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Award-Winning Kids' Books & Literacy Resources
Helping Kids Become Curious, Confident Lifelong Learners
About KidsWorldBooks
KidsWorldBooks helps children become curious, confident lifelong learners through stories and educational resources.
KidsWorldBooks, an imprint of Premio Publishing, is a children's literacy company creating award-winning, human-made books and companion learning materials for kids ages 2–15.
Since 2004, our authors, illustrators, and educators have developed more than 300 books and learning products that help families, teachers, librarians, and homeschool educators build literacy, language, curiosity, creativity, cultural awareness, resilience, and meaningful family ties.
We believe children learn best when they're engaged—laughing, asking questions, making discoveries, and sharing stories together. Each KidsWorldBooks title combines interactive storytelling, visual learning, and real-world themes to encourage reading confidence while making learning enjoyable.
What Kids Gain
KidsWorldBooks helps young readers:
- Read confidently and communicate effectively
- Develop curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning
- Explore languages, cultures, science, history, and nature
- Build confidence, resilience, empathy, and strong character
- Discover interests, talents, and future possibilities
- Strengthen family connections through shared stories
WARNING: May cause giggles!
Stories That Inspire Learning
Our catalog includes wordless picture books, early readers, bilingual Spanish-English and ESL titles, nonfiction and biography, STEM books, SEL bedtime stories, middle grade fiction, and young adult novels
Many titles invite children to participate through search-and-find activities, visual storytelling, pronunciation guides, online extensions, and optional lesson plans that extend learning naturally beyond the page.
Multilingual & Cross-Cultural
Our age-appropriate titles feature Black, White, Asian, Islander, Hispanic, Indigenous, physically challenged, and mixed-race characters in diverse eras and settings.
Contributors from multiple countries bring global perspectives to the work, including multilingual titles and science-focused books exploring topics such as astronomy, ecology, zoology, and geography. Many are historical stories, including immigrant journeys from the 19th and 20th centuries.
👉 Some free ebooks and online stories are also available for readers and educators.
Recognition & Reviews
KidsWorldBooks titles have received recognition from educational institutions, libraries, reviewers, governments, and literary award organizations, including the Library of Congress, the USDA (via Virginia Tech), the State of Vermont, Alberta Health Services, the Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, The Georgia Farm Bureau, Kirkus Reviews, the Global Book Awards (nonfiction), and the International Book Awards (fiction).
“Charming…full of…polish and physical comedy.” – Publisher’s Weekly
“Delightful…humorous…bright.” — School Library Journal
“Bizarrely funny!” – The Horn Book
Resources for Families & Educators
Learning doesn't end with the last page.
KidsWorldBooks offers free reading guides, lesson plans, literacy activities, STEM projects, discussion questions, sequencing exercises, family history ideas, recipes, classroom extensions, and selected ebooks to help parents and educators continue the conversation long after a story has been read.
Whether you're teaching in a classroom, leading a library program, homeschooling, or reading together at bedtime, these materials are designed to save preparation time while creating meaningful learning experiences.
Our products help students with:
• sequencing and comprehension
• social and emotional learning
• STEM and literacy integration
• bilingual and ESL/ELL instruction
👉 Browse ALL Kids’ Book Lists & Reading Guides (by Age, Level & Topic)
About the Founder
KidsWorldBooks was established by Karl Beckstrand, an award-winning and bestselling author, educator, speaker, and publisher. A former media professor and longtime ESL teacher, Beckstrand has spent more than two decades (in the US and abroad) helping individuals, families, educators, and aspiring writers discover the power of stories to inform and inspire.
👉Learn more about Karl Beckstrand, school visits, speaking engagements, interviews, and literacy presentations.
Where to Find Our International Kids' Books
KidsWorldBooks titles are available worldwide through major booksellers, educational suppliers, digital retailers, and library distributors, including Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Follett, Hertzberg, Ingram, Kobo, Libraria, OverDrive, Target.com, Walmart.com, and others.
Site prices are intended for individual and nonprofit purchasers. Retailers and resellers may view our retail catalog or contact us for distribution terms.
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Our Mission
Every book we create is designed to help children read with confidence, explore with curiosity, communicate with kindness, and grow through stories that bring families together.
Media inquiries and press resources available here
Hear the author discuss literacy and visual storytelling
Human-created stories celebrating cultures, curiosity, and family learning
Our Cross-cultural Picture Books Blog
Free Low-Prep STEM + Literacy Lesson Plans for K–10
Save prep time with ready-to-use mini-units that combine reading, science, and vocabulary—used by teachers, parents, libraries, and ESL programs
US & Canada (others order via Amazon, Apple, B&N, Ingram, Follett, Hertzberg, Target, Walmart). Prices are for individuals/nonprofits. Resellers: see retail catalog or contact us.