Spring / Summer 2016 Barefoot Books Catalog

Spring / Summer Catalog 2016

Share stories. Connect families. Inspire children.

All children have extraordinary potential. Help them find it!

Our mission is to:

Share stories Connect families Inspire children Barefoot Books was founded in 1992 by two young moms working from home with the dream of creating beautiful books that celebrate diversity, spark curiosity and capture children’s imaginations. Since then, we’ve grown into a vibrant community through our Ambassador program, which empowers people just like you to start their own home-based businesses selling our award-winning books and gifts.

And YOU make this mission a reality! By buying, selling or earning free books, you make our community come alive.

What’s childhood for, if not exploring? Whether it’s about finding butterflies in the garden, a famous landmark in a far-flung city or a new favorite story character, every day shows the children in your life a door to adventure and discovery. The door just waits to be opened!

Every Barefoot book is designed to open kids’ hearts and minds, to launch little people on big adventures.

From our empowered Thumbelina’s daring journey (see page 37) to a young boy’s dreamlike voyage in An Island in the Sun (page 42), our books will inspire anyone whose eyes reach toward the horizon. Can’t choose? Peruse our Best of Barefoot collection (pages 4–5) or ask your Ambassador to recommend the perfect books for your classroom, spring picnic or summer road trip.

So get ready for a big adventure! We couldn’t be more excited to explore the world together.

Happy travels!

Look for this symbol throughout the catalog for great gift ideas!

Look for this symbol throughout the catalog for helpful information about child development.

Table of Contents Tessa Strickland Editor-in-Chief & Co-Founder

Nancy Traversy CEO & Co-Founder

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Look for these color-coded symbols to help you navigate between age groups.

Need more help finding the right book? Your Ambassador can help!

Don’t have an Ambassador? Check the back cover to learn how to find one.

Cover and inside cover illustrations © Nicoletta Ceccoli from An Island in the Sun (see page 42)

All prices listed in this catalog are in USD, suggested retail only and subject to change.

Visit us online or ask your Ambassador for current availability and pricing.

Ignite the love of reading! . . . . . . . 2 For all ages: Best of Barefoot . . . . 4 For all ages: World Passport . . . . . 6 For all ages: Planet Protectors...10 For ages 3+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 For ages 6+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 For ages 8+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 For ages 0+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Spanish books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Puzzles & Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Puppets & Stickers . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Gift Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Host a Barefoot Event . . . . . . . . . 56 Become an Ambassador . . . . . . . 57

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LO V E of reading!

Have you ever wondered why readers are leaders?

According to expert studies — and our own 20+ years of experience — kids who learn to love reading are more compassionate and adaptable, risk-taking and goal-setting, openminded and open-hearted. When you spark children’s imaginations with stories, you empower them to grow and thrive throughout their lives.

Jump-start your child’s literacy

Are you ready to give your child what they need to succeed? Come live Barefoot with us!

Here are just a few ways . . .

SHOP for beautiful books and gifts that not only build reading skills, but also develop emotional and cultural literacy!

Your Ambassador will make personalized recommendations for products your child will love.

Party with a purpose Want to earn free Barefoot Books products while having a blast?

Then HOST a Barefoot event! Just gather your friends, and your Ambassador will do the rest. Whether shopping online or in person, at a literacy workshop or other customized event, you’ll enjoy meaningful conversations and come away with expert tips to motivate you!

Share literacy with children in your community and beyond!

Are you ready to make a big impact? Then JOIN our Ambassador program! You’ll become part of a passionate team of individuals who are determined to inspire children and make a difference together. We’ll provide the tools and training you need to earn an income and achieve your goals!

See page 57 to learn more.

Best of Barefoot

You can’t go wrong with our top 10 bestsellers! Beloved by the young and young-at-heart, these are instant family favorites.

Illustration from The Animal Boogie

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Meet our most beloved character!

Bear on a Bike

Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Debbie Harter

Follow Bear and a small boy as they cycle to the market, sail to an island and even rocket to the stars! Everyday scenes alternate with fantastic settings, all featuring a diverse cast of characters.

The bold, high-contrast color palette enchants little eyes to help spark an early love of books.

Written by Carolyn Curtis Illustrated by Alison Jay

Befriend the brightest light in the night sky! This beautiful story of a young boy and his friend, the Moon, will inspire curiosity about our world at night. Hand-painted illustrations and stunning poetry make this remarkable book a work of art.

Includes factual endnotes about nocturnal animals and the moon.

AGES 1 – 7 32PP 85/8 X 85/8 IN LARGE BOARD BOOK 9781846862007 $14.99 usd 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781841488035 $7.99 usd SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781782850847 $7.99 usd

AGES 2 – 6 24PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN BOARD BOOK 9781841483757 $6.99 usd

“A beguiling mix of number lore and fairy tale”

Seek and find throughout the year!

Skip through the Seasons

Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Maria Carluccio

Enjoy the changing rhythms of daily life in this joyful dance from January to December. The rhyming text on each detailed spread prompts the reader to search for that month’s special sights. Need a hint? On each page, a helpful vocabulary list encourages early readers and reinforces learning. Plus, learn how our calendar came to be with 5 pages of facts!

AGES 1 – 7 32PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781905236718 $7.99 usd SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781846862915 $7.99 usd

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One of Scholastic Parent and Child’s 100 Greatest Books for Kids!

I Took the Moon for a Walk

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— New York Times

The Real Princess

A Mathemagical Tale Written by Brenda Williams, illustrated by Sophie Fatus and narrated by Juliet Stevenson

Make math fun with this clever STEM twist on a familiar fairy tale.

Numbers scattered throughout engage arithmetic whizzes with the story.

Discover the hidden “mathemagical” pattern by adding the digits together, then quiz yourself with the counting questions at the end!

AGES 4 – 9 40PP 10¾ X 8½ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781846863936 $9.99 usd SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781782850786 $8.99 usd

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“Your attention to diversity, acceptance and creativity is a much-needed resource. We all love your books!” — Debra Messing, Actress

Over 2 mil ion copies sold worldwide!

The Animal Boogie

Illustrated by Debbie Harter Sung by Fred Penner

Your essential guide to a healthy body and mind

Encourage kids to build healthy habits for life with these 50 yoga activities.

The colorfully illustrated deck of cards includes poses, games, activities, breathing exercises, reflective prompts and motivational quotations to inspire children to slow down, breathe deep and grow strong inside and out.

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846866203 $9.99 usd SPANISH PAPERBACK WITH MUSIC CD 9781841489131 $9.99 usd

My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words

Yoga Pretzels 50 Fun Yoga Activities for Kids and Grownups

Introduction by Baron Baptiste Written by Tara Guber and Leah Kalish Illustrated by Sophie Fatus

Dance on down to the jungles of India, where 6 colorful creatures are jumping and jiving beneath the canopy. In our bestselling singalong ever, inclusive illustrations invite all children to join in the fun. Kids beg to hear it again and again!

Featured in the Wall Street Journal!

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ALL AGES 50 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET 5½ X 7¼ X 1¼ IN DECK 9781905236046 $14.99 usd

The perfect foundation for global literacy Barefoot Books World Atlas Written by Nick Crane Illustrated by David Dean

Illustrated by Sophie Fatus

Learn more than 700 words with Maya, Sam and Crunchy the Crocodile as they explore their lively neighborhood! Alternating between everyday scenes and thematic spreads, Wonderful Words bursts with clearly labeled details to boost vocabulary building and word recognition. You’ll find new ways to interact with the bright, busy pages with each read. A must-have for every family library!

Explore our world as never before.

Find the countries featured in our global stories and discover the animals, architecture and activities that make them special.

Laid out by geographic region, our colorful World Atlas celebrates cultural diversity and highlights the ways different people care for the planet we call home.

ALL AGES 52PP 10 X 11¾ IN 12 FOLD-OUT BOOKLETS, 6 GATEFOLDS AND A 17 X 29 IN PULL-OUT MAP HARDCOVER 9781846863332 $19.99 usd

AGES 2 – 6 48PP 10 X 11¾ IN HARDCOVER 9781782850922 $19.99 usd

Breathtaking mixed-media collage il ustrations The Snow Queen

Retold by Sarah Lowes Illustrated by Miss Clara

Join Gerda on a dangerous quest to rescue her best friend Kay from the wicked Snow Queen with this unique retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story. Miss Clara’s dynamic illustrations bring to life the chilling scenes in this powerful tale of friendship and adventure that both girls and boys will love.

AGES 8+ 64PP 5½ X 8⅛ IN PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781846866623 $9.99 usd

Winner of the National Parenting Publications Gold Award The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems

Introduction by Carol Ann Duffy Compiled and illustrated by Jackie Morris Inspire a lifelong love of language with this outstanding collection.

Luminous watercolor paintings illustrate the poems to improve reading comprehension. From Shakespeare to Stevenson and Milton to Moore, the icons of English-language poetry have never been more accessible for children and adults alike.

ALL AGES 128PP 9 X 11 IN HARDCOVER 9781905236565 $19.99 usd

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passport It’s time to explore — use our World Atlas as your map!

Travel from Tokyo to Timbuktu with these globe-trotting titles.

Mama Panya’s Pancakes

Where in the world has your child traveled through story?

Capture a photo of their global explorations and share online with #BarefootBooks

for a chance to win free books!

“With its emphasis on sustainability, interconnectedness, and diversity, [Barefoot Books World Atlas] offers young armchair travelers and globe-trotters much to discover” — Publishers Weekly Barefoot Books World Atlas Written by Nick Crane and illustrated by David Dean

Our beautifully illustrated bestselling atlas is filled with intriguing icons and facts to engage young minds. From great explorers to endangered animals to famous landmarks, this 21st-century atlas takes readers wherever they want to go.

ALL AGES 52PP 10 X 11¾ IN 12 FOLD-OUT BOOKLETS, 6 GATEFOLDS AND A 17 X 29 IN PULL-OUT MAP HARDCOVER 9781846863332 $19.99 usd

Barefoot World Atlas app

A Village Tale from Kenya Written by Mary and Rich Chamberlin Illustrated by Julia Cairns

Adika wants to invite the whole village over for dinner to taste his mama’s pancakes — but how will they feed everyone? This celebration of community and generosity includes 9 pages of information about the geography of Kenya and the languages and customs of its people.

We All Went on Safari A Counting Journey through Tanzania Written by Laurie Krebs Illustrated by Julia Cairns

AGES 4 – 10 40PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781905236640 $8.99 usd SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781782850724 $8.99 usd

Safari through the grasslands of Tanzania with the Maasai people and learn to count the animals you see in Swahili.

Bursts with 7 pages of facts about the people and animals of Tanzania and much more.

AGES 4 – 10 32PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781841481197 $7.99 usd SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781905236084 $7.99 usd

We’re Sailing Down the Nile

A Journey through Egypt Written by Laurie Krebs Illustrated by Anne Wilson

$4.99 usd

Learn about ancient Egyptians as you sail along the Nile on a felucca. Includes extensive notes about pyramids, mummies, hieroglyphics and more!

Produced in partnership with TouchPress

Based on our bestselling World Atlas, this show-stopping interactive app immerses children in the diverse cultures and natural beauty of our planet. Available on the App Store for iPad®, iPhone® and iPod Touch®. Expansion packs are also available as in-app purchases.

AGES 4 – 10 40PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846861949 $7.99 usd

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Illustrations from Barefoot Books World Atlas

Travel to the next page to find stories from europe and the america s

asia The Great Race The Story of the Chinese Zodiac Written by Dawn Casey and illustrated by Anne Wilson

Celebrate Chinese New Year and learn the myth of how a madcap animal swimming race helped create the Chinese calendar. Includes facts about the Chinese calendar, annual festivals and the animals that rule each year.

africa

AGES 4 – 9 32PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846862021 $7.99 usd

Elephant Dance

A Journey to India Written by Theresa Heine Illustrated by Sheila Moxley

Join Ravi as he experiences his grandfather’s captivating stories about India — where the sun is like a ferocious tiger and monsoon rains cascade like waterfalls. Then learn some fascinating facts about India’s animals, food, culture, religion and more.

AGES 3 – 7 40PP 10½ X 8¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781905236794 $8.99 usd

New from the il ustrator of our beloved Cleo the Cat books!

NEW! MARCH 2016 | The Elephants’ Ears

Written by Catherine Chambers and illustrated by Caroline Mockford

Catch that Goat!

A Market Day in Nigeria Written and illustrated

by Polly Alakija

How did African and Indian elephants first find their homelands? Find out in this clever modern fable that explores animal habitats and teaches children to value everyone’s unique qualities.

Ayoka has been left in charge of the family goat, but in minutes it has vanished! This hilarious romp through the market includes notes on Yoruba culture and facts about life in Nigeria.

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781782852827 $8.99 usd

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 11 X 8½ IN PAPERBACK 9781846860577 $8.99 usd

AGES 3+ 6 IN TALL MOVEABLE MOUTH AND FEET 7000003463 $14.99 usd

Little Elephant Puppet Produced by Folkmanis

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From the Alps to the Andes, explore epic landscapes with the people who call them home.

The Wheels on the Bus

Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Melanie Williamson Sung by The Amador Family

the americas

Take an exciting bus ride from a Guatemalan village to a market town with this fresh approach to a favorite song. Features a Guatemalan-inspired, marimba-flavored singalong and endnotes about life in Guatemala. Includes audio singalong and video animation.

AGES 3 – 6 24PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846867880 $9.99 usd

Off We Go to Mexico! An Adventure in the Sun

Written by Laurie Krebs and illustrated by Christopher Corr

Explore vibrant Mexico and meet the people and animals who make their home there. Features easy Spanish vocabulary for fun foreign-language learning, plus facts about Mexican culture and history.

