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 illustrations capture the joy of the season and make this book a beautiful gift in itself. Engaging and informative for anyone who wants to learn about the holiday. Features Christmas traditions from: Ethiopia Colombia Australia Italy Serbia Mexico India Iceland Egypt Argentina Philippines Lebanon Canada

In this large board book version of the traditional song, children from diverse cultures clap their hands, stomp their feet, pat their heads and much more. The accompanying digital audio and animation continues the interactive fun!

Find out how four children from Mali, Europe, India and China go through their morning routines. The catchy text encourages creative movement and imagination, while teaching about different ways of life. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

What will you see outside your window on the drive home from Grandpa's? Find out in this cheery singalong! Helicopters, trains, tractors and other fun forms of transportation fill the bright acrylic illustrations. At the end, you'll find a recap of the 9 vehicles you spotted througout the song and the 9 colors introduced. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

Follow a bustling family through their busy day! Each scene is teeming with people, places and things, and you'll meet people of all races, cultures, lifestyles and abilities as you go.

In this multicultural version of the traditional song, children from cultures all over the world clap their hands, stomp their feet, pat their heads, and much more. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

In alternating spreads of night and day, lift the flaps to discover the many ways this cute crew of animals helps one another. Rhythmic, patterned text reinforces the concepts of day and night, while the helpful animals encourage social-emotional skills. With interactive flaps and text that prompts readers to guess what comes next, caregivers and young children will love sharing this board book together. Illustrations by celebrated artist Sophie Fatus bring this kind and comedic story to life. 

Joining bestselling Mindful Kids and Yoga Pretzels, Global Kids expands the scope of Barefoot's innovative activity card decks by inviting children to participate in 50+ crafts, food, games, festivals and community service activities from around the world.

Highlight the importance of teamwork, responsibility and kindness with these 36 wordless storytelling cards, designed to support 30+ games. An array of 12 character, 12 setting and 12 object cards help build literacy, sequencing and problem-solving skills. For children aged 3 to 10

Practice bending, twisting, breathing, relaxing and more with Yoga Pretzels, a vibrant and colorful set of illustrated cards that provide a healthy dose of fun and education while teaching all the basics of yoga to help your head and heart.

Founded by Tara Guber and directed by Leah Kalish, Yoga Ed. develops health and wellness courses and materials that educate children, teachers and parents about the benefits of yoga! Our friends Tara and Leah co-wrote our Yoga Pretzels Deck, an exciting, educational addition to our Yoga Pretzels collection! Please visit the Yoga Ed. website to find out more about how to bring Yoga Ed. to your school or community!

Quack, moo and neigh along to this riotous cumulative song that features animals of all shapes and sizes. Inspired by a folk tale from Chile, this classic Barefoot Books singalong story introduces children to animals and their babies, and teaches how to count up to 16 in multiples of 2. A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

Delight in reading these quirky tales aloud to the under-five crowd. Each of the seven stories imparts an important lesson while using humor and lovable characters to keep listeners engaged.

Sharpen your wits and dazzle your friends with this fabulous collection of riddles, puzzles and riddle-stories. The Barefoot Book of Riddles won't just make you laugh out loud -- it will give you new ways of thinking about the world.

Every child has a story - and this book tells them all. With Children of the World, you'll rediscover the everyday moments, important occasions and big ideas that make childhood special all over the world. Both playful and thought-provoking, Children of the World makes for a delightful family, library or classroom read-aloud that's sure to spark timely discussions about diversity, inclusion and acceptance

Follow a diverse group of children as they enjoy their favourite 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 end matter about the cultural origins of the featured games and toys.

Follow a bustling family through their busy day! Each scene is teeming with people, places and things, and you will meet people of all races, cultures, lifestyles and abilities as you go. This colourful book immerses children in detailed scenes of daily life, which are followed by simple spreads of labelled illustrations to help with vocabulary building and word recognition. The bright, busy spreads invite readers to find new ways to interact with the book every time they read. AGES: 2 to 6 SELLING POINTS: . Literacy: Includes illustrations for over 700 items on themes like animals, home, food, jobs and familiar places, to build vocabulary, introduce eco-friendly lifestyle choices and promote literacy . Interactivity: Invites young readers to engage with the text and pictures in many different ways . Inclusivity: Includes images of people of many different sizes, races, cultures, lifestyles and abilities. Illustrations were developed with the help of an inclusivity specialist . Endless Enjoyability: Clever, detailed scenes offer new ideas for families to explore and share every time they open the book AUTHOR: Sophie Fatus is a full-time illustrator whose beautiful and quirky portrayal of the world has brought many Barefoot Books stories to life, including 'If You're Happy and You Know It!' and 'Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush'. Sophie makes her home in Florence, Italy.

A bilingual first words collection with a twist: this unique book combines storytelling with English and French vocabulary building. Young readers follow the adventures of a busy family as they go about their day and prepare for a special celebration. AGES: 2-6 SELLING POINTS: Over 700 Words in French and English: Playfully illustrated vocabulary for items and themes like animals, home, food, jobs and familiar places, all designed to be as dialectically neutral as possible. Highly Engaging: Alternating detailed scenes of daily life with simple pages of labeled illustrations helps with vocabulary building and word recognition. The bright, busy spreads invite readers to find new ways to interact with the book every time they read. Diversity And Inclusivity: The artwork was developed with an inclusivity specialist to positively depict the people of many ages, races, cultures, lifestyles and abilities who make up the family's community.

Limber up with this unique, child-friendly yoga book! Created for parents and children to share together, it's also suitable for adults and 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 integrate their yoga with their activities in the world. A light-hearted look at yoga, yet one with a lasting message, My Daddy is a Pretzel is a wonderful introduction to yoga for readers of all shapes and sizes

Quack, moo and neigh along to this riotous cumulative song! Inspired by a folk tale from Chile, this Spanish edition of the classic Barefoot Books singalong story introduces children to animals and their babies, and teaches how to count up to 16 in multiples of 2. A QR code on the book provides access to audio. AGES: 3 to 7

A gardener goes on a quest to obtain an ogre feather to cure the ailing king only to discover that the king's daughter, who was previously captured by the ogre, has her own tricks up her sleeve. This illustrated chapter book retelling of an Italian folktale is available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Problem-Solving & Wit set.

Discover what happens when a brave woman and her husband are kind to a terrible Chenoo. Instead of letting themselves be scared of this man-eating monster, they feed him, provide him with clothes, and make him snug and warm in their home. Can they melt his frozen heart?

A frustrated king flies into a rage and turns his mischievous daughters into oranges. The gruesome monsters Grim and Grunt decide they'd like to get their hands on the princesses, and bully their little brother, Grizzle-Tail, into stealing the girls. Who will rescue the princesses from the monsters' clutches?

In farmyards, jungles, and oceans, almost every animal has something to say And as kids say honk, squawk, moo, and whoo--they'll be learning, too Why do whales sing? What does a rooster want us to know? This unique combination of language arts, science, and noisy fun is a dynamic duet with cacophonous kid-appeal.

Mischievous Ntombi, the Chief's daughter, isn't at all afraid of the fearsome Ilunge River. But when she goes to swim there, she enrages the Mother of Monsters and causes more trouble than she could've imagined! Can Ntombi survive the monster's gigantic head, bulging eyes and thick, slimy scales?

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 end matter about the cultural origins of the featured games and toys.