Going Barefoot

Our Global Giveaway begins!

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:25:05 PDT

As we continue to 'Travel the World,' our exciting new enter-to-win sweepstakes begins, running until 23rd November.

Prizes

One Grand Prize: One lucky winner will receive:

An Apple iPad 2 (just in time for the release of our World Atlas iPad app coming in December!)
A complete Barefoot Books Travel the World Gift Collection, including a copy of the Barefoot Books World Atlas
And a $50/£35 Barefoot Books gift certificate

Daily Drawing: Each day, one winner will receive a copy of the Barefoot Books World Atlas, as well as a $30/£20 Barefoot Books gift certificate.

Just for Entering: Everyone who enters the Travel the World Sweepstakes will receive a 30% OFF coupon for Barefoot Books, so everybody wins!

Shape Song!

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:23:28 PDT

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:13:40 PDT

The network underlines a prejudice.

Giving Back: Results from Book Aid International

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:40:45 PDT

In thanks for our donation of 750 books in November of last year, Book Aid International recently sent us this progress report on their work:

Our donation books were shipped to almost all of the 12 countries in which Book Aid works in sub-Saharan Africa. These are now proudly displayed on the shelves of school and community libraries where Book Aid modestly estimates each one will be read by at least five children.
In 2010, Book Aid provided 341,734 books aimed at children and teenagers to partner organisations in 12 countries across sub-Saharan Africa and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
From primary school libraries in Namibia to donkey-drawn mobile libraries in rural Zimbabwe, Book Aid's children's book provision programme served more than 2,000 libraries over the course of the year.

Read the full report here.

Chinese New Year

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:24:48 PST

Children of the World Memory Game Sneak Preview!

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:17:55 PST

We are so excited to share the latest way to introduce children to new languages and cultures! The Children of the World Memory Game, due out in May, is inspired by If You're Happy and You Know It. Featuring one of the greatest attributes of the book- the adorable children in traditional dress- the game encourages memory and matching skills while teaching children to say "hello" in thirty-six different languages. Paired with the book, this will make a great gift for 4-7 year old. We hope you love it as much as we do!

Annual Winter Sale

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:01:03 PST

Holiday Offers

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:26:00 PST

Holiday Gift Guide is here!

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:55:14 PST

Santa is Coming to Barefoot Books!

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:20:51 PST

Need help deciding what to buy those special people in your life this festive time of year? Stay tuned for our helpful Barefoot Books Gift Guide coming later this week on barefootbooks.com! It will feature fun ideas for every age group so you can treat family and friends alike to some wonderful Barefoot gifts.

Books that give back!

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:52:58 PDT

Spooky Recipes!

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:08:42 PDT

Barefoot Buzz - Hollywood Moms and Kids Love Barefoot!

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:26:25 PDT

Bear heads off to seek his fortune in Hollywood! And guess who he meets up with? That's right - actress Jennifer Garner and daughter Seraphina! They got to hang out with Bear in his "Sunshine" period for storytime in Santa Monica, CA on October 14, 2010. Check out the lovely photo as seen on People.com

Happy Halloween!

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:02:40 PDT

Sale!

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 20:03:41 PDT

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:12:49 PDT

Two Barefoot Books titles have won honours in the 2010 National Parenting Publications Awards. Up, Up, Up! won a Gold award in the Books category while Kids' Garden one an Honors award.

Young Fiction Chapter Books

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:08:08 PDT

Ahoy there maties!

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:26:30 PDT

International Talk Like a Pirate Day is on the horizon, so we hope you'll be joining us on 19th September for a sailor's hornpipe and a tot of grog!

We'll be celebrating all things pirate with the launch of our latest animated singalong - Portside Pirates. Available from 17th September, the video gives you the perfect excuse to break out the Parrot Puppets and slap on an eye patch for a pirate-themed sale.

Check out our booty:

Pirate books and puzzles

Macaw Puppet

Macaw Finger Puppet

If you need some help with how to be speakin' pirate-like then ne'er be afraid me hearties, there's a website that should help: http://www.yarr.org.uk/talk.

We'd love to see photos and videos of you in full sail, send them to help@barefootbooks.com.

Arrr!

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:54:23 PDT

Barefoot News

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:44:47 PDT

Barefoot Books' co-founder and CEO Nancy Traversy was interviewed for Boston Globe Magazine's First Person section! The issue hit newsstands this Sunday, but if you didn' t get your hands on a copy, read the interview here.

Get Limed!

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:58:21 PDT

Here is something that I found interesting. This website is very unique or at least something that I have not come across before. This website sells trendy jewelry. Now you will be thinking what is so unique about that? This girl has gone crazy. Hold on, I will explain….This site sells only one piece of jewelry at a time. The jewelry is handmade and is limited edition. Even the selling concept is unique, on the website they have the image of the item they are currently selling and next to it are a few small rectangle boxes termed “lime” each lime has a price at which you can buy the item displayed. For example, there is a $3 lime and if you are able to select it than you bought the item for $3 and now that lime is no longer available for others. Each lime has a different price and as each lime gets disabled the price gets higher. The prices in the limes can range anything from $3 and upwards. The best thing is that they have a full refund policy, minus the shipping.

Give a dog a bone!

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:09:53 PDT

Count from one to ten with this musical group in Knick Knack Paddy Whack, sung by acclaimed children's performer, Stevesongs!

Watch the Video.

Special offer for you from Cultural Care Au Pair

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:57:54 PDT

Through our classic stories and illustrations, we encourage children to broaden their horizons and to celebrate diversity. These values are very important to us and to our friends at Cultural Care Au Pair, who are committed to helping parents achieve this through quality childcare and a cultural exchange program. They would love to offer you, the chance to learn more about their program and to join at a significant discount.

A Cultural Care au pair will teach your children about her home country, and she'll also provide much more:

45 hours of live-in childcare for just $330 per week (per family, not per child)
Coverage following a schedule that you decide
Help with the children's laundry, meal preparation and room pick-up
Assistance driving your kids to lessons, appointments and play dates

If you are interested, be sure to apply by July 21, 2010 to receive $850 in savings and a free Nintendo Wii gaming console!

To share this special offer with your community or to learn more about hosting an au pair, visit culturalcare.com today!

Please mention that you heard of this offer from a Barefoot Books' Rep.

Once upon a time and happily ever after . . .

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:46:35 PDT

We are interested in hearing your favourite traditional tales for children under five. Can you please let us know by the end of June if there are any favourites you have that you'd particularly like to see on the Barefoot programme? Please send us all your thoughts, including animal-themed stories such as The Three Billy Goats Gruff or The Little Red Hen. Please send a note to help@barefootbooks.com with your most cherished traditional tales.

Fun in the sun and sand!

noreply@blogger.com (S Malik) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:22:39 PDT

Set sail for a distant island with a young boy in search of a friend in this I-spy adventure. The rhyme and repetition encourage easy learning, and the surprise at the end will delight young readers.