She Doesn't Want the Worms!: A Mystery - with Online Secrets (Mini-mysteries for Minors Book 3)

by Karl Beckstrand

FBT review:

Looking for a delightful and humorous children's book that will engage young readers? Look no further! "She Doesn't Want the Worms!: A Mystery - with Online Secrets" by Karl Beckstrand is a top-rated, STEM book that follows a mixed race girl as she receives unusual gifts—live worms! With vivid illustrations and an engaging rhyming text, this book is perfect for kids aged 3-7. Not only does it entertain, but it also helps children learn multiple nouns and aids in language comprehension. This award-winning title is part of the Mini-mysteries for Minors series and is available in English, Spanish, and bilingual versions. Don't miss out on this engaging read that is sure to captivate young readers!

Publisher Description:

“Delightful book…humorous rhyming text…bright illustrations” – Ana Rodriguez for School Library Journal. A STEM book about a mixed race girl who responds to some unusual gifts—that happen to be alive.

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. Kids love to find the hidden pictures of creepy crawlies (revealed in online extras; ages 3 – 7, preschool – second grade; Easy to read & level 1 ESOL/ESE).

Who’s giving worms anyway? Learn multiple nouns; vivid images of insects, reptiles, a cat, and a bat aid language comprehension. The perfect length book for kids (not too long for adults): 24 full-color illustrations. 180 words in verse for reluctant readers (double for bilingual) by best-selling, award-winning author and college media instructor Karl Beckstrand (Great Cape o’ Colors—see all of Beckstrand’s 60+ multicultural books), illustrated by David Hollenbach. Look inside!

Get this gross bug book with bi-racial child (and some mammals) in Spanish or bilingual versions (8"x10" hard/soft cover, also an ebook). #3 in the Mini-mysteries for Minors series (stand-alone; previous titles not needed). Other mysteries: Crumbs on the Stairs – Migas en las escaleras, Sounds in the House – Sonidos en la casa, Why Juan Can’t Sleep, It Came from Under the Highchair.

Modern nursery rhyme by Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights © 2011) PremioBooks, libraries, and all major distributors. None of our picture books discuss gender or orientation. JUV002140, JUV011020, JUV011010, JUV019000, JUV020000, JUV028000, JUV054000, eISBN: 9781301963423, physical book ISBN: 978-0615492780