Animals Stickers

Monkey Finger Puppet Produced by Folkmanis

AGES 3+ 5 IN TALL 7000003458 $8.99 usd

Produced by Djeco

AGES 3+ 8½ X 9 IN 4 SHEETS 160 COLORFUL STICKERS 7000003058 $4.99 usd

AGES 4 – 10 32PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846861598 $7.99 usd SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781846860140 $7.99 usd

We’re Roaming in the Rainforest

An Amazon Adventure Written by Laurie Krebs and illustrated by Anne Wilson

Enjoy a day in the Amazon rainforest with pink dolphins, poison dart frogs, leaf-cutter ants and more! Then, dive into 9 fact pages to learn about the people, animals and conservation of the Amazon.

AGES 4 – 10 40PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846865459 $7.99 usd SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781846865510 $7.99 usd

glob al My Granny Went to Market

A Round-the-World Counting Rhyme Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Christopher Corr

Fly away and count with Granny as she spins around the world on a magic-carpet shopping trip!

Vibrant art and fun rhymes introduce different countries and cultures.

AGES 3 – 7 24PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781905236626 $6.99 usd SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781846860904 $6.99 usd

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My Travel Journal A World of Activities

Illustrated by Christopher Corr and produced by Mudpuppy Press

Plan a trip, take notes on the way, play games and learn about capitals, explorers, adventurers and foreign currency.

This travel journal makes a perfect souvenir!

AGES 5 – 11 128PP 5¾ X 10 IN 9780735323728 $12.99 usd

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euro pe Tales from Old Ireland

Retold by Malachy Doyle, Illustrated by Niamh Sharkey Narrated by Maura O’Connell

Meet larger-than-life characters and discover myths and legends from the Irish storytelling tradition in this captivating collection of folktales. Includes 2 story CDs. AGES 6+ 96PP 8½ X 10⅜ IN PAPERBACK WITH 2 STORY CDS 9781905236329 $16.99 usd

The Story Tree Tales to Read Aloud Retold and narrated by Hugh Lupton Illustrated by Sophie Fatus

This easy-to-follow anthology includes both classic and lesser-known folktales from Germany, Norway, Russia and beyond! With quirky illustrations and humorous text, The Story Tree is just right for sharing together.

Ambassador Spotlight

AGES 3 – 7 64PP 9 X 11 IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781905236138 $15.99 usd

Barefoot Ambassador Allison Diehl has been able to travel the world and experience new cultures through her business!

Discover cities and countries from around the world and learn their most iconic landmarks!

“Last year I won the year-end challenge grand prize — a trip to France!

It was amazing to make personal connections with Barefoot CEO Nancy Traversy and other Ambassadors.

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Cities of the World Memory Game

Illustrated by David Dean

Sharpen your memory skills and discover some of the world’s greatest cities and buildings! Match the pairs of landmarks and learn the city and country where the landmark can be found. Features gorgeous hand-painted illustrations

by World Atlas artist David Dean.

World Atlas Set

Buy The Barefoot Books World Atlas (page 6) + Cities of the World Memory Game & save!

AGES 4 – 7 BOX 8 X 8½ X 1 IN 72 CARDS 9781782852209 $16.99 usd

7000003860 $34.99 usd

Barefoot Books’ commitment to diversity and global awareness has allowed my son (pictured above with his Barefoot Books World Atlas) to ‘travel the world’ too!”

— Allison Diehl, Ambassador since 2005 Want to expand your world by becoming a Barefoot Ambassador?

Learn more on page 57.

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Barefoot Books World Atlas Written by Nick Crane Illustrated by David Dean

How are people all over the planet working toward a sustainable world? Find out with our World Atlas! As you explore our planet region by region in our showstopping hand-painted atlas, you’ll discover how the environment shapes and transcends culture.

Features a pull-out map, fold-out booklets and panels.

ALL AGES 52PP 10 X 11¾ IN 12 FOLD-OUT BOOKLETS, 6 GATEFOLDS AND A 17 X 29 IN PULL-OUT MAP HARDCOVER 9781846863332 $19.99 usd

! s s e n l u f d in m s Encourage

We’re Roaming in the Rainforest

NEW! MARCH 2016 | Yoga Planet

An Amazon Adventure Written by Laurie Krebs Illustrated by Anne Wilson

50 Fun Activities for a Natural Life Written by Tara Guber and Leah Kalish Illustrated by Sophie Fatus

Help children appreciate the planet and its peoples with these 50 activities and games.

Through yoga poses, breathing exercises and solo, pair and group activities, Yoga Planet encourages all-around health and helps little ones get in tune with the world around them.

ALL AGES 50 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET 5½ X 7¼ X 1¼ IN DECK 9781782852841 $14.99 usd

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The term “mindfulness” refers to paying keen attention to your senses and surroundings. Valuable for all children and adults, mindfulness is especially useful for achieving emotional balance and managing anxiety.

Find out what pink dolphins, poison dart frogs and leaf-cutter ants do all day on your trip through the rainforest. Then soak up 9 pages of facts about the people, animals and conservation of the Amazon.

AGES 4 – 10 40PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846865459 $7.99 usd SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781846865510 $7.99 usd

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Planet Protectors

Discover how even little people can have a big impact on the planet they’ll inherit.

Interior from The Barefoot Book of Earth Poems

Features landscapes from every continent!

NEW! MARCH 2016

The Barefoot Book of Earth Poems

Barefoot illustrator and Caldecott Medal winner Beth Krommes creates her distinctive artwork by scratching lines into scratchboard with a nib, transferring the image to paper and adding watercolor.

Compiled by Judith Nicholls and illustrated by Beth Krommes

Explore the wonders of our extraordinary world with this breathtaking collection of more than 30 classic and contemporary poems from around the globe, illustrated

by Caldecott winner Beth Krommes.

AGES 6–10 40PP 10¼ X 8½ IN PAPERBACK 9781782852780 $9.99 usd

The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales

Written by Dawn Casey and illustrated by Anne Wilson

Mythical beings and historical heroes alike protect Earth’s natural splendor in this gorgeous anthology of global tales. Follow the Sun Mother, a brave Comanche girl and a thoughtful Welsh couple, and you’ll see how the culture-crossing, centuries-old practice of “living green” is perhaps more relevant today than ever before.

AGES 5– 11 96PP 11 X 9 IN PAPERBACK 9781846869419 $14.99 usd

Meet real-world heroes like Amrita, who inspired Gandhi!

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Kids’ Kitchen

40 Fun and Healthy Recipes to Make and Share Written by Fiona Bird Illustrated by Roberta Arenson

These 40 colorful recipe cards feature healthy dishes from around the world. Simple step-by-step instructions put kids in control as they learn that cooking is more than an art — it’s a science! Includes 8-page booklet with information on nutrition, kitchen safety and terminology.

Driving my Tractor 2-in-a-Box Puzzle

AGES 8+ DECK OF 40 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET BOX 8½ X 6½ X 2 IN 9781782851950 $19.99 usd

This puzzle duo features a 12-piece winter scene and a 24-piece summer scene for year-round farmyard fun.

Driving my Tractor

Written by Jan Dobbins Illustrated by David Sim Sung by SteveSongs

Illustrated by David Sim

AGES 3 – 7 BOX 8 X 6½ X 2⅓ IN FINISHED SIZE 9 X 7 IN 12- AND 24-PIECE PUZZLES 9781846865732 $14.99 usd

Join a busy farmer and his animals as they travel through the seasons and spot everything that is happening on the farm.

Learn about crops and farm machinery in the pages at the end. Includes audio singalong and video animation.

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846866647 $9.99 usd

A Farmer’s Life for Me

Written by Jan Dobbins Illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith Sung by The Flannery Brothers

Milk the cows, pick the cherries and gather the eggs as you spend a day on the farm!

Then, learn about how farm products are made and used.

Includes audio singalong and video animation.

The Little Red Hen narrator and longtime Barefoot fan Debra Messing is known for her roles in Will and Grace, Smash and The Starter Wife.

AGES 3 – 7 24PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846867910 $9.99 usd

The Little Red Hen

Retold by Mary Finch, illustrated by Kate Slater and narrated by Debra Messing

How will the red hen transform a seed into bread? Follow her step-by-step process from the farm to the table and learn about the value of teamwork. Includes story CD read by Debra Messing, as well as a recipe for baking your own loaf of bread.

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781846867514 $9.99 usd

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Millie’s Chickens

Written by Brenda Williams Illustrated by Valeria Cis

Watch Millie care for her backyard chickens in this playful rhyming story. Then, delve into the notes at the back to learn all about chickens, including anatomy and breeds. You’ll even find recipes for egg dishes!

AGES 5 – 9 40PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781782850830 $8.99 usd

Count Your Chickens!

Board Game

Ambassador Spotlight

Produced by Peaceable Kingdom

Cooperate to collect the 40 baby chicks — but watch out for the fox!

Barefoot Ambassador Liz Hughes has built her business running local events with her daughter, Elfe!

AGES 3+ BOX 12¼ X 9 X 1½ IN GAME BOARD & PLAYING PIECES 7000002660 $17.99 usd

The Beeman

Written by Laurie Krebs Illustrated by Valeria Cis

Join Grandpa as he tends to the hives, explains how bees live and collects the honey that they make.

Includes 7 pages of notes on bees and the science of beekeeping.

AGES 4 – 10 40PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846862601 $8.99 usd

Honey Bee Puppet Produced by Folkmanis AGES 3+ 7 IN LONG WORKABLE LEGS 7000003807 $16.99 usd

Buzz! Board Game Produced by Peaceable Kingdom

Work together to collect nectar and beat the bear to the hive. Everybody wins!

AGES 5+ BOX 115/8 X 9¼ X 13/8 IN GAME BOARD & PLAYING PIECES 7000003395 $17.99 usd

“My daughter is truly my partner in my Barefoot Books business . . . we set goals together, I pay her a commission on the sales she makes, we celebrate success together — usually with her favorite dinner of burritos!

We make a great team!”

— Liz Hughes, Ambassador since 2010

Being an Ambassador is a way to connect with your family and your community! Some Ambassadors sell Barefoot books at their local farmers’ market, and some sell from home (wearing their pajamas!) via online parties.

Want to learn more about our Ambassador opportunity? Flip to page 57.

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Grab your trowel! Let’s work together to grow a greener world.

Grandpa’s Garden

Kids’ Garden

40 Fun Indoor and Outdoor Activities and Games Written by Whitney Cohen, Life Lab Science Program Illustrated by Roberta Arenson

How green are your thumbs? Colorful cards with playful illustrations offer youngsters lots of fun ways to enjoy simple science and craft projects, both indoors and outside, all year round. Includes 8-page booklet with facts about plant care, garden tools and safety.

AGES 8+ BOX 8½ X 6½ X 2 IN 40 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET 9781846863677 $19.99 usd

Make works of art with fruit and vegetable stamps!

Create a tiny rainforest in a fishbowl!

Build a toad home and see if they come to visit!

Hedgehog Finger Puppet

Produced by Folkmanis AGES 3+ 4 IN LONG 7000001818 $8.99 usd

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Written by Stella Fry and illustrated by Sheila Moxley

Billy wants to help Grandpa in his garden, but he wonders why everything takes so long! Follow them from spring to autumn to see what they harvest.

AGES 3– 7 40PP 9 X 10¼ IN PAPERBACK 9781846868092 $8.99 usd

Features informative endnotes about planning your own vegetable patch!

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The Gigantic Turnip

Written by Aleksei Tolstoy, illustrated by Niamh Sharkey and narrated by Ellen Verenieks

Read along with this cumulative counting story as the old man and the old woman find out just how many people (and animals!) it takes to extract the massive turnip in their garden. Includes story CD.

“A magical read for all . . .

Herb’s story tells the tale of the future”

3+

— Sir Paul McCartney

AGES 3 – 7 40PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781905236725 $9.99 usd PAPERBACK 9781905236589 $8.99 usd SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781841483962 $8.99 usd

All about teamwork!

What’s This? A Seed’s Story

Written and illustrated by Caroline Mockford

Share a small girl’s excitement as she discovers how a tiny seed gradually grows into a beautiful sunflower — and how the sunflower makes seeds for the following year.

Includes advice on cultivating seeds and growing a sunflower fort.

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846840713 $7.99 usd

Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon

Written by Jules Bass and illustrated by Debbie Harter

Meet Herb, the dragon who prefers gardening to gobbling meat. When his vegetable-loving ways get him into a sticky situation, will he be able to stay true to his values?

AGES 4 – 10 32PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781905236473 $7.99 usd

Sunny Day Pond: A Puzzle Game

Woodland Animals Folding Paper Toys

Produced by Peaceable Kingdom

Produced by Djeco

Have fun folding 5 forest friends, perfectly sturdy for imaginative play! Includes illustrated instructions.

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Work together to build 3 animal puzzles before the rain starts to fall.

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Illustration from Grandpa’s Garden

Ambassador Spotlight Ambassador Connie Espinosa has learned how connecting with her community can help her business bloom!

“After I left my full-time teaching position, Barefoot allowed me to combine my professional life with my family life.

I’m at home with my kids, but I can still share the importance of early childhood literacy with my community” — Connie Espinosa, Ambassador since 2013 Want to learn more about our Ambassador opportunity? Flip to page 57.

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Interiors from My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words

A word book for the modern world.

Featured in the Wall Street Journal!

“. . . rife with opportunities for I-spy reading and language acquisition . . .

A fine addition to the word-book shelf” — Kirkus Reviews

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My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words Illustrated by Sophie Fatus

Build Spanish & English vocab with the new bilingual edition!

Follow a friendly family from dawn ’til dusk. Each scene teems with people, places and things that are labeled for vocabulary building. You’ll meet friends of all colors, shapes, sizes and abilities. Inclusive and innovative, Wonderful Words is a must-have for every family library!

