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.

Barefoot Books opens at FAO Schwarz: New York City Event for Kids on October 4th, 2008

If you are in New York City this weekend, don't miss a stop into FAO Schwarz on October 4th to celebrate the official opening of the Barefoot Books store! This grand opening weekend is marked with special celebrity guests and events such as stories, yoga, and sing-a-longs, running from 11am - 4pm.

In this exciting partnership, Barefoot will now provide it's beautiful products in a stunning boutique within FAO's flagship Manhattan store. If you can't make it this weekend, stop in anytime. Talented toy soliders will share Barefoot Books at 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3pm daily from the Storyteller Throne.

Additional events are also planned: on October 18th, there will be a special visit from Arthur of Albion author John Matthews for storytelling and book signing. Please continue to check the Barefoot Website for an updated schedule!