Karl Beckstrand
Biography
Karl Beckstrand is a five-time published author with 21 titles on Amazon.com. Raised in San Jose, California, USA, he received a B.A. in journalism from BYU and is pursuing an M.A. in international relations from APU. Since 2004 he has run his own publishing and marketing company--producing captivating stories, ads, and scripts. An engaging guest and consultant, Beckstrand has experience in high tech, TV/radio broadcasting, film, and public policy. He has lived abroad, been a Spanish/English interpreter, and he enjoys volleyball and kayaking (usually not at the same time). Beckstrand's activity books, Spanish & bilingual books, ebook mysteries, and nonfiction stories feature minority characters and have been lauded by national reviews such as the Horn Book blog review, Midwest Book Review, and ForeWord Reviews (see Premiobooks.com/press). His work has appeared in: Border's Books, Barnes & Noble, Costco, Deseret Book, Children's Miracle Network, The Congressional Record of the U.S. House of Representatives, BioPhotonics Magazine, Papercrafts Magazine and various broadcasts; available via: Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Brodart, Follett Library Resources/BWI, Amazon, Nook, and Kindle. (Search: "Karl Beckstrand - Author" on FB & Amazon). What does he hope readers will get out of his books? "LAUGHS, learning and family fun!"
Where to find Karl Beckstrand online
Where to buy in print
Books
She Doesn't Want the Worms! A Mystery - with online secrets
by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 380 words.
Published on November 17, 2011. Nonfiction.
An activity book about a girl who responds to some unusual gifts—that happen to be alive—She Doesn’t Want the Worms has finding & counting activities, online secrets and vivid illustrations of animals and insects for vocabulary development (ages 2 – 8)
Crumbs on the Stairs: A Mystery
by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 260 words.
Published on November 17, 2011. Fiction.
An activity picture book--with laughs, learning and family fun!
WHERE did all the crumbs come from?
WHY are there crumbs on the stairs?
WHO is dropping crumbs everywhere?!
Sounds in the House! A Mystery
by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 370 words.
Published on November 17, 2011. Fiction.
A funny bedtime story on fear, courage and friendship. Have you ever been scared by strange noises—sounds that seem to happen all by themselves?
What could be causing those squeaks and bumps?
Laughs, learning & family fun!
Bad Bananas: A Story Cookbook for Kids
by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 920 words.
Published on November 1, 2011. Fiction.
A wisecracking picture book on the short (shelf) life of a bunch of bruisers--with 7 yummy recipes to save families from "I'm bored" disease. While banana characters try crazy stunts and start turf wars, this cautionary cookbook comes with tasty, low-sugar recipes (muffins, smoothies, cookies, pancakes). The perfect family activity for easy, funny, hands-on fun (ages 4–12).
Ella no quiere los gusanos: Un misterio
by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 340 words.
Published on November 1, 2011. Fiction.
Includes Spanish pronunciation guide in English
¿Quién regala gusanos — y POR QUÉ?
En este misterio divertido por Karl Beckstrand toda la familia se va a reír aprendiendo a contar, y sobre el valor de compartir. Para cualquier edad (2 – 8 años), incluye actividades de búsqueda, una protagonista mulatta y dibujos.
Ruidos en la casa: Un misterio
by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 380 words.
Published on October 25, 2011. Fiction.
Includes Spanish pronunciation guide in English
Otro misterio divertido por Karl Beckstrand; toda la familia va a reírse aprendiendo sobre el temor, el valor y la amistad.
Migas en las escaleras: Un misterio
by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 400 words.
Published on October 25, 2011. Fiction.
Includes Spanish pronunciation guide in English
¿De dónde vienen estas migas?
¿Quién está dejando migas en todas partes?!
Otro misterio divertido por Karl Beckstrand. Toda la familia va a reírse aprendiendo a contar, y sobre el valor de compartir.
She Doesn't Want the Worms! Ella no quiere los gusanos: A Mystery
by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 540 words.
Published on October 20, 2011. Fiction.
An activity book about a girl who responds to some unusual gifts—that happen to be alive—She Doesn’t Want the Worms has text and a pronunciation guide in both English and Spanish. It includes finding and counting activities plus vivid illustrations of animals and insects for language comprehension (ages 2 years & up. SEE SECRETS at end!).
Sounds in the House! Sonidos en la casa: A Mystery
by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 540 words.
Published on October 17, 2011. Fiction.
Ever been scared by strange noises--sounds that seem to happen all by themselves?
What could be causing those squeaks and bumps? Finally, a book that shows the causes of those creaks and thuds that scare young and old on dark nights; a funny bedtime story about fear, courage and friendship. Bilingual
Crumbs on the Stairs - Migas en las escaleras: A Mystery
by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $3.99 USD. 330 words.
Published on October 10, 2011. Fiction.
An activity picture book with full text and pronunciation guide in both English & Spanish, Crumbs on the Stairs has counting and finding activities, simple words for early readers, and vivid illustrations to aid language learning at any age (2 years & up).
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