AGES 2 – 6 48PP 10 X 11¾ IN HARDCOVER 9781782850922 $19.99 usd

NEW! APRIL 2016

My Big Barefoot Book of Spanish & English Words Illustrated by Sophie Fatus

Learn a new language and expand your world! Readers of all Spanishand English-language levels will love exploring the colorful labeled illustrations to find new words and reinforce familiar ones. Boost bilingual vocabulary and improve communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.

AGES 2 – 6 48PP 10 X 11¾ IN HARDCOVER 9781782852865 $19.99 usd

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el chenille pipe cleaners

los crayones crayons

los platos de papel

paper plates

las calcomanías stickers

Word Power!

AGES

3+

Expand vocabulary and build confidence with these interactive titles.

Wordless books encourage creative use of language!

When reading, say words slowly, stretching them out so children can hear each of their sounds.

Out of the Blue

Illustrated by Alison Jay

What will the storm bring up from the deep blue sea? Choose your own words to tell the story that unfolds in this stunning wordless book as you follow Alison Jay’s distinctive crackle-varnish illustrations. Perfect for readers of all needs, abilities and learning styles, wordless books encourage playful experimentation with words and sentence structure.

ALL AGES 32PP 10 X 10 IN HARDCOVER 9781782850427 $14.99 usd

Interiors from Out of the Blue

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Thesaurus Rex

Written by Laya Steinberg Illustrated by Debbie Harter Learn first synonyms with a bouncy dinosaur! Little ones love imitating his actions and building reading skills as they go.

BACK IN STOCK APRIL 2016

Children of the World

AGES 3 – 7 24PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781841481807 $6.99 usd

Memory Game

Illustrated by Sophie Fatus

Learning synonyms boosts reading comprehension

Match pairs of children from different countries in this game of concentration that improves memory and problem-solving skills.

AGES 4 – 7 BOX 8 X 8½ X 1 IN 72 CARDS 9781846865374 $16.99 usd

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Ambassador Spotlight

Emily’s Tiger

Written and illustrated by Miriam Latimer

When Emily’s temper flares, she turns into a tiger! Start a conversation about frustration and anger — and how to handle them — with this fun story.

Brittany Mackey “co-founded” her Barefoot business with her daughters, Kitt, Garet and Ryan (featured in the photo at right and on page 10!)

“My daughters and I have experienced all of our business firsts together: our first delivery of books, our first Barefoot event and our first commissions paycheck! They love the books, and we love working side by side!”

— Brittany Mackey, Ambassador since 2015

As a Barefoot Ambassador, you can run your business your way! Make it a passion project, or invest in it full-time and launch your kid co-founders on their first business venture!

The opportunity is flexible and dynamic, a perfect fit for any family.

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846865947 $7.99 usd

Help kids learn to manage anger!

Shopping with Dad

Written by Matt Harvey Illustrated by Miriam Latimer

Come along as a simple shopping trip turns into calamity! An important message about taking responsibility for your own actions underpins this rambunctious rhyming story.

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846864490 $7.99 usd

Shrinking Sam

To learn more about becoming an Ambassador or hosting an event, flip to pages 56–57.

Written and illustrated by Miriam Latimer

Middle child Sam has a problem — whenever he feels ignored, he shrinks! This touching and amusing story reassures children that they are always important, even when they aren’t the center of attention.

Start a conversation about adoption

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846864698 $7.99 usd

Motherbridge of Love Illustrated by Josée Masse

This beautiful poem offers a poignant and inspiring message to adopted children about the 2 mothers who love them in different ways.

A portion of the proceeds are donated to the charity The Mothers’ Bridge of Love.

Introduce sharing!

The Parrot Tico Tango

Written and illustrated by Anna Witte Sung by Brian Amador Watch out for Tico Tango! Will anything make this fruit-snatching parrot learn his lesson? Find out in this musical story that teaches kids to be grateful for what they have.

ALL AGES 32PP 9 X 10¼ IN PAPERBACK 9781782850403 $7.99 usd

Daddy Island

Written by Philip Wells Illustrated by Niki Daly

There are so many wonderful things you can become when you’re a child on Daddy Island — a noisy storm, a tall tree or the quiet sand. The interactive text celebrates the bond between father and child and invites physical parent-child play.

AGES 3–7 24PP 9 X 10¼ IN PAPERBACK 9781841481982 $7.99 usd

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AGES 3 – 7 24PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH MUSIC CD 9781846866692 $9.99 usd

Bear’s School Day

Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Debbie Harter

Follow little bears through their fun school day — there’s singing, snacking, crafting and more!

A great way to get little humans excited about learning with friends in and around the classroom.

AGES 2 – 6 24PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781782850854 $6.99 usd

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Barefoot illustrator Yuyi Morales discovered her passion for children’s books the first time she took her young son to a public library in California after immigrating to the US from Mexico. She’s since won many awards for her brilliant work, including a Caldecott Honor in 2015!

Interior from Sand Sister

NEW! APRIL 2016

Sand Sister

Written by Amanda White Illustrated by Yuyi Morales

Paloma wishes she had someone to play with at the beach — and then her wish comes true! But what will she do when her sand sister must return to the sea?

A touching story about the power of imagination, perfect for an only child or any young daydreamer.

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781782852797 $8.99 usd

The Prince’s Breakfast

Written by Joanne Oppenheim, illustrated by Miriam Latimer and narrated by Hugh Bonneville

The Prince is a fussy eater, but his parents have a grand solution — a world tour! Will tortillas in Mexico, idlees in India or plantains in Zambia be the answer? A fantastic tool for addressing mealtime struggles.

Includes story CD read

by Hugh Bonneville.

Barefoot narrator Hugh Bonneville is best known for his roles in Downton Abbey, Notting Hill and Doctor Who.

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 8½ X10¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781782850755 $9.99 usd SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781782850762 $7.99 usd

The Prince’s Bedtime

Written by Joanne Oppenheim Illustrated by Miriam Latimer Narrated by Hugh Bonneville

What will make this stubborn prince finally go to sleep? You’ll never guess!

Ease rambunctious little ones into a restful bedtime with this comical rhyming story. Includes story CD read by Hugh Bonneville.

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 8½ X10¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781846860966 $9.99 usd

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! g n o l a g & n h i c t S Wa 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD

a. The Shape Song Swingalong

Imagine a colorful world of shapes!

io & AGES 3 – 7 24PP 9781846866791 $9.99 usd d u a s e ! d r u n g i l Knack Paddy Whack a library of s along stories! Inc playe b. Knick D Play knick knack from 1 to 10.

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Read the colorful books

Blast off through the galaxy!

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d. Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

Listen to the catchy tunes

Start the day with kids from 4 countries.

Watch the lively animations Sing & dance along!

AGES 3 – 7 24PP 9781846866562 $9.99 usd

e. A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea

Learn about the marine food chain.

Videos help kids read along!

The Animal Boogie

Illustrated by Debbie Harter and sung by Fred Penner

AGES 3 – 7 24PP 9781846868627 $9.99 usd

f. Port Side Pirates!

Set sail and search for treasure.

AGES 3 – 7 9781846866678 $9.99 usd

Shimmy your way down to the Indian jungle to boogie with your new animal friends. Inclusive illustrations invite all children to join in the fun!

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846866203 $9.99 usd

The Animal Boogie Mini Cube Puzzle

Illustrated by Debbie Harter

Create a colorful scene from the Indian jungle with this 36-piece jigsaw puzzle.

AGES 3 – 8 BOX 4½ X 4 X 4½ IN FINISHED SIZE 16 X 16 IN 36-PIECE PUZZLE 9781846868214 $12.99 usd

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Teacher’s Pick!

“The audio gives Barefoot’s singalongs another valuable dimension. After reading the book aloud, I play the audio and lead the kids in an engaging movement activity that brings the book to life! My students love it, and it also gives them practice with listening and following directions” — Mara Bangura, Pre-Kindergarten teacher

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Fly high in a hot-air balloon!

AGES 3 – 7 24PP 9781846865503 $9.99 usd

h. Whole World

An ecological twist on a favorite tune.

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 9781846868320 $9.99 usd

i. Over in the Meadow

Count baby animals in the meadow.

AGES 3 – 7 24PP 9781846867477 $9.99 usd

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Help gather up the farm animals.

AGES 3 – 7 9781846866647 $9.99 usd

k. Outdoor Opposites Let’s go camping!

AGES 3 – 7 24PP 9781782850953 $9.99 usd

l. A Farmer’s Life for Me

Spend a day working on the farm.

AGES 3 – 7 24PP 9781846867910 $9.99 usd

m. Magic Train Ride

Travel anywhere you can imagine!

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n. The Wheels on the Bus

Ride a chicken bus in Guatemala.

AGES 3 – 7 24PP 9781846867880 $9.99 usd

o. The Journey Home from Grandpa’s Spot a rainbow of zippy vehicles.

AGES 3 – 7 9781846866586 $9.99 usd

p. We All Go Traveling By

Zoom and beep your way to school.

AGES 3 – 7 24PP 9781846866555 $9.99 usd

q. Walking through the Jungle

What’s that animal chasing you?

AGES 3 – 7 9781846866609 $9.99 usd

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r. If You’re Happy and You Know it!

Dance with kids from 36 countries.

AGES 3 – 7 24PP 9781846866197 $9.99 usd

s. Creepy Crawly Calypso

Count with 10 cool Caribbean bugs.

AGES 3 – 7 9781846868283 $9.99 usd

t. A Dragon on the Doorstep Chase your fears away!

AGES 3 – 7 9781846868269 $9.99 usd

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d play with Set the stage for preten and gifts. these whimsical books Star Seeker

A Journey to Outer Space Written by Theresa Heine Illustrated by Victor Tavares

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I Could Be, You Could Be Written by Karen Owen Illustrated by Barroux

What’s the best thing you could ever be? This fun rhyming text uses the power of make-believe to build little ones’ confidence.

Includes instructions for making your own mask.

AGES 2 – 6 32PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846867637 $7.99 usd

Inspire little explorers with this unique introduction to the night sky, which blends adventure, science and mythology to spark kids’ imaginations. Includes information about the solar system and star lore.

AGES 5 – 11 32PP 8½X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846863851 $8.99 usd

Space Song Rocket Ride Written by Sunny Scribens Illustrated by David Sim Sung by Mark Collins

Blast off! Join a team of kid (and animal!) astronauts as they zoom past moons, asteroids, shooting stars and more.

This rocking singalong is packed with facts about space exploration to inspire inventive play. Includes audio and video animation.

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781782850984 $9.99 usd

Let’s Go! Stickers Produced by Djeco

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Say “RAWR!”

Bestsel er!

I Dreamt I Was A Dinosaur

Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Clare Beaton What kind of dinosaur are you?

Romp with a herd of dynamic dinos in this charming fabric-art adventure.

AGES 1 – 4 24PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN BOARD BOOK 9781846860157 $6.99 usd

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On-the-Go Origami Aircraft Produced by Djeco

Create 20 paper planes with this fun origami kit, which includes preprinted sheets and step-by-step instructions.

AGES 7+ 20 SHEETS OF 9¼ x 12¼ IN ORIGAMI PAPER FOR MAKING 5 MODELS 7000003525 $12.99 usd

Dinosaur Block Puzzle Illustrated by Clare Beaton

Colorful cubes come together to form 6 different prehistoric scenes.

AGES 3+ BOX 6½ X 6½ X 2½ IN FINISHED SIZE 6 X 6 IN 9 CUBES; 6 PUZZLES 9781846865251 $15.99 usd

Dinosaur Dreams Set

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Little T. Rex Puppet Produced by Folkmanis

AGES 3+ 6 IN TALL MOVEABLE MOUTH AND ARMS 7000003695 $14.99 usd

AGES

Encourage creative play with classic tales!

3+

Jack and the Beanstalk

Written by Richard Walker, illustrated by Niamh Sharkey and narrated by Richard Hope

What would you do with 6 bewitched beans? This fresh take on a classic tale encourages kids to recreate the story for themselves, building language skills as they role play!

AGES 3 – 7 40PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781905236695 $9.99 usd

Little Red Riding Hood

Retold by Lari Don, illustrated by Célia Chauffrey and narrated by Imelda Staunton

Are you afraid of the big bad wolf? With this retelling, kids will experience empathy and courage as they walk in the shoes of a brave Little Red. Includes story CD read by actress Imelda Staunton.

AGES 3 – 8 32PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781846867682 $9.99 usd

The House that Jack Built

Illustrated by Diana Mayo

This classic children’s rhyme is full of animal antics! Visual clues help little ones predict and remember what happens next, setting the stage beautifully for pretend play.

AGES 3 – 7 24PP 10 X 10¼ IN PAPERBACK 9781846860515 $6.99 usd

Storytime First Tales for Sharing Retold by Stella Blackstone, illustrated by Anne Wilson and narrated by Jim Broadbent With language designed for beginning readers, this collection of children’s favorites is perfect for bedtime reading. Be prepared for a boost in creative play the next day! Includes story CD by Harry Potter actor Jim Broadbent.

AGES 3 – 7 96PP 9 X 11 IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781846861499 $15.99 usd

ar of Evening “From the bright St To Earth I will glide” — Star Seeker

inations Where do your kids’ imag oto take them? Capture a ph s of their imaginary journey th and share it online wi #BarefootBooks for a chance to win free books!

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Meet Ireland’s famous pirate chief, G

The Barefoot Book of Pirates

race O’Malley!

