She Doesn't Want the Worms: A Mystery - with online secrets (Mini-mysteries for Minors) - Softcover

Beckstrand, Karl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615492789 ISBN 13: 9780615492780

Publisher: Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, LLC, 2011

Synopsis

(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 bi-racial girl who responds to some unusual gifts--that happen to be alive. Comes with hidden picture finding activity and online secrets. Vivid illustrations of insects, reptiles, a cat, and a bat aid language comprehension (learn multiple nouns, children ages 3 - 7). 180 words (double for bilingual/ESL) by award-winning kid’s author Karl Beckstrand (4 Mysteries for Kids), illustrated by David Hollenbach. 24-page, perfect-bound, 8"x10" soft cover STEM picture book with bi-racial child, bugs/insects, and animals (also an ebook and Spanish/bilingual book). Who’s giving worms anyway? Other mysteries: Crumbs on the Stairs – Migas en las escaleras, Sounds in the House – Sonidos en la casa, Why Juan Can’t Sleep. See: 4 Mysteries for Kids) Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Mini-mysteries for Minors worldwide rights © 2011) Premiobooks.com, Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Brodart, Follett, Bn.com/NOOK, Kindle/Amazon.com, Overdrive, iBooks, Deisel, Kobo, and select retailers. JUV002140, JUV011020, JUV011010, JUV019000, JUV020000, JUV028000, JUV054000, eISBN: 9781301963423, physical book ISBN: 978-0615492780

About this title

From the Author:

Interview with Mini Mysteries for Minors author, Karl Beckstrand
P: She Doesn't Want the Worms! A Mystery (with online secrets) is a very original story; where did you get the idea? KB: "I just had this vision of a girl being offered all kinds of creepy crawlies and being un-phased by them. When the left-field ending came to me--it was so twisted--I had to run with it."
P: The illustrations are stunning. Who concocted those wonderful almost-mosaic images? KB: "Pennsylvania artist, David Hollenbach."
P: This book is part of a series of books? KB: Yes, Mini Mysteries for Minors--even little kids like a good mystery!
P: There's a lot packed in those pages, will kids catch everything? KB: "That's the great thing about kids and books; if you give them enough interesting things, they will read and re-read to get every juicy detail--and new ideas of their own."
P: Why bilingual or Spanish options? KB: "I learned Spanish while living abroad in South America. I want to reach more people--give them entertaining ways to get lifelong skills like reading, language, counting, finding and creating.
P. Who do you hope will buy your book--is there a target audience? KB: "Some of my books are for ages 2 - 8 years; the bilingual book can be useful to anyone who's learning a language. The pictures, pronunciation guide, and bilingual text (if you get that version) all aid comprehension. Not only do young kids get a fun story, older ones can search and count critters, even adult language students can use it to increase vocabulary."
P: So an entire family could enjoy this book? KB: "Absolutely--finding, language and secrets to discover online; it makes a great family activity book."
P: Give us a glimpse of the story; could you share a portion? KB: "The fly she hates, but tolerates it (like a sour neighbor) ... The mantis makes her motionless ... the moth has got the wrong address; the crickets make her sleepy."
P: What's your favorite part? KB: "Aside from the vivid images, I like the girl's laid-back attitude toward all the critters--and the twist at the end."
P: What do you hope that families will get out of your books? KB: "I think kids and adults like clever stories--at least I do--and lots of laughs."
P: You've had some good press! KB: Yes, Midwest Book review--and one about to appear in ForeWord Magazine; our Banana cookbook was featured on TV and on the Horn Book's blog review.

From the Inside Flap:

Top 10 “Best Books” of 2011 – ForeWord Reviews. An activity book about a Black-Asian girl who responds to some unusual gifts--that happen to be alive—She Doesn’t Want the Worms has finding and counting activities and vivid illustrations of animals and insects for language comprehension (ages 3 - 9). Get this book in Spanish-only, bilingual (with pronunciation guide), or ebook versions--plus ONLINE SECRETS! 24-page, perfect-bound, 8"x10" soft cover picture book with bi-racial character, by Karl Beckstrand, Illustrated by David Hollenbach, 180 words. Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (Mini-mysteries for Minors worldwide rights 2011) Premiobooks.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, LLC
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0615492789
• ISBN 13: 9780615492780
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 26
• Illustrator: Hollenbach David