Child Books, 1969. (Ages 4-8) The misunderstanding between two friends continues until they decide to talk to each other.