Interior from The Barefo ot Book of Pirates

Written by Richard Walker, illustrated by Olwyn Whelan and narrated by Richard Hope

Heave-ho, me hearties! Set sail around the world to discover tales of swashbuckling pirates from Germany to Morocco to Japan. These stories of fierce (but sometimes friendly!) pirates will enthrall adventurous minds. Includes story CD. AGES 4 – 9 64PP 11 X 9 IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781841481319 $15.99 usd

Pirates Stickers Produced by Djeco

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AGES 3+ 8½ X 9 IN 4 SHEETS 160 COLORFUL STICKERS 7000003848 $4.99 usd

The Barefoot Book of Fairy Tales The Real Princess A Mathemagical Tale

Written by Brenda Williams, illustrated by Sophie Fatus and narrated by Juliet Stevenson

This number-crunching take on “The Princess and the Pea” bursts with opportunities for youngsters to put their arithmetic skills to the test! Includes story CD read by Juliet Stevenson and math skills practice page.

AGES 4 – 9 40PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781846863936 $9.99 usd

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Retold by Malachy Doyle Illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli

No bookshelf is complete without a beautiful anthology of fairy tales. With enchanting illustrations by Nicoletta Ceccoli, this multicultural collection of 12 stories is a timeless classic.

AGES 5 – 11 160PP 9 X 11 IN HARDCOVER 9781841487984 $19.99 usd

AGES

3+ Port Side Pirates!

Written by Oscar Seaworthy, illustrated by Debbie Harter and sung by Mark Collins

Jump aboard a pirate galleon with a band of buccaneers! Discover lost treasure, brave a fierce storm and learn about pirates from all over the world. Includes audio singalong and video animation.

AGES

6+

Macaw Finger Puppet Produced by Folkmanis AGES 3+ 7 IN TALL 7000001819 $8.99 usd

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846866678 $9.99 usd

Mermaid Island Board Game Produced by Peaceable Kingdom

Steer clear of the Sea Witch and work together to get the mermaids to safety in this fun cooperative game.

AGES 5+ BOX 12¼ X 9 X 1½ IN GAME BOARD AND PLAYING PIECES 7000002658 $17.99 usd

Enchanted Fishing Game Produced by Djeco This beautifully illustrated game of concentration and dexterity is great fun solo or with friends. Includes 12 wooden fish, 2 magnetic rods and an underwater scene box.

AGES 2+ BOX 11 X 6 X 1 IN 2 FISHING RODS, 12 FISH AND AN UNDERWATER SCENE 7000003006 $24.99 usd

buckling adventures and h s a Sw nting journe y s come to life with encha e imaginative books and gif ts. thes

The Barefoot Book of Princesses

Written by Caitlín Matthews, illustrated by Olwyn Whelan and narrated by Margaret Wolfson

Meet princesses from all over the world — Kenya, China, Denmark and more — in this charming anthology of traditional princess tales. Perfect for reading aloud with little royals. Includes story CD. AGES 4 – 9 64PP 11 X 9 IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781841481722 $15.99 usd efoot Boo k of Prin Interior from The Bar

“Growing up, my three daughters were fascinated by this African story and wanted to listen to it over and over again. It has a strong message that defies princess stereotypes” — Nancy Traversy, CEO and Co-Founder

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Princesses 100-Piece Puzzle

Illustrated by Olwyn Whelan Produced by Mudpuppy Press

This 100-piece puzzle features a majestic castle fit for a princess and comes in a handsome reusable tin.

AGES 5+ KEEPSAKE TIN 7¾ X 6 X 2¼ IN FINISHED SIZE 12 X 8 IN 100-PIECE PUZZLE 9780735308435 $14.99 usd

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Fantasy

The Barefoot Book of Faeries

Collected and retold by Tanya Robyn Batt Illustrated by Gail Newey

This gorgeous gift anthology introduces children to the mischief and magic of faeries of all kinds through stories, poems and snippets of lore. Includes notes on the origins of the stories and instructions for building your own faery house.

A must-have for all faery lovers!

Cauldron Quest Board Game Produced by Peaceable Kingdom

Work together to mix a magic potion and stop the wizard in this game of strategy and problem-solving. Everybody wins when you cooperate!

AGES 6 – 10 64PP 10¼ X 9 IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781782852254 $16.99 usd

AGES 6+ BOX 13 X 10½ X 1½ IN GAME BOARD AND PLAYING PIECES 7000003841 $19.99 usd

Tales of Mystery and Magic

Editors Note: Faeries (often spelled “fairies”) originate from the folklore tradition of the British Isles. “Faery” is the traditional Celtic spelling of the word.

We chose that spelling to highlight the authenticity of these stories.

Written and narrated by Hugh Lupton Illustrated by Agnese Baruzzi

NEW! MARCH 2016 | The Fairy Game

Step into an enchanting world and meet singing elves with magical feet, skeletons that move on their own and a heroic blackbird who outwits a powerful king. These 7 stories are spooky fun!

The fairies need your help! To save their favorite flowers from Mr. Winter, you’ll need to make decisions as a team in this colorful cooperative game.

AGES 3 – 7 64PP 11 X 9 IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781782852544 $16.99 usd

Produced by Peaceable Kingdom

AGES 5+ BOX 13 X 10½ X 1½ IN GAME BOARD AND PLAYING PIECES 7000003928 $17.99 usd

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Faery Fun Puzzle Produced by Djeco

Experience the magic of playful faeries and their toadstool home!

AGES

6+

What belongs to you but others use it more than you do?

Brainteasers

Answer: Your name

NEW! MARCH 2016

The Barefoot Book of Riddles From Around The World Retold by Hugh Lupton and illustrated by Sophie Fatus

Have a laugh and hone your wits with this quirky collection of riddles, puzzles and riddle-stories from around the world.

Kids will love puzzling over the colorful, clue-filled illustrations — and they’ll build reading comprehension skills as they go!

AGES 6 – 10 64PP 11 X 9 IN PAPERBACK 9781782852803 $14.99 usd

Interior from The Barefoot Book of Riddles

“The mind-stretching riddles and stories in [The Barefoot Book of Riddles] will have readers laughing and putting on their thinking caps” — Publishers Weekly

The Wise Fool

Fables from the Islamic World Written by Shahrukh Husain Illustrated by Micha Archer

Could you outwit Mulla Nasruddin?

The zany antics of this beloved comic hero will keep young readers laughing out loud and wondering what will happen next. Exuberant collage illustrations throughout highlight the warmth, diversity and playfulness of Islamic culture.

AGES 6 – 10 64PP 11 X 9 IN PAPERBACK 9781782852551 $14.99 usd

Books with CDs or Activities

The Barefoot Book of Animal Tales

From Around the World Written and narrated

by Naomi Adler Illustrated by Amanda Hall

The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales

Written by Dawn Casey and illustrated by Anne Wilson

Expand young minds with this moving collection of 7 nature stories from Australia, Nigeria, the American Southwest, Bali, Kazakhstan, India and Wales. Each story is followed by an activity that promotes green living, reinforces the lesson and keeps little hands busy.

The perfect anthology for the young naturalist or backseat traveler!

AGES 5– 11 96PP 11 X 9 IN PAPERBACK 9781846869419 $14.99 usd

Make a cornhusk do a mini water gardenl , and more!

From King Gull to the musicians of Bremen, the animals in this collection of entertaining and exciting stories from around the world are far from ordinary. Includes 2 story CDs. AGES 4 – 7 80PP 10⅜ X 8½ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781846860133 $16.99 usd

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A lively introduction to Islamic culture!

The Wise Fool

Fables from the Islamic World Written by Shahrukh Husain Illustrated by Micha Archer

Retold by Hugh Lupton Illustrated by Niamh Sharkey Narrated by Hugh Lupton

Can you hear with your heart? This award-winning collection of 7 traditional tales from around the world shows children the importance of looking beyond appearances. Niamh Sharkey’s distinctive illustrations throughout will delight young readers. Includes story CD.

Meet Mulla Nasruddin, a legendary hero beloved across the Islamic world. In these 22 thought-provoking stories, Mulla’s comic responses to sticky situations will inspire children to bring fairness and fun to the people around them.

AGES 6+ 64PP 8½ X 10⅜ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781905236848 $15.99 usd

AGES 6 – 10 64PP 11 X 9 IN PAPERBACK 9781782852551 $14.99 usd

Published in our first season in 1993!

Tales of Wisdom and Wonder

The Mountains of Tibet

Written and illustrated

by Mordicai Gerstein

This exquisitely illustrated story of the wondrous journey of a Tibetan woodcutter’s soul will calm anxiety about death, ease the pain of loss and help start a dialogue about the cycle of life. Includes commentary by world-renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher Sogyal Rinpoche.

ALL AGES 32PP 8⅛ X 10⅜ IN HARDCOVER 9781782850472 $16.99 usd Interior from The Mountains of Tibet

Int erior from Th e Baref oot Bo ok of Bu ddhis t Tal es

Winner of the 2004 Caldecott Award for Illustration, Barefoot author and illustrator Mordicai Gerstein is also an accomplished sculptor and film animator.

Reflect on the power of story in this collection of 8 Jewish folk tales retold

by Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand.

Includes 2 story CDs, notes on the symbols found in the stories and translations of Hebrew names.

Retold by Sherab Chödzin and Alexandra Kohn Illustrated by Marie Cameron Yoga Pretzels Explore the warmth, wisdom and 50 Fun Yoga Activities compassion of the Buddhist tradition for Kids and Grownups with these charming stories from Introduction by Baron Baptiste India, China, Japan and Tibet.

Written by Tara Guber and Leah Kalish Gentle illustrations and an insightful Illustrated by Sophie Fatus foreword provide helpful context Calm the mind and body, improve for the tales, making this the perfect patience and boost confidence with introduction to Buddhist thought. yoga! These 50 colorful cards are a AGES 6+ 80PP 8½ X 10⅜ IN wonderful introduction to yoga for PAPERBACK 9781846868245 $14.99 usd enthusiasts of all shapes and sizes.

Practice solo or try partner poses with a friend!

AGES 7+ 80PP 9 X 11 IN HARDCOVER WITH 2 STORY CDS 9781846868832 $19.99 usd

ALL AGES 50 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET 5½ X 7¼ X 1¼ IN DECK 9781905236046 $14.99 usd

The Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales

Written by Shoshana Boyd Gelfand, illustrated by Amanda Hall and narrated by Debra Messing

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Narrated b Deb ra Messy ing

Mindful Child

AGES

6+

Step back and think deeply about life’s larger themes. Make it a regular practice so kids build healthy habits for life!

My Daddy Is a Pretzel Yoga for Parents and Kids

Written by Baron Baptiste and illustrated by Sophie Fatus

Encourage reflection and imagination with this unique yoga book.

Learn a range of poses and easy ways families can integrate yoga practice into their daily lives.

ALL AGES 48PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846868993 $8.99 usd

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“Through these fun yoga activities, Encourage healthy habits early with these 50 activities that promote awareness and sensitivity children can improve flexibility, grace to other people and our planet. and agility while at the same time ALL AGES 50 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET 5½ X 7¼ X 1¼ IN DECK improving inner strength, confidence 9781782852841 $14.99 usd and self esteem” — Deepak Chopra, M.D. Yoga CD Produced by Putumayo World Music “A great way to get kids and adults moving [and] laughing!” Over 70 minutes of music from around the world for yoga or meditation.

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Science •Technology • Engineering • Art • Math

S.T. E.A.M.

Ignite kids’ instinct to innovate with books that excite both sides of the brain.

Poetry & Fine Arts The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera

Written by Shahrukh Husain, illustrated by James Mayhew and narrated by Miranda Richardson

Raise the curtain on the dynamic world of opera! Savor easy-to-follow retellings of famous European opera stories, then go backstage to learn about composers, opera houses and more. Includes 2 spellbinding CDs. AGES 6 – 10 96PP 11¼ X 9¼ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781782852537 $16.99 usd

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The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems

Introduction by Carol Ann Duffy and compiled and illustrated by Jackie Morris Spark a lifelong love of language — and give kids a head start in school!

— with this lavishly illustrated collection of 70 of the most famous poems in Western literature. A must-have they’ll never outgrow.

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Dara’s Clever Trap A Story from Cambodia Retold by Liz Flanagan and illustrated by Martina Peluso

Inspire kids to think outside the box with this traditional Cambodian tale! Join the cunning princess Dara as she uses her engineering skills to foil a wicked plot and save both her husband and father.

AGES 6+ 48PP 5½ X 8⅛ IN PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781782851035 $7.99 usd

Lin Yi’s Lantern

A Moon Festival Tale Written by Brenda Williams Illustrated by Benjamin Lacombe

How can Lin Yi get what he wants and what he needs? He’ll need to be both kind and clever. Encourage an early interest in math with this heartwarming story that shows the practical use of math in everyday life.

AGES 5 – 9 32PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846867934 $7.99 usd

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The Barefoot Book of Ballet Stories

Written by Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple Illustrated by Rebecca Guay Narrated by Juliet Stevenson

From “Swan Lake” to “The Nutcracker,” this lush collection of classic ballet tales will inspire young dancers to grab their ballet slippers and take a twirl. Includes a timeline of ballet history and 2 story CDs by actress Juliet Stevenson.

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Math & Engineering

The Real Princess

A Mathemagical Tale Written by Brenda Williams Illustrated by Sophie Fatus Narrated by Juliet Stevenson

This number-crunching take on “The Princess and the Pea” is full of opportunities for young mathematicians to put their arithmetic skills to the test! Includes story CD read

by Juliet Stevenson.

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NEW! MARCH 2016 | The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci

Written by Guido Visconti and illustrated by Bimba Landmann

Meet Leonardo da Vinci: artist, engineer, pacifist and inventor.

Told through the eyes of da Vinci’s young apprentice, this stunning book will fascinate youngsters — and inspire everyone. Features original words and drawings from da Vinci’s notebooks!

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Have you heard of S.T.E.A.M.? It’s an educational movement that combines the arts with science, technology, engineering and math. Learning to think like an artist and a scientist fosters a flexible mind and the potential for true innovation!

