Spring 2019 Catalogue
Share stories. Connect families. Inspire children.
Cover & inside cover illustrations from Mindful Tots series (see page 7)
Table of Contents Bestsellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mind & Body . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Story Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Singalongs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Early Learning . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Global . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Social-Emotional Learning . . 28 STEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Classics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Anthologies . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Chapter Books . . . . . . . . . . 44 Decks & Games
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Look for this symbol throughout the catalogue for helpful information about child development. Look for this symbol throughout the catalogue to find our books with online audiobook access. Look for this symbol throughout the catalogue to find our animated singalongs with enhanced CD and online video and audio access.
Our mission is to
Share stories Connect families Inspire children We’ve come a long way since Tessa and I started Barefoot Books from our homes in southwest England and London over 25 years ago. Since the beginning, we’ve wanted to create beautiful books that celebrate diversity, spark curiosity and capture children’s imaginations. Our mission has endured over the decades and feels more relevant today than it has ever been.
Together, we have grown into a vibrant and diverse community focused on sharing books and gifts that inspire children to be open-minded, open-hearted, creative and curious. This season, we are proud to present new products that will teach kids to persevere through challenges (see page 33), encourage mindfulness in even our youngest readers (see page 7) and inspire creative storytelling of all kinds (see page 10). Thank you for being a part of our movement to open children’s hearts and minds — and for believing in the power of stories to #OpenTheirWorld. With gratitude,
Nancy Traversy CEO & Co-Founder
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SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
The Tear Thief
Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon
Shopping with Dad
Mama Panya’s Pancakes
(see page 33)
(see page 33)
(see page 31)
A Village Tale from Kenya (see page 26)
SINGALONGS
The Animal Boogie
Port Side Pirates!
(see page 15)
(see page 13)
The Gigantic Turnip
A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea
Walking through the Jungle
The Adventures of Odysseus
(see page 37)
(see page 14)
(see page 44)
Dinosaur Rap
Tales from Old Ireland
(see page 39)
Illustrations from Mindful Tots: Loving Kindness
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CLASSIC TALES
Barefoot Books
(see page 40)
(see page 43)
BESTSELLERS
Listen, Listen
One Moose, Twenty Mice
(see page 18)
(see page 18)
(see page 19)
Barefoot Books World Atlas (see page 24)
We All Went on Safari
A Counting Journey through Tanzania (see page 27)
Barefoot Books Children of the World
ACTIVITY DECKS
I Took the Moon for a Walk
GLOBAL
EARLY LEARNING
Bestsellers!
Yoga Pretzels (see page 9)
(see page 25)
The Great Race
The Story of the Chinese Zodiac Rhyme (see page 26)
Mindful Kids (see page 6)
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Listen along online to celebrity performances of stories that kids will want to put on repeat! Beloved for his roles in Downton Abbey, Doctor Who and the Paddington films, BAFTAnominated actor Hugh Bonneville is the narrator of Barefoot Books’ Prince series.
Professional storyteller Hugh Lupton boasts over 35 years of experience captivating kids and adults alike. He has written and narrated many Barefoot titles, including Tales of Wisdom & Wonder, The Story Tree and The Adventures of Odysseus.
Imelda Staunton, narrator of Little Red Riding Hood and The Gigantic Turnip, is popularly known for her role as Professor Umbridge in the Harry Potter films. Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three Billy Goats Gruff narrator Richard Hope has worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He can also be seen in Broadchurch, Poldark, Doctor Who, EastEnders, Foyle’s War and Happy Families.
Anthologies Bestseller!
The Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales (see page 42)
Tales from Old Ireland (see page 43)
The Barefoot Book of Animal Tales (see page 42)
Tales of Wisdom & Wonder (see page 43)
The Story Tree
The Adventures of Odysseus (see page 41)
At Barefoot Books, we value . . .
The Art of Storytelling An artfully told story not only ignites children’s imaginations, but can also open their hearts and minds to different cultures or perspectives. We are dedicated to working with master storytellers to create read-aloud favourites that captivate the whole family or classroom. 4
Barefoot Books
(see page 41)
Audio also available with the chapter book edition!
AUDIO
How to access our online audiobooks:
New!
AGES
1. P urchase your book.
3+
2. F ind and scan the QR code or visit the weblink printed on your book.
6+
AGES
3. S tream the story from your device or computer. . . and enjoy! Look for this symbol throughout the catalogue to find our books with online audiobook access.
Brooklyn-born actress and activist Debra Messing is best known for her roles in Will and Grace, Smash and The Starter Wife. A longtime Barefoot fan, she has narrated The Little Red Hen and Jewish Tales.
Laurence Olivier Awardwinning actress Juliet Stevenson has appeared in Bend It like Beckham, Emma, Mona Lisa Smile, and Truly, Madly, Deeply. She’s the narrator of The Real Princess and The Tear Thief.
Hailed as ‘pioneers of Boston (MA)’s Latin music scene’, the Amador Family are the talented musicians behind many Barefoot titles including Lola’s Fandango.
Picture Books & Folktales Bestseller!
The Prince’s Breakfast (see page 31)
The Prince’s Bedtime (see page 31)
The Real Princess (see page 35)
Jack and the Beanstalk (see page 40)
The Gigantic Turnip
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
The Little Red Hen
(see page 40)
Bestseller!
Little Red Riding Hood (see page 40)
Lola’s Fandango (see page 32)
The Tear Thief (see page 33)
(see page 40)
(see page 40)
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5 categories of cards, designed to fit into each part of the day! TA
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Nearly 200K sold!
Cards from Mindf
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Bestseller!
Critically Acclaimed
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‘The playful visualisations and exercises are powerful, life-changing tools that open pathways to inner strength and peace’
Mindful Kids
50 Mindfulness Activities for Kindness, Focus and Calm Written by Whitney Stewart and illustrated by Mina Braun
Praised by parents, educators, children’s librarians, museum coordinators, yoga instructors and more! This one-of-a-kind activity deck has helped thousands of children and adults aged 4 to 104 build healthy habits by practising mindfulness throughout their day. Distinctive, kid-friendly illustrations on both sides of the cards provide easy-to-follow steps for each practice. The cards and 8-page instructional booklet include tips for children of a wide range of abilities, making this deck an inclusive tool for nurturing inner peace and strength. AGES 4+ DECK OF 50 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET BOX SIZE 185 X 138 X 31 MM 9781782853275 £10.99
— Tillywig Toy & Media Awards
At Barefoot Books, we value . . .
Mindfulness The term ‘mindfulness’ refers to paying keen attention to your senses and surroundings. Valuable for all children and adults, regardless of ability, mindfulness is especially useful for achieving emotional balance and managing anxiety. The themes of mindfulness and kindness in our products inspire young readers to build relationships, overcome obstacles and open their hearts. 6
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MIND & BODY AGES
0+ AGES
3+
Help children build empathy and manage everyday emotions with mindfulness!
AGES
6+ AGES
8+
New! From the awardwinning author, child development expert and creative team behind the bestselling Mindful Kids deck!
New! NEW! MAY 2019 Mindful Tots: Tummy Ride
NEW! MAY 2019
Written by Whitney Stewart and illustrated by Rocío Alejandro
Happy feelings for little ones
Introduce an age-appropriate breathing technique to toddlers with Mindful Tots: Tummy Ride! Designed to help young children manage the ups and downs of everyday emotions, Tummy Ride features calming ocean wave imagery, cheerful illustrations and simple text that very small children and adults can enjoy together. This sturdy board book doubles as an instruction manual perfect for use at home or at childcare, with individual children or with groups.
Written by Whitney Stewart and illustrated by Rocío Alejandro
Calming breaths for little ones
AGES 2 – 4 14PP 165 X 165 MM BOARD BOOK 9781782857488 £5.99
Mindfulness for children as youn g as age 2!
Mindful Tots: Loving Kindness Nurture self-compassion, empathy and inner peace with a simple loving kindness activity! With bright illustrations, simple text, and an eye towards small children’s emotional needs, Mindful Tots: Loving Kindness makes this ancient mindfulness technique accessible for children as young as age 2. And with a durable board book format, Loving Kindness is just right for mindful moments on the go. AGES 2 – 4 14PP 165 X 165 MM BOARD BOOK 9781782857495 £5.99
Interiors and illustrations from Mindful Tots
series
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Illustrations from Yoga Pretzels
‘A great way to get kids and adults moving, laughing, and most importantly, thinking about the world around them’ — Tobey Maguire
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 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781846868993 £7.99
Interiors from My Daddy Is a Pretzel
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MIND & BODY
s d i k E n c o u ra g e b u s y ce. n a l a b r i e h t to f ind
AGES
3+ AGES
6+ ‘Yoga Pretzels is a fantastic way to spend quality time with my kids. I’d highly recommend it to anyone with children’ — Catherine Zeta-Jones
‘Through these fun yoga activities, children can improve flexibility, grace and agility while at the same time improving inner strength, confidence and self esteem’
AGES
8+
— Deepak Chopra
Over 500K sold!
Yoga Pretzels
50 Fun Yoga Activities for Kids & Grownups
Best-
Introduction by Baron Baptiste Written by Tara Guber and Leah Kalish Illustrated by Sophie Fatus
seller!
For over 14 years, parents, educators, dance instructors and more have found in our celebrated Yoga Pretzels deck a powerful tool for building children’s confidence and patience, improving strength and flexibility and establishing healthy habits. Whatever your age, size, physical ability or familiarity with yoga, these 50 colourful cards are for you! Practise solo or try partner poses with a friend.
Cards from Yoga Pretzels
Critically Acclaimed
9 sections so you can create the yoga practice that’s right for you!
Forward Bend
ALL AGES DECK OF 50 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET BOX SIZE 185 X 138 X 31 MM 9781905236046 £10.99
Breathe
Game
Balance
Stand
Back Bend
Twist & Stretch
Partner
Time In Spring / Summer 2019
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Colour-coded cards give children the building blocks to create their own stories
character cards
setting cards
object cards Barefoot Books Build-a-Story Cards AGES 3 – 10 DECK OF 36 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET BOX SIZE 130 X 103 X 30 MM £8.99
Magical Castle Illustrated by Miriam Latimer 9781782853831 Piece together creative stories about dragons, castles, magic and more when you join Ruby and her little brother Leon on exciting adventures! Featuring artwork by 9-time Barefoot illustrator Miriam Latimer, the award-winning Magical Castle story cards deck is designed to reinforce social-emotional learning with 30+ games that grow with children aged 3-10.
Each deck comes w ith a booklet packed wit h activity suggestions create d by an education expert!
NEW! MARCH 2019
Community Helpers Illustrated by Sophie Fatus 9781782857402 Explore what makes a community happy and safe with these 36 wordless cards. Kids will love piecing together stories with firefighters, kid superheroes and more, using the colour-coded character, setting and object cards. Created and kid-tested by an early childhood development expert, the Community Helpers deck highlights the importance of teamwork, responsibility and kindness in making a community a better place for everyone. NEW! MARCH 2019 Ocean Adventure Illustrated by Debbie Harter 9781782857396
Set sail for strong mathematics and writing skills with 30+ games! Created and kid-tested by an early childhood development expert, the 36 cards invite children to create stories about mermaids and pirates while having fun with shapes, relative size, measurements, addition and more. Featuring bright artwork by Port Side Pirates! and Bear series illustrator Debbie Harter.
Cards and illustrations from Build-a-Story Cards
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Barefoot Books
STORY CARDS
Story Cards! Spark imaginations with our innovative Build-a-Story Cards decks!
