Barefoot Books

Join Ruby and her friend Mai as they camp in the backyard and battle dragons, ogres and more! A great way to start conversations about real versus imagined dangers and the joys of friendship.
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 10.75 inches
Page Count: 32 pages

Maidin! Come along for a sunny (then rainy!) day in Ireland. Count sheep on the farm, practice hurling and make a wish on a rainbow. Irish author Muireann Ní Chíobháin and illustrator Fuchsia MacAree draw on their personal experiences to create this sweet

Yelena and Papa take care of their traditional Filipino dwelling – their nipa hut – and it takes care of them. But when a tropical storm roars towards the Philippines, their preparation will be put to the test. Gripping narrative will keep young readers g

On a trip to visit her cousin in Poland, a child initially struggles with not feeling “Polish enough.” She finds it hard to understand her aunt’s quick Polish speech and feels embarrassed at her own attempts to speak Polish. When she and her cousin discov

Go on a tour of eco-friendly farms around the globe! From urban gardens to farms under the sea, discover the many different sustainable ways people have been growing food for centuries, and new innovations that are battling the effects of climate change o

Come along for a day in India! Wake to a myna bird's song, dine on dal, count mango trees and more. Author Meera Sriram (A Gift for Amma, Dumpling Day) and illustrator Neethi draw on their personal experiences of life in India to create this appealing boa

Spend a day in Mexico with a baby and their family, from huevos in the morning to settling down for dulces sueños at night. Mexican author Cynthia Harmony and illustrator Claudia Navarro draw on their lived experiences in Mexico to create an authentic pic

Float through the cherry blossoms, snack at the market and watch the stars twinkle following a day in Japan. With text and artwork developed especially for babies, author Emily Satoko Seo and illustrator Aunyarat Watanabe draw on personal experience of li

Spend a day in France counting the dogs un-deux-trois, taking Doudou out for a walk, and playing until it's time for bonne nuit. Author Evelyne Holingue and illustrator Margaux Carpentier draw on their young lives in France to create an authentic picture

Story: Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author’s own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour’s Secret Library is

Based on a true story! Join a young boy and his father on an arduous journey from Mexico to the United States in the 1980s to find a new life. They’ll need courage to safely cross the border—la frontera—and make a home for themselves in a new land.

In this contemporary tale, a boy is reluctant to go to his family reunion, which he’s sure will be boring. This modern kid’s-eye view depiction of a Black American extended family celebrates the importance of kinship and intergenerational ties.

Written by Erin Gunti
Illustrated by Estelí Meza
This simple, touching picture book shows readers a women’s shelter through the eyes of a young girl, who, with her mother’s help, uses her imagination to overcome her anxiety and adjust. Includes factual

Experience 13 special days from cultures around the world! Rhyming text and vibrant illustrations throughout encourages beginning readers, while educational notes at the end brim with facts about the special days for older children to explore. Complete wi

Explore Christmas traditions from 13 different countries! Rhyming text and detailed illustrations make the book accessible to younger readers, while educational endnotes about the 13 celebrations add interest for older children. Gold ink and festive illus

This child-friendly yoga book is created for parents and children to share together or older children to use alone. My Daddy is a Pretzel not only introduces a range of postures, it also connects the practices to everyday life, showing how families can in

Explore the warmth, wisdom and compassion of the Buddhist tradition with these charming stories from India, China, Japan and Tibet. Gentle illustrations and an insightful foreword provide context for the tales that is helpful for those new to Buddhist tho

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

Lin Yi wants to buy himself a red rabbit lantern at the market for the moon festival tonight; but first, he must buy the things his mother needs. Can he save enough money to buy the lantern? This heartwarming story shows the practical use of math in ever

Interactive board book features riddles about different birds and their feathers and images that transform as you turn the page to reveal the answer. Includes fact-packed educational notes about birds, feathers and what we can learn from them.

Barefoot Books Children of the World depicts kids of a wide range of shapes, sizes, races, abilities and lifestyles from countries and cultures all over the world. From enjoying special days to trying on silly hats, this ground-breaking picture book celeb