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Flow ers

The Boy Who Grew Flowers

Written by Jen Wojtowicz and illustrated by Steve Adams

Inspired by the experiences of her brother, who has autism, author Jen Wojtowicz weaves the story of Rink Bowagon, an unusual boy with an incredible secret, and how his life changes when a kind new girl joins his class.

“Rink is a hero because he told Angelina his secret about growing flowers on his body, which was brave”

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— Elfe, age 8 (daughter of Liz Hughes, Ambassador Leader)

Ambassador Spotlight Ambassador Jessica Beausoleil boosted her confidence when she started her own Barefoot Books business.

“It felt amazing to wake up one morning and see that I had been officially promoted to Team Leader status in less than a year!

It was a huge accomplishment that I could not have done without my awesome customers, my supporting leader and my growing team. I love being my own boss!”

— Jessica Beausoleil, Ambassador since 2015

At Barefoot, we’ve always been passionate about empowering women. Co-Founders Nancy and Tessa launched Barefoot from their homes over 20 years ago and know from experience how important it is to have support and mentorship when starting a business.

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“What makes us di—ffeAurethontr JenisWowhjtoatwicz makes us wonderful” Chandra’s Magic Light A Story in Nepal Written by Theresa Heine Illustrated by Judith Gueyfier

With hard work and determination, sisters Chandra and Deena might earn enough money to replace their smoky oil lamp, which makes their little brother cough, with a solar-powered light. Includes facts about Nepal and simple instructions for making a solar-powered oven.

AGES 6 – 10 40PP 10¾ X 8½ IN PAPERBACK 9781846868665 $8.99 usd

One City, Two Brothers

A Story from Jerusalem Written by Chris Smith Illustrated by Aurélia Fronty

Discover the story of how the city of Jerusalem came to be in this unforgettable tale of the kindness of 2 brothers, which has been passed down in Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities alike for centuries.

The Faery’s Gift

Written by Tanya Robyn Batt Illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli Narrated by Niamh Cusack

In this heartwarming Irish tale, a small faery gives a woodcutter a wish as a reward for saving his life. The woodcutter’s mother, father and wife all need different things. How can he help them all with a single wish?

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The Tear Thief

Written by Carol Ann Duffy Illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli Narrated by Juliet Stevenson

Why does the ethereal Tear Thief gather children’s tears as they fall? Find out in this powerful, lyrical story, sure to start a conversation about how we express our feelings.

Includes story CD read by Juliet Stevenson.

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Bullie s & A llie s These inspiring stories of compassion and courage empower kids to handle social situations with confidence.

The Girl with a Brave Heart

A Tale from Tehran Written by Rita Jahanforuz Illustrated by Vali Mintzi

When young Shiraz shows kindness to the strange old woman who lives next door, extraordinary things begin to happen.

A beautiful story about empathy from Tehranborn Israeli pop star Rita Jahanforuz.

AGES 4 – 10 40PP 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846869310 $8.99 usd

Rita Jahanforuz performed for both US President Barack Obama and the UN Assembly in 2013! Her barrier-breaking music has made her a cultural ambassador between Israel and her homeland of Iran.

Lola’s Fandango

Written by Anna Witte, illustrated by Micha Archer and narrated by The Amador Family

Little Lola is tired of living in her big sister’s shadow. When she starts taking secret flamenco lessons from her Papi, will she find her own special talent? Includes story CD and notes on Spanish vocabulary.

AGES 4 – 10 32PP 10¾ X 8½ IN PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781846866814 $9.99 usd

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Summer Series er long Keep brains sharp all summ chapter with our series of illustrated ver to books. They’ll read them co cover, then beg for another!

Animal Stories Retold by Lari Don Illustrated by Melanie Williamson

Meet a tricky tiger from Korea, a patient tortoise from Zambia and more! With charmingly simple plots and quirky illustrations, these timeless animal fables will keep young readers giggling and pages turning.

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Never Trust a Tiger

A Story from North America

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of books children need to read over

the summer to retain the literacy skills they learned in school last year. So start them on a series! Our illustrated chapter books are the perfect way to keep reading skills sharp this summer.

“The Early Reader chapter books come from all over the world, and they all have lessons. They’re exciting and funny, and you can’t wait to find out what happens next! I love Cara from Cara and the Wizard because she never gives up” — Katelyn, age 7 (daughter of Kim McGuire, Ambassador) Interior from The Tortoise’s Gift

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Princess Stories Illustrated by Martina Peluso How will clever Dara save her husband? Can loyal Ibura rescue her mother and son? Girls and boys alike will enjoy cheering on these confident women as they rely on their own courage and compassion to save the people they love.

The gorgeous illustrations transport readers to elegant Cambodian palaces and lush Brazilian rainforests.

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Meet an engineer princess!

The Princess of the Springs A Story from Brazil Retold by Mary Finch

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Dara’s Clever Trap

A Story from Cambodia Retold by Liz Flanagan 9781782851035 $7.99 usd

Magic Stories Retold by Liz Flanagan Illustrated by Valeria Docampo

A Story from Russia

Ride with Ivan on a magic horse in Starlight Grey, and follow Cara’s perilous quest to rescue her sister in Cara and the Wizard. Richly illustrated by Valeria Docampo, these tales of mysterious illusions, magical transformations and daring escapes will keep kids guessing what happens next.

Cara and the Wizard

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Starlight Grey

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A Story from Ireland

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Monster Stories Retold by Fran Parnell and illustrated by Sophie Fatus

Step into the land of monsters, if you dare!

You’ll travel from Chile to Nepal and beyond and befriend not-so-scary monsters in these stories about kindness, courage and unlikely friendship. Exuberant illustrations and simple plots will pull young readers into each book and through the whole series.

Rona Long-Teeth

A Story from Tahiti

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The Terrible Chenoo A Story from North America

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The Mother of Monsters

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“Excellently produced and a joy to read — a cut above many early readers” — Parents in Touch

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Captivating With dynamic full-color art and lively texts, our chapter books are designed to grip young readers from the start.

Characters The Adventures of Odysseus

The Arabian Nights

Written by Wafa’ Tarnowska Illustrated by Carole Hénaff

Based on a medieval Syrian manuscript, these 8 stories and breathtaking illustrations are an unforgettable introduction to Sharazade’s tales.

Written by Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden Illustrated by Christina Balit

While sailing home from Troy, clever Odysseus makes a terrible mistake.

He’ll need both ingenuity and humility to outwit the gods and monsters that stand between him and his family.

A heart-pounding adventure!

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AGES 10+ 128PP 5½ X 8⅛ IN PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781846864476 $12.99 usd

Robin Hood

Written by Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden and illustrated by Carole Hénaff

Written by David Calcutt Illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith

Striking illustrations and meticulous research immerse readers in the famous outlaw’s exhilarating adventures.

AGES 10+ 5½ X 8⅛ IN 176PP PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781846867996 $12.99 usd

Arthur of Albion

Written by John Matthews Illustrated by Pavel Tatarnikov

Explore Arthur’s world with renowned historian and folklorist John Matthews as your guide. Includes luminous hand-painted illustrations inspired by travels in England.

AGES 10+ 5½ X 8⅛ IN 136PP PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781846864704 $12.99 usd

Shakespeare’s Storybook Retold by Patrick Ryan Illustrated by James Mayhew

Meet the folktale characters who inspired the Bard. They’ll delight young thespians and storytellers alike!

AGES 10+ 5½ X 8⅛ IN 120PP PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781846865411 $12.99 usd

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The Adventures of Achilles

Follow Achilles and Odysseus to Troy as a single apple starts a very big war.

Carole Henaff’s stunning illustrations conjure the color and life of ancient times, making this epic book a must-have.

AGES 10+ 128PP 5½ X 8⅛ IN PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781846868009 $12.99 usd

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Retold by Mary Hoffman and Illustrated by Miss Clara

Every morning the princesses’ shoes are worn right through.

Will the young soldier be clever and patient enough to discover where they go at night? An enchanting take on the classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm.

AGES 8+ 64PP 5½ X 8⅛ IN PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781846868382 $9.99 usd

Discover the classic tale behind the movie Frozen !

The Snow Queen

Retold by Sarah Lowes and illustrated by Miss Clara

Can brave Gerda rescue her best friend Kay from the Snow Queen? Miss Clara’s unique mixed-media illustrations immerse the reader in Gerda’s daring quest.

AGES 8+ 64PP 5½ X 8⅛ IN PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781846866623 $9.99 usd

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Retold by Xanthe Gresham and Illustrated by Charlotte Gastaut How will tiny Thumbelina find her way home to Mother? In this fresh twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s much-loved tale, our modern Thumbelina will remind everyone who feels small that they too can be powerful and strong.

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Small Wings Stickers Produced by Djeco

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Winter Shadow

Written by Richard Knight Illustrated by Richard Johnson

Maria is determined to rescue the lone wolf cub she’s found in the woods, no matter what her neighbors say. Charming illustrations throughout make this touching tale of friendship an instant classic.

AGES 8+ 80PP 5½ X 8⅛ IN PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781846866241 $9.99 usd

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Baby Basics

| Written by Stella Blackstone and illustrated by Stephanie Bauer

A colorful introduction to letters, numbers and opposites! These lively board books include interactive spreads for practicing new skills and reinforcing the reader’s bond with baby. Stephanie Bauer’s “saturated, florescent acrylics and genially rudimentary shapes brim with good cheer,” Publishers Weekly raves. A quirky gift that’s sure to make them smile.

AGES 1 – 4 32PP 6¼ X 7⅞ IN BOARD BOOK

Alligator Alphabet

Octopus Opposites

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Little Rabbit Puppet Produced by Folkmanis AGES 3+ 7 IN TALL MOVEABLE MOUTH AND PAWS 7000003465 $14.99 usd

Laptime Stories

| Illustrated by Alison Jay

Alison Jay’s stunning crackle-varnish illustrations make these an unforgettable pair of gifts. Little ones love mimicking the sounds in Listen, Listen, and exploring the serenely magical world after dark in I Took the Moon for a Walk.

AGES 1 – 7 32PP 85/8 X 85/8 IN LARGE BOARD BOOK

Listen, Listen

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I Took the Moon for a Walk 9781846862007 $14.99 usd

Laptime Stories Set

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Baby’s First Book | Illustrated by Clare Beaton Featuring favorite nursery rhymes and busy scenes to pore over and discuss, this charming cloth-bound book, which showcases the fabric artwork of Clare Beaton, is a timeless gift they’ll cherish.

AGES 0 – 2 64PP 95/8 X 95/8 IN HARDCOVER 9781846861437 $19.99 usd

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Clare Beaton’s Rhymes Give the perfect start for baby’s library with this set of 6 classic rhyme books featuring Clare Beaton’s unique fabric illustrations. You can name and count the animals in Animal Rhymes, mimic the motions in Action Rhymes and curl up at the end of the day with Bedtime Rhymes.

Build baby’s language and memory skills and lay the foundation for a lifetime of reading.

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Nursery Rhymes Action Rhymes

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Peek-a-Boo

| Written by Phillis Gershator and illustrated by Jill McDonald

Take a trip down to the farm, into the garden and through the forest — there are lots of friendly animals waiting to play peek-a-boo! Baby will learn about animal habitats with the playful rhyming text and collage illustrations in this delightful gift set.

AGES 1 – 4 24PP 8⅝ X 8⅝ IN LARGE BOARD BOOK

Who’s in the Forest?

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Who’s in the Farmyard?

Who’s in the Garden?

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Illustration from The Sounds around Town

Over in the Meadow

Mother Goose Remembers

All across the meadow, baby animals echo their mothers—and in this charming book, your little ones can listen along and echo you!

Sing and dance with the catchy audio and video animation, then learn more about the animals you’ve met with the notes at the end.

This handsome collection of classic nursery rhymes, illustrated by fabric artist Clare Beaton, introduces baby to dozens of familiar faces, from Humpty Dumpty to Bo Peep. Includes audio CD.

Illustrated by Clare Beaton Composed and sung by Caroline Butler, Charles Spicer, Nick Hooper and Dave Townsend

Illustrated by Jill McDonald Sung by Susan Reed

AGES 3 – 7 24PP 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846867477 $9.99 usd

Over in the Meadow 2-in-a-Box Puzzle Illustrated by Jill McDonald

This springy pair of puzzles features scenes from Over in the Meadow. With 2 difficulty levels, this set grows with little readers.

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Mother Goose First Puzzles Illustrated by Clare Beaton

These 4 simple puzzles of classic nursery rhyme scenes are just right for even the smallest hands.

AGES 2+ BOX 5 X 5 X 4 IN 4 DIFFERENT 4-PIECE PUZZLES 9781846865268 $12.99 usd

How Big is a Pig?

Written by Stella Blackstone and illustrated by Clare Beaton

Little ones love the repetition and rhyme in this humorous question-and-answer book that encourages them to read along. Can you guess the funny ending?

Add a puppet for even more interactivity!

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Little Pig Puppet

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Skip through the Seasons Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Maria Carluccio

Jump into January, then hop and skip through the rest of the year!

The colorful hide-and-seek spreads encourage little ones to interact with the text, while alliteration, rhyme and repetition empower beginning readers to read along. Includes learning pages about the seasons, months and days of the week.

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Listen, Listen

Written by Phillis Gershator Illustrated by Alison Jay

Are you listening carefully?

Hear the seasons sing in this poetic journey through the natural world. Seek-and-find endnotes explore some of the things you might see each season.

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NEW! APRIL 2016 | The Sounds around Town

Written and illustrated by Maria Carluccio

Bursting with the sounds and sights of the city, this busy, interactive book is especially designed to boost babies’ and toddlers’ listening skills.

They’ll love mimicking the sounds they hear! Maria Carluccio’s vibrant collage illustrations keep little ones looking for new sounds to learn.

AGES 0 – 4 32PP 85/8 X 85/8 IN LARGE BOARD BOOK 9781782852810 $14.99 usd

Award-winning Barefoot illustrator Maria Carluccio uses colorful paper scraps and interesting bric-a-brac to create her inviting collage illustrations.

