Sounds in the House: A Mystery

"Comically freaking out...suspenseful without ever getting too intense for younger readers." - Kirkus Reviews. Have you ever been scared by strange noises-sounds that seem to happen all 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.

Look inside-nothing to fear, there's only fun here! Kids love the finding activity (find 25 sounds, nouns, and verbs) and comical illustrations by Channing Jones that aid language comprehension (children ages 2 - 7; preschool - second grade; Easy to read & level 1 ESOL/ESE). 150 read-aloud words (double for bilingual book) in verse by best-selling, award-winning author and media professor Karl Beckstrand (Polar Bear Bowler-see 60+ multicultural books-click Karl Beckstrand above).

#1, Mini-mysteries for Minors series. Other mysteries in the series: Crumbs on the Stairs - Migas en las escaleras, She Doesn't Want the Worms, It Came from Under the High Chair; Why Juan Can't Sleep: A Mystery

The perfect length picture book for kids (not too long for adults): 24 pages (full-color Halloween book for kids). Children's book/gift for a boy or a girl; 8.5"x8.5"; available in hard or soft cover and ebook versions: Premio Publishing & Gozo Books (worldwide rights © 2004, 2011), libraries, and all major distributors. More inside images/video book trailers: Premiobooks. LCCN: 2003096000, JUV020000, JUV019000, JUV028000, ISBN: 978-1951599058, ebook: 978-1452411408