Ruidos en la casa: Un misterio cómico (with pronunciation guide in English)

by Channing Jones (Illustrator), Karl Beckstrand

Overview

(Spanish) "Comically freaking out...suspenseful without ever getting too intense for younger readers" - Kirkus Reviews. Picture book mystery with Spanish pronunciation guide (for kids ages 2 - 7, preschool - 2^nd grade/beginning reader). ¿Alguna vez, has oído en tu casa ruidos que te asustan? ¿De dónde vienen esos chirridos y golpes? Te encantará descubrirlo.

No hay nada que temer, Ruidos en la casa es un libro chistoso que explica las causas de esos sonidos espantosos -- para niños de 2 - 7 años. Tiene una actividad de búsqueda y dibujos vividos para ayudar con el vocabulario. Otro misterio divertido por Karl Beckstrand (Bad Bananas -- Haz clic en Karl Beckstrand arriba para ver sus 60 libros multiculturales); toda la familia va a reírse aprendiendo sobre el temor, el coraje y la amistad. Pida este libro con perro y gato en inglés, bilingüe (tapa blanda o dura), o también como e-book. Libro con 24 páginas, 8.5"x8.5", 150 palabras en español. ¡Te vas a divertir!

Ever been scared by strange noises--that seem to happen by themselves? What causes those squeaks and bumps? A scaredy-cat dog faces his fears and finds out in this funny bedtime story on courage and friendship. Kids love the finding activity (find 25 sounds, nouns, and verbs) and clever illustrations by Channing Jones that aid language comprehension. 24 full-color illustrations, 150 read-aloud words (double for bilingual book) by award-winning author and media professor Karl Beckstrand (see 60+ multicultural books--click Karl Beckstrand above). Nothing to fear, there's only fun here!

#1, Mini-mysteries for Minors series. Other Spanish mysteries: Migas en las escaleras, Ella no quiere los gusanos, De la silla de Iván salió: Un misterio. Children's book (Sounds in the House) available in hard or soft cover and ebook versions: Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights © 2004, 2011, derechos mundiales, Misterios para los menores [serie cómico]), all major distributors, librerías, bibliotecas y tiendas de calidad. More inside images/video book trailers: PremioBooks. JUV020000, JUV019000, JUV028000, JUV054000, Hard ISBN: 9781951599003, soft: 978-065436913, eISBN: 9781452486543

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781951599003
Publisher:	Premio Publishing & Gozo Books
Publication date:	10/01/2019
Series:	Misterios Para Los Menores , #1
Edition description:	Large Type
Pages:	26
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Language:	Spanish
Age Range:	2 - 6 Years

About the Author

Media professor Karl Beckstrand is the bestselling and award-winning author/illustrator of 22 multicultural/multilingual books and more than 60 ebook titles (reviews by Publisher's Weekly, Kirkus, School Library Journal, The Horn Book's blog, ForeWord Reviews). Raised in San Jose, CA (he knows the secret to peeling avocados), he has a B.A. in journalism from BYU, an M.A. in international relations from APU, and a broadcast/film certificate from Film A. Academy. Since 2004 he has run Premio Publishing. His survival western, To Swallow the Earth, won a 2016 International Book Award. Beckstrand has presented to Taiwan's Global Leadership for Youth, city and state governments, festivals, and schools. His nationally lauded Y.A. stories, ebook mysteries, nonfiction, Spanish/bilingual/ESL, wordless, career, and STEM books feature ethnically diverse characters-and usually end with a twist. His work has appeared in: Amazon, Baker & Taylor, Barnes & Noble, Costco, Deseret Book, Follett, iBooks, Ingram, Papercrafts Magazine, Target.com, The U.S. Congressional Record, Walmart.com, FB, Twitter, https://KarlBeckstrand.com, https://PremioBooks.com

Editorial Reviews

"For bilingual readers, those studying either language or anyone who likes stories about scaredy-cat dogs, this no-frills app may sound about right.…The narration and text are handled well, and the story is suspenseful without ever getting too intense for younger readers." - Kirkus Reviews

"[A] funny, interactive story that is easy to…read and enjoy. The dog hears all kinds of noises that come with every house.…It's also educational, as it helps the child realize everything usually has an ordinary, benign explanation behind it.…[A mystery] that can entertain a child simply and effectively…as the child tries to figure out what's behind the 'scary' noises and discovers squeaks, taps and creaks everywhere.…[T]he story is sweet.…the illustrations by Channing Jones are funny. The language is clean and there isn't any violence. There's nothing to worry about here--except you might want to buy more of these to share." - Sharon Haddock, Deseret News

“A great conversation piece for parents, teachers, and guardians…to ensure the children of their safety and sort out the different things that can scare us at night or when we are alone. ... will touch many kids suffering from anxiety in all its forms...This book…contains beautifully colored pages that are attractive to the kids...The story is well done. The drawings are age appropriate…The writing should be easy to follow for preschoolers.” - Anna del C. Dye. for Readers Favorite

“Fluff forsaken, here's to communication clear and concise.” BYU Comms Magazine

“… El autor destapa su mundo interior…creando así una simpática historia donde la amistad y el valor ayudan a un personaje…a vencer su fobia por la oscuridad.” – Normand Garcia, AhoraUtah, Mayo 2011

“I've read this book to my 2nd grade students 2 years in a row. They just can't get enough of it. They want me to read it to them (or [read] to themselves) over and over again. That is what reading is all about.” – Maria Bertolina, UT

"...A perfect combination of plot and picture...a big-eyed dog...faces his fears head-on...Illustrations by Channing Jones are so appropriate for every plot point that you will find yourself smiling at every page. A delightful addition to the world of picture books." - Crystie Cook, Poet

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