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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 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: 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
Barefoot Books Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs
Hana has a humongous collection of hijabs and accessories – and her hijab is always styled superbly. But when her overflowing collection gets a little out of hand, Hana knows something needs to be done . . . and comes up with a clever plan for sharing her
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Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs
$16.99
Barefoot Books Yoga Adventure!
Written and sung by Jamaica Stevens and JAMaROO Kids
Illustrated by Rocio Alejandro
Travel to all seven continents and the oceans, too, with an energetic yoga sequence set to an irresistible original song. Sweet illustrations guide children into more th
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Yoga Adventure!
$16.99
Barefoot Books The Book Tree
When young Arlo accidentally drops a book on the Mayor’s head, the Mayor decides books are dangerous and destroys all the books in town! But thanks to Arlo’s imagination and perseverance, the Mayor finds that suppressing stories cannot stop them from blos
The Book Tree
$17.99
Barefoot Books Rooftop Garden
A group of city friends work diligently together to grow herbs and vegetables in a rooftop garden. Set to a foot-tappin’ original tune, this rhythmic, rhyming story will have kids singing enthusiastically about the six stages of plant growth. The story co
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Rooftop Garden
$16.99
Barefoot Books La Frontera: El viaje con papá / My Journey with Papa
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.
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La Frontera: El viaje con papá / My Journey with Papa
$17.99
Barefoot Books Fun and Games: Everyday Play
Follow a diverse group of children as they enjoy their favorite games! Readers can delight in familiar play like hide-and-seek to more unusual activities like tangrams, all while learning about the importance of taking turns and participating. Includes ed
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Fun and Games: Everyday Play
$16.99
Barefoot Books Family Reunion
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.
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Family Reunion
$16.99
Barefoot Books Dance like a Leaf
As her grandmother’s health declines, a young girl begins to lovingly take the lead in their cozy shared autumn traditions. Poetic prose paired with evocative illustrations by Mexican illustrator Claudia Navarro make for a beautiful celebration of life an
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Dance like a Leaf
$16.99
Barefoot Books The Last Hazelnut
Story: When two woodland friends have a misunderstanding over who ate the last hazelnut, they eventually find that holding a grudge is a lot less rewarding than mending their relationship. Chic illustrations and punchy text make for a relatable and humoro
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The Last Hazelnut
$16.99
Barefoot Books My Big Barefoot Book of French & English Words (Hardback)
Join Maya and Sam as they explore their lively neighborhood! You’ll pore over everyday scenes and thematic spreads that burst with clearly-labeled details to boost vocabulary and ignite interest. Readers of all French- and English-language levels will lov
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My Big Barefoot Book of French & English Words (Hardback)
$19.99
Barefoot Books My Big Barefoot Book of Spanish & English Words (Hardback)
With this bilingual edition of My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words, readers of all Spanish and English-language levels will love following a friendly family from dawn 'til dusk. Each colorful scene teems with over 700 people, places and things that ar
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My Big Barefoot Book of Spanish & English Words (Hardback)
$19.95
Barefoot Books Joy to the World! Christmas Around the Globe
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
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Joy to the World! Christmas Around the Globe
$18.95
Barefoot Books Yoga Tots: Strong Puppy (Board Book)
Charming illustrations and step-by-step instructions take little ones through a simple sun salutation. Playful, descriptive language invites young children to pretend to be a puppy, moving their doggie bodies into specific yoga poses.
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Yoga Tots: Strong Puppy (Board Book)
$7.99
Worldwide Buddies The Activity Book (Paperback)
Learn all about other cultures with this fantastic Activity Book!
Who Made This: Worldwide Buddies is on a mission to introduce children to the diverse cultures and realities of the world, encouraging them to become open-minded and accepting. All their p
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The Activity Book (Paperback)
$16.95
Barefoot Books Listen, Listen (Board Book)
Introduce young readers to the sights and sounds of the year - from summer's sizzling sun to winter's crackling snow. Featuring breathtaking illustrations by internationally renowned illustrator, Alison Jay, this book will open your child's eyes and ears
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Listen, Listen (Board Book)
$14.95
Barefoot Books The Barefoot Book of Buddhist Tales (Paperback)
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
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The Barefoot Book of Buddhist Tales (Paperback)
$16.99
Barefoot Books Indian Tales: A Barefoot Collection
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.
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Indian Tales: A Barefoot Collection
$16.99
Barefoot Books African Tales: A Barefoot Collection
Get swept away by 8 traditional tales from 8 different African nations. The fascinating, fact-filled introduction to each story about the country it comes from to boost young readers' reading comprehension, global awareness and geography knowledge.
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African Tales: A Barefoot Collection
$16.99
Barefoot Books Lin Yi's Lantern: A Moon Festival Tale (Paperback)
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
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Lin Yi's Lantern: A Moon Festival Tale (Paperback)
$8.99
Barefoot Books Motherbridge of Love (Paperback)
Written by The Mothers' Bridge of Love
Illustrated by Josée Masse
Featured in Time Magazine’s Top Ten Children’s Books of 2007, this beautiful poem celebrates the bond between parent and adopted child in a special way. Through the exchanges between a li
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Motherbridge of Love (Paperback)
$8.99
Barefoot Books Chandra's Magic Light: A Story in Nepal (Paperback)
Chandra and Deena's family in Nepal has a smoky oil lamp at home, which makes their baby brother cough. Then one day at the market, the sisters spot a man selling lamps powered by the sun instead of kerosene, which would be healthier for their brother! Bu
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Chandra's Magic Light: A Story in Nepal (Paperback)
$8.99