Books with author Luis F. Beckstrand

(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)

(Humor) "Crosses cultural boundaries.… Lovely exploration...fabulously rich and evocative of the artistry of Shel Silverstein” - Mark Condon, Unite for Literacy. Crazy day—of work and play—worn-out Juan “Must sleep!” Tonight he’ll dream of dragons…or will he? A bedtime thriller with search activity and clever illustrations by Spanish artist Luis F. Sanz (Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story) that aid comprehension and help build vocabulary (especially adjectives; for kids ages 4 – 7). Young and old will identify with this funny, spooky quest for rest—a finalist for the Utah Book Award. 290 readable words by best-selling children’s author Karl Beckstrand (Arriba up, Abajo down at the Boardwalk—for 60 multicultural books, click Karl Beckstrand above). 32-page, perfect-bound, 8"x10" soft cover kid’s bedtime picture book/ebook for wide awake kids; Hispanic child/Latino boy; Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Mini-mysteries for Minors [multicultural/multilingual series] #4 stand alone—previous title not needed; others in series: Sounds in the House: A Mystery? Crumbs on the Stairs – Migas en las escaleras; She Doesn’t Want the Worms; It Came from under the High Chair; worldwide rights © Aug. 2012) 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: 2012914948, GAM020000, JUV011030, JUV010000, JUV028000, JUV019000, JUV054000, hard ISBN: 978-1951599041, soft ISBN: 978-0615692296 (eISBN: 9781301287598)

(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)

(Humor) "Crosses cultural boundaries.… Lovely exploration...fabulously rich and evocative of the artistry of Shel Silverstein” - Mark Condon, Unite for Literacy. Crazy day—of work and play—worn-out Juan “Must sleep!” Tonight he’ll dream of dragons…or will he? A bedtime thriller with search activity and clever illustrations by Spanish artist Luis F. Sanz (Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story) that aid comprehension and help build vocabulary (especially adjectives; for kids ages 4 – 7). Young and old will identify with this funny, spooky quest for rest—a finalist for the Utah Book Award. 290 readable words by best-selling children’s author Karl Beckstrand (Arriba up, Abajo down at the Boardwalk—for 60 multicultural books, click Karl Beckstrand above). 32-page, perfect-bound, 8"x10" soft cover kid’s bedtime picture book/ebook for wide awake kids; Hispanic child/Latino boy; Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Mini-mysteries for Minors [multicultural/multilingual series] #4 stand alone—previous title not needed; others in series: Sounds in the House: A Mystery? Crumbs on the Stairs – Migas en las escaleras; She Doesn’t Want the Worms; It Came from under the High Chair; worldwide rights © Aug. 2012) 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: 2012914948, GAM020000, JUV011030, JUV010000, JUV028000, JUV019000, JUV054000, hard ISBN: 978-1951599041, soft ISBN: 978-0615692296 (eISBN: 9781301287598)

(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 and libraries. LCCN: 2013913403, JNF051040, JUV011040, JUV036000, JUV010000, JUV020000, JUV054000, GAM020000; ISBN Hard: 978-0985398880, ISBN Soft: 978-0615856155 (ebook ISBN: 978-1310128097)

(Bedtime humor) "Crosses cultural boundaries.... Lovely exploration...fabulously rich and evocative of the artistry of Shel Silverstein" - Mark Condon, Unite for Literacy. Crazy day--of work and play--worn-out Juan "Must sleep!" Tonight he'll dream of dragons...or will he? A bedtime thriller with search activity and clever illustrations by Spanish artist Luis F. Sanz (Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story) that aid comprehension and help build vocabulary (especially adjectives; for kids ages 4 - 7).Original...intriguing...entertaining... reader-friendly" - Midwest Book Review. Young and old will identify with this funny, spooky quest for rest--a Utah Book Award finalist. 290 readable words by best-selling children's author Karl Beckstrand (Arriba up, Abajo down at the Boardwalk--for 60 multicultural books, click Karl Beckstrand above).32-page, perfect-bound, 8"x10" soft cover children's picture book/ebook for wide awake kids; Hispanic child/Latino boy; Spanglish. Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Mini-mysteries for Minors [multicultural/multilingual series] #4 stand alone--previous title not needed; others in series: Sounds in the House: A Mystery? Crumbs on the Stairs - Migas en las escaleras; She Doesn't Want the Worms; It Came from under the High Chair; worldwide rights (c) Aug. 2012) PremioBooks and libraries. LCCN: 2012914948, GAM020000, JUV011030, JUV010000, JUV028000, JUV019000, JUV054000, hard ISBN: 978-1951599041, soft ISBN: 978-0615692296 (eISBN: 9781301287598)

(Humor) "Crosses cultural boundaries.… Lovely exploration...fabulously rich and evocative of the artistry of Shel Silverstein” - Mark Condon, Unite for Literacy. Crazy day—of work and play—worn-out Juan “Must sleep!” Tonight he’ll dream of dragons…or will he? A bedtime thriller with search activity and clever illustrations by Spanish artist Luis F. Sanz (Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story) that aid comprehension and help build vocabulary (especially adjectives; for kids ages 4 – 7). Young and old will identify with this funny, spooky quest for rest—a finalist for the Utah Book Award. 290 readable words by best-selling children’s author Karl Beckstrand (Arriba up, Abajo down at the Boardwalk—for 60 multicultural books, click Karl Beckstrand above). 32-page, perfect-bound, 8"x10" soft cover kid’s bedtime picture book/ebook for wide awake kids; Hispanic child/Latino boy; Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Mini-mysteries for Minors [multicultural/multilingual series] #4 stand alone—previous title not needed; others in series: Sounds in the House: A Mystery? Crumbs on the Stairs – Migas en las escaleras; She Doesn’t Want the Worms; It Came from under the High Chair; worldwide rights © Aug. 2012) 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: 2012914948, GAM020000, JUV011030, JUV010000, JUV028000, JUV019000, JUV054000, hard ISBN: 978-1951599041, soft ISBN: 978-0615692296 (eISBN: 9781301287598)