Listening goes both ways! Babies who hear lots of spoken language develop better literacy skills than those who don’t. And new research shows that when you listen and respond to your baby’s attempts at communication, literacy outcomes improve even more!

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Peekaboo!

Playful hide-andseek books keep kids giggling, guessing & engaged.

Learn to count to 20, and find the cat on each page!

One Moose, Twenty Mice

Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Clare Beaton

Count from 1 to 20 with 1 moose, 2 crabs, 3 ladybugs and many more. Can you spot the cat hiding on each page?

Little ones will love pointing out the funny animals while building counting skills.

AGES 1 – 4 32PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN BOARD BOOK 9781841482859 $6.99 usd

Secret Seahorse

Written by Stella Blackstone and illustrated by Clare Beaton

Coral reefs and sea caves come alive with Clare Beaton’s colorful fabric illustrations as you search for the sparkly seahorse on each page. The simple rhyming text is perfect for introducing little land-lubbers to underwater words!

Elusive Moose

Written by Joan Gannij Illustrated by Clare Beaton

Meet (and name!) animals in the snowy north and search for a missing moose in this enchanting board book!

AGES 1 – 4 24PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN BOARD BOOK 9781846860010 $6.99 usd

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Hidden Hippo

Written by Joan Gannij Illustrated by Clare Beaton

Journey to the plains and rivers of Africa in search of a hidden hippo! You’ll spot favorite and unfamiliar animals galore in this rhyming hide-and-seek adventure.

Can you spot the seah orse?

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An Island in the Sun

Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli

What do you spy with your little eye? Join a young boy on an adventure across the seas and discover the surprising sight he spots through his spyglass! The rhyming, cumulative text invites readers to point out colorful details and engage with the story.

AGES 0 – 4 24PP 8⅝ X 8⅝ IN LARGE BOARD BOOK 9781782852858 $14.99 usd

“I spy with my little eye...”

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Who’s in the Garden?

Written by Phillis Gershator Illustrated by Jill McDonald

Who’s coming to see how my garden grows? Meet bees, birds, bunnies and more in collage illustrations with cut-outs for peek-a-boo play!

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Bunny Rabbit Finger Puppet

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Who’s in the Forest?

Written by Phillis Gershator Illustrated by Jill McDonald

Peek through the holes on every other page to answer the repeating refrain, “Who’s in the forest, dark and deep?”

You’ll meet all sorts of creatures that make their home in the forest.

Ambassador Spotlight

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For Allison Fitzpatrick, the Ambassador program has been a way to bring play and fun into children’s lives — and her own life!

Fox Finger Puppet Produced by Folkmanis AGES 3+ 4 IN LONG 7000001817 $8.99 usd

Who’s in the Farmyard?

Written by Phillis Gershator Illustrated by Jill McDonald

Play peek-a-boo down on the farm!

Read along with the rhyming text and watch bleating goats and baaing lambs wake up with the rooster’s crow!

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Little Pig Puppet

Produced by Folkmanis

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How Loud Is a Lion?

Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Clare Beaton

Can you find the lion before he gives his mighty roar? This funny hide-andseek book plays with adjectives to build vocabulary and features predictable language that encourages babies and toddlers to notice what’s on the page.

AGES 1 – 4 24PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN BOARD BOOK 9781846860003 $6.99 usd

Little Lion Puppet Produced by Folkmanis

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“I love Barefoot Books because it allows me to use my imagination to share the magic of books with children and parents. Reading should be fun, and as the Book Fairy I love using storytelling and active participation to show kids how fun books can be. Plus, where else can you go to work in a fairy dress?”

— Allison Fitzpatrick Ambassador since 2014

Our training and tools teach Ambassadors how to use techniques like interactive storytelling to nurture children’s literacy development.

Want to learn more about developing your child’s literacy? Host a Children’s Literacy Workshop and your experienced Ambassador will share expert tips. Visit page 56 for details!

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Black-and-white designs are perfect for developing vision Curious Cleo Set

Written by Stella Blackstone and illustrated by Caroline Mockford

Inquisitive Cleo is always setting off on new adventures. Join her in these simple rhyming stories that feature plots designed for even the youngest readers to follow.

AGES 1 – 4 24PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN SET OF 3 BOARD BOOKS (NOT AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE) 7000003925 $18.99 usd

Cleo the Cat Meet Cleo, a cuddly orange kitten who is looking for a friend.

Cleo and Caspar Will Cleo make friends with the new puppy, Caspar?

Come Here, Cleo! Join Cleo for a backyard adventure full of thrills and spills.

Baby Talk

Written by Stella Blackstone

This unique board book pairs a simple rhyming text with charming black-andwhite photos of babies and the people who love them. Perfect for sharing with new babies to help lay the foundations for secure attachment and early language skills.

I Wish I Were a Pilot

Written by Stella Blackstone and illustrated by Max Grover

Inspire little travelers with this brightly colored adventure, which introduces lots of zippy modes of transportation to spark imaginations.

AGES 1 – 4 24PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN BOARD BOOK 9781846861680 $6.99 usd

Interior from I Took the

Moon for a Walk

AGES 0–2 16PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN BOARD BOOK 9781782852223 $6.99 usd

One of Scholastic Parent and Ch

ild ’s 100 Greatest Books for Kid

Starlight Sailor I Took the Moon for a Walk

Written by Carolyn Curtis and illustrated by Alison Jay

Explore the wonders of the nighttime world! Featuring the enchanting artwork of Alison Jay, this lyrical book is one you will love to share with baby at every bedtime.

Learn more in the factual notes at the end.

AGES 1 – 7 32PP 85/8 X 85/8 IN LARGE BOARD BOOK 9781846862007 $14.99 usd 8½ X 10¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781841488035 $7.99 usd SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781782850847 $7.99 usd

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Written by James Mayhew and illustrated by Jackie Morris

Navigate the land of dreams with a small boy in a paper boat! You and baby will meet friendly dragons, mermaids and more, as you relish the famous “star light, star bright” refrain. Includes instructions for making your own paper boat.

AGES 2 – 6 24PP 85/8 X 85/8 IN LARGE BOARD BOOK 9781846869365 $14.99 usd

s!

Raise a

AGES

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Reader Ignite baby’s love of reading by keeping these bright books within reach.

Research shows that allowing babies and toddlers to choose the books they read is one of the most important things you can do to build early literacy.

Meet our favorite Barefoot character! Baby wil pull Bear’s colorful rhyming adventures from the shelf again Bear and again.

Bear on the Go First Puzzles

Travel here and there beside busy Bear with 4 simple mini puzzles.

AGES 2 – 4 BOX 5 X 5 X 4 IN 4 DIFFERENT 4-PIECE PUZZLES 9781846868221 $12.99 usd

Series

Bear’s Birthday

Who’s popping the balloons at Bear’s party?

A fun way to practice counting down from 10.

BOARD BOOK 9781846865169 $6.99 usd

Bear in a Square

Spot the moons, hearts, stars and more, and count them as you go!

BOARD BOOK 9781841482873 $6.99 usd BILINGUAL SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781846863875 $6.99 usd

Bear on a Bike

Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Debbie Harter

Travel with Bear on a raft, rocket and more! A cheerful way to introduce modes of transportation to babies.

Busy Bear Set

AGES 2 – 6 24PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN BOARD BOOK 9781841483757 $6.99 usd BILINGUAL SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781782850793 $6.99 usd

7000003924 $24.99 usd

Buy Bear on a Bike, Bear’s Birthday, Bear in a Square + Bear about Town & save!

Bear about Town

Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Debbie Harter

Follow Bear as he visits the different places in his town and learn the days of the week. Includes a full-spread map of the town at the end.

AGES 2 – 6 24PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN BOARD BOOK 9781841483733 $6.99 usd

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Brain Builders Lay the foundation for early learning with these bright books and gifts.

Show off your bookworm baby! Share a photo on social media of your adorable little one enjoying a story with #BarefootBooks for a chance to win free books!

“Can you count all of these triangles?”

— Ship Shapes

Spot the hidden shapes!

Ship Shapes

Written by Stella Blackstone and illustrated by Siobhan Bell

All aboard! Find and count the shapes in the sea and on the shore when you share this nautical treasure. The jaunty rhyming text and friendly fabric illustrations make this the perfect introduction to shapes for even the smallest readers.

AGES 1 – 4 24PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN BOARD BOOK 9781846861574 $6.99 usd 10 X 9¾ IN PAPERBACK 9781846867620 $6.99 usd

Fast and Slow

BOARD BOOK 9781846869525 $6.99 usd SPANISH BOARD BOOK 9781782850359 $6.99 usd

Big and Small

BOARD BOOK 9781846869518 $6.99 usd SPANISH BOARD BOOK 9781782850342 $6.99 usd

Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup AGES 0 – 4 16PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN

Start a storytime conversation! The colorful illustrations in these beautifully simple books will get you and baby talking about opposites using everyday vocabulary.

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Nature’s Wonders Stacking Blocks Produced by Djeco

Build motor skills and more with these sturdy stacking cubes with gorgeous illustrations by Aurélia Fronty.

AGES 1+ 10 STURDY BLOCKS BOX 5½ X 5½ X 5½ IN 7000003523 $19.99 usd

AGES

0+ Counting Cockatoos

Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Stephanie Bauer

This charming alliterative text teaches counting from 1 to 12. Use the interactive pages at the back of the book to practice naming the animals you’ve met.

AGES 1 – 4 32PP 6¼ X 7⅞ IN BOARD BOOK 9781846860614 $8.99 usd

Bold acrylic ar twork keeps little ones engaged Alligator Alphabet

Octopus Opposites

From alligators to zebras, meet an alphabet of animals from all over the world drawn in a bright, playful style.

Then recite the alphabet with the practice page at the back.

Meet creatures big and small, young and old, shy and bold, as you learn all kinds of opposites in this lively rhyming book. Then discover where each creature lives in the bright pages at the end!

AGES 1 – 4 32PP 6¼ X 7⅞ IN BOARD BOOK 9781846860737 $8.99 usd

AGES 1 – 4 32PP 6¼ X 7⅞ IN BOARD BOOK 9781846865916 $8.99 usd

Cleo’s Counting Book

Ambassador Spotlight

Illustrated by Caroline Mockford

Learn to count from 1 to 10, then practice counting back again! Go on an adventure with inquisitive Cleo and count what you find in the big, colorful world.

When Rebekah Gieknapp discovered our high-quality books, she fell in love! She knew she just had to become an Ambassador.

AGES 1 – 4 24PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN BOARD BOOK 9781846860638 $6.99 usd

Cleo’s Alphabet Book

Illustrated by Caroline Mockford

“A is crunchy, crisp and red. B floats on the waves.” Explore Cleo’s world and guess the words in this playful interactive take on the classic alphabet book.

AGES 1 – 4 24PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN BOARD BOOK 9781846860461 $6.99 usd

Animal ABCs Ring Flash Cards

Illustrated by Clare Beaton and produced by Mudpuppy Press

Colorful alphabet cards held by a recloseable ring are perfect for keeping little ones engaged on the go.

AGES 2 – 6 26 TWO-SIDED CARDS, EACH 5 X 2¾ IN 9780735308367 $16.99 usd

Opposites

Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Stephanie Bauer

Interior from Octopus

Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Stephanie Bauer

“I’ve never considered myself a salesperson, but I wanted to share these beautiful, unique, culturally rich books with other parents and educators. I knew the program fit with my desire to spend as much time as I can with my son while doing meaningful work” — Rebekah Gieknapp, Ambassador since 2013

Do you love our books too? As a Barefoot Ambassador, you’ll get discounts on the books you love, enjoy sneak peeks into upcoming releases and meet our engaged community of Barefoot bookworms!

For more details about joining our Ambassador community, see page 57.

Contact a Barefoot Ambassador to learn more

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Bilingual Books NEW! APRIL 2016

My Big Barefoot Book of Spanish & English Words Illustrated by Sophie Fatus

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Learn more than 700 English and Spanish words while following a busy family from dawn ’til dusk. The playful illustrations feature a variety of items and themes, great for readers of all Spanish- and English-language levels.

Big Barefoot Book

of Spanish & Englis

h Words

¡Leamos!

Let’s read!

AGES 2 – 6 48PP 10 X 11¾ IN HARDCOVER 9781782852865 $19.99 usd

Bear at Home / Oso en casa

Bear in Sunshine / Oso bajo el sol

9781846864223 $6.99 usd

9781846863899 $6.99 usd

Bear on a Bike / Oso en bicicleta

Bear in a Square / Oso en un cuadrado

9781782850793 $6.99 usd

9781846863875 $6.99 usd

Explore Bear’s cozy house Sun, rain, snow, fog — and learn the names for have fun with Bear, whatever the weather. the different rooms.

Bear Bilinguals

Written by Stella Blackstone and illustrated by Debbie Harter These sweet rhyming stories feature English text on one side of the page and Spanish on the other. They’re great for native speakers of either language! Each one features a vocabulary list at the end to reinforce second language learning.

AGES 2 – 6 24PP 9⅞ X 8⅝ IN BILINGUAL SPANISH PAPERBACK

Grande y pequeño

(Big and Small) Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup

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Rápido y lento

(Fast and Slow) Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup

Learn basic vocabulary about nature with bright illustrations that compare the itty-bitty things we see in nature with great big wonders.

Compare slow-moving vehicles with speedy machines and learn vocabulary for modes of transport with this simple, colorful board book.

AGES 0 – 4 16PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN SPANISH BOARD BOOK 9781782850342 $6.99 usd

AGES 0 – 4 16PP 6⅝ X 6½ IN SPANISH BOARD BOOK 9781782850359 $6.99 usd

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Ride on a bike, a boat, a raft, a rocket and more with friendly Bear!

