Introduction :
Barefoot Books is an independent publisher of children's books. According to the publisher,
"At Barefoot Books, we celebrate art and story that opens the hearts and minds of children from all walks of life, inspiring them to read deeper, search further, and explore their own creative gifts. Taking our inspiration from many different cultures, we focus on themes that encourage independence of spirit, enthusiasm for learning, and sharing of the world’s diversity."
The History of Barefoot Books:
The company began as a home business in 1993. It is now an international business, with offices in the United States and in the UK. Barefoot Books are available in bookstores and through Barefoot Stallholders, individuals who sell Barefoot Books products through home parties and community and school events.
Barefoot Books Today:
Barefoot Books sells more than just children's books. The company's emphasis on art is apparent in the items it chooses to sell. In addition to books, these include party invitations, thank you notes, gift wrap, original art, and artists' card portfolios. The company also sells audio CDs of some of its books.
Books Published by Barefoot Books:
Barefoot Books publishes books in three categories:
Most of the books published by Barefoot Books are for children between birth and age ten.
Among the anthologies published by Barefoot Books are
Tales from Old Ireland,
Mother and Son Tales,
Forest of Stories: Magical Tree Tales from Around the World, and
Tropical Tales.
Animal Boogie,
Bear's Busy Family, and
Big Brother, Little Sister are some of the Barefoot Books that make good read-alouds. Among the books I particularly like for little ones are Clare Beaton's
Mother Goose Remembers and
How Big Is A Pig?The Barefoot Books Web Site:
The publisher's Web site features a lot of the artwork for which Barefoot Books is known. There are two versions of the site: a UK version and a US version. Some of the sections of particular interest are (note: links are to US site):
In addition to reading about Barefoot Books and seeing cover artwork, you can also order books and other products online. I hope you will visit this site and find out about all that Barefoot Books has to offer.
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