Why Juan Can't Sleep: A Mystery (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781479217137)

"Crosses cultural boundaries.... Lovely exploration...fabulously rich and evocative of the artistry of Shel Silverstein." - M. Condon, Unite for Literacy.

Crazy day-of work and play-worn-out Juan "Must sleep!" Tonight he'll dream of dragons...or will he?

Young and old will identify with this funny, spooky quest for rest-with tongue twisters and online secrets! Children love the hidden pictures cleverly illustrated by Spanish artist Luis F. Sanz (Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story) that aid comprehension and build vocabulary (especially adjectives; for kids ages 4 - 7, preschool - second grade, ESL/ELL/ESOL/ESE).

Discover this humorous bedtime thriller and Utah Book Award finalist. 290 words for reluctant readers by best-selling author and college media instructor Karl Beckstrand (Arriba up, Abajo down at the Boardwalk-don't miss Beckstrand's 60 multiracial stories).

Get all four Mini-mysteries for Minors in a bundle (standalone-previous title not needed): Sounds in the House: A Mystery, Crumbs on the Stairs - Migas en las escaleras (English-Spanish); It Came from under the High Chair: KidsWorldBooks.

LOOK inside! The perfect length picture book for kids (not too long for adults): 32 full-color pages. 8"x10" soft/hard cover children's book/ebook for wide awake kids; Hispanic child/Latino boy; Spanglish verse. Premio Publishing (worldwide rights (c) Aug. 2012), libraries, schools, and all major mystery book distributors. None of our multicultural kids' books discuss CRT, gender, or orientation. LCCN: 2012914948; GAM020000, JUV011030, JUV010000, JUV028000, JUV019000, JUV054000; YNNH1, YBCS1, YFQ; hard ISBN: 978-1951599041, soft ISBN: 978-0615692296 (eISBN: 978-1301287598)

Author: Luis F. Sanz, Karl Beckstrand
ISBN-10: 1479217131
ISBN-13: 9781479217137
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 09/05/2012
Pages: 34
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.09d
Award: Utah Book Award - Finalist
Award: Utah Book Award - Finalist