Books with author Karl Beckstrand

(Bedtime humor) 5 glowing Amazon Vine Voice reviews. Quirky birds with a zest for life, revel, feast, and dance on the shores of a shimmering lake (laughter and fun for ages 3 – 6, preschool to 1st grade). “Pink birds on a walk, pink flocks in pink socks…Diving, dipping, drinking, dripping, flying, falling, flailing, flipping...Strutting, swaying, swooping, sunning, synchronized swimming—they shimmy—it’s stunning.” Flamingo picture book activities include finding and counting animals, dances, and foods—plus online extras. Read-aloud book on flamingos, 350 words (some tongue twisters) in dyslexic-friendly font by award-winning kid’s author Karl Beckstrand (Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm—for 60 multicultural books, click Karl Beckstrand above), illustrated by Ashley Sanborn (Polar Bear Bowler and If Cancer Was a Fish). Available in hard or soft cover and ebook versions, 24-page, 8.5"x 8.5" perfect bound children’s ornithology/bird book, Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights © Sept. 2015) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/iBook/Kindle/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. LCCN: 2015947081, JUV031020, JUV002040, JUV054000, JUV009030, JUV019000, hard ISBN: 978-1951599034, soft ISBN: 978-1512161786 (ebook ISBN: 978-1310478215)

(Illustrated biography) When young Ida contracts scarlet fever in 1880s Sweden, she almost loses her sight. After another brush with death, Ida learns that there is more than this life, disease has an end, and small miracles happen every day. With new faith, Ida leaves her mother and brother and sails with her sister to America for a better life—free from poverty and persecution. But she knows no English. How will she share what she’s learned in a strange country? The prequel to Anna’s Prayer, Ida’s Witness is a delightful, inspiring story for all ages and cultures (children 6 – 12 yrs., 1st – 7th grades). 2,000 words by Ida Lovisa Anderson Beckstrand retold by award-winning author and media professor Karl Beckstrand (The Bridge of the Golden Wood—click Karl Beckstrand above for all 60 multicultural books), 35 illustrations, 8.5”x8.5” soft cover or hard cover hybrid picture book about immigration, religious freedom, women, family history (also an e-book, LDS nonfiction, 34 pages, Young American Immigrants series #1, worldwide rights © Nov. 2018 Premio Publishing) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/iBook/Kindle/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. JNF007120, JNF053240, JNF025200, JNF038060, JNF007080, JNF057000, LCCN: 2016962276, eISBN: 9780463292839, hard ISBN 9780985398859, soft ISBN 9781503247147

(Opposites) “Vivid colors…maintain the attention of the very young.” - Lee Ashford for Readers' Favorite. A multicultural book of contrasts and opposites set at the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in California, Arriba Up includes finding and counting activities and vivid illustrations for concept comprehension (learn colors, verbs, and nouns; children ages 2 – 7, preschool – 2nd grade; Easy to read & level 1 ESOL/ESE).26-page picture book with Pacific Islanders, marine animals, water sports, rides, and food for boys and girls. 93 simple read-aloud words (double for bilingual) for reluctant readers written and illustrated by award-winning author Karl Beckstrand (Great Cape o’ Colors—click Karl Beckstrand above to see all 60 multicultural titles). Get this language activity book in Spanish, bilingual, and ebook versions (perfect-bound, 8"x10"). More kid’s books: Crumbs on the Stairs – Migas en las escaleras: A Mystery; Sounds in the House – Sonidos en la casa; She Doesn’t Want the Worms – Ella no quiere los gusanos; It Came from under the High Chair: A Mystery: Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights © Aug. 2012) Premiobooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N/Nook, Brodart, Follett, Gardners, Ingram, Kindle/Amazon, Library Direct, Overdrive, iBooks, Deisel, Kobo, and Walmart online. LCCN: 2012912901, JNF020010, JUV009030, JUV009040, JUV054000, ISBN: 978-1479168941, eISBN: 978-1301623037

