The Bridge of the Golden Wood: A Parable on How to Earn a Living - Paperback
The Bridge of the Golden Wood: A Parable on How to Earn a Living - Paperback
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by Yaniv Cahoua (Illustrator), Karl Beckstrand (Author)
A child with a knack for solving problems helps some hungry fish and gains a reward.
"What are you looking at?" asked the boy. "Trouble and treasure," said the old woman. A folk tale that captivates young children; older ones want to apply the things they learn (ages 6 - 15, 1st - 10th grades). Launch kids' goals today! Selected by the State of Vermont for primary school curriculum, this picture book on the value of work bridges the gap between what kids learn about business and economics-and what they should know (how to observe and help). INCLUDES:- Career/job inspiration
- Money management/saving tips
- Asian characters
- Dyslexic-friendly font
The perfect length book for kids (not too long for adults): 26 pages. This children's business book shows how to spot opportunities to serve, earn one's keep, and save money (financial literacy). End notes have money-making tips, plus online BONUS material on career choices and development. "Masterful...immensely appealing...readable...realistic but soft Asian-style illustrations." - Crystie Cook, poet Don't miss this summer job idea book. 530 words by award-winning author and former professor and Silicon Valley recruiter Karl Beckstrand; discover his 60 multicultural books. Art by Beckstrand and Yaniv Cahoua. Teach a child to fish. Included in 4 Career Books for Kids (bound in one): Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story, Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm, Great Cape o' Colors: Capa de colores (English-Spanish) Whether you're a teacher, parent, or simply looking for a new and engaging read, this entrepreneur's guidebook is a must for any young reader's collection. Get online SECRETS, free ebooks, and classroom lesson plans: KidsWorldBooks (worldwide rights (c) July 2017), libraries, and major monetary book distributors. "5 stars. A clever storyteller.... Colorfully illustrated...ideas [on] how to build one's own treasure.... A very educational resource." - Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite Explore this fish fable/graduation gift with Chinese boy and red panda. 8.5"x 8.5", ESL/ELL/ESOL/ESE. No AI. No CRT, gender, or orientation lingo-just forest fun! LCCN: 2016949820; JUV006000, JUV009090, JUV063000, JUV002100, JUV029050, JUV033240, JUV012060, JUV030020; (eISBN: 978-1370287222), Hard ISBN: 978-0985398811, soft ISBN: 978-1536889864
Author Biography
Karl Beckstrand is the bestselling and award-winning author of 20 multicultural/multilingual books and more than 50 e-book titles (reviews by Kirkus, School Library Journal, The Horn Book blog, ForeWord Reviews). Raised in San Jose, CA, 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. A college media instructor, Beckstrand contrasts traditional with digital book publishing. He has presented to Taiwan's Global Leadership for Youth, city and state governments, festivals, and schools. Beckstrand's nationally lauded Y.A. stories, e-book mysteries, ESL/ELL Spanish/bilingual books, nonfiction, and wordless books feature ethnically diverse characters-and usually end with a twist. His work has appeared in: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Border's Books, Costco, Deseret Book, iBooks, The Children's Miracle Network, LDS Film Festival, the U.S. Congressional Record, Papercrafts Magazine, and various broadcasts. FB, Twitter, http: //KarlBeckstrand.com, http: //PremioBooks.com
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