AGES
3+ AGES
6+
Nurture social-emotional skills . . . learn about teamwork . . .
New!
and kindle curiosity about STEM!
New!
Winner of Creative Child’s 2018
Award Winner Creative Play of the Year Award
Winner of the Tillywig 2018 Parents’ Favorite Products Award
With each deck . . . · Play 30+ games created by an education specialist for kids ages 3 - 10 · Develop storytelling and writing skills · Build unique stories with 12 character cards, 12 setting cards and 12 object cards
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S ! N G L SI NG A collection of a h it w rn a le d n a Dance alongs! vehicle-themed sing
Build literacy skills!
1 Read the colourful books 2 Listen to the catchy tunes 3 Watch the lively animations 4 Sing & dance along!
‘A perfect introduction to teaching modes of transport’ — Growing Minds
We All Go Travelling By
Up, Up, Up!
Magic Train Ride
The Journey Home from Grandpa’s
Written by Sheena Roberts, illustrated by Siobhan Bell and sung by Fred Penner
Written and sung by Susan Reed Illustrated by Rachel Oldfield
Written and sung by Sally Crabtree Illustrated by Sonia Esplugas
Written by Jemima Lumley, illustrated by Sophie Fatus and sung by Fred Penner
Point out colours and modes of transport as you zoom, beep and rumble your way to school.
Enjoy an aerial view of the planet when you set sail in a hot-air balloon with 3 children and their inquisitive dog.
AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 24PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846866548 £7.99
AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 24PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846865497 £7.99
Jump aboard with your magic ticket through the jungle, outer space and underwater — and meet plenty of colourful characters along the way.
Spot a rainbow of trucks, boats and other zippy vehicles. Learn more about modes of transport in the endnotes.
AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 32PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846866579 £7.99
AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 24PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846866586 £7.99
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SINGALONGS
is icon include an enhanced CD, plus online access! Our singalongs with th
or scan the D C e h t y a l p y l Simp
QR code to stream the video animation and so ng.
Dump Truck Disco Written by Skye Silver, illustrated by Christiane Engel and sung by Audra Mariel
Dump Truck Daisy and her quirky construction vehicle crew are on a secret night-time mission to build a playground before sunrise! Dynamic illustrations, groovy animations and a catchy disco tune make this a stellar choice for any child who is fascinated by construction vehicles. AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 32PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781782854081 £7.99
AGES
3+ AGES
6+
— Kirkus Reviews
Packed with facts about construction vehicles and inclusive playgrounds!
Interiors and illustrations from
‘Expect constructionloving kids to be dancing to this funkytown night fever hustle’
Dump Truck Disco
A BookTrust Selection!
Bestseller!
The Wheels on the Bus
Space Song Rocket Ride
COMING IN MAY 2019
Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Melanie Williamson Sung by The Amador Family
Written by Sunny Scribens Illustrated by David Sim Sung by Mark Collins
Driving my Tractor
Written by Jan Dobbins, illustrated by David Sim and sung by Mark Collins
Ride through a Guatemalan village in this fresh take on a classic rhyme.
Blast off through our solar system to visit moons, planets and more!
How many farm animals can fit in the trailer? Repetition and rhythm encourage learning in this multiseason animal adventure.
AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 24PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846867880 £7.99
AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 32PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781782850984 £7.99
AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 32PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846866630 £7.99
Port Side Pirates! Written by Oscar Seaworthy, illustrated by Debbie Harter and sung by Mark Collins
Set sail with a lively band of buccaneers and find fun pirate facts at the end. AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 32PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846866678 £7.99
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Nature and Science
A BookTrust Selection!
A BookTrust Selection!
Walking through the Jungle Written by Stella Blackstone, illustrated by Debbie Harter and sung by Fred Penner
Bestseller!
Roar, howl, snap — what’s that animal chasing you?
Bestseller!
A Farmer’s Life for Me Written by Jan Dobbins Illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith Sung by The Flannery Brothers
Count your way through a day working on the farm. AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 24PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846867910 £7.99
A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea Retold by Jessica Law, illustrated by Jill McDonald and sung by The Flannery Brothers
Dive into the marine food chain!
Dinosaur Rap Written by John Foster, illustrated by Debbie Harter and sung by Mikey Henry Jr.
Get ready to ROAR with 7 dancing dinosaurs! Includes endnotes packed with dinosaur facts. AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 32PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781782853022 £7.99
Explore robotics and engineering!
Music & Movement
Join a diverse group of young makers and their friend Robot as they build a tree house with simple machines. AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 32PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781782853237 £7.99
Favourite Familiar Tunes A BookTrust Selection!
Barefoot has ‘virtually made the singalong CD its own,’ raved The Telegraph over 10 years ago — and our proud tradition of singalong books continues to this day! Now you can stream the videos and songs online, making our celebrated singalongs collection a more flexible resource than ever!
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Written by Sunny Scribens Illustrated by Hui Skipp Sung by Norma Jean Wright
At Barefoot Books, we value . . .
‘Creating the funky fresh beat for Dinosaur Rap was an amazing experience. My girls Aubrey and Ainsley can’t get enough of dancing and singing along to their favourite Barefoot Books singalongs. I’m proud to help keep kids like my daughters moving and grooving throughout the day!’ —M ikey Henry Jr., Barefoot Musician for Dinosaur Rap
Best-
My Friend Robot!
Swim with 5 sea creatures in this colourful, tongue-twisting singalong! Each cumulative verse introduces a new animal and its place in the marine food chain. AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 24PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846868627 £7.99
AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 32PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846866609 £7.99
If You’re Happy and You Know It! Written by Anna McQuinn Illustrated by Sophie Fatus Sung by Susan Reed
Clap hands and stomp feet with children from around the world. AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 24PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846866197 £7.99
Knick Knack Paddy Whack Over in the Meadow Illustrated by Jill McDonald Sung by Susan Reed
Count baby animals in their happy meadow homes. AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 24PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846867477 £7.99
Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush Illustrated by Sophie Fatus Sung by Fred Penner
Start the day with kids from 4 countries. AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 24PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846866562 £7.99
Illustrated by Christiane Engel Sung by SteveSongs
Learn about instruments and play knick knack from 1 to 10. AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 24PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846866593 £7.99
SINGALONGS AGES
3+ AGES
6+
Danc e & Learn
Our singalongs with this icon include an enhanced CD, plus online access! Play the CD or scan the QR code to stream the video animation and song.
Build
new s
kills with gigg
ly, wiggly singalongs!
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Early Maths
Creatures
Outdoor Opposites
BookTrust Selections!
Written by Brenda Williams Illustrated by Rachel Oldfield Sung by The Flannery Brothers
Head into the countryside for a camping adventure full of contrasts! AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 24PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781782850953 £7.99
The Shape Song Swingalong
Best-
Written and sung by SteveSongs Illustrated by David Sim
seller!
The Animal Boogie
Dream and draw a colourful world of shapes!
Award Winner
AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 24PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846866791 £7.99
Illustrated by Debbie Harter Sung by Fred Penner
Dance with 8 kids and their animal pals through the jungles of India. AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 32PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846866203 £7.99
A Dragon on the Doorstep Written by Stella Blackstone, illustrated by Debbie Harter and sung by Fred Penner
Play hide-and-seek with a dragon, crocodile and more! AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 32PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846868269 £7.99
Creepy Crawly Calypso Written by Tony Langham Illustrated by Debbie Harter Sung by Richard Love
Jump, jive and count to 10 with this funky band of Caribbean bugs. AGES 3 – 7 247 X 255 MM 32PP PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846868283 £7.99
Illustrations from The Animal Boogie
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Critically Acclaimed
Baby’s First Words Illustrated by Christiane Engel
Develop baby’s vocabulary with a groundbreaking book starring a toothy toddler and her 2 dads. Crafted by a child development expert, Baby’s First Words introduces over 100 early nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs and interjections to support the way babies naturally learn language. Sturdy tabs along the side of the book feature picture icons to help the littlest book lovers identify favourite scenes and easily turn the pages. AGES 0 – 3 24PP 190 X 190 MM BOARD BOOK 9781782853213 £10.99
An AL A Rainbow Book List Top 10 Pick for 2018!
Interior from Baby’s First Words
‘A solid, attractive vocabulary build er’ — Kirkus Reviews
The Sounds around Town Written and illustrated by Maria Carluccio Bursting with the sounds and sights of the city, this busy, interactive book is specially designed to improve babies’ and toddlers’ listening skills. They’ll love mimicking the sounds they hear! Maria Carluccio’s vibrant collage illustrations keep little ones looking and listening for new sounds to learn. AGES 0 – 4 32PP 220 X 220 MM LARGE BOARD BOOK 9781782852810 £10.99
Point and say the sounds together!
Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup
Big and Small
AGES 0 – 4 16PP 165 X 170 MM
BOARD BOOK 9781846869518 £4.99
Start a storytime conversation! These stylish and simple board books will give you and baby lots to talk about when comparing illustrations of everyday opposites.
Fast and Slow BOARD BOOK 9781846869525 £4.99
Baby Basics
Written by Stella Blackstone and illustrated by Stephanie Bauer
A colourful introduction to letters, numbers and opposites! These lively board books include interactive spreads for practising new skills and reinforcing the reader’s bond with baby. Stephanie Bauer’s ‘saturated, fluorescent acrylics and genially rudimentary shapes brim with good cheer,’ Publishers Weekly raves. A quirky gift that’s sure to bring smiles. AGES 1 – 4 32PP 200 X 160 MM BOARD BOOK
At Barefoot Books, we value . . .
Early Learning 16
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Alligator Alphabet 9781846860737 £6.99
Counting Cockatoos 9781846860614 £6.99
Octopus Opposites 9781846865916 £6.99
Raising a reader starts at birth! So from Barefoot Books’ birth, our board books have been designed to ignite babies’ and toddlers’ love of reading and to lay the foundation for early learning. We choose bold, high-contrast illustrations and craft simple, interactive plots to keep little eyes glued to the pages — and looking for more books to read throughout their lives!
EARLY LEARNING
y l r a E arning e L
Build baby’s library with high-contrast books designed just for little eyes. New!
AGES
0+
A BookTrust Selection!
New! NEW! FEBRUARY 2019
Baby’s Day Gift Set
New!
Baby Talk Written by Stella Blackstone Baby Talk pairs simple phrases with charming black-and-white photos of babies and the people who love them. Perfect for laying the foundations for secure attachment and early language skills. AGES 0 – 2 16PP 165 X 165 MM BOARD BOOK 9781782852223 £4.99
New!
The 4 board books in the Baby’s Day Gift Set invite interaction at playtime, mealtime, naptime and more to strengthen the caregiver-child bond throughout the day. With black-and-white photos of a wide variety of faces and chic, high-contrast design, the Baby’s Day series makes for a stylish, inclusive, lasting gift. AGES 0 – 2 4 BOARD BOOKS 16PP EACH 171 X 167 X 63 MM 9781782857723 £18.99
NEW! FEBRUARY 2019 Baby Food Written by Stefanie Paige Wieder
Baby Food offers an inclusive view of all the ways babies enjoy their food: bottlefeeding, nursing, self-feeding, eating with family members and more. AGES 0 – 2 16PP 165 X 165 MM BOARD BOOK 9781782857303 £4.99
NEW! FEBRUARY 2019 Baby Dream Written by Sunny Scribens
Invite little ones to build socialemotional skills through interactive play activities like dancing, laughing, splashing and building.
Just right for bedtime or nap time, Baby Dream features a calming refrain and plentiful prompts to soothe babies and toddlers to sleep.