(Careers, financial literacy) “Masterful.… An immensely appealing book because of its readable style…and its realistic but soft Asian-style illustrations.” – Crystie Cook, poet. Children’s business book selected by the State of Vermont for primary school career/economics curriculum. “What are you looking at,” asked the boy. “Trouble and treasure,” said the old woman. A child with a knack for solving problems helps some hungry fish and finds a treasure.Teach someone to fish. This illustrated folk tale on the value of work bridges the gap between what kids learn in school about jobs, small business, and finance—and what they should know (how to serve others). This how-to picture book teaches how to spot opportunities to help others and make money; comes with ideas for businesses, job ideas, money-making activities and online resources on career choices, managing money, finding customers, and moving up in an organization. Young children will be captivated by the story; older ones will want to apply the things they learn (for kids ages 4 and up/ESL, preschool – 12th grade).Careers for Kids [multicultural] series - #3 (stand alone—previous title not needed. Others in the series: Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story; Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm; Great Cape o’ Colors: Capa de colores [English-Spanish]). 530 English words in dyslexic-friendly font by award-winning author and former Silicon Valley recruiter Karl Beckstrand (Horse & Dog Adventures—for 60 multicultural books, click Karl Beckstrand above), illustrations by Yaniv Cahoua and Karl Beckstrand.Free online career/money resources: ChildrenEarn. Get this 26-page, 8.5"x 8.5" read aloud fish fable in hard cover, soft cover, and e-book versions. (Grow up graduation present with Chinese boy, red panda; entrepreneur textbook on summer jobs, money, and saving). Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, worldwide rights © July 2017; PremioBooks, Target online, Amazon/Kindle, Baker & Taylor, Barnes & Noble/Nook, Brodart, EBSCO, Flipkart, Follett, Gardners, iBooks, Ingram, Inktera, Kobo, Mackin, OverDrive, Oyster, SCRIBD, txtr, Walmart online, and libraries. LCCN: 2016949820, JUV009090, JUV006000, JUV012060, JUV039220, JUV030020, JUV063000, BUS025000, BUS012000, BUS060000, BUS019000, BUS048000, BUS029000, eISBN: 978-1370287222, paper ISBN: 978-1536889864, hard cover ISBN: 978-0985398811; “5 stars. A clever storyteller.… Colorfully illustrated…ideas [on] how to build one’s own treasure.… A very educational resource.” - Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite

(Humor, bilingual) 3rd printing. WHERE did all the crumbs come from? ¿De dónde vienen estas migajas? Learn language as a Hispanic child takes you on a finding and counting search for the crumb culprit. Multicultural story comes with full text and pronunciation guide in both languages, counting and finding activities, question words (interrogatives), and vivid illustrations to aid language learning at any age (kids 2 years & up ESL/ELL, preschool through 6th grade; Easy to read & level 1 ESOL/ESE)Spanish-English picture book from award-winning author/illustrator Karl Beckstrand (Bad Bananas: A Story Cookbook for Kids—click Karl Beckstrand above for all 60 multicultural books). “Elevando la Lectura Bilingüe” – Tania Navarro, El Observador. “Fun and colorful.” – Vanessa Abernathy.8”x10” children’s book has 95 words (double for bilingual), 24 illustrations, a Latino boy, teddy bear, and the gifts of sharing. Get this read-aloud kid’s language book en Español (Spanish-only), English-only, hard/soft/ebook (with pronunciation guide). Mini-mysteries for Minors series #2 (stand alone—previous title not needed). Other children’s mysteries: Great Cape o’ Colors – Capa de colores, Sounds in the House – Sonidos en la casa, She Doesn’t Want the Worms – Ella no quiere los gusanos, Why Juan Can’t Sleep Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights © 2011) Premiobooks (signed books), Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Follett, Brodart, B&N/Nook, Kindle/Amazon, Overdrive, iBooks, Deisel, Kobo, Gardners, Walmart online, and libraries.Un misterio divertido para cualquier edad (para niños de 2 años y arriba); Aprenda a contar, a hacer preguntas en inglés, y aprenda sobre el valor de compartir. Libro bilingüe incluye actividades de búsqueda, una guía de pronunciación en inglés y español, y dibujos vividos para ayudar con el vocabulario. Ordene su ejemplar de este este libro en inglés, bilingüe o ebook (vea dentro del libro en línea): Premiobooks. Libro con dibujos y protagonista Hispano para la familia, 24 páginas, ebook, tapa blanda o dura, 95 palabras, LCCN: 2005939080, JNF020010, JNF020030, JUV011030, JUV009030, JUV054000, JUV020000, JUV019000, JUV028000, eISBN: 978-1452443621, Hard ISBN: 978-0977606504, Soft ISBN: 978-0977606597 (Spanish ISBN: 978-0615443058)

