Back to School with 20% off on Barefoot Books!

Celebrate a new school year with Barefoot Books! Now through August 30th, Barefoot is offering 20% off all web orders!

Enter Special Offer Code "TWENTY" at checkout!

Find wonderful literature for all ages, with a focus on multicultural themes and stunning artwork that will engage growing minds and encourage imagination.

New this season, we have Bilingual Books in Spanish/English and French/English. Be sure to check out our monthly Sale, as well!

Barefoot Books also make perfect teacher gifts!

If You're Happy And You Know It! Free Song Download!

A new favorite children's book in our house is one of Barefoot Books' more recent titles If You're Happy And You Know It! by Anna McQuinn with sing-a-long CD, sung by Susan Reed. This lively book puts a fresh and multicultural spin on the traditional preschool tune. Illustrations by Sophie Fatus depict children from all over the world as you sing and dance through the movements (great for an early lesson on following instructions). This book also includes two full page spreads: one showing the children saying "hello" in 36 different languages (the CD will help you with pronunciation), the second naming all the children in the book and giving their country of origin. My kids have had a lot of fun flipping around the book and playing matching games; for example, they discovered that Mehmet from Turkey says "Merhaba" and is on the "Touch Your Nose" page. Illustrations also show many villages full of plants and animals. I really couldn't ask for a better introduction to global cultures!

Now for a limited time, Barefoot Books is offering a Free Download of the song. Enjoy!

Also a reminder that we still have a few days left in our 20% off Sale!
In celebration of our new website,
Barefoot Books is offering
20% off all orders through July 16th!
Enter the Special Offer Code "HAPPY" at check out.

Save 20% on Barefoot Books through July 16th!

Barefoot Books is offering 20% off on all web orders, now through July 16th!
Simply enter Special Offer Code "HAPPY" at checkout!

New Barefoot Books Website Launches!

I am thrilled to announce the launch of the new Barefoot Books website! I hope that you will enjoy browsing the lovely books and choosing new literature for your children (or anyone who needs a beautiful gift) to read this summer.

You can also find information on hosting events, holding a fundraiser, becoming an Ambassador, or finding my events in the community. There are plenty of book reviews to read and you can even add your own!

Please come by for a visit and share with your friends!

http://livingbarefoot.barefootbooks.com

Share a Barefoot Book for Father's Day on June 21st

It's time to think about Father's Day! Share the gift of reading with your child and select from the great Barefoot Books on Special Offer this month! Sale titles this month honor our dads and grandfathers with great stories and colorful illustrations.

For the hero in your life, choose Grandfather Mountain. A collection of stories from around the world about wise men and strong role models.

If you are going on a summer road trip with a little one, they will surely enjoy A Journey Home from Grandpa's. This sing along book that highlights colors and vehicles is great inspiration for I-spy games on the road.

Shopping with Dad is a silly adventure about Dad at the grocery store and a great lesson learned about accepting responsibility and handling a problem.

And what would Father's Day be without a little yoga? My Daddy is a Pretzel is also on sale so you can share a new skill with your child in a fun and approachable way for beginners! If you are already a Yogi, try the Yoga Pretzel Activity Deck or Yoga Planet Activity Deck for more poses and games! (50 poses in each deck!)

Find more Father's Day themed books on sale at Barefoot Books.

Living Barefoot on Twitter!

In efforts too keep up with the latest trends in business and technology, Living Barefoot is now micro-blogging on Twitter! While I don't see myself becoming a constant "twitterer", I do believe that it will be a useful tool as we enter the season of outdoor events and festivals.

Please follow "LivingBarefoot" and share with your twittering friends!

... oh, and don't forget Barefoot Books Free Shipping now through May 10th. (all orders, no code needed)

FREE SHIPPING on BAREFOOT BOOKS for MOTHER'S DAY!

Are you looking for the perfect Mother's Day Gift? Give a Barefoot Book! Learning to read is the cornerstone of every child’s education and sharing in a child’s journey into reading can be one of the most rewarding experiences of parenthood. There is no better gift for a mother and her child than time spent reading together.

In celebration of a Mother's special relationship with her children, Barefoot Books is offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders from April 28th 2009 through May 10th 2009. There is no special code necessary, your shopping basket will automatically reflect the offer.

This is also a perfect time to stock up on END OF THE YEAR TEACHER GIFTS and Summer reading for your child!

A Book for Earth Day: The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales.

Book Review:

The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales is the publisher's latest collection of folktales from cultures around the world, which explores the connections of ancient peoples to the Earth and inspires us to re-establish that connection in the modern world. Young readers (read alone approx. ages 8-12) meet the first actual tree huggers in India, encounter men of kind heart and magical birds in Kazakhstan, and share the traditions of Native Americans. Each story is proceeded with an introduction by Dawn Casey that presents a cultural reference and is then further supported with guided eco-activities such as song-line painting, growing tomatoes, and making a mini water garden. Quirky and joyous illustrations by Anne Wilson bring even more life to the pages of this new treasure in literature. Earth Tales will make a thoughtful and meaningful gift for any child in your life who is Living Barefoot.

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, Barefoot Books has partnered with Eco-Libris to plant a tree for each copy of The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales that is sold in the month of April.

From the Introduction of Earth Tales:

Whether we live in the city or in the country, we depend on the Earth in all kinds of ways: we need to use its materials for shelter and for clothes: we must have clean water to drink; and we rely on successful harvests to eat. We may sometimes think of ourselves as separate from nature, but in fact the cycle of our lives is completely interwoven with the cycles of the natural world.
Traditionally, people have lived very close to nature, enjoying the gifts she has to offer and being respectful in turn. The stories from these cultures reflect this: the oldest tales tell of Earth Mothers and World Trees, Ancient Oceans and Heavenly Gardens. They tell of wonderful spirits and talking animals. Many religions and faiths teach that the heavenly reveals itself through nature. All over the world, songs and stories express a deep understanding of the Earth as sacred.
Sadly, this respect for nature is not as strong as it was even a hundred years ago. Recently, many people and institutions have begun to take a more selfish approach to the natural world - as something to use and make money out of, without caring about the damage that their actions may cause.
Now, at a time when we are again becoming aware that we need to live in balance with our planet, these ancient stories offer an important message. I have chosen a selection of tales that both celebrate our connection with nature and remind us how important it is to look after this Earth, our home. There are myths to renew our understanding of the land, stories that celebrate the glory and beauty of the natural world, and wisdom tales about how to care for the Earth. Listening to these ancient stories today and acting on their advice helps us to move forward, as the caretakers of tomorrow.

Dawn Casey, Author

Barefoot Books also offers many other eco-themed books and activities that you may enjoy for Earth Day.




About Eco-Libris:
Eco-Libris is a green business that enables people to do something reasonable, affordable yet with an impact: plant one tree for every book they read. By working with individuals and publishers to plant trees in developing countries, Eco-Libris makes sure that each tree is planted where it provides significant value for both the environment and the local communities.