“Crosses cultural boundaries…. Lovely exploration…fabulously rich and evocative of the artistry of Shel Silverstein.” – M. Condon, Unite for Literacy (Why Juan Can’t Sleep)
Discover best-selling picture books: Sounds in the House, It Came from Under the High Chair, Crumbs on the Stairs – Migas en las escaleras, and Why Juan Can’t Sleep: A Funny Mystery (bound in one volume). Each kids’ mystery has a counting or finding activity (bears, bugs, sounds) and features diverse characters (for kids 2 – 8 years, preschool – 3rd grade, ESL/ELL/ESOL/ESE).
“Comically freaking out…suspenseful without ever getting too intense for younger readers.” – Kirkus Reviews (Sounds in the House). Nothing to fear–there’s only fun here! About 110 pages on sharing, friendship, and facing fears; 1,400 spooky words (plus some in Spanish) by award-winning author-illustrator and college media instructor Karl Beckstrand (additional art by Channing Jones, Jeremy Higginbotham, and Luis F. Sanz). Read all of Beckstrand’s 60 multiracial stories.
Don’t miss this funny Halloween favorite with online secrets in 8″x10″ soft cover, ebook, or as individual language/activity books: KidsWorldBooks (Premio Publishing, Mini-mysteries for Minors series, worldwide rights © July 2022), libraries, schools, and all major mystery book distributors. None of our multicultural children’s books discuss CRT, gender, or orientation. JUV054000, JUV011030, JUV010000, JUV028000, JUV019000, JUV002140, JUV011020, JUV011010, JUV020000; YFCF, YFQ, 5BP-US-H; e-ISBN: 978-1311864079, ISBN: 978-1505690187