Search for the hidden shapes with Bear, and count them as you go!

Llevé a la Luna a pasear

Un recorrido por las estaciones

(I Took the Moon for a Walk) Written by Carolyn Curtis Illustrated by Alison Jay

(Skip through the Seasons) Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Maria Carluccio

This reassuring exploration of the world after dark with atmospheric illustrations by Alison Jay is a perennial bedtime favorite.

This interactive seek-and-find book takes readers from January to December. Includes notes about months, seasons and days of the week.

AGES 1 – 7 32PP 10¾ X 8½ IN SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781782850847 $7.99 usd

AGES 1 – 7 32PP 9¾ X 10 IN SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781846862915 $7.99 usd

El nabo gigante

El desayuno del principe

Can the farmer, his wife and their animals uproot the gigantic turnip in their garden?

What will make this stubborn little prince eat his breakfast?

This book’s clever rhyming text is perfect for reading aloud.

AGES 3 – 7 40PP 10¾ X 8½ IN SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781841483962 $8.99 usd

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 8½ X10¾ IN SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781782850762 $9.99 usd

(The Gigantic Turnip) Written by Aleksei Tolstoy Illustrated by Niamh Sharkey

(The Prince’s Breakfast) Written by Joanne Oppenheim Illustrated by Miriam Latimer

El fandango de Lola

(Lola’s Fandango) Written by Anna Witte Illustrated by Micha Archer

When Lola starts taking secret flamenco lessons from her Papi, she discovers her special talent! A heartwarming fatherdaughter story.

AGES 4 – 10 32PP 10¾ X 8½ IN SPANISH PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 9781846863592 $9.99 usd

Una princesa real

(The Real Princess) Written by Brenda Williams Illustrated by Sophie Fatus

Put math skills to the test with this unique take on “The Princess and the Pea.” AGES 4 – 9 40PP 10¾ X 8½ IN SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781782850786 $8.99 usd

Barefoot en NEW! MARCH 2016

a p s e ñol

Las crepes de Mama Panya

NEW! MARCH 2016

Floro, el dragón vegetariano (Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon) Written by Jules Bass Illustrated by Debbie Harter

Of all the dragons in Nogard Forest, only Herb prefers gardening to gobbling meat.

When Herb’s veggie-loving ways land him in the dungeon, will he stay to true to his values? Now in Spanish, this funny story encourages youngsters to stand up for what they believe in.

AGES 4 – 10 32PP 8½ X 10¾ IN SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781782850908 $7.99 usd

Our Spanish books delight language learners and native speakers alike!

(Mama Panya’s Pancakes) A Village Tale from Kenya Written by Mary and Rich Chamberlin Illustrated by Julia Cairns

In this charming take on “Stone Soup,” Mama Panya and young Adika discover that a little can go a long way when we share what we have. This Spanish edition features 9 illustrated pages of facts about Kenyan life, including Kiswahili greetings and a pancake recipe.

Abuelita fue al mercado

Cha-cha-cha en la selva

(My Granny Went to Market) Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Christopher Corr

AGES 4 – 10 40PP 10 X 9¾ IN SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781782850724 $8.99 usd

Nos fuimos todos de safari

Hold on tight! Grandma’s magic-carpet shopping trip will take you around the world to Japan, Kenya and more.

(We All Went on Safari) AGES 3 – 7 24PP 9¾ X 10 IN SPANISH PAPERBACK Written by Laurie Krebs 9781846860904 $6.99 usd Illustrated by Julia Cairns

Join a group of Tanzanian children on a grassland safari! Plus, learn about the Maasai people and how to count in Swahili.

AGES 4 – 10 32PP 9¾ X 10 IN SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781905236084 $7.99 usd

(The Animal Boogie) Illustrated by Debbie Harter

Frolic through the Indian jungle! Little ones love to mimic the animals’ wild and funny dance moves.

Includes audio CD.

¡Nos vamos a México!

(Off We Go to Mexico!)

Written by Laurie Krebs Illustrated by Christopher Corr

AGES 3 – 7 32PP 9¾ X 10 IN SPANISH PAPERBACK WITH MUSIC CD 9781841489131 $9.99 usd

Climb ancient pyramids and dance with monarch butterflies in this colorful hide-and-seek adventure.

AGES 4 – 10 32PP 9¾ X 10 IN SPANISH PAPERBACK 9781846860140 $7.99 usd

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Games

Get ready to play! Boost kids’ communication skills and lengthen their attention spans with games they’ll want to play for hours!

BACK IN STOCK APRIL 2016

Children of the World Memory Game

Enchanted Fishing Game

Illustrated by Sophie Fatus

Produced by Djeco

Sharpen your memory skills and discover some of the world’s greatest cities and buildings! Match the pairs of landmarks and learn the city and country where they are found. Features gorgeous illustrations by World Atlas artist David Dean.

Meet children from cultures across the globe and learn 36 ways to say “hello”! A fun way to boost little ones’ concentration, memory and global awareness. Features charming, colorful art by Sophie Fatus.

Beautifully illustrated, this game of concentration and ingenuity is great fun solo or with friends. Includes 12 wooden fish, 2 magnetic rods and an underwater scene box.

AGES 4 – 7 BOX 8 X 8½ X 1 IN 72 CARDS 9781782852209 $16.99 usd

AGES 4 – 7 BOX 8 X 8½ X 1 IN 72 CARDS 9781846865374 $16.99 usd

Cities of the World Memory Game Illustrated by David Dean

AGES 2+ BOX 11 X 6 X 1 IN 2 FISHING RODS, 12 FISH AND AN UNDERWATER SCENE 7000003006 $24.99 usd

games encourage inclusion and build confidence. Kids (and adults!)

Cooperative Games Cooperative practice sharing, making decisions together and trusting one another.

NEW! MARCH 2016 | The Fairy Game

Sunny Day Pond: A Puzzle Game

Mermaid Island Board Game

Produced by Peaceable Kingdom

Produced by Peaceable Kingdom

The fairies need your help! To save their favorite flowers from Mr. Winter, you’ll need to make strategic decisions as a team.

Collaborate to build 3 animal puzzles before the rain starts to fall. A simple game perfect for your littlest players.

Steer clear of the Sea Witch! Work together to get 3 mermaids to safety in this fun strategy game.

AGES 5+ BOX 13 X 10½ X 1½ IN GAME BOARD AND PLAYING PIECES 7000003928 $17.99 usd

AGES 3+ BOX 12¼ X 9 X 1½ IN GAME BOARD AND PLAYING PIECES 7000003758 $17.99

AGES 5+ BOX 12¼ X 9 X 1½ IN GAME BOARD AND PLAYING PIECES 7000002658 $17.99 usd

Buzz! Board Game

Count Your Chickens! Board Game

Cauldron Quest Board Game

Produced by Peaceable Kingdom

Produced by Peaceable Kingdom

Can you beat the bear to the hive? Practice counting, matching colors and planning ahead.

Help Mother Hen gather her 40 baby chicks into the coop— but watch out for the fox!

AGES 5+ BOX 115/8 X 9¼ X 13/8 IN GAME BOARD AND PLAYING PIECES 7000003395 $17.99 usd

AGES 3+ BOX 12¼ X 9 X 1½ IN GAME BOARD AND PLAYING PIECES 7000002660 $17.99 usd

Break the wizard’s spell before it’s too late! Practice strategy, problem-solving and reasoning skills.

Produced by Peaceable Kingdom

Produced by Peaceable Kingdom

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AGES 6+ BOX 13 X 10½ X 1½ IN GAME BOARD AND PLAYING PIECES 7000003841 $19.99 usd

Puzzles Driving my Tractor 2-in-a-Box Puzzle

These colorful puzzles improve fine-motor and problem-solving skills!

Over in the Meadow 2-in-a-Box Puzzle

Illustrated by David Sim

Illustrated by Jill McDonald

Perfect for year-round farmyard fun, this puzzle duo features a 24-piece summer scene and a 12-piece winter scene.

This springy pair of puzzles features scenes from Over in the Meadow.

With 2 difficulty levels, this set grows along with little readers.

AGES 3 – 7 BOX 8 X 6½ X 2⅓ IN FINISHED SIZE 9 X 7 IN 12- AND 24-PIECE PUZZLES 9781846865732 $14.99 usd

AGES 3 – 7 BOX 8 X 6½ X 2⅓ IN FINISHED SIZE 9 X 7 IN 12- AND 24-PIECE PUZZLES 9781846867460 $14.99 usd

Bear on the Go First Puzzles

Mother Goose First Puzzles

Illustrated by Debbie Harter

Illustrated by Clare Beaton

Travel here and there beside busy Bear with 4 simple mini puzzles.

These 4 simple puzzles of classic nursery rhyme scenes are just right for even the smallest hands.

AGES 2 – 4 BOX 5 X 5 X 4 IN 4 DIFFERENT 4-PIECE PUZZLES 9781846868221 $12.99 usd

AGES 2+ BOX 5 X 5 X 4 IN 4 DIFFERENT 4-PIECE PUZZLES 9781846865268 $12.99 usd

Folding Paper Toys

Faery Fun Puzzle

Princesses 100-Piece Puzzle

Experience the magic of playful faeries and their toadstool home! This 54-piece puzzle is sure to fascinate.

This puzzle features a majestic castle fit for a princess and comes in a handsome reusable tin.

Produced by Djeco

Illustrated by Olwyn Whelan Produced by Mudpuppy Press

AGES 5+ BOX 9 X 10½ X 2½ IN FINISHED SIZE 15¾ X 14½ IN 54-PIECE PUZZLE 7000003842 $19.99 usd

AGES 5+ KEEPSAKE TIN 7¾ X 6 X 2¼ IN FINISHED SIZE 12 X 8 IN 100-PIECE PUZZLE 9780735308435 $14.99 usd

The Animal Boogie Mini Cube Puzzle

Dinosaur Block Puzzle Illustrated by Clare Beaton

Illustrated by Debbie Harter

Piece together a colorful scene from the Indian jungle with this 36-piece jigsaw puzzle.

Colorful cubes come together to form 6 different prehistoric scenes illustrated by Barefoot favorite Clare Beaton.

AGES 3 – 8 BOX 4½ X 4 X 4½ IN FINISHED SIZE 16 X 16 IN 36-PIECE PUZZLE 9781846868214 $12.99 usd

AGES 3+ BOX 6½ X 6½ X 2½ IN FINISHED SIZE 6 X 6 IN 9 CUBES; 6 PUZZLES 9781846865251 $15.99 usd

Hello Owl Puzzle Produced by Djeco

Woodland Animals Folding Paper Toys Produced by Djeco

Follow the illustrated instructions and have fun folding 5 forest friends! Sturdy enough for imaginative play.

AGES 7+ 5 SHEETS OF 9¼ X 12¼ IN ORIGAMI PAPER FOR MAKING 5 MODELS 7000003844 $12.99 usd

Owl Finger Puppet

Build coordination and concentration with this charming 24-piece puzzle. The chunky pieces are perfect for little hands.

AGES 3+ 4 IN TALL 7000001815 $8.99 usd

AGES 3+ BOX 8½ X 11 X 2½ IN FINISHED SIZE 16½ X 12 IN 24-PIECE PUZZLE 7000003847 $17.99 usd

Produced by Folkmanis

On-the-Go Origami Aircraft Produced by Djeco

Create 20 paper planes with this fun origami kit, which includes 20 preprinted sheets and step-by-step instructions.

AGES 7+ 20 SHEETS OF 9¼ x 12¼ IN ORIGAMI PAPER FOR MAKING 5 MODELS 7000003525 $12.99 usd

Hoot Owl Hoot! Board Game

Produced by Peaceable Kingdom

Work together to move the owls into the nest before the sun sets in this cooperative game.

AGES 4+ BOX 12¼ X 9 X 1½ IN GAME BOARD AND PLAYING PIECES 7000002661 $17.99 usd

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Stickers

Keep creative kids busy with cheerful stickers!

Pair them with a book to reinforce the people, places and things kids see in the story.

Produced by Djeco AGES 3+ 8½X 9 IN 4 SHEETS 160 COLORFUL STICKERS PER PACK

Let’s Go! Stickers 7000003059 $4.99 usd

Dinosaur Stickers 7000003696 $4.99 usd

Princess Stickers

Pirates Stickers

7000003848 $4.99 usd

7000003003 $4.99 usd

Animals Stickers 7000003058 $4.99 usd

NEW! MARCH 2016

Small Wings Stickers 7000003923 $4.99 usd

Add stickers to your gift set!

Puppets Monkey Finger Puppet

AGES 3+ 5 IN TALL 7000003458 $8.99 usd

Little Lion Puppet

Owl Finger Puppet AGES 3+ 4 IN TALL 7000001815 $8.99 usd

Bunny Rabbit Finger Puppet

AGES 3+ 5 IN LONG 7000001816 $8.99 usd

Little Elephant Puppet Little Pig Puppet

AGES 3+ 6 IN TALL AGES 3+ 7 IN TALL MOVEABLE MOUTH AND PAWS MOVEABLE MOUTH AND FEET 7000003463 $14.99 usd 7000003464 $14.99 usd

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Stretch kids’ imaginations and spark creativity with pretend play! Our fun Folkmanis puppets encourage kids to act out their favorite stories.

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AGES 3+ 8 IN TALL MOVEABLE MOUTH AND LEGS 7000003467 $14.99 usd

Fox Finger Puppet AGES 3+ 4 IN LONG 7000001817 $8.99 usd

Little Rabbit Puppet

Hedgehog Finger Puppet

AGES 3+ 4 IN LONG 7000001818 $8.99 usd

Little T. Rex Puppet

Macaw Finger Puppet

AGES 3+ 7 IN TALL 7000001819 $8.99 usd

Honey Bee Puppet

AGES 3+ 7 IN TALL AGES 3+ 7 IN LONG AGES 3+ 6 IN TALL MOVEABLE MOUTH AND PAWS MOVEABLE MOUTH AND ARMS WORKABLE LEGS 7000003465 $14.99 usd 7000003807 $16.99 usd 7000003695 $14.99 usd

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Look for this icon throughout the catalog for gift ideas!

