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"First in a new series of books from The Knight Bros., WEE BEASTIES is a humorous and colorful children's book written and illustrated by Dr. David Knight that uses rhyming verse and illustrations to teach kids proper handwashing techniques that help stop the spread of germs. Scientists and medical professionals all agree that washing hands often and thoroughly is key to preventing infections from bacteria and viruses like the coronavirus (Covid-19). The accompanying song by Bradford Knight, also called ""Wee Beasties,"" supports the lesson with a memorable melody and a 20-second chorus which is the amount of time needed to properly wash hands with soap and water. Kids will be engaged by the funny words and will want to read aloud and sing along, making the book and song excellent tools for parents and teachers to help instill important daily activity skills in young children. The Knight Bros. is an artistic collaboration of brothers David and Bradford to create whimsical books of illustrated poetry and music, providing family entertainment with wit, humor and sometimes valuable life lessons."

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"""As a medical professional, I can attest to the importance of handwashing as an effective way to prevent the spread of germs and keep people healthy. As a mother, I know how challenging it can be to get kiddos to form excellent habits. This book and song are great tools for parents and teachers to make handwashing meaningful for children. The book takes a hilarious look at germs and how they need to be washed away. It will help build quality hand hygiene skills that will last! This book is an entertaining and informative must-read book for children that makes handwashing fun."" - Colleen Fracisco, MSN, RN, CAPA ""Wee Beasties is an adorable picture book bound to inspire my preschoolers to wash their hands. The author's peppy and engaging rhyming text, combined with the bright and vibrant illustrations, and a creative song, lead to a fun reading and singing experience. Wee Beasties will definitely be part of my beginning of the year rotation when establishing classroom routines. I can't wait for my preschoolers to experience Wee Beasties!"" - Kelly Gross, Preschool Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District"

As a medical professional, I can attest to the importance of handwashing as an effective way to prevent the spread of germs and keep people healthy. As a mother, I know how challenging it can be to get kiddos to form excellent habits. This book and song are great tools for parents and teachers to make handwashing meaningful for children. The book takes a hilarious look at germs and how they need to be washed away. It will help build quality hand hygiene skills that will last! This book is an entertaining and informative must-read book for children that makes handwashing fun. - Colleen Fracisco, MSN, RN, CAPA Wee Beasties is an adorable picture book bound to inspire my preschoolers to wash their hands. The author's peppy and engaging rhyming text, combined with the bright and vibrant illustrations, and a creative song, lead to a fun reading and singing experience. Wee Beasties will definitely be part of my beginning of the year rotation when establishing classroom routines. I can't wait for my preschoolers to experience Wee Beasties! - Kelly Gross, Preschool Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District

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"Dr. David Knight is a newcomer to the children's publishing world, but he is not new to teaching kids. He holds a master's degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in Education, taught middle school science, social studies, reading and Spanish for eight years, and coached basketball early in his career. He continued his education to earn a PhD and is currently a well-loved professor at Colorado State University, a published researcher, and an accomplished public-speaker. David is also a decorated member of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor's Society recognized for his academic excellence during his time at Purdue University for his undergraduate studies in Spanish and Biology. Long before he entered the halls of academia and the classroom, David was writing his own unpublished collection of poetry and short stories for young readers. His sense of humor and wit weave together stories and poems that aim to deliver a good-hearted message or valuable life lesson, and they can almost always be counted on for a good laugh. David's writing style with its oddities, sometimes made-up-words, and clever imagination are reminiscent of his childhood favorite, Shel Silverstein, and the lyrical genius of Walt Disney's famed Sherman Brothers. If laughter, comedy, and positive messaging are traits that define David's work, they are also traits that define David himself. Colleagues have dubbed him ""Mr. Positivity"" for good reason! He exudes a joy and love in all that he does, he's a genuine people-person with a thirst for exploration, adventure and lifelong learning. He speaks English, Spanish and Chinese with aspirations to learn several other languages. He has traveled the world and lived overseas in Spain, the Philippines, Peru and China. He has also lived all across the United States. He was born in Massachusetts, moved to New York, then to Hawaii, California, Indiana and finally Colorado. He loves the hustle and bustle of city living but also recharges his proverbial batteries in the great outdoors hiking and exploring national parks and coastal hideaways. Dr. David Knight is a newcomer to the children's publishing world, but he is not new to teaching kids. He holds a master's degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in Education, taught middle school science, social studies, reading and Spanish for eight years, and coached basketball early in his career. He continued his education to earn a PhD and is currently a well-loved professor at Colorado State University, a published researcher, and an accomplished public-speaker. David is also a decorated member of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor's Society recognized for his academic excellence during his time at Purdue University for his undergraduate studies in Spanish and Biology. Long before he entered the halls of academia and the classroom, David was writing his own unpublished collection of poetry and short stories for young readers. His sense of humor and wit weave together stories and poems that aim to deliver a good-hearted message or valuable life lesson, and they can almost always be counted on for a good laugh. David's writing style with its oddities, sometimes made-up-words, and clever imagination are reminiscent of his childhood favorite, Shel Silverstein, and the lyrical genius of Walt Disney's famed Sherman Brothers. If laughter, comedy, and positive messaging are traits that define David's work, they are also traits that define David himself. Colleagues have dubbed him ""Mr. Positivity"" for good reason! He exudes a joy and love in all that he does, he's a genuine people-person with a thirst for exploration, adventure and lifelong learning. He speaks English, Spanish and Chinese with aspirations to learn several other languages. He has traveled the world and lived overseas in Spain, the Philippines, Peru and China. He has also lived all across the United States. He was born in Massachusetts, moved to New York, then to Hawaii, California, Indiana and finally Colorado. He loves the hustle and bustle of city living but also recharges his proverbial batteries in the great outdoors hiking and exploring national parks and coastal hideaways. Bradford Knight is the other half of the comedic duo, The Knight Bros., collaborating to compose the music and perform the songs that pair with his brother David's clever poetry, providing family entertainment with wit, humor and valuable life lessons. Bradford is fueled by fantastical dreams, surfing and music. In fact, he is even known to write music in his sleep, dreaming up melodies and rhythms, while he soars through the atmosphere and far-off galaxies of his slumber. Brad has a unique gift of turning the ordinary into extraordinary, continuously working at his craft, always seeking to improve and master it. He pours his heart and soul into his work, writing the melodies and playing and singing. He has recorded albums and singles, collaborated with fellow songwriters, and licensed music for others. His debut album was Paddle Days which captures his love of surfing and the beach lifestyle. Then, doing what some might call a 180°, he released a country album, Surfer Gone Country, which earned him the affectionate nickname, ""Surf Cowboy,"" and really opened him up to exploring other genres too. Because music is an art, it's written from a place of emotion and inspiration, which can evolve and change. Writing kids music is pure joy, allowing him to dance with his inner child, which really isn't that far from reach in the first place. His third album, released under the pseudonym Brada Brad, was a string of lyrical stories for kids called The Adventures of Manu on His Magic Island, which also inspired a cartoon series. It was a perfect transition into partnering up with his brother David to bring music to his clever stories and poetry. Together, they are a dynamic duo of creativity...a complimentary pair."

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