Karl Beckstrand: 32 books

(Geography, nonfiction) A list of countries meant to be read aloud to facilitate easy memorization (or entertaining reading. Ages 4 – 12). 8-page ebook with characters of color, 311 words written and designed (some illustrations) by award-winning author Karl Beckstrand (Mini-mysteries for Minors...

(Careers, financial literacy) “Masterful. … An immensely appealing book because of its readable style … and its realistic but soft Asian-style illustrations.” – Crystie Cook, poet. Selected by the State of Vermont for primary school career/small business curriculum. “What are you looking...

(Language learning) “This is a magic cape!” A career/color picture book adventure: Explore colors—and daring jobs—with full text and pronunciation guide in both Spanish and English (for ages 3 years & up ESL/ELL). Count the careers, colors, cultures, and costumes, or dress up! Learn some...

(Colors, careers – Spanish) Pronunciation guide in English. “Ésta es una capa de colores mágica.” Un libro sobre carreras, culturas, y colores. Este libro para niños de 3 a 7 años contiene actividades de búsqueda, superhéroes hispanos y africanos, y vívidas imágenes para ayudar con la...

(Survival/suspense, western) Winner: 2016 International Book Award, Literary Classics Seal of Approval, and 2016 Laramie Award Finalist. What if you came home after a journey and your family was no longer there? What if someone else was living in your house, running what you used to manage—and trying...

(ROMANCE suspense, clean) Winner: 2016 International Book Award, 2016 Laramie Award finalist, Literary Classics Seal of Approval. A strong woman and a Latino man, each searching for missing family members, clash amid a Nevada silver rush scheme that leaves both unsure who to trust—and scrambling...

(Humor, bedtime) "Comically freaking out … suspenseful without ever getting too intense for younger readers." - Kirkus Reviews. Have you ever been scared by strange noises—sounds that seem to happen all by themselves? What could be causing those squeaks and bumps? A scaredy-cat dog faces...

(Nonfiction, pets) “A touching, easy-to-read children's story for ages 3 – 7 … based on an actual event pertaining to the author's own dog.” – Stevie Turner, author. Muffy is a little dog who loves people; but after a painful injury she is wary of other dogs. Valor is a lost German shepherd...

Critically acclaimed Sounds in the House: A Mystery, Polar Bear Bowler: A Story Without Words, Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm: It’s Not a Pretty Picture … Book; Arriba UP, Abajo Down at the Boardwalk--each with finding, counting, or reading activity (for ages 2 - 8 years). Humor, bears, characters...

(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 mystery...

(Opposites) “Vivid colors … maintain the attention of the very young.” - Lee Ashford for Readers' Favorite. A multicultural book of contrasts and opposites set in the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in California. Arriba Up includes finding and counting activities and vivid illustrations...

(Humor) Top 10 Best Books of 2011 “Works effortlessly on every level … museum-quality, collage-like artwork; this title raises the bar for all children’s picture books” – ForeWord Reviews. A STEM book about a girl who responds to some unusual animal gifts--that happen to be alive. Comes...

(Humor, Spanish) "Comically freaking out … suspenseful without ever getting too intense for younger readers." - Kirkus Reviews. Includes Spanish pronunciation guide in English. Otro misterio divertido por Karl Beckstrand (4 Mysteries for Kids); toda la familia va a reírse aprendiendo...

(Humor, Spanish) “Fabuloso! … fun and colorful.” – Vanessa Abernathy. Multicultural finding/counting picture book with Spanish pronunciation guide in English. ¿De dónde vienen estas migas? ¿Por qué hay migas en las escaleras? ¿Quién está dejando migas en todas partes?! Otro misterio...