AGES 0 – 2 16PP 165 X 165 MM BOARD BOOK 9781782857280 £4.99
AGES 0 – 2 16PP 165 X 165 MM BOARD BOOK 9781782857297 £4.99
Interiors from Baby’s Day series
NEW! FEBRUARY 2019 Baby Play Written by Skye Silver
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Nurture new skills with interactive rhyming books to enjoy together. Peek-a-Boo Board Books
Written by Phillis Gershator and illustrated by Jill McDonald
Take a trip down to the farm, through the forest and into the garden — there are lots of friendly animals waiting to play peek-aboo! Little ones will learn about animal habitats with the playful rhyming text and collage illustrations in this delightful trio. AGES 1 – 4 24PP 220 X 220 MM LARGE BOARD BOOK
Who’s in the Forest? 9781846864766 £10.99
Who’s in the Farmyard? 9781846865749 £10.99
Who’s in the Garden? 9781846864032 £10.99
A BookTrust Selection! Each page has a cut-out designed for peek-a-boo fun!
Best-
Best-
seller!
seller!
Critically Acclaimed
Award Winner
Laptime Stories Illustrated by Alison Jay
Alison Jay’s stunning crackle-varnish illustrations make these stories unforgettable gifts. Children 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
Interior from I Took the Moon for a Walk
‘This jewel of a book will draw children back again and again’ — Booklist, starred review
Listen, Listen
I Took the Moon for a Walk
Written by Phillis Gershator
Written by Carolyn Curtis
220 X 220 MM LARGE BOARD BOOK 9781846862014 £10.99
220 X 220 MM LARGE BOARD BOOK 9781846862007 £10.99 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781841488035 £6.99
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Clare Beaton has created over 20 Barefoot titles that feature her signature handsewn illustrations of felt, vintage fabrics, buttons, beads, sequins and more.
How Loud Is a Lion? Written by Stella Blackstone and illustrated by Clare Beaton
Can you find the lion before he gives his mighty roar? This funny hide-and-seek 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 165 X 170 MM BOARD BOOK 9781846860003 £5.99
How Big Is a Pig?
AGES
Written by Stella Blackstone and illustrated by Clare Beaton
0+
Little ones love the repetition and rhyme in this humourous question-and-answer book that encourages them to read along. Can you guess the funny ending?
3+
AGES
AGES 1 – 4 24PP 165 X 170 MM BOARD BOOK 9781841489599 £5.99
Clare Beaton’s Rhymes AGES 0 – 4 16PP 165 X 170 MM BOARD BOOK
Nursery Rhymes
Animal Rhymes
Add cosy colour to baby’s library with these 4 classic rhyme books featuring unique fabric and objet trouvé illustrations. Build language and memory skills and lay the foundation for a lifetime of reading.
9781846864728 £4.99
9781782850809 £4.99
Bedtime Rhymes
Garden Rhymes
9781846867378 £4.99
9781782850816 £4.99
Hidden Hippo Written by Joan Gannij
One Moose, Twenty Mice
and illustrated by Clare Beaton
Journey to the plains and rivers of Africa in search of a hidden hippo! You’ll spot favourite and unfamiliar animals galore in this rhyming hide-and-seek adventure.
Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Clare Beaton
Where’s the cat? Count from 1 to 20 with 1 moose, 2 crabs, 3 ladybirds and many more! Toddlers will love pointing out the funny cat on each page while building number knowledge.
Best-
AGES 1 – 4 24PP 165 X 170 MM BOARD BOOK 9781846863295 £5.99
Secret Seahorse Written by Stella
Blackstone and illustrated by Clare Beaton
Coral reefs and sea caves come alive with colourful fabric illustrations. As little landlubbers search for the sparkly seahorse on each page, they’ll learn lots of underwater words!
AGES 1 – 4 32PP 165 X 170 MM BOARD BOOK 9781841482859 £5.99
AGES 1 – 7 24PP 165 X 170 MM BOARD BOOK 9781905236152 £5.99
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A BookTrust Selection! Can you spot the seahorse? Border illustrations and interior from One Moose, Twenty Mice
Interior from Secret Seahorse
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BEAR! Introduce early concepts with lovable Bear as your guide.
20+ YEARS of Bear!
Bear Series
Written by Stella Blackstone and illustrated by Debbie Harter
‘The diverse and colourful vocabulary will stimulate young readers’ — Observer ‘A brilliant book to share with a two-year-old’ — Independent
Bear in a Square
Bear about Town
Bear on a Bike
Spot the moons, hearts and other shapes — and count them as you go!
Follow lovable Bear as he visits the different places in his town, and learn the days of the week along the way. Includes a full-spread map of the town.
Travel with Bear on a raft, rocket and more! A cheerful way to introduce modes of transport.
AGES 2 – 6 24PP 165 X 170 MM BOARD BOOK 9781841483733 £5.99
AGES 2 – 6 24PP 165 X 170 MM BOARD BOOK 9781841483757 £5.99
Bear in Sunshine
Bear’s Busy Family
Bear’s Birthday
Enjoy the seasons with Bear as he tries a different activity for each kind of weather. Practise naming all 4 seasons at the end.
Meet Bear’s extended family in this colourful romp through the 5 senses.
Who’s popping the balloons at Bear’s party? A fun way to practise counting down.
AGES 2 – 6 24PP 165 X 170 MM BOARD BOOK 9781841483917 £5.99
AGES 2 – 6 24PP 165 X 170 MM BOARD BOOK 9781846865169 £5.99
AGES 2 – 6 24PP 165 X 170 MM BOARD BOOK 9781841482873 £5.99
Interior from Bear on a Bike
Artist Debbie Harter has illustrated over 20 books for Barefoot. She uses a cheerful, high-contrast colour palette with blackand-white accents to enchant little eyes.
AGES 2 – 6 24PP 165 X 170 MM BOARD BOOK 9781841489230 £5.99
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Bear in a Square board book Bear cuddly soft toy Bear in a Square Book and Cuddly Bear Set Illustrated by Debbie Harter
Read along with Bear! Celebrating 20+ years of Barefoot Books’ most beloved character, this special edition set includes the bestselling book Bear in a Square and a brand-new cuddly Bear soft toy. It’s just right for exploring early concepts like shapes and colours while reinforcing the love of reading! AGES 0 – 6 BOX SIZE 210 X 190 X 110 MM INCLUDES BOARD BOOK AND 175-MM-TALL MACHINE-WASHABLE CUDDLY BEAR 9781782854296 £14.99
Books that rhyme or have repeating text give children the chance to ‘read’ along with you, building their confidence and helping them make the connection between spoken language and printed words.
Count from 1 to 10 ell a story about Bear’s day T Find all the shapes
Busy Bear Count & Sort
Illustrated by Debbie Harter
Get ready to play and learn! Children can practise early maths skills, storytelling and taking turns with Bear as their guide. Created by an early childhood expert as part of the new Barefoot Books First Games series, these 30 double-sided cards and 5 games will provide new challenges as children grow.
Cards from Busy Bear
AGES 3 – 6 BOX SIZE 128 X 186 X 25 MM CARD SIZE 120 X 84 MM 9781782854302 £9.99
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READY FOR
SCHOOL! Jump-start mathematics and literacy skills with interactive books and gifts to enjoy together.
New!
NEW! MARCH 2019
Barefoot Books Build-a-Story Cards
Barefoot Books Build-a-Story Cards
Magical Castle Illustrated by Miriam Latimer Build social-emotional, storytelling and writing skills with 30+ creative games! These 36 colourful cards offer characters, settings and objects for children to use to tell their own silly stories. Starring characters from beloved Barefoot books, the wordless cards leave space for playful experimentation.
Community Helpers Illustrated by Sophie Fatus Highlight the importance of teamwork, kindness and responsibility with this new addition to our Build-a-Story Cards series. Children can play 30+ games with the character, setting and object cards to build literacy and sequencing skills. The superhero theme makes the character cards extra fun! AGES 3 – 10 DECK OF 36 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET BOX SIZE 130 X 103 X 30 MM 9781782857402 £8.99
Critically Acclaimed
AGES 3 – 10 DECK OF 36 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET BOX SIZE 130 X 103 X 30 MM 9781782853831 £8.99
Build your own creative stories with our wordless story card decks!
Learn synonyms with T. Rex! COMING IN MAY 2019 Thesaurus Rex Written by Laya Steinberg and illustrated by Debbie Harter
Join T. Rex as he frolics, rollicks, frisks and romps! What will he do when he gets stuck in the slime, slush, mire and muck? A delightful way to learn about synonyms.
Skip through the Seasons Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Maria Carluccio
Hop, skip and jump your way into learning about seasons, months and days of the week! The colourful spreads make it fun to find everyday items in the illustrations, while alliteration, rhyme and repetition empower beginning readers to read along. AGES 1 – 7 32PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781905236718 £5.99
AGES 3 – 7 24PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781841487878 £5.99
SOLVE THE MYSTERY Will You Help Doug Find His Dog? Written by Jane Caston Illustrated by Carmen Saldaña
Sort through a sea of silly dogs to help Doug find his canine companion! Children will have so much fun patting, tickling, kissing and calling to the different dogs that they won’t notice they’re practising early maths skills like spotting similarities and differences, sorting and more! You’ll laugh all the way to the hilarious surprise ending. Critically Acclaimed
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AGES 1 – 5 32PP 220 X 220 MM HARDBACK 9781782853206 £9.99
EARLY LEARNING
USE YOUR WORDS Featured in The Wall Street Journal!
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My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words
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Illustrated by Sophie Fatus Interiors from My Big Barefoot Book of Wonde
Discover the original English-language version of our celebrated word book! With its urban setting and diverse cast of characters, Wonderful Words is carefully crafted to break down stereotypes and build crucial vocabulary for our modern world. Each scene teems with people, places and things, labelled for learning new words. AGES 2 – 6 48PP 300 X 225 MM HARDBACK 9781782850915 £14.99
rful Words
‘. . . rife with opportunities for I-spy reading and language acquisition . . . A fine addition to the word-book shelf’ — Kirkus Reviews
DO THE MATHS! New!
NEW! APRIL 2019
Number Circus
Written by Sylvie Misslin Illustrated by Steffie Brocoli
Build early maths skills like counting, number recognition and understanding relative quantity and size with Number Circus. This large, sturdy liftthe-flap book is packed with with humourous vignettes set at a boisterous circus. AGES 3 – 7 22PP 320 X 240 MM HARDBACK 9781782857655 £14.99
NEW! MARCH 2019
Barefoot Books Build-a-Story Cards
New!
Ocean Adventure
Illustrated by Debbie Harter
Set sail for strong maths and writing skills with this new Build-a-Story Cards deck! Devised with input from an early childhood development expert and test run by kids, the 36 cards invite children to create stories about mermaids and pirates while having fun with shapes, relative size, estimation and more. AGES 3 – 10 DECK OF 36 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET BOX SIZE 130 X 103 X 30 MM 9781782857396 £8.99
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GL0BAL BOOKS Explore our wonderful world with vibrant books and gifts.
‘Budding geographers will relish Barefoot Books World Atlas . . . whose cheerful illustrations and infectious enthusiasm for our miraculous planet is underscored by lift-the-flap facts about countries’ history, industry and ecology’ — The Times
Bestseller!
Barefoot Books World Atlas Written by Nick Crane and illustrated by David Dean Ever wondered how cold it gets in Siberia? Or how many islands are in the Pacific Ocean? Our bestselling interactive Atlas is packed with intriguing icons and facts to take young explorers wherever they want to go. ALL AGES 52PP 300 X 255 MM 12 FOLD-OUT BOOKLETS, 6 GATEFOLDS AND A 440 X 748 MM PULL-OUT MAP HARDBACK 9781846863325 £14.99
Includes a beautifu lly illustrated worl d map poster!
