Joan Sandin author/illustrator/translator

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Sandin is Swedish. It's pronounced "san-deen".

WELCOME TO MY WEBSITE! I've been illustrating, writing, and translating children's books just about all my life. Altogether, I've worked on more than a hundred books published in the U.S. and Sweden. If you'd like to find out more ABOUT ME, or about MY BOOKS, just click on those words (in yellow) on the menu above. Now available! AT HOMEIN A NEW LAND, the third book in my Swedish immigration series, takes place in Minnesota in 1868 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year 2008 (for books published in 2007) With the exception of quoted reviews, all text and art copyright © Joan Sandin. All rights reserved. No text or image may be reproduced without the express written consent of the author/illustrator.

CHECK OUT THESE BOOKS! AT HOME IN A NEW LAND An easy-to-read book about Carl Erik's first months as a new immigrant in Minnesota. Third book in the Long Way trilogy. COYOTE SCHOOL NEWS Monchi's own story about his Mexican pioneer family, their Arizona ranch, and the 1938-39 school year at his one-room school. THE LONG WAY TO A NEW LAND An easy-to-read book about Carl Erik and his family who leave Sweden to come to America in 1868. THE LONG WAY WESTWARD An easy-to-read book about the emigrant train ride from New Jersey to Minnesota in 1868. A sequel to The Long Way to a New Land HILL OF FIRE Thomas Lewis' easy-to-read book about the Mexican farmer who discovered a volcano in his field! pictures by Joan Sandin SMALL WOLF Nathaniel Benchley's easy-to-read story about Small Wolf, who lived near the island of Manhattan a long time ago. pictures by Joan Sandin DANIEL'S DUCK Clyde Robert Bulla's easy-to-read story about Daniel who carves a very special duck. pictures by Joan Sandin SNOWSHOE THOMPSON Nancy Smiler Levinson's easy-to-read story about the Norwegian who skis across the mountains to carry the mail. pictures by Joan Sandin A BEAR FOR MIGUEL Elaine Marie Alphin's easy-to-read story about how Maria finds a way to help her family. pictures by Joan Sandin Quick Links E-mail me with questions or comments. CHAUTAUQUA PRESENTATION Check out this website! Authors Guild

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