About author Daniel Bernstrom
Daniel R. Bernstrom is the critically acclaimed author of seven picture books, including One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree. He won the Minnesota Book Award for Big Papa and the Time Machine, and his books have been on a number of notable lists, including the Banks Street College of Reading Best Books of the Year, CCBC (Cooperative Children鈥檚 Book Center), and the American Library Association. He's won the Skipping Stones Award for Goodnight Little Man, boasts an NCTE Notables Award, and two Junior Library Guild books. His Book Song in the City was selected as an NEA Read Across America book selection and was nominated for the Minnesota Star of the North Award. He has also been nominated for the Cybils Award and several state awards, such as Iowa, Arizona, and Illinois. His book, Big Papa and the Time Machine was one of several books selected for the PBS virtual Let鈥檚 Learn program. Daniel currently works as an English Faculty member for Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Worthington Minnesota, teaching Literature and English Composition. He received his Bachelor's in Electronic Media Communications from the University Northwestern and his MFA (Master of Fine Arts) in Writing for Children and Young Adults from 麻豆视频APK. He currently lives in Worthington, Minnesota with his wife Heather and six children.
Publications
A Bear, a Fish, and a Fishy Wish
(Picture book) Hippo Park, 2024
- ""Thrilling, immersive fun." 鈥擪irkus Reviews
- "Bernstrom's light, rhyming narrative bounds along with equal liveliness... should appeal to readers who love fast, funny stories" 鈥擲helf Awareness (starred review)
A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree
(Picture book) Hippo Park, 2022
- "A very funny story told in simple text and uproarious illustrations.... makes for a hilarious romp."鈥擲chool Library Journal, starred review
- 101 Great Books for Kids List, Evanston Public Library
- 鈥淥utstanding鈥.sure to become [a] favorite at your house鈥.a delightful read-together with emerging readers.鈥 鈥 Christian Science Monitor
Song in the City
(Picture book) Amistad Books for Young Readers, 2022
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Bank Street Children鈥檚 Best Books of the Year
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Minnesota North Star Award Nominee
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NCTE Notable List Selection
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"[P]urely delightful to read aloud." 鈥 School Library Journal (starred review)
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"A singsongy storytime delight with most welcome and empowering representation." 鈥 Booklist (starred review)
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鈥淎n eye-catching, toe-tapping celebration of the melodies in everyday sounds." 鈥 Kirkus Reviews
Big Papa and the Time Machine
(Picture book) HarperCollins, 2020
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Winner of the Minnesota Picture Book Award
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鈥淏ig Papa takes his grandchild back in time to see what bravery looks like in this tender story" 鈥昉ublishers Weekly (starred review)
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鈥淎 unique perspective in a beautifully executed book about starting school. A must-purchase.鈥 鈥昐chool Library Journal (starred review)
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2020 Banks Street College of Reading Best Children鈥檚 Books of the Year
One Day in the Eucalyptus Eucalyptus Tree
(Picture book) HarperCollins, 2016
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Bernstrom鈥檚 spritely language rhythmically sings an exciting, laugh-filled, cumulative story." 鈥擪irkus Reviews (starred review)
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鈥淒ebut author Bernstrom draw(s) in readers with lilting refrains and exuberant wordplay." 鈥昉ublishers Weekly (starred review)
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鈥淥nomatopoeia and action words abound, as does the rhythm and repetition, making this cumulative tale skip along. The rainbow eucalyptus tree, its leaves, and the fanciful mix of critters are depicted in marvelously colorful digital illustrations.鈥 鈥旴ooklist
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Contact information
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Creative Writing Programs, College of Liberal Arts