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Landmark
An Apple Editors’ Choice Pick, App of the Week and in the App Hall of Fame!
City
NEW EDITION!
Barefoot World Atlas App This show-stopping interactive app features a beautifully illustrated 3D globe with multimedia features, including zoom and animated icons. It invites children to embark on an educational adventure and immerse themselves in the diverse cultures and natural beauty of our planet. Available on the App Store for iPad®, iPhone® and iPod Touch®. £4.99
‘Barefoot World Atlas . . . takes a wealth of information and translates it into an app that is a joy to explore and filled with delightful animation’ — The Daily Telegraph 24
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Cities of the World Memory Game Illustrated by David Dean
Where in the world is the Sagrada Familia? The Turtle Tower? The Kapaleeshwarar Temple? With this game, you’ll learn about the world’s greatest cities and buildings, practise matching landmarks with the city and country where they’re found and sharpen memory skills! AGES 4 – 7 72 CARDS BOX SIZE 224 X 214 X 25 MM 9781782852209 £12.99
Exploring Our World
GLOBAL
At Barefoot Books, we value . . .
From the very beginning, we’ve immersed children’s imaginations in stories from all over the world. Our global books are designed to introduce kids to people who think and live differently from them and open their minds to new perspectives and cultures.
AGES
3+ ‘ . . . Strikes a lovely balance between celebrating individuality while recognising the rewards of community’ — Publishers Weekly, starred review
Celebrate our common humanity!
New
Edition!
NOW IN PAPERBACK!
Critically Acclaimed
AGES
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Barefoot Books Children of the World Written by Tessa Strickland and Kate DePalma Illustrated by David Dean
Bestseller!
Every child has a story — and this book tells them all. With Children of the World, you’ll rediscover the everyday moments, important occasions and big ideas that make childhood special all over the world. Both playful and thought-provoking, Children of the World makes for a delightful family, library or classroom read-aloud that’s sure to spark timely discussions about diversity, inclusion and acceptance.
Interiors from Barefoot Books Children of the World
Award Winner
AGES 3 – 10 64PP 300 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781782853329 £12.99
‘VERDICT: An excellent introduction to cultural diversity for public and school libraries and [primary] classrooms’ — School Library Journal
Covers topics such as: ★ bodies ★ clothes ★ families ★ homes ★ feelings ★ hobbies ★ faith ★ languages and more ★ food Children of the World Memory Game Illustrated by Sophie Fatus
Meet children from cultures across the globe with this colourful matching game! A fun way to boost little ones’ concentration, memory and global awareness. AGES 4 – 7 72 CARDS BOX SIZE 224 X 214 X 25 MM 9781846865374 £12.99
Includes 15 pages of educational notes! To see all of our global books, visit our Countries & Cultures index on page 49. Illustrations from Barefoot Books World Atlas and Barefoot Books Children of the World
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WORLD Meet new friends from near and far!
Practical Pre-School Silver Aw ard
Illustration from My Granny Went to Market
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
A Round-the-World Counting Rhyme
Catch that Goat!
Written by Stella Blackstone Illustrated by Christopher Corr
Written and illustrated by Polly Alakija
Look at Granny go! As she spins around the world on a magic-carpet shopping trip, help her count the souvenirs she collects in countries such as Japan, Turkey and Switzerland!
A Market Day in Nigeria Watch out! Ayoka’s goat has run away on market day, leaving chaos in its wake! Help Ayoka search for her goat, and along the way you’ll explore the market, practise counting down from 10 to 1 and learn about life in Nigeria. Includes endnotes about Yoruba culture.
AGES 3 – 7 24PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781905236626 £5.99
Award Winner
AGES 3 – 7 32PP 290 X 198 MM PAPERBACK 9781846860577 £6.99
Award Winner
Selection! A BookTrust
The Great Race
A Village Tale from Kenya
Written by Dawn Casey Illustrated by Anne Wilson
Written by Mary and Rich Chamberlin Illustrated by Julia Cairns
Discover how 12 animals competed in a madcap swimming race to help create the lunar calendar! Includes facts about traditional festivals in China, the lunar calendar and the animals that rule each year.
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AGES 4 – 9 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781846862021 £6.99
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Lin Yi’s Lantern
A Moon Festival Tale Written by Brenda Williams Illustrated by Benjamin Lacombe
More than anything, Lin Yi wants a red rabbit lantern to celebrate the Moon Festival. When his mother sends him to the market, will he choose to buy the things she needs — or what he wants? Plus, learn to make your own paper lantern in the endnotes! AGES 5 – 9 32PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781846867934 £6.99
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Mama Panya’s Pancakes
The Story of the Chinese Zodiac
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My Granny Went to Market
Watch ‘a little bit’ turn into a delicious feast as everyone shares what they have in this delightful take on ‘Stone Soup’. Includes 8 pages of information about rural life in Kenya, plus an easy pancake recipe to make together. AGES 4 – 10 40PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781905236640 £6.99 Interior from Mama Panya’s Pancakes
Bestseller!
Award Winner
GLOBAL
T R AV E LL E RS Off We Go to Mexico!
An Adventure in the Sun
Best-
Written by Laurie Krebs Illustrated by Christopher Corr
AGES
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Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
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Explore Mexico and meet the people and animals who make their home there. Features basic Spanish vocabulary for fun language learning, plus facts about Mexico’s culture and vibrant history.
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Award Winner
We All Went on Safari A Counting Journey through Tanzania
Written by Laurie Krebs Illustrated by Julia Cairns
Trek through the grasslands of Tanzania, which is famous for its beautiful, vast wilderness. Includes 7 pages of facts about the people and animals of Tanzania.
AGES 4 – 10 32PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781846861598 £6.99
Includes gorgeous photos of author Laurie Krebs’ travels along the Silk Road!
AGES 4 – 10 32PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781841481197 £6.99
We’re Sailing Down the Nile A Journey through Egypt
Riding on a Caravan A Silk Road Adventure
Barefoot author Laurie Krebs draws inspiration from her global travels and 20 years of experience teaching school children about their world.
Written by Laurie Krebs Illustrated by Anne Wilson
Learn about ancient Egyptians as you sail along the Nile on a felucca. Includes extensive notes about pyramids, mummies and hieroglyphics. AGES 4 – 10 40PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781846861949 £6.99
Up and Down the Andes A Peruvian Festival Tale Written by Laurie Krebs Illustrated by Aurélia Fronty
Join 6 children as they prepare for Peru’s annual Inti Raymi festival. Aurélia Fronty’s rich acrylic illustrations bring the holiday to life, and you’ll learn all about Peruvian history and culture with 9 pages of fun facts!
Written by Laurie Krebs and illustrated by Helen Cann
Travel along the Silk Road with a family from Xi’an, China, to where China and India meet. Along the way, you’ll explore China’s varied geography and discover how the Silk Road fostered cultural diversity centuries ago. Includes 9 pages of facts about silk, Chinese geography and the cities mentioned in the story. AGES 4 – 10 32PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781782853442 £6.99
We’re Sailing to Galapagos A Week in the Pacific
Written by Laurie Krebs Illustrated by Grazia Restelli
Spend a week in the Galapagos Islands! The text’s repeating refrain encourages young readers, while 9 pages of informational notes about 18 animals, Charles Darwin and other topics will delight future naturalists and explorers. AGES 4 – 10 32PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781846861024 £6.99
AGES 4 – 10 32PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781846864681 £6.99
We’re Roaming in the Rainforest An Amazon Adventure Written by Laurie Krebs Illustrated by Anne Wilson
Learn what pink dolphins, poison dart frogs and leaf-cutter ants do all day on your trip through the rainforest, then soak up 9 more pages of facts about the people, animals and conservation of the Amazon. AGES 4 – 10 40PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781846865459 £6.99
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Embrace diversity!
Baby’s First Words Illustrated by Christiane Engel
Develop baby’s vocabulary with a groundbreaking book starring a toothy toddler and her 2 dads. Crafted by a child development expert, Baby’s First Words introduces over 100 early nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs and interjections to support the way babies naturally learn language. Sturdy tabs along the side of the book feature picture icons to help the littlest book lovers identify favourite scenes and easily turn the pages. AGES 0 – 3 20PP 190 X 190 MM BOARD BOOK 9781782853213 £10.99
Critically Acclaimed
An ALA Rainbow Book List Top 10 Pick for 2018!
Explore daily life The Sounds around Town Written and illustrated by Maria Carluccio
Toddlers will delight in recognising familiar sounds, places and routines in this lively, interactive book. Maria Carluccio’s vibrant collage illustrations instil a sense of security by helping children understand the world they see around them. AGES 0 – 4 32PP 220 X 220 MM LARGE BOARD BOOK 9781782852810 £10.99
NEW! FEBRUARY 2019
New!
Interior from Baby’s First Words
Nurture self-esteem Are You Sleeping? Written and illustrated by Constanze von Kitzing
Little Lion is ready to play, but everyone else on the savannah has gone to sleep! This humourous bedtime book includes repeating phrases to develop early literacy skills and ease little ones towards peaceful sleep. AGES 3 – 5 32PP 200 X 200 MM PAPERBACK 9781782854029 £6.99
Baby’s Day Gift Set
Can’t Catch Me!
The 4 board books in the Baby’s Day Gift Set invite interaction at playtime, mealtime, naptime and more to strengthen the caregiver-child bond throughout the day. With black-and-white photos of a wide variety of faces and chic, high-contrast design, the Baby’s Day series makes for a stylish, inclusive, lasting gift.
Written and illustrated by Constanze von Kitzing
AGES 0 – 2 4 BOARD BOOKS 14PP EACH 171 X 167 X 63 MM 9781782857723 £18.99
Join Little Lion on a pouncing adventure! What will happen when the mischievous cub tries to catch a grasshopper, chameleon, rabbit — or even a rhinoceros? A delightful seek-and-find book, perfect for interactive storytimes. AGES 3 – 5 32PP 200 X 200 MM PAPERBACK 9781782854036 £6.99
I’m the Best! Written and illustrated by Constanze von Kitzing
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Little Lion wants to be the loudest, biggest and the prettiest! But when the other animals outdo Little Lion again and again, who will lovingly remind the discouraged young cub that there are many ways to be the best? A touching story about self-confidence and the importance of family. AGES 3 – 5 32PP 200 X 200 MM PAPERBACK 9781782854043 £6.99
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Illustrations from Mindful Tots: Loving Kindness
Build healthy social and emotional development with interactive books that explore daily routines, feelings and friendship.
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Raise kind kids! NEW! MAY 2019 Mindful Tots: Tummy Ride
Calming breaths for little ones
Written by Whitney Stewart and illustrated by Rocío Alejandro
With clear, straightforward instructions, and calming ocean wave imagery, this cheerful board book enables parents and caregivers to enjoy a simple breathing exercise with young children. A must-have for naptime, bedtime, travel and more, Mindful Tots: Tummy Ride is designed to help small children learn to soothe themselves while laying the foundation for self-awareness and kindness.
NEW! MAY 2019 Mindful Tots: Loving Kindness
New!
New!
