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Barefoot Books Copy That, Copy Cat! Board Book
This rhyming, lift-the-flap picture book of riddles introduces children to biomimicry in a thoroughly fun format. From sonar to snowshoes, discover concrete examples of human inventions that copy things found in nature. The story invites readers to guess
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Copy That, Copy Cat! Board Book
$19.95
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 Our World: Australia Board Book
Let's spend a day in Australia! Fish at a secret fishing spot, surf at the beach and play backyard cricket before enjoying a treat at the night market. Wadjiginy author Maree McCarthy Yoelu and Australian illustrator Sophie Beer draw on their experiences
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Our World: Australia Board Book
$9.95
Barefoot Books Our World: Greece Board Book
Let’s explore Greece! See the ducks at Zappeion Gardens, discover what the farmers are selling at Laiki (open market), and taste sweet, fluffy loukoumades. Author Agatha Rodi and illustrator Fotini Tikkou draw on their personal experiences living in Greec
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Our World: Greece Board Book
$9.95
Barefoot Books Our World: Ethiopia Board Book
Selam! It’s a beautiful day in Ethiopia with Babi (Daddy). Have a breakfast of spicy chechebsa together, ride horses in the park and gather around the mesob for dinner. Ethiopian author Fitsum Tesfaye Habtemariam and illustrator Netsanet Tesfay draw on th
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Our World: Ethiopia Board Book
$9.95
Barefoot Books Our World: China Board Book
Nǐhǎo! Let's spend a day in China! Fly kites in the square, buy sweet lychee at the market and go paddle boating at the lake. Author Songju Ma Daemicke and illustrator Jam Dong draw on their personal experiences growing up in China to create this appealin
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Our World: China Board Book
$9.95
Barefoot Books Food for the Future (Softcover)
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 (Softcover)
$9.95
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
Ten Thousand Villages Onyx Chess Set
While your opponent thinks about the next move, enjoy the colors and patterns of this solid and handsome chess set, handcrafted by skilled artisans in Pakistan.
Who Made It: Dominion Traders works with underprivileged artisans who make stone and shesham
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Onyx Chess Set
$250.00
Barefoot Books Sneak! Board Book
This interactive board book features poetic riddles about camouflage animals around the world. Sturdy pages with tiered layers cleverly slide with each page turn to reveal answers. From classic camouflage critters like the chameleon to lesser known specie
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Sneak! Board Book
$19.95
Pocket Disc - Buena Onda Games Team Spirit Football (Assorted Colors)
Heavy enough to chuck, but soft enough for close range catch! Here are some game ideas to get into the action! 

Each one is handcrafted and unique! Colors may vary from the photos.

Who Made It: At Buena Onda Games, they are all about having fun and
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Team Spirit Football (Assorted Colors)
$15.95
Barefoot Books Twice as Many Friends / El doble de amigos (Paperback with Audio and Video)
Set to a tune with both English and Spanish lyrics, this uplifting singalong shows kids that learning a new language means connecting with new people and making more friends! Call-and-response phrases reinforce language learning, and the end matter includ
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Twice as Many Friends / El doble de amigos (Paperback with Audio and Video)
$10.95
Barefoot Books The Perfect Sushi (Softcover)
Miko likes things to be perfect. When she makes lopsided sushi for her grandmother’s birthday, she replaces it with perfectly formed sushi created by a restaurant robot. Upon delivering her gift, Miko discovers that kokoro (heart) – not impeccability – is
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The Perfect Sushi (Softcover)
$9.95
Barefoot Books Our World: Brazil Board Book
Let's spend a day in Brazil! Ride the ônibus to the beach, drink sugar cane juice at the feira and play capoeira. Brazilian author Ana Siquiera and illustrator Ana Matsusaki draw on their personal experiences living in Brazil to create this appealing boar
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Our World: Brazil Board Book
$9.95
Barefoot Books Our World: India Board Book
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
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Our World: India Board Book
$9.95
Barefoot Books Prince of Fire: The Story of Diwali
Who can defeat the demon king of Lanka and return light to the world? Only Rama, the Prince of Fire, and his friends can save the day in this gripping illustrated chapter book. A faithful but fresh adaptation of the Ramayana, India's unforgettable epic, P
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Prince of Fire: The Story of Diwali
$10.99
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 Scrap Metal Swan: A River Clean-Up Story
When community members work together with trucks and ships to clean up the town’s riverfront, an artist and her child hammer, chisel, weld and zap the found materials into something beautiful. Young makers will find inspiration in the playful, rhyming tex
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Scrap Metal Swan: A River Clean-Up Story
$17.99
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 Count On Us! Climate Activists from One to a Billion
Learn how a movement builds from one person to a billion in this A to Z environmental activism book. Readers count from 1 to 10 – and then in larger increments to a billion – as they learn new terms from “conservation” to “activism.” Inset boxes provide e
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Count On Us! Climate Activists from One to a Billion
$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 Our World: France Board Book
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
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Our World: France Board Book
$9.95