(Illustrated biography) When young Ida contracts scarlet fever in 1880s Sweden, she almost loses her sight. After another brush with death, Ida learns that there is more than this life, disease has an end, and small miracles happen every day. With new faith, Ida leaves her mother and brother and sails with her sister to America for a better life—free from poverty and persecution. But she knows no English. How will she share what she’s learned in a strange country? The prequel to Anna’s Prayer, Ida’s Witness is a delightful, inspiring story for all ages and cultures (children 6 – 12 yrs., 1st – 7th grades). 2,000 words by Ida Lovisa Anderson Beckstrand retold by award-winning author and media professor Karl Beckstrand (The Bridge of the Golden Wood—click Karl Beckstrand above for all 60 multicultural books), 35 illustrations, 8.5”x8.5” soft cover or hard cover hybrid picture book about immigration, religious freedom, women, family history (also an e-book, LDS nonfiction, 34 pages, Young American Immigrants series #1, worldwide rights © Nov. 2018 Premio Publishing) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/iBook/Kindle/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. JNF007120, JNF053240, JNF025200, JNF038060, JNF007080, JNF057000, LCCN: 2016962276, eISBN: 9780463292839, hard ISBN 9780985398859, soft ISBN 9781503247147

(Bedtime humor) 3rd printing. “Fabuloso!…fun and colorful.” – Vanessa Abernathy. WHERE did all the crumbs come from? WHY are there crumbs on the stairs? WHO is dropping crumbs everywhere?! A Hispanic boy takes readers on a finding and counting search for the crumb culprit. Crumbs on the Stairs has a finding and counting activity, question words (interrogatives), and vivid illustrations to aid language comprehension (for children 2 - 6 years, PreK – 1st grade, Easy to read & level 1 ESOL/ESE). 95 words (double for bilingual) written & illustrated by award-winning children’s author Karl Beckstrand (Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story; click Karl Beckstrand above for all 60 multicultural books); 24-page, perfect bound 8”x10” soft cover kid’s picture book with Latino child, teddy bear, and the gift of sharing. Get this read-aloud book in Spanish or bilingual versions, hard/soft/ebook. Mini-mysteries for Minors series #2 (stand alone—previous title not needed). Other kid’s mysteries: Sounds in the House – Sonidos en la casa, It Came from Under the High Chair, She Doesn’t Want the Worms – Ella no quiere los gusanos, Why Juan Can’t Sleep. Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights © 2011) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/iBook/Kindle/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. JUV020000, JNF020010, JUV011030, JUV028000, JUV019000, JUV054000, ISBN: 978-0977606535, eISBN: 9781301432615 (Spanish: 978-0615443058)