Happy feelings for little ones Written by Whitney Stewart and illustrated by Rocío Alejandro
Help toddlers learn to ‘wish happiness, kindness and calm for everyone’ — including themselves! This sturdy yet stylish board book is designed to enable caregivers to practise an ancient mindfulness exercise, the loving-kindness meditation, with children as young as 2 years old. AGES 2 – 4 14PP 165 X 165 MM BOARD BOOK 9781782857495 £5.99
Celebrate friendship! COMING IN MAY 2019 The Chilly Penguin Written and illustrated by Constanze von Kitzing
How can a chilly little penguin get warm? Themes of perseverance, problem-solving and friendship give caregivers and children lots to talk about, while the penguin’s amusing antics and the story’s sweet ending make for a fun storytime for babies and toddlers. AGES 0 – 4 24PP 165 X 170 MM BOARD BOOK 9781782854067 £5.99
Mindfulness for children as young as age 2!
Critically Acclaimed
‘A cosy little charmer’ — Kirkus Reviews, starred review Interior from The Chilly Penguin
AGES 2 – 4 14PP 165 X 165 MM BOARD BOOK 9781782857488 £5.99
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Illustrations from Jojo and the Food Fight!
S G N I FEEL & FIRSTS Ruby’s Baby Brother
otions, Navigate em ore with m d n a s e in t rou tales! giggle-tastic
Written by Kathryn White Illustrated by Miriam Latimer
Ruby’s not so sure about the noisy, smelly baby her parents just brought home. But when she gets to know little Leon, she’ll discover that the only thing bigger than her imagination is her heart. This engaging story is just right for talking about sibling rivalry and selfless love.
New!
NEW! MARCH 2019
Barefoot Books Build-a-Story Cards Community Helpers
Illustrated by Sophie Fatus
AGES 3 – 7 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781846869501 £6.99
Ruby’s Sleepover Written by Kathryn White Illustrated by Miriam Latimer
s are Our Story Card ers packed with lay page 10 of learning! See
Join Ruby and her friend Mai as they camp in the garden and battle dragons, ogres and other foes! A great way to start conversations about real versus imagined dangers and the joys of friendship.
Barefoot Books Build-a-Story Cards
AGES 3 – 7 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781846867583 £6.99
Explore the importance of teamwork, responsibility and kindness with the 30+ games in this Story Cards deck! While they piece together 12 character, 12 setting and 12 object cards, children will think through the ways people, institutions and vehicles work together to make a community a better place. The 36 versatile cards are sturdy enough to use at home, in the classroom or out in the community so kids can learn on the go! AGES 3 – 10 DECK OF 36 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET BOX SIZE 130 X 103 X 30 MM 9781782857402 £8.99
Magical Castle
Illustrated by Miriam Latimer
Ruby’s School Walk Written by Kathryn White Illustrated by Miriam Latimer
It’s Ruby’s first day at school and it feels like there are beasts lurking around every corner! How will her mother help her find her courage? Ruby and her mother’s adventures open the door for caregivers to ask children about their anxieties around new experiences. AGES 3 – 7 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781846867866 £6.99
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Spark imagination with 36 colourful cards, featuring artwork by beloved Ruby illustrator Miriam Latimer! As kids join Ruby and her little brother Leon on exciting adventures, they’ll delight in piecing together creative stories about dragons, castles, magic potions and more. Includes instructions for over 30 games designed to teach children basic storytelling and writing skills, with a focus on social-emotional learning. AGES 3 – 10 DECK OF 36 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET BOX SIZE 130 X 103 X 30 MM 9781782853831 £8.99
Critically Acclaimed
Jojo and the Food Fight! Written by Didier Lévy Illustrated by Nathalie Dieterlé
When a food fight frenzy erupts in the jungle, a little elephant named Jojo hatches a silly plan to help all the angry animals become friends again. With quirky, eye-catching illustrations by Natalie Dieterlé, this hilarious entry to Barefoot’s praised collection of social-emotional books makes for a fresh, charming introduction to conflict resolution, sharing and empathy.
Interior from Jojo and the Food Fight!
AGES 3 – 7 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781782854104 £6.99
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Dr. Potts, My Pets Have Spots!
AGES 3 – 7 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781782853244 £6.99
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New
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Shopping with Dad Written by Matt Harvey Illustrated by Miriam Latimer
Written by Rod Hull Illustrated by Miriam Latimer
The Betts family pets have got the spots! But when the vet’s advice only turns the critters’ spots to stripes, what will the Betts crew do next? In this hilarious rhyming story, kids will learn about the importance of perseverance, responsibility and taking care of animals.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
‘A clever little elephant helps his community get along . . . A sweet story about valuing community and putting quarrels to rest’ — Kirkus Reviews
Emily’s Tiger Written and illustrated by Miriam Latimer
Come along as a simple shopping trip turns into a calamity! An important message about taking responsibility for your actions underpins this boisterous rhyming story. AGES 3 – 7 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781846864490 £6.99
Bestseller!
Rod Hull worked for nearly forty years as an entertainer, writing many children’s books and performing around the globe on television, radio and the stage. He is best remembered for his act with his puppet Emu.
NOW WITH AUDIOBOOK!
Written by Joanne Oppenheim Illustrated by Miriam Latimer Narrated by Hugh Bonneville
Written by Joanne Oppenheim Illustrated by Miriam Latimer 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 great tool for mealtime struggles. Includes online audiobook access.
What will make this stubborn prince finally go to sleep? You’ll never guess! Ease restless little ones into a peaceful bedtime with this comical rhyming story. Includes online audiobook access.
The Prince’s Breakfast
When Emily’s temper flares, she turns into a tiger! Will Granny be able to help Emily find her inner calm? Talk about frustration and anger — and how to handle them — with this fun story. AGES 3 – 7 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781846865947 £6.99
NOW WITH AUDIOBOOK!
AGES 3 – 7 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781782854173 £6.99
The Prince’s Bedtime
AGES 3 – 7 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781782854197 £6.99
I Could Be, You Could Be Written by Karen Owen and illustrated by Barroux
If you could be anything, what would it be? This fun rhyming text about the power of imagination features a reassuring message that’s perfect for bedtime — or anytime! Includes instructions for making your own mask. AGES 2 – 6 32PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781846867637 £5.99
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Compassion & Courage Empower kids to overcome obstacles and open their hearts to others.
Critically Acclaimed
Just Like Brothers Written by Elizabeth Baguley and illustrated by Aurélie Blanz
A heart-warming original fable for our time! A small boy and a young wolf cub are told to fear each other — only to find that they have more in common than their mothers ever dreamt. This simple but profound story makes it easy to start conversations about prejudice, empathy and trust.
An Ezra Jack Keats Award Winner! New
Edition!
AGES 3 – 7 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781782853466 £6.99
Dare to overcome prejudice NOW WITH AUDIOBOOK!
Lola’s Fandango
Interiors and illustration s from Just Like Brothers
‘Baguley and Blanz deal with complex themes of difference, inclusion and acceptance in a simple way. . . . A sweet interspecies idyll’ — Kirkus Reviews
‘an enchanting tale of friendship and harmony’ — Foreword Reviews, starred review
Start a conversation Motherbridge of Love about adoption Illustrated by Josée Masse This poignant poem offers adopted children an uplifting message, while helping parents start conversations about international adoption, the challenges of adjusting to a new family and culture — and all the different ways you can grow a family. ALL AGES 32PP 260 X 230 MM PAPERBACK 9781782850403 £6.99
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Written by Anna Witte Illustrated by Micha Archer Narrated by The Amador Family
Little Lola is tired of living in her big sister’s shadow. But when she starts taking secret flamenco lessons from her Papi, will she find the courage to share her new skill with the world? Includes notes on Spanish vocabulary and online audiobook access. AGES 4 – 10 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781782853985 £6.99
Stand up for what you believe in! The Book Tree Written by Paul Czajak and illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh
When young Arlo accidentally drops a book on the Mayor’s head, the Mayor decides to destroy all the books in the town because they are dangerous! But thanks to Arlo’s imagination and perseverance, the Mayor finds that suppressing stories cannot stop them from blossoming more beautifully than ever. This timely allegorical tale will be a good starting point for conversations with children about the power of activism and the written word. AGES 4 – 9 32PP 272 X 216 MM HARDBACK 9781782854050 £10.99
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
New!
Interior from Here and There
‘Offers affirmation and hope for kids navigating parental separation . . . Needed everywhere’ — Kirkus Reviews
Chandra’s Magic Light A Story in Nepal Written by Theresa Heine and illustrated by Judith Gueyfier
NEW! MARCH 2019 Here and There Written by Tamara Ellis Smith and illustrated by Evelyn Daviddi
Bestseller!
Respond to bullies with kindness Written by Jules Bass Illustrated by Debbie Harter
AGES 4 – 10 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781905236473 £6.99
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Step outside your comfort zone The Boy Who Grew Flowers Written by Jen Wojtowicz Illustrated by Steve Adams
Inspired by the experiences of her brother, who is on the autistic spectrum, author Jen Wojtowicz weaves the story of an unusual boy with an incredible secret, and how his life changes when a kind new girl joins his class.
Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon Herb loves to grow vegetables with his rabbit, mouse and bird friends, but all his fellow dragons prefer gobbling meat! When his peaceful ways get him into big trouble, he’ll discover how just one person (or dragon!) can make a big difference.
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Can you hear the music all around you? During the early stages of his parents’ separation, young Ivan realises that he can hear birds singing both here at his mum’s house and there at his dad’s house — and takes his first step towards finding the freedom and joy to sing along. This touching tale of personal growth offers an important reminder for all that there’s beauty everywhere you look. AGES 3 – 8 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781782857426 £6.99
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When their family’s smoky oil lamp starts making their baby brother cough, sisters Chandra and Deena head to a nearby mountain village to find a new, clean way to light their home. Includes facts about Nepal and a solar-powered oven activity.
AGES 4 – 10 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781846867491 £6.99
‘Herb’s story tells the tale of the future’ — Sir Paul McCartney
NOW WITH AUDIOBOOK! The Tear Thief Written by Carol Ann Duffy, illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli and narrated by Juliet Stevenson
Why does the magical Tear Thief catch children’s tears as they fall? Find out in this moving tale about how we express our feelings. Lyrical text by Carol Ann Duffy, Poet Laureate and one of today’s more prominent poets, makes this a lovely readaloud. Includes online audiobook access. AGES 4 – 9 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781846863943 £6.99
Talk about your feelings
Celebrate differences! Reach out to others 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 Tehran-born Israeli pop star Rita Jahanforuz. AGES 4 – 10 40PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781846869310 £6.99
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MAKERSPACE Delight thinkers and tinkerers with activities and books that ignite curious minds. NEW! MARCH 2019
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Barefoot Books Build-a-Story Cards Ocean Adventure
Illustrated by Debbie Harter
It’s all hands on deck with these 30+ games that reinforce early maths concepts like shape and pattern recognition, measurement, counting and more! The instruction booklet includes ideas for storytelling, drawing and writing activities, making this high-seas themed Story Cards deck fun for kids aged 3 - 10. Suitable for solo or group play as well as home, library or classroom use.
My Friend Robot! Written by Sunny Scribens Illustrated by Hui Skipp Sung by Norma Jean Wright
AGES 3 – 7 32PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781782853237 £7.99
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AGES 3 – 10 DECK OF 36 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET BOX SIZE 130 X 103 X 30 MM 9781782857396 £8.99
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‘Likely to be a friend to STEM [primary] educators’
Join a diverse group of young makers and their friend Robot as they use wedges, wagons, screws, hammers and other simple machines and tools to build a tree house. Along the way, you’ll learn about teamwork, empathy, following steps and the joy of creativity. New edition includes online access to the music and video animation.
Interior from My Friend Robot!
