Ella no quiere los gusanos: Un misterio (Spanish picture books with pronunciation guide) (Spanish Edition) - Softcover

Beckstrand, Karl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0977606570 ISBN 13: 9780977606573

Publisher: Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, LLC, 2011

Synopsis

(Spanish) Top 10 Best Books of 2011 “Striking ... works effortlessly on every level ... museum-quality, collage-like artwork ... 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 Spanish pronunciation guide in English, hidden pictures, and online secrets (ages 3 – 7). ¿Quién regala gusanos — y POR QUÉ? ¿Asqueroso? Tiene que haber una razón. Mientras piensas y repiensas, cuenta los bichos. Un misterio divertido para niños de 3 – 7 años, incluye actividades de búsqueda y dibujos vividos para ayudar con el vocabulario — diversión y aprendizaje para toda la familia. Pida este libro en inglés, bilingüe o como ebook (más SECRETOS online): Premiobooks.com. Libro con animales, insectos, gatos y protagonista Hispana / mestizo, 24 páginas, 8"x10", tapa blanda, 180 palabras. Escrito por Karl Beckstrand (4 Mysteries for Kids), ilustrado por David Hollenbach. Spanish language, 180 words, 24-page, perfect bound soft cover kid’s picture activity book on bugs, available in English, bilingual (also an ebook) Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (derechos mundiales © 2011, Misterios para los menores [serie chistoso], see: Crumbs on the Stairs – Migas en las escaleras, Sounds in the House – Sonidos en la casa, 4 Spanish-English Books for Kids) Premiobooks.com, Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Brodart, Follett, Bn.com/NOOK, Kindle/Amazon.com, Overdrive, iBooks, Deisel, Kobo, y librerías de calidad. JUV011030, JUV011010, JUV054000, JUV020000, JUV019000, JUV028000, ISBN: 978-0977606573

About this title

From the Author

Interview with Mini Mysteries for Minors author, Karl Beckstrand
P: She Doesn't Want the Worms! Ella no quiere los gusanos: A Mystery (in English & Spanish) 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; but a 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

Includes Spanish pronunciation guide in English

¿Quién regala gusanos — y POR QUÉ? ¿Asqueroso? Tiene que haber una razón. Mientras piensas y repiensas, cuenta los bichos. Un misterio divertido para toda la familia (3 - 9 años), incluye actividades de búsqueda, una guía de pronunciación en inglés, y dibujos vividos para ayudar con el vocabulario — diversión y aprendizaje para toda la familia. Pida este libro únicamente en español o inglés, o como ebook (más SECRETOS online): Premiobooks.com. Libro con dibujos y protagonista Hispana, 24 paginas, 8"x10", soft/tapa blanda, 180 words/palabras. ¡Te vas a divertir!

About this edition

• Publisher: Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, LLC
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0977606570
• ISBN 13: 9780977606573
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 26
• Illustrator: Hollenbach David