(Humor, bilingual) 3rd printing. WHERE did all the crumbs come from? ¿De dónde vienen estas migajas? Learn language as a Hispanic child takes you on a finding and counting search for the crumb culprit. Multicultural story comes with full text and pronunciation guide in both languages, counting and finding activities, question words (interrogatives), and vivid illustrations to aid language learning at any age (kids 2 years & up ESL/ELL, preschool through 6th grade; Easy to read & level 1 ESOL/ESE)Spanish-English picture book from award-winning author/illustrator Karl Beckstrand (Bad Bananas: A Story Cookbook for Kids—click Karl Beckstrand above for all 60 multicultural books). “Elevando la Lectura Bilingüe” – Tania Navarro, El Observador. “Fun and colorful.” – Vanessa Abernathy.8”x10” children’s book has 95 words (double for bilingual), 24 illustrations, a Latino boy, teddy bear, and the gifts of sharing. Get this read-aloud kid’s language book en Español (Spanish-only), English-only, hard/soft/ebook (with pronunciation guide). Mini-mysteries for Minors series #2 (stand alone—previous title not needed). Other children’s mysteries: Great Cape o’ Colors – Capa de colores, Sounds in the House – Sonidos en la casa, She Doesn’t Want the Worms – Ella no quiere los gusanos, Why Juan Can’t Sleep Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights © 2011) Premiobooks (signed books), Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Follett, Brodart, B&N/Nook, Kindle/Amazon, Overdrive, iBooks, Deisel, Kobo, Gardners, Walmart online, and libraries.Un misterio divertido para cualquier edad (para niños de 2 años y arriba); Aprenda a contar, a hacer preguntas en inglés, y aprenda sobre el valor de compartir. Libro bilingüe incluye actividades de búsqueda, una guía de pronunciación en inglés y español, y dibujos vividos para ayudar con el vocabulario. Ordene su ejemplar de este este libro en inglés, bilingüe o ebook (vea dentro del libro en línea): Premiobooks. Libro con dibujos y protagonista Hispano para la familia, 24 páginas, ebook, tapa blanda o dura, 95 palabras, LCCN: 2005939080, JNF020010, JNF020030, JUV011030, JUV009030, JUV054000, JUV020000, JUV019000, JUV028000, eISBN: 978-1452443621, Hard ISBN: 978-0977606504, Soft ISBN: 978-0977606597 (Spanish ISBN: 978-0615443058)

(Humor, bilingual) 3rd printing. “Fabuloso! … fun and colorful.” – Vanessa Abernathy. Multicultural finding/counting book with full text and pronunciation guide in both Spanish and English. WHERE did all the crumbs come from? ¿De dónde vienen estas migajas? Crumbs on the Stairs has counting and finding activities, question words (interrogatives) in both languages, and vivid illustrations to aid language learning at any age (kids 2 years & up). 95 words (double for bilingual ESL/ELL) written & illustrated by award-winning children’s author Karl Beckstrand (Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story), 24-page, 8”x10” soft cover (hard via Ingram) bilingual children’s picture book with Hispanic child (also an ebook). Get this kid’s language book in Spanish-only, English-only, or ebook versions (with pronunciation guide). Share other mysteries in Español: Sounds in the House – Sonidos en la casa, She Doesn’t Want the Worms – Ella no quiere los gusanos (see 4 Spanish-English Books for Kids). Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Mini-mysteries for Minors series, worldwide rights © 2011) Premiobooks.com (signed books), Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Follett, Brodart, Bn.com/NOOK, Kindle/Amazon.com, Overdrive, iBooks, Deisel, Kobo, and select retailers.Un misterio divertido para cualquier edad (para niños de 2 años y arriba); Aprenda a contar, a hacer preguntas en inglés, y aprenda sobre el valor de compartir. Libro bilingüe incluye actividades de búsqueda, una guía de pronunciación en inglés y español, y dibujos vividos para ayudar con el vocabulario. Ordene su ejemplar de este este libro en inglés, bilingüe o ebook (vea dentro del libro en línea): Premiobooks.com. Libro con dibujos y protagonista Hispano para la familia, 24 páginas, 8”x10” tapa blanda o dura, 95 palabras, LCCN: 2005939080, JNF020010, JNF020030, JUV011030, JUV009030, JUV054000, JUV020000, JUV019000, JUV028000, eISBN: 978-1452443621, Hard ISBN: 978-0977606504, Soft ISBN: 978-0977606597 (Spanish ISBN: 978-0615443058)