What would How many coins are there happen if you on this card? added more coins to one side of Busy Bear Count & Sort the scale? Illustrated by Debbie Harter
Which shapes can you f ind in the pictures?
Try your paw at 5 brainy games starring Barefoot’s beloved Bear! Designed to develop early maths skills, storytelling and turn-taking skills in children aged 3 - 6. Includes 30 double-sided cards. AGES 3 – 6 BOX SIZE 128 X 186 X 25 MM CARD SIZE 120 X 84 MM 9781782854302 £9.99
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and chickens are
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How many chicks
A lift-the-flaps adventure
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Number Circus
Written by Sylvie Misslin Illustrated by Steffie Brocoli
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Build early maths skills and have a blast with Number Circus! Lift-the-flap questions on each colourful, sturdy page set the reader on a seek-andfind adventure through the quirky illustrations, practising key maths skills such as counting, number recognition and understanding relative quantity and size.
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AGES 3 – 7 22PP 320 X 240 MM HARDBACK 9781782857655 £14.99
Lift the flaps on s to each page to find answer estions! brain-boosting maths qu Written by Jane Caston and illustrated by Carmen Saldaña
Sort through a sea of silly dogs to help Doug find his canine companion! Children will have so much fun patting, tickling, kissing and calling to the different dogs that they won’t notice they’re practising early maths skills like spotting similarities and differences, sorting and more! You’ll laugh all the way to the hilarious surprise ending. AGES 1 – 5 32PP 220 X 220 MM HARDBACK 9781782853206 £9.99
Count all the goofy pooches!
Critically Acclaimed
Illustrations from Number Circus
New
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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’ is full of opportunities for young mathematicians to put their arithmetic skills to the test! New edition includes online access to the audiobook read by Juliet Stevenson. AGES 4 – 9 40PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781782857860 £6.99
‘A beguiling mix of number lore and fairy tale’ — New York Times
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Will You Help Doug Find His Dog?
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Home for a Tiger, Home for a Bear Written by Brenda Williams and illustrated by Rosamund Fowler
We’re Roaming in the Rainforest
Every animal has a place it can rest, play and thrive — just like you! Peek inside the homes of 22 different animals (including humans!) in this unique exploration of 10 animal habitats. Pore over the cheerful watercolour and ink illustrations — can you spot the spider on each spread?
An Amazon Adventure Written by Laurie Krebs Illustrated by Anne Wilson
AGES 3 – 8 32PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781782853435 £6.99
Learn what pink dolphins, poison dart frogs and leaf-cutter ants do all day on your trip through the rainforest, then soak up 9 more pages of facts about the people, animals and conservation of the Amazon.
Talk about caring for animals! Millie’s Chickens Written by Brenda Williams Illustrated by Valeria Cis
AGES 4 – 10 40PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781846865459 £6.99
Learn about caring for chickens in this playful rhyming story that introduces suburban home-based farming. Includes 7 pages of facts, including recipes for 4 easy egg dishes.
The Beeman Written by Laurie Krebs Illustrated by Valeria Cis
Join Grandpa as he tends to his beehives and collects the honey the bees make. Includes 6 pages of notes on bees and the science of beekeeping, plus an apple honey muffin recipe! AGES 4 – 10 40PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781846862601 £6.99
AGES 5 – 9 40PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781782850830 £6.99
Learn about where food comes from! Grandpa’s Garden
Interiors from The Beeman
Written by Stella Fry Illustrated by Sheila Moxley
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Billy wants to help Grandpa in his garden, but he wonders why everything takes so long! In 10 pages of informational notes, learn how to plan a vegetable patch and how to care for it throughout the year. AGES 3 – 7 40PP 260 X 230 MM PAPERBACK 9781846868085 £6.99
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Home for a Penguin, Home for a Whale Written by Brenda Williams and illustrated by Annalisa Beghelli
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Explore the ocean homes of 23 marine animals in this narrative non-fiction picture book. With a sea snail hidden on each page and refreshing, richly painted illustrations, Home for a Penguin, Home for a Whale will delight both preschoolers and emerging readers alike. Makes a charming companion to Home for a Tiger, Home for a Bear, also by Brenda Williams.
3+ AGES
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AGES 3 – 8 32PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781782857440 £6.99
Out of the Blue Illustrated by Alison Jay
Start a conversation about being a friend to nature with this stunning wordless book. When a giant squid is trapped in netting and washes ashore, a team of children and their animal friends work together to free the squid and return it to its ocean home. ALL AGES 32PP 255 X 255 MM HARDBACK 9781782850427 £10.99
Includes 8 pages of facts about wildlife, oceans, clean energy and marine conservation
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A BookTrust Selection!
A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea
Wordless books encourage creative use of language!
Whale
Adapted by Jessica Law Illustrated by Jill McDonald Sung by The Flannery Brothers
Bestseller!
Swim with 5 sea creatures in this tongue-twisting singalong! Each cumulative verse introduces a new animal and its place in the marine food chain, from the snail to the shark. A delightful dip into multisensory science learning, sure to inspire young marine biologists. New edition includes online access to the music and video animation. AGES 3 – 7 24PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781846868627 £7.99
Illustrations from Home for a Tiger, Home for a Bear and Home for a Penguin, Home for a Whale
At Barefoot Books, we value . . .
Sustainability We’ve always been committed to protecting the planet that our children will inherit. From planting tens of thousands of trees in partnership with Trees for the Future to printing only on sustainably sourced paper, we’re always looking for ways to lessen our impact on the earth. Spring / Summer 2019
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Put on those thinking caps! Dig into science with vibrant books and gifts.
ENGINEERING ‘An intergenerational friendship story between two creative inventors that dream of flight and create a flying machine’ — Youth Services Book Review, starred review
Critically Acclaimed
Cloud Chaser Written by Anne-Fleur Drillon Illustrated by Eric Puybaret
Dreamy Emery loves doodling wild inventions . . . but when a new friend moves in next door with piles of tools and ideas, can they build a real flying machine together? This charming celebration of intergenerational friendship, creativity and the thrill of scientific discovery will delight young inventors and STEM educators alike. AGES 5 – 10 32PP 310 X 220 MM PAPERBACK 9781782854128 £7.99
Inspire young engineers to persevere through creative challenges!
ASTRONOMY
Spark curiosity about astronomy and physics! Star Seeker
A Journey to Outer Space Written by Theresa Heine Illustrated by Victor Tavares
Travel with 2 children as they soar across our solar system! Poetic text and imaginative illustrations blend science with mythology, making for an engaging, wonder-filled read-aloud. Includes information about the solar system and star lore. AGES 5 – 11 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781846863851 £6.99
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PROBLEM-SOLVING The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci Written by Guido Visconti 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! AGES 6 – 10 40PP 310 X 220 MM PAPERBACK 9781782852773 £7.99
Learn to think outside the box!
STEM
Best-
PALAEONTOLOGY
Interiors from Dinosaur Rap
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Dinosaur Rap Written by John Foster, illustrated by Debbie Harter and sung by Mikey Henry Jr.
Includes 6 pages of facts about palaeontology, dinosaur species and the Mesozoic Era!
Stomp, swoop and roar with 7 dancing dinosaurs! With funky lyrics and a catchy rap performance, this rhythmic romp encourages safe and exciting creative movements. You’re guaranteed to put this on repeat! New edition includes online access to the music and video animation. AGES 3 – 7 32PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 9781782853022 £7.99
Dancing Dinos Dominoes Illustrated by Debbie Harter
Calling all budding palaeontologists! Have fun with early maths and science, creative movement and taking turns with this one-of-a-kind domino game. The set of 28 double-sided dominoes includes instructions for 5 games of varying difficulty that were designed by an early childhood development expert to grow with kids aged 3 - 6.
Count the butterflies!
Find the matching dinosaurs!
Includes 28 doublesided dominoes and instructions for 5 games!
AGES 3 – 6 BOX SIZE 128 X 186 X 25 MM DOMINO SIZE 60 X 120 MM 9781782854319 £9.99
COMING IN MAY 2019 Interior from Thesaurus Rex
Thesaurus Rex
Written by Laya Steinberg and illustrated by Debbie Harter
Learn synonyms while you bop with T. Rex!
Join a cheeky young T. Rex as he frolics, rollicks, frisks and romps! What will he do when he gets stuck in the slime, slush, mire and muck? A delightful way to learn about synonyms. With bright artwork by Debbie Harter, this makes a great companion for Dinosaur Rap. AGES 3 – 7 24PP 247 X 255 MM PAPERBACK 9781841487878 £5.99
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Classic Tales
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Edition!
Fire up the imagination with familiar favourites that educators love!
Jack and the Beanstalk Retold by Richard Walker Illustrated by Niamh Sharkey Narrated by Richard Hope
New
What would you do with 6 bewitched beans? This fresh take on Jack’s classic adventures encourages kids to recreate the story for themselves, boosting language skills as they role play. Niamh Sharkey’s textured oil paintings heighten the magic and mystery. Includes online audiobook access.
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The Gigantic Turnip
Best-
Retold by Aleksei Tolstoy Illustrated by Niamh Sharkey Narrated by Imelda Staunton
seller!
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 online audiobook access.
AGES 3 – 7 40PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781782854166 £6.99
NOW WITH AUDIOBOOK!
The Little Red Hen
AGES 3 – 7 40PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781905236589 £6.99
Retold by Mary Finch, illustrated by Kate Slater and narrated by Debra Messing
How will the Little 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 responsibility and hard work. Includes a recipe for baking your own loaf of bread and online audiobook access.
‘This new version has to be one of the best ever . . . rhythmical, funny and perfectly paced’ — The Guardian
AGES 3 – 7 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781782850410 £6.99
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff Retold by Mary Finch, illustrated by Roberta Arenson and narrated by Richard Hope
Will the 3 goats make it across the big, hairy troll’s bridge to the sweet grass on the other side of the stream? Colourful paper collage illustrations and predictable text keep kids engaged and encourage interaction with the familiar story. Includes online audiobook access. AGES 3 – 7 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781782854012 £6.99
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Little Red Riding Hood
Retold by Lari Don Illustrated by Célia Chauffrey 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 brave Little Red. Includes online audiobook access. AGES 3 – 8 32PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781782854135 £6.99
Folk and fairy tales have been at the core of Barefoot Books from the start. Our retellings of traditional tales are now beloved far and wide — The Gigantic Turnip alone has been published in 26 languages, and Kirkus Reviews has hailed our retelling of Wild Swans (see page 45) as ‘an adaptation triumph’ in a coveted starred review!
CLASSICS
The Story Tree features 7 classic tales, one for each day of the week!
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The Magic Porridge Pot
Monday
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Monkey-See, Monkey-Do
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Tales to Read Aloud
Edition!
Retold and narrated by Hugh Lupton Illustrated by Sophie Fatus
This easy-to-follow anthology includes both famous and lesser known folktales from Germany, Norway, Russia and beyond! The quirky illustrations and humorous text captivate little listeners. Includes online audiobook access.
Wednesday
The Sweetest Song
AGES 3 – 7 64PP 280 X 230 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781782854210 £12.99
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The Adventures of Odysseus Written by Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden, illustrated by Christina Balit and narrated by Hugh Lupton
How will Odysseus find his way home to his family? This thrilling retelling of The Odyssey, one of Western culture’s most ancient and famous adventure tales, features captivating illustrations and a picture book format perfect for younger readers or a family, classroom or library storytime. Includes online audiobook access.