Boost your library or a friend’s with books kids love at prices you’ll like, too.

World Atlas Set (see page 9)

Nursery Rhyme Set (see page 39) • Action Rhymes BB • Nursery Rhymes BB • Bedtime Rhymes BB

• Barefoot Books World Atlas HC • Cities of the World Memory Game AGES 4+ 7000003860 $36.98 usd $34.99 usd

• Farmyard Rhymes BB • Animal Rhymes BB • Garden Rhymes BB

Laptime Stories Set (see page 38) • Listen, Listen LBB • I Took the Moon for a Walk LBB AGES 1 – 7 7000003209 $29.98 usd $26.99 usd

AGES 0 – 4 7000003709 $41.94 usd $36.99 usd

Baby Basics Set (see page 38) • Alligator Alphabet BB • Octopus Opposites BB • Counting Cockatoos BB

Young Yogi Set (see page 29) • My Daddy Is a Pretzel PB • Yoga Pretzels Deck • Yoga Music CD

AGES 1 – 4 7000003552 $26.97 usd $23.99 usd

ALL AGES 7000003712 $39.97 usd $36.99 usd

Monster Stories Set (see page 35)

BACK IN STOCK APRIL 2016

• The Mother of Monsters PB • The Abominable Snowman PB • Rona Long-Teeth PB • The Terrible Chenoo PB AGES 6+ 7000003927 $31.96 usd $27.99 usd

Animal Stories Set (see page 34) • The Tortoise’s Gift PB • Never Trust a Tiger PB • The Hungry Wolf PB • Masha and the Bear PB

Dinosaur Dreams Set (see page 22) • Dinosaur Block Puzzle • I Dreamt I Was A Dinosaur BB AGES 2 – 5 7000003929 $23.98 usd $21.99 usd

Prince Pair Set (see page 19) • The Prince’s Breakfast PBCD • The Prince’s Bedtime PBCD AGES 3 – 7 7000003711 $19.98 usd $17.99 usd

AGES 6+ 7000003336 $31.96 usd $27.99 usd

FORMAT KEY: (HC) HARDCOVER | (PB) PAPERBACK | (PBCD) PAPERBACK WITH CD(S) | (BB) BOARD BOOK | (LBB) LARGE BOARD BOOK

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Title Index Books

[A] Adventures of Achilles, The (PB), 36 Adventures of Odysseus, The (PB), 36 Alligator Alphabet (BB), 38, 47 Animal Boogie, The (PBCDX), 5, 20 Animal Stories: The Hungry Wolf (PB), 34 Animal Stories: Masha and the Bear (PB), 34 Animal Stories: Never Trust a Tiger (PB), 34 Animal Stories: The Tortoise’s Gift (PB), 34 Arabian Nights, The (PB), 36 Arthur of Albion (PB), 36

[ B] Baby Talk (BB), 44 Baby’s First Book (HC), 38 Barefoot Book of Animal Tales, The (PBCD), 27 Barefoot Book of Ballet Stories, The (HCCD), 30 Barefoot Book of Buddhist Tales, The (PB), 28 Barefoot Book of Classic Poems, The (HC), 5, 30 Barefoot Book of Earth Poems, The (PB), 11* Barefoot Book of Earth Tales, The (PB), 11, 27 Barefoot Book of Faeries, The (PBCD), 26 Barefoot Book of Fairy Tales, The (HC), 24 Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales, The (HCCD), 28 Barefoot Book of Pirates, The (PBCD), 24 Barefoot Book of Princesses, The (PBCD), 25 Barefoot Book of Riddles, The (PB), 27* Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera, The (PBCD), 30 Barefoot Books World Atlas (HC), 6, 10 Bear About Town (BB), 45 Bear in a Square (BB), 45 Bear on a Bike (BB), 4, 45 Bear’s Birthday (BB), 45 Bear’s School Day (PB), 18 Beeman, The (PB), 13 Big and Small (BB), 46 Boy Who Grew Flowers, The (PB), 32

[C] Catch That Goat! (PB), 7 Chandra’s Magic Light (PB), 32 Clare Beaton’s Action Rhymes (BB), 39 Clare Beaton’s Animal Rhymes (BB), 39 Clare Beaton’s Bedtime Rhymes (BB), 39 Clare Beaton’s Farmyard Rhymes (BB), 39 Clare Beaton’s Garden Rhymes (BB), 39 Clare Beaton’s Nursery Rhymes (BB), 39 Cleo’s Alphabet Book (BB), 47 Cleo’s Counting Book (BB), 47 Counting Cockatoos (BB), 38, 47 Creepy Crawly Calypso (PBCDX), 21

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[D]

Faery’s Gift, The (PBCD), 32 Farmer’s Life for Me, A (PBCDX), 21 Fast and Slow (BB), 46

Magic Train Ride (PBCDX), 21 Mama Panya’s Pancakes (PB), 6 Millie’s Chickens (PB), 13 Monster Stories: The Abominable Snowman (PB), 35 Monster Stories: The Mother of Monsters (PB), 35 Monster Stories: Rona Long-Teeth (PB), 35 Monster Stories: The Terrible Chenoo (PB), 35 Mother Goose Remembers (HCCD), 40 Motherbridge of Love (PB), 18 Mountains of Tibet, The (HC), 28 My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words, (HC), 5, 16 My Daddy is a Pretzel (PB), 29 My Granny Went to Market (PB), 8

[ G]

[O ]

Genius of Leonardo da Vinci, The (PB), 31* Gigantic Turnip, The (PB, PBCD), 15 Girl with a Brave Heart, The (PB), 33 Grandpa’s Garden (PB), 14 Great Race, The (PB), 7

Octopus Opposites (BB), 38, 47 Off We Go to Mexico (PB), 8 One City, Two Brothers (PB), 32 One Moose, Twenty Mice (BB), 42 Out of the Blue (HC), 17 Outdoor Opposites (PBCDX), 21 Over in the Meadow (PBCDX), 21, 40

Daddy Island (PB), 18 Dragon on the Doorstep, A (PBCDX), 21 Driving my Tractor (PBCDX), 12, 21

[E] Elephant Dance (PB), 7 Elephants’ Ears, The (PB), 7* Elusive Moose (BB), 42 Emily’s Tiger (PB), 18

[F ]

[H] Herb The Vegetarian Dragon (PB), 15 Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush (PBCDX), 20 Hidden Hippo (BB), 42 Hole in the Bottom of the Sea, A (PBCDX), 20 House that Jack Built, The (PB), 23 How Big is a Pig? (BB), 40 How Loud is a Lion? (BB), 43

[I] I Could Be, You Could Be (PB), 22 I Dreamt I Was a Dinosaur (BB), 22 I Took the Moon for a Walk (LBB, PB), 4, 38, 44 I Wish I Were a Pilot (BB), 44 If You’re Happy and You Know it! (PBCDX), 21 Island in the Sun, An (LBB), 42*

[ J] Jack and the Beanstalk (PBCD), 23 Journey Home from Grandpa’s, The (PBCDX), 21

[K ] Kids’ Garden (D), 14 Kids’ Kitchen (D), 12 Knick Knack Paddy Whack (PBCDX), 20

[L] Lin Yi’s Lantern (PB), 30 Listen, Listen (LBB), 41 Little Red Hen, The (PBCD), 12 Little Red Riding Hood (PBCD), 23 Lola’s Fandango (PBCD), 33

[ M] Magic Stories: Cara and the Wizard (PB), 35 Magic Stories: Starlight Grey (PB), 35

[P] Parrot Tico Tango, The (PBCD), 18 Port Side Pirates! (PBCDX), 20, 25 Prince’s Bedtime, The (PBCD), 19 Prince’s Breakfast, The (PBCD), 19 Princess Stories: Dara’s Clever Trap (PB), 30, 35 Princess Stories: The Princess of the Springs (PB), 35

[ R] Real Princess, The (PBCD), 4, 24, 30 Robin Hood (PB), 36

[S] Sand Sister (PB), 19* Secret Seahorse (BB, PB), 42 Shakespeare’s Storybook (PB), 36 Shape Song Swingalong, The (PBCDX), 20 Ship Shapes (BB, PB), 46 Shopping with Dad (PB), 18 Shrinking Sam (PB), 18 Skip Through the Seasons (PB), 4, 41 Snow Queen, The (PB), 5, 36 Sounds around Town, The (LBB), 41* Space Song Rocket Ride (PBCDX), 20, 22 Star Seeker (PB), 22 Starlight Sailor (LBB), 44 Story Tree, The (PBCD), 9 Storytime (PBCD), 23

[T] Tales from Old Ireland (PBCD), 9 Tales of Mystery and Magic (PBCD), 26 Tales of Wisdom and Wonder (PBCD), 28 Tear Thief, The (PBCD), 33

Thesaurus Rex (PB), 17 Thumbelina (PB), 37* Twelve Dancing Princesses, The (PB), 36

[U] Up, Up, Up! (PBCDX), 20

[W ] Walking Through the Jungle (PBCDX), 21 We All Go Traveling By (PBCDX), 21 We All Went on Safari (PB), 6 We’re Roaming in the Rainforest (PB), 8, 10 We’re Sailing Down the Nile (PB), 6 What’s This? (PB), 15 Wheels on the Bus, The (PBCDX), 8, 21 Whole World (PBCDX), 21 Who’s in the Garden? (LBB), 39, 43 Who’s in the Farmyard? (LBB), 39, 43 Who’s in the Forest? (LBB), 39, 43 Winter Shadow (PB), 37 Wise Fool, The (PB), 27, 28

[Y] Yoga Planet (D), 10, 29* Yoga Pretzels (D), 5, 29 Bilingual Books Bear at Home / Oso en casa (BILSPB), 48 Bear in a Square / Oso en un cuadrado (BILSPB), 48 Bear in Sunshine / Oso bajo el sol (BILSPB), 48 Bear on a Bike / Oso en bicicleta (BILSPB), 48 My Big Barefoot Book of Spanish & English Words (BILSHC), 16, 48*

Games Buzz! Board Game, 13, 50 Cauldron Quest Board Game, 26, 50 Children of the World Memory Game, 17, 50 Cities of the World Memory Game, 9, 50 Count Your Chickens! Board Game, 13, 50 Enchanted Fishing Game, 25, 50 Fairy Game, The, 26, 50* Hoot Owl Hoot! Board Game, 51 Mermaid Island Board Game, 25, 50 Nature’s Wonders Stacking Blocks, 46 Sunny Day Pond Board Game, 15, 50 Gift Sets Animal Stories Set, 34, 53 Baby Basics Set, 38, 53 Busy Bear Set, 45 Curious Cleo Set, 44 Dinosaur Dreams Set, 22, 53 Laptime Stories Set, 38, 53 Monster Stories Set, 35, 53 Nursery Rhyme Set, 39, 53 Peek-a-Boo Set, 39 Prince Pair Set, 19, 53 World Atlas Set, 9, 53 Young Yogi Set, 29, 53 Music CDs Yoga CD, 29

Crafts & Activities Animal ABCs Ring Flash Cards, 47 Animals Stickers, 8, 52 Dinosaur Stickers, 17, 52 Let’s Go! Stickers, 22, 52 My Travel Journal, 8 On-the-Go Origami Aircraft, 22, 51 Pirates Stickers, 24, 52 Princess Stickers, 24, 52 Small Wings Stickers, 37, 52* Woodland Animals Folding Paper Toys, 15, 51

Format Key (HC) Hardcover (PB) Paperback (HCCD) Hardcover with CD(s) (PBCD) Paperback with CD(s)

(PBCDX) Paperback with Enhanced CD (SPPB) Spanish Paperback (SPPBCD) Spanish Paperback with CD (BILSPB) Bilingual Spanish Paperback (BILSHC) Bilingual Spanish Hardcover

Puppets Bunny Rabbit Finger Puppet, 43, 52 Fox Finger Puppet, 43, 52 Hedgehog Finger Puppet, 14, 52 Honey Bee Puppet, 13, 52 Little Elephant Puppet, 7, 52 Little Lion Puppet, 43, 52 Little Pig Puppet, 40, 43, 52 Little Rabbit Puppet, 38, 52 Little T. Rex Puppet, 22, 52 Macaw Finger Puppet, 25, 52 Monkey Finger Puppet, 8, 52 Owl Finger Puppet, 51, 52 Puzzles Animal Boogie Mini Cube Puzzle, The, 20, 51 Bear on the Go First Puzzles, 45, 51 Dinosaur Block Puzzle, 22, 51 Driving My Tractor 2-in-a-Box Puzzle, 12, 51 Faery Fun Puzzle, 26, 51 Hello Owl Puzzle, 51 Mother Goose First Puzzles, 40, 51 Over in the Meadow 2-in-a-Box Puzzle, 40, 51 Princesses 100-Piece Puzzle, 25, 51 Spanish Books Abuelita fue al mercado (SPPB), 49 Cha-cha-cha en la selva (SPPBCD), 49 El desayuno del principe (SPPB), 49 El fandango de Lola (SPPB), 49 El nabo gigante (SPPB), 49 Floro, el dragón vegetariano (SPPB), 49* Grande y pequeño (SPBB), 48 Las crepes de Mama Panya (SPPB), 49* Llevé a la Luna a pasear (SPPB), 48 Nos fuimos todos de safari (SPPB), 49 ¡Nos vamos a México! (SPPB), 49 Rápido y lento (SPBB), 48 Una princesa real (SPPB), 49 Un recorrido por las estaciones (SPPB), 48

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