(STEM, insect habitat) Winner: Promoting Picture Books’ Art Cover Contest. “Entranced me…a fascinating concept…luscious colors…stunning illustrations.” - Jean B. Yates, Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer. Follow the stages of a monarch butterfly from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. With each blink the butterflies multiply (until a playful dog disperses them). Children love to make up/write stories to go with colorful illustrations by award-winning author/illustrator and media professor Karl Beckstrand (Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm—click Karl Beckstrand above for all 60 multicultural books). Diverse wordless book activities include finding and naming insects and characters and cementing vocabulary by describing the action or writing a story (ages 2 – 6/preschool to first grade, Emergent Reader/Fountas & Pinnell: A, DRA: 1). Includes Pacific Islander/Polynesian child plus information on special concern species and insect habitat conservation. Blink and they multiply—blink and they’re gone! See book 1 in this wordless book series: Polar Bear Bowler. Get this pollinator/insect book in hard cover, soft cover, and e-book versions today. 24-page, 8"x10" perfect bound kid’s gift book about butterflies, Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Stories Without Words series #2, worldwide rights © April 2016) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Gardner’s, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/iBook/Kindle/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. LCCN: 2016931905, JNF003250, JNF003060, JUV009080, JNF029040, JNF037020, JUV002300, JUV002070, JNF003120, JNF051150, JUV010000, hard ISBN: 978-1951599010, soft: 978-0692648599 (ebook ISBN: 978-1311095978)

(Science, astronomy) “Guides readers into a world that is eye-opening and page-turning!” - UP Author’s 2014 cover design award. A picture book introduction to the night sky—accompany an American Indian child in finding stars, moons, galaxies, and other heavenly bodies (Online GLOSSARY for children ages 4 – 9, preschool to 4th grade). Kid’s love this STEM book’s activities: identifying constellations and distinguishing between planets and stars. Read-aloud book includes characters of color, online glossary, and rich illustrations by Spanish illustrator Luis F. Sanz (Why Juan Can’t Sleep: A Mystery?) to aid vocabulary comprehension. About 400 English words (some tongue twisters) by award-winning author and media professor Karl Beckstrand (for 60 multicultural books, click Karl Beckstrand above). Expose your child to the starry skies, Monument Valley, and a little space science—tonight! #1, Careers for Kids educational book series—get all four books! Others in the series: Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm; The Bridge of the Golden Wood: A Parable on How to Earn a Living; Great Cape o’ Colors – Capa de colores (English-Spanish): ChildrenEarn. 30-page, 8.5"x8.5" grow up science book/astronomy book for kids/girls; hard cover, soft cover, or ebook; Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Worldwide rights under the sun © 2014); PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Gardner’s, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/iBook/Kindle/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. LCCN: 2013913403, JNF051040, JUV011040, JUV036000, JUV010000, JUV020000, JUV054000, GAM020000; ISBN Hard: 978-0985398880, ISBN Soft: 978-0615856155 (ebook ISBN: 978-1310128097)

(STEM, insect habitat) Winner: Promoting Picture Books’ Art Cover Contest. “Entranced me…a fascinating concept…luscious colors…stunning illustrations.” - Jean B. Yates, Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer. Follow the stages of a monarch butterfly from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. With each blink the butterflies multiply (until a playful dog disperses them). Children love to make up/write stories to go with colorful illustrations by award-winning author/illustrator and media professor Karl Beckstrand (Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm—click Karl Beckstrand above for all 60 multicultural books). Diverse wordless book activities include finding and naming insects and characters and cementing vocabulary by describing the action or writing a story (ages 2 – 6/preschool to first grade, Emergent Reader/Fountas & Pinnell: A, DRA: 1). Includes Pacific Islander/Polynesian child plus information on special concern species and insect habitat conservation. Blink and they multiply—blink and they’re gone! See book 1 in this wordless book series: Polar Bear Bowler. Get this pollinator/insect book in hard cover, soft cover, and e-book versions today. 24-page, 8"x10" perfect bound kid’s gift book about butterflies, Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Stories Without Words series #2, worldwide rights © April 2016) PremioBooks, Baker & Taylor, B&N, Brodart, Follett, Gardner’s, Herzberg/Perma-bound, Ingram, Biblio/EBSCO/iBook/Kindle/Kobo/Mackin/Smash/SCRIBD, libraries, Target and Walmart online. LCCN: 2016931905, JNF003250, JNF003060, JUV009080, JNF029040, JNF037020, JUV002300, JUV002070, JNF003120, JNF051150, JUV010000, hard ISBN: 978-1951599010, soft: 978-0692648599 (ebook ISBN: 978-1311095978)