Thursday Little Lord Feather-Frock
AGES 8+ 96PP 280 X 230 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781782853565 £12.99
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‘The art of storytelling is alive and well . . . beautifully and memorably told’ — Tes Magazine
Also available as a chapterbook! See page 44
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Friday The Three Billy Goats Gruff
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The Barefoot Book of Animal Tales
Retold by Dawn Casey Illustrated by Anne Wilson
From Around the World
Follow the Sun Mother, a brave Comanche girl and a thoughtful Welsh couple as they care for the planet in this award-winning anthology of 7 tales from around the world. Each story is followed by an art activity that reinforces the lesson and promotes green living.
Retold and narrated by Naomi Adler Illustrated by Amanda Hall
With these 9 traditional tales from cultures around the world, you’ll meet King Gull, the musicians of Bremen and other extraordinary animals. You will also see the importance of caring for the planet. Includes online audiobook access.
Barefoot Illustrations from The Book of Animal Tales
The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales
AGES 5 – 11 80PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781782853961 £12.99
AGES 5 – 11 96PP 280 X 230 MM PAPERBACK 9781846869402 £12.99
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The Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales
Written by Shoshana Boyd Gelfand, illustrated by Amanda Hall and narrated by Debra Messing
Glowing illustrations light up this collection of 8 Jewish folktales, followed by notes on the symbols found in the stories and translations of Hebrew names. Includes online access to the audiobook read by actress Debra Messing! AGES 7+ 80PP 280 X 230 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781782853541 £12.99
A child’s reading level doesn’t catch up to his or her listening level until about age 14. Reading complex books aloud to older children increases their vocabulary and attention span and reinforces their love of reading.
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Retold by Malachy Doyle Illustrated by Niamh Sharkey Narrated by Maura O’Connell
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Tales from Old Ireland
Meet larger-than-life characters and discover myths and legends from the Irish storytelling tradition in this captivating collection of folktales. Features enchanting illustrations by Dublin-based illustrator Niamh Sharkey. Includes online audiobook access.
‘Pure magic . . . seven spellbinding myths and legends provide a panorama of Celtic culture and traditions peopled with fairies, witches and other supernatural creatures’ — The Sunday Times
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The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems Compiled and illustrated by Jackie Morris, with an introduction by Carol Ann Duffy
Over 70 of the most famous poems of all time are gathered with rich watercolour illustrations in this timeless collection. Poe, Plath, Frost, Yeats, Donne, Lear — these are poems to accompany us throughout our lives.
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ALL AGES 128PP 280 X 230 MM HARDBACK 9781782854272 £14.99
Critically Acclaimed
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Tales of Wisdom & Wonder Retold and narrated by Hugh Lupton and illustrated by Niamh Sharkey
This award-winning collection of traditional tales from around the world show that things are not always how they seem. Beautifully captured by Niamh Sharkey’s quirky and perceptive illustrations, these tales have all the colour and vigour of the countries and cultures they represent. Includes online audiobook access. AGES 6+ 64PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781782853978 £12.99
African Tales
A Barefoot Collection Retold by Gcina Mhlophe Illustrated by Rachel Griffin
Get swept away by 8 traditional tales from various African nations, from Sudan to Swaziland! The fascinating, factfilled introductions to each story and the embroidered illustrations make this anthology truly exceptional!
Indian Tales A Barefoot Collection Retold by Shenaaz Nanji Illustrated by Christopher Corr
Discover India’s incredible diversity with these 8 folktales, each from a different Indian state. Learn more about each state’s history, geography and culture with the notes that introduce each story. Vivid painted illustrations throughout bring the tales to life! AGES 8+ 96PP 280 X 230 MM PAPERBACK 9781782853572 £12.99
AGES 8+ 96PP 280 X 230 MM PAPERBACK 9781782853596 £12.99 Critically Acclaimed
Shortlisted for the CLPE Poetry Award Nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award
‘A sparkling treasure in any folklore collection’ — Booklist, starred review Fiesta Femenina Celebrating Women of Mexican Folklore Retold by Mary-Joan Gerson and illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez
Eight folk heroines from what is now Mexico come to life in this fascinating anthology, illustrated by Pura Belpré Award-winning artist, educator and activist Maya Gonzalez. AGES 6 – 10 64PP 272 X 216 MM PAPERBACK 9781782854258 £12.99
The Wise Fool
Fables from the Islamic World Retold by Shahrukh Husain and illustrated by Micha Archer
For centuries, stories about Mulla Nasruddin have delighted listeners worldwide. These thought-provoking and hilarious tales are a wonder to read. AGES 6 – 10 64PP 280 X 230 MM PAPERBACK 9781782852551 £8.99
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Chapter From epic adventures to silly animal stories, our dynamic illustrated chapter books offer something for every reader.
National Parenting Press Gold Award Recommended by the National Literacy Association New
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Best-
Retold by Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden, illustrated by Christina Balit amd narrated by Hugh Lupton
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Arthur of Albion Retold by John Matthews Illustrated by Pavel Tatarnikov
Award Winner
Explore Arthur’s world with renowned historian and folklorist John Matthews as your guide. Includes luminous illustrations inspired by travels in England.
‘A wonderful combination of contemporary talents and timeless storytelling’
Robin Hood Retold by David Calcutt Illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Striking illustrations and meticulously researched text plunge readers into the famous outlaw’s perilous adventures. AGES 10+ 176PP 207 X 142 MM PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781846867996 £8.99
Interior from The Adventures of Odysseus
Greek Myths Three Heroic Tales The Arabian Nights These 8 illustrated stories, retold by Lebanese author Wafa’ Tarnowska, are an unforgettable introduction to Shahrazade’s tales. AGES 10+ 160PP 207 X 142 MM PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781846865688 £8.99
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While sailing home from war, 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. Includes online audiobook access. AGES 10+ 128PP 207 X 142 MM PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK WITH AUDIO 9781846864469 £8.99 AGES 8+ 96PP 280 X 230 MM PAPERBACK WITH AUDIO 9781782853565 £12.99
AGES 10+ 136PP 207 X 142 MM PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781846864711 £8.99
Retold by Wafa’ Tarnowska Illustrated by Carole Hénaff
The Adventures of Odysseus
Retold by Hugh Lupton and Daniel Morden Illustrated by Carole Hénaff
How far will the goddess Demeter go when her daughter is kidnapped? Can anyone survive the Minotaur that lurks in Daedalus’ deadly maze? Will Orpheus find a way to rescue his beloved wife from the Underworld? These three classics have enthralled adventure-lovers for centuries — and in this collection, they come to life like never before. AGES 10+ 128PP 207 X 142 MM PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781782853497 £8.99
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CHAPTER BOOKS
‘[A]n adaptation triumph . . . A must-have for all fairy-tale lovers’ — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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Thumbelina Retold by Xanthe Gresham Knight 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 feminist Thumbelina will remind everyone who feels small that they too can be powerful and strong. AGES 6 – 10 48PP 207 X 142 MM PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781782852766 £6.99
One of the New York Public Library’s Best Books of 2016!
Critically Acclaimed
Wild Swans Retold by Xanthe Gresham Knight and illustrated by Charlotte Gastaut
Hailed as a ‘feminist story of hope’ by School Library Journal, this ingenious retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen story bursts with adventure all the way to the thrilling climax. Young Eliza has spent her childhood with a foster family far from home, and far from the plague that has ravaged her parents’ kingdom. But when her stepmother the Queen dies of the plague, her life changes for ever. With the kingdom in chaos, it’s up to Eliza to find her long-lost brothers, save their homeland and claim her rightful place on the throne. AGES 6 – 10 48PP 207 X 142 MM PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 9781782853626 £6.99 Interior and illustrations from Wild Swans
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‘A smoothly paced, lyrical retelling of Andersen’s classic that works equally well as . . . an independent-reading title’ — Kirkus Reviews
Pictures in chapter books allow authors to introduce complex vocabulary; the illustrations serve as visual clues that aid comprehension.
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Illustrations from If You’re Happy and You Know It! (See page 14)
Make learning fun with activities and games they’ll enjoy again and again.
Activity Decks Mindful Kids
50 Mindfulness Activities for Kindness, Focus and Calm Written by Whitney Stewart and illustrated by Mina Braun
From morning to night, make any moment mindful with this one-of-a-kind activity deck. The sturdy, easy-to-carry cards and instruction booklet are designed for home, travel, classroom or library use for kids as young as age 4. Whimsical, adaptable and inclusive, this is the must-have tool to make playtime a mindful time. AGES 4+ DECK OF 50 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET BOX SIZE 185 X 138 X 31 MM 9781782853275 £10.99
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Critically Acclaimed
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Yoga Pretzels
50 Fun Yoga Activities for Kids & Grownups Introduction by Baron Baptiste Written by Tara Guber and Leah Kalish Illustrated by Sophie Fatus
Praised by Deepak Chopra, M.D., and written by leading children’s yoga educators, Yoga Pretzels has empowered kids and the adults in their lives to nurture calm, strength and patience through yoga for more than 10 years. With both solo and pair activities, Yoga Pretzels bursts with ideas to get kids constantly moving and learning. ALL AGES DECK OF 50 CARDS WITH 8PP ILLUSTRATED LEAFLET BOX SIZE 185 X 138 X 31 MM 9781905236046 £10.99
Bestseller!
Critically Acclaimed
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3+ AGES
6+
AGES 3 – 6 BOX SIZE 128 X 186 X 25 MM DOMINO SIZE 60 X 120 MM 9781782854319 £9.99
AGES
8+
Busy Bear Count & Sort
Illustrated by Debbie Harter
Cards
from B u
sy Bear
Get ready to play and learn! Children can now practise early maths skills, storytelling and taking turns with Bear as their guide. Created by an early childhood expert as part of the new Barefoot Books First Games series, these 30 double-sided cards and 5 games will provide new challenges as children grow. AGES 3 – 6 BOX SIZE 128 X 186 X 25 MM CARD SIZE 120 X 84 MM 9781782854302 £9.99
Memory Games
Dominoes from Dancing
Dinos
Research shows that play is the best way for children to learn. Whether it’s using their imaginations or learning the basics of a game, there’s no substitute for hands-on exploration.
Children of the World Memory Game Illustrated by Sophie Fatus
Cities of the World Memory Game
Meet children from cultures across the globe with this colourful matching game! A fun way to boost little ones’ memory, concentration and global awareness.
Illustrated by David Dean
Learn about the world’s greatest cities and buildings, practise matching landmarks with the city and country where they’re found and sharpen memory skills!
