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Barefoot Books Marley's Pride (Paperback)
Marley is a little nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No, thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award at Pride, they want to go to the parade for the first time with their beloved grandparent. But can Marley overcome their fears?
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Marley's Pride (Paperback)
$9.95
Barefoot Books I'll See You in Ijebu (Hardcover)
A Catholic girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are filled with celebrations, traditions and specia
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I'll See You in Ijebu (Hardcover)
$17.95
Barefoot Books Our World: Kenya Board Book
Habari! Spend a day in Kenya savoring fluffy mandazis, counting the colorful mabati roofs and playing a game of kati kati. Author Maïmouna Jallow and illustrator Lulu Kitololo draw on their personal experiences of Kenya to create this vibrant board book a
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Our World: Kenya Board Book
$9.95
Barefoot Books My Cousin's Mermaid
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
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My Cousin's Mermaid
$19.95
Barefoot Books Food for the Future (Hardcover Book)
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
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Food for the Future (Hardcover Book)
$19.95
Barefoot Books Benita and the Night Creatures (Softcover)
Benita loves to read in bed but keeps getting interrupted by a whistling Tunche, a scary Supay and other spooky creatures from Peruvian lore. To the creatures’ disbelief, Benita is so absorbed by her book that she’s not the least bit scared of them. This
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Benita and the Night Creatures (Softcover)
$9.95
Barefoot Books Our World: Italy Board Book
It's time for a day in Italy. We'll play a game of soccer, enjoy paninis and gelato, and have fun until it's time for buonanotte. Italian author Francesca Di Marzo and illustrator Naida Mazzenga draw on their lived experiences in Italy to create an authen
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Our World: Italy Board Book
$9.95
Barefoot Books Catch that Goat!
Chase after a mischievous goat! Ayoka has been left in charge of the family goat — but within minutes the goat has vanished. This Nigerian market tale uses humor to impart a message about responsibility, and includes educational endnotes about Yoruba dres
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Catch that Goat!
$9.99
Barefoot Books Making Happy
When Leila's mother gets sick, lots of things change for her family. But one important thing stays the same: they still have each other, and they know how to find joy and laughter when they need it most! The poetic, uplifting story and hopeful ending are
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Making Happy
$17.99
Barefoot Books Our World: Egypt Board Book
Come along for a day in Egypt! There's so much to explore -- candy-colored boats, thumping tablas and warm pita bread. Author Aya Khalil and illustrator Magda Azab draw on their personal experience of life in Egypt to create this appealing board book for
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Our World: Egypt Board Book
$9.95
Barefoot Books Our World: Japan Board Book
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
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Our World: Japan Board Book
$9.95
Barefoot Books Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story
Story: Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her
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Zahra's Blessing: A Ramadan Story
$17.99
Barefoot Books The Right Place
Story: A lonely squirrel goes searching for a new home, only to discover that the best place is one where the whole community can live together. Joining Barefoot’s acclaimed collection of social-emotional titles, this tale offers the perfect opportunity t
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The Right Place
$16.99
Barefoot Books The Blue Bird's Palace
When Natasha makes a selfish choice, she finds herself trapped in a lavish but lonely palace, far from her widowed father. Will she find a way to escape and see her father again? This poignant tale, inspired by Russian folklore, will help start conversati
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The Blue Bird's Palace
$16.99
Barefoot Books Nour's Secret Library
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
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Nour's Secret Library
$17.99
Barefoot Books Dinner on Domingos
“This magical home turns a normal Sunday into domingo: the best day of the week.” Warm memories wash over a first-generation Latinx American girl as she experiences a typical Sunday night dinner at her Abuelita’s house. Readers are immersed in the rich wa
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Dinner on Domingos
$17.99
Barefoot Books A Place to Stay: A Shelter Story
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
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A Place to Stay: A Shelter Story
$16.99
Barefoot Books A Gift for Amma: Market Day in India
Written by Meera Sriram
Illustrated by Mariona Cabassa
In this #OwnVoices book inspired by the author’s hometown of Chennai, India, a girl explores the vibrant rainbow of delights in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her amm
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A Gift for Amma: Market Day in India
$16.99
Barefoot Books I Took the Moon for a Walk
Embark on a dreamy, nighttime jaunt with a young boy and the moon. Overcoming a fear of the dark and discovering the world at night lives at the heart of this poetic tale. Includes notes about the moon and plants and animals that thrive in the wee hours.
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I Took the Moon for a Walk
$14.95
Barefoot Books Let's Celebrate!: Special Days Around the World
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
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Let's Celebrate!: Special Days Around the World
$16.95
Barefoot Books The Prince's Breakfast (Softcover)
Story: When the fussy young prince turns his nose up at his royal breakfast, the king and queen decide to hit the road. The whole royal family embarks on a madcap global adventure to Mexico, India and beyond in search of something the prince will eat.
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The Prince's Breakfast (Softcover)
$9.99
Barefoot Books The Tear Thief (Paperback with Audio)
Why does the magical Tear Thief catch children’s tears as they fall? Find out in this moving modern fairy tale about how we express our feelings. Includes access to the audio recording.
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The Tear Thief (Paperback with Audio)
$8.99
Barefoot Books Yoga Pretzels Deck: 50 Fun Yoga Activities for Kids & Grownups (Card Set)
Calm the mind and body, improve patience and boost confidence with yoga! These cards include forward bends, back bends, partner poses and balance poses.
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Yoga Pretzels Deck: 50 Fun Yoga Activities for Kids & Grownups (Card Set)
$17.95
Barefoot Books The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac (Paperback)
Discover how 12 animals competed in a madcap swimming race to help create the lunar calendar! Includes facts about Chinese festivals, the lunar calendar and the animals that rule each year.
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The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac (Paperback)
$8.99