AGES 4 – 7 72 CARDS BOX SIZE 224 X 214 X 25 MM 9781846865374 £12.99
AGES 4 – 7 72 CARDS BOX SIZE 224 X 214 X 25 MM 9781782852209 £12.99
Illustrations from Children of the World Memory Game
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Title Index Books
[A]
Adventures of Odysseus, The (PBA, PBCH), 2, 4, 41, 44* African Tales (PB), 43 Alligator Alphabet (BB), 16 Animal Boogie, The (PBCDX), 2, 15 Arabian Nights, The (PBCH), 44 Are You Sleeping? (PB), 28 Arthur of Albion (PBCH), 44
[ B]
Baby Dream (BB), 17* Baby Food (BB), 17* Baby Play (BB), 17* Baby Talk (BB), 17 Baby’s First Words (BB), 16, 28 Barefoot Book of Animal Tales, The (PBA), 4, 42* Barefoot Book of Classic Poems, The (HB), 43 Barefoot Book of Earth Tales, The (PB), 42 Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales, The (PBA), 4, 42* Barefoot Books Children of the World (PB), 3, 25* Barefoot Books World Atlas (HB), 3, 24 Bear about Town (BB), 20 Bear in a Square (BB), 20 Bear in Sunshine (BB), 20 Bear on a Bike (BB), 20 Bear’s Birthday (BB), 20 Bear’s Busy Family (BB), 20 Beeman, The (PB), 36 Big and Small (BB), 16 Book Tree, The (HB), 32 Boy Who Grew Flowers, The (PB), 33
[C] Can’t Catch Me! (PB), 28 Catch that Goat! (PB), 26 Chandra’s Magic Light (PB), 33 Chilly Penguin, The (BB), 29 Clare Beaton’s Animal Rhymes (BB), 19 Clare Beaton’s Bedtime Rhymes (BB), 19 Clare Beaton’s Garden Rhymes (BB), 19 Clare Beaton’s Nursery Rhymes (BB), 19 Cloud Chaser (PB), 38 Counting Cockatoos (BB), 16 Creepy Crawly Calypso (PBCDX), 15
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Barefoot Books
[D]
[ M]
[U]
Dinosaur Rap (PBCDX), 2, 14, 39 Dr. Potts, My Pets Have Spots! (PB), 31 Dragon on the Doorstep, A (PBCDX), 15 Driving my Tractor (PBCDX), 13 Dump Truck Disco (PBCDX), 13
Magic Train Ride (PBCDX), 12 Mama Panya’s Pancakes (PB), 2, 26 Millie’s Chickens (PB), 36 Mindful Tots: Loving Kindness (BB), 7, 29* Mindful Tots: Tummy Ride (BB), 7, 29* Motherbridge of Love (PB), 32 My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words (HB), 23 My Daddy Is a Pretzel (PB), 8 My Friend Robot! (PBCDX), 14, 34 My Granny Went to Market (PB), 26
Up and Down the Andes (PB), 27 Up, Up, Up! (PBCDX), 12
[E] Emily’s Tiger (PB), 31
[F ] Farmer’s Life for Me, A (PBCDX), 14 Fast and Slow (BB), 16 Fiesta Femenina (PB), 43
[ G] Genius of Leonardo da Vinci, The (PB), 38 Gigantic Turnip, The (PBA), 2, 5, 40* Girl with a Brave Heart, The (PB), 33 Grandpa’s Garden (PB), 36 Great Race, The (PB), 3, 26 Greek Myths (PBCH), 44
[H] Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon (PB), 2, 33 Here and There (PB), 33* Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush (PBCDX), 14 Hidden Hippo (BB), 19 Hole in the Bottom of the Sea, A (PBCDX), 2, 14, 37 Home for a Penguin, Home for a Whale (PB), 37* Home for a Tiger, Home for a Bear (PB), 36 How Big Is a Pig? (BB), 19 How Loud Is a Lion? (BB), 19
[I] I Could Be, You Could Be (PB), 31 I Took the Moon for a Walk (PB, LBB), 3, 18 If You’re Happy and You Know it! (PBCDX), 14 I’m the Best! (PB), 28 Indian Tales (PB), 43
[ J]
Jack and the Beanstalk (PBA), 5, 40* Jojo and the Food Fight! (PB), 31 Journey Home from Grandpa’s, The (PBCDX), 12 Just Like Brothers (PB), 32
[K ] Knick Knack Paddy Whack (PBCDX), 14
[L] Lin Yi’s Lantern (PB), 26 Listen, Listen (LBB), 3, 18 Little Red Hen, The (PBA), 5, 40* Little Red Riding Hood (PBA), 5, 40* Lola’s Fandango (PBA), 5, 32*
[N]
Number Circus (HB), 23, 35*
[O ] Octopus Opposites (BB), 16 Off We Go to Mexico (PB), 27 One Moose, Twenty Mice (BB), 3, 19 Out of the Blue (HB), 37 Outdoor Opposites (PBCDX), 15 Over in the Meadow (PBCDX), 14
[P] Port Side Pirates! (PBCDX), 2, 13 Prince’s Bedtime, The (PBA), 5, 31* Prince’s Breakfast, The (PBA), 5, 31*
[ R]
Real Princess, The (PBA), 5, 35* Riding on a Caravan (PB), 27 Robin Hood (PBCH), 44 Ruby’s Baby Brother (PB), 30 Ruby’s School Walk (PB), 30 Ruby’s Sleepover (PB), 30
[S] Secret Seahorse (BB), 19 Shape Song Swingalong, The (PBCDX), 15 Shopping with Dad (PB), 2, 31 Skip through the Seasons (PB), 22 Sounds around Town, The (LBB), 16, 28 Space Song Rocket Ride (PBCDX), 13 Star Seeker (PB), 38 Story Tree, The (PBA), 4, 41*
[T]
Tales from Old Ireland (PBA), 2, 4, 43* Tales of Wisdom & Wonder (PBA), 4, 43* Tear Thief, The (PBA), 2, 5, 33* Thesaurus Rex (PB), 22, 39 Three Billy Goats Gruff, The (PBA), 5, 40* Thumbelina (PBCH), 45
[W ] Walking through the Jungle (PBCDX), 2, 14 We All Go Travelling By (PBCDX), 12 We All Went on Safari (PB), 3, 27 We’re Roaming in the Rainforest (PB), 27, 36 We’re Sailing Down the Nile (PB), 27 We’re Sailing to Galapagos (PB), 27 Wheels on the Bus, The (PBCDX), 13 Who’s in the Farmyard? (LBB), 18 Who’s in the Forest? (LBB), 18 Who’s in the Garden? (LBB), 18 Wild Swans (PBCH), 45 Will You Help Doug Find His Dog? (HB), 22, 35 Wise Fool, The (PB), 43
Activity Decks Mindful Kids (D), 3, 6, 46 Yoga Pretzels (D), 3, 9, 46
Games & Activities Build-a-Story Cards: Community Helpers (D), 11, 22, 30* Build-a-Story Cards: Magical Castle (D), 11, 22, 30 Build-a-Story Cards: Ocean Adventure (D), 11, 23, 34* Busy Bear Count and Sort, 21, 34, 47 Children of the World Memory Game, 25, 47 Cities of the World Memory Game, 24, 47 Dancing Dinos Dominoes, 39, 47
Gift Sets & Libraries
Baby’s Day Gift Set, 17, 28* Bear in a Square Book and Cuddly Bear Set, 21
Format Key
(HB) Hardback (PB) Paperback (PBA) Paperback with Audio (online) (PBCD) Paperback with CD(s) (PBCDX) Paperback with Enhanced CD (PBCH) Paperback Chapter Book (LBB) Large Board Book (BB) Board Book (D) Deck of Cards * Indicates a new release Indicates an animated singalong
Countries & Cultures Index Global
Asia
Barefoot Books Children of the World, 3, 25 Barefoot Books World Atlas, 3, 24 Children of the World Memory Game, 25, 47 Cities of the World Memory Game, 24, 47 My Granny Went to Market, 26
CHINA Barefoot Book of Animal Tales, The, 4, 42 Great Race, The, 3, 26 Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, 14 Lin Yi’s Lantern, 26 Motherbridge of Love, 32 Riding on a Caravan, 27 INDIA Animal Boogie, The, 2, 15 Barefoot Book of Animal Tales, The, 4, 42 Barefoot Book of Earth Tales, The, 42 Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, 14 Indian Tales, 43 Story Tree, The, 4, 41 INDONESIA Barefoot Book of Earth Tales, The, 42 IRAN Girl with a Brave Heart, The, 33 KAZAKHSTAN Barefoot Book of Earth Tales, The, 42 NEPAL Chandra’s Magic Light, 33 RUSSIA Gigantic Turnip, The, 2, 5, 40 Story Tree, The, 4, 41 Tales of Wisdom & Wonder, 4, 43 THAILAND Barefoot Book of Animal Tales, The, 4, 42
Africa Are You Sleeping?, 28 Can’t Catch Me!, 28 Hidden Hippo, 19 I’m the Best!, 28 EGYPT We’re Sailing Down the Nile, 27 ETHIOPIA African Tales, 43 GHANA African Tales, 43 HAITI Tales of Wisdom & Wonder, 4, 43 KENYA Barefoot Book of Animal Tales, The, 4, 42 Mama Panya’s Pancakes, 2, 26 LESOTHO African Tales, 43 MALAWI African Tales, 43 MALI Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, 14 NAMIBIA African Tales, 43 NIGERIA Barefoot Book of Earth Tales, The, 42 Catch that Goat!, 26 SENEGAL African Tales, 43 SUDAN African Tales, 43 SWAZILAND African Tales, 43 TANZANIA We All Went on Safari, 3, 27 WEST AFRICA Tales of Wisdom & Wonder, 4, 43
Europe DENMARK Thumbelina, 45 Wild Swans, 45 ENGLAND Arthur of Albion, 44 Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, 14 Jack and the Beanstalk, 5, 40 Over in the Meadow, 14 Robin Hood, 44 Tales of Wisdom & Wonder, 4, 43 FRANCE Tales of Wisdom & Wonder, 4, 43
GERMANY Barefoot Book of Animal Tales, The, 4, 42 Story Tree, The, 4, 41 GREECE Adventures of Odysseus, The, 2, 4, 41, 44 Greek Myths, 44 IRELAND Tales from Old Ireland, 2, 4, 43 Tales of Wisdom & Wonder, 4, 43 ITALY Genius of Leonardo da Vinci, The, 38 NORWAY Story Tree, The, 4, 41 WALES Barefoot Book of Earth Tales, The, 42
North America BELIZE Hole in the Bottom of the Sea, A, 2, 14, 37 GUATEMALA Wheels on the Bus, The, 13 MEXICO Fiesta Femenina, 43 Off We Go to Mexico!, 27 UNITED STATES Barefoot Book of Earth Tales, The, 42
Oceania AUSTRALIA Barefoot Book of Animal Tales, The, 4, 42 Barefoot Book of Earth Tales, The, 42
South America AMAZON BASIN We’re Roaming in the Rainforest, 27, 36 BRAZIL Barefoot Book of Animal Tales, The, 4, 42 ECUADOR We’re Sailing to Galapagos, 27 PERU Up and Down the Andes, 27
Spiritual & Cultural AFRICAN AMERICAN Story Tree, The, 4, 41 ANCIENT EGYPTIAN We’re Sailing Down the Nile, 27 ANCIENT GREEK Adventures of Odysseus, The, 2, 4, 41, 44 Greek Myths, 44 ARABIC Arabian Nights, The, 44 AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL Barefoot Book of Animal Tales, The, 4, 42 Barefoot Book of Earth Tales, The, 42 AZTEC Fiesta Femenina, 43 CREE (NATIVE AMERICAN) Tales of Wisdom & Wonder, 4, 43 CHEROKEE (NATIVE AMERICAN) Barefoot Book of Animal Tales, The, 4, 42 HINDU Indian Tales, 43 HISPANIC Fiesta Femenina, 43 Lola’s Fandango, 5, 32 INUIT Barefoot Book of Animal Tales, The, 4, 42 ISLAMIC Barefoot Book of Earth Tales, The, 42 Wise Fool, The, 43 JEWISH Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales, The, 4, 42 Story Tree, The, 4, 41 MAASAI (EAST AFRICA) We All Went on Safari, 3, 27 MAYA Fiesta Femenina, 43 MIXTEC (MEXICO) Fiesta Femenina, 43 SCANDINAVIAN Story Tree, The, 4, 41 TAOIST Great Race, The, 3, 26 YAQUI (NORTH AMERICA) Fiesta Femenina, 43 YORUBA (WEST AFRICA) Catch that Goat!, 26
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