Music Time with SteveSongs

Remember the original song Knick Knack Paddy Whack... This old man, he played five, he played knick knack as we jived?

* Knick Knack Paddy Whack PB with CD now available!

“This bright, lively, new interpretation of the classic children’s song incorporates numbers, musical-instrument families, and a multiethnic group of adorable children who march along with the “old man” of the song… With colorful acrylic and collage illustrations and varying fonts, each spread is alive with activity.” -School Library Journal

Pair this with our other new releases:
Earth Tales, Walk with Me, Talk with Me, and You and Me Lap Book!



SteveSongs is a children’s singer and performer based in Connecticut. Steve currently records for Rounder Records, appears on PBSKids morning program, and has recorded five albums of music which have won many awards, including a Parents’ Choice Gold Award, a NAPPA Honor and an iParenting Media Award.



You can learn more about Steve at:

http://www.stevesongs.com



* Christiane Engel
Christiane Engel is a freelance illustrator who uses many different elements in her mixed media/digital work. Her collage style is created by hand, with painted and cut papers, and is then scanned to be adjusted digitally. Christiane grew up in Germany and now lives in London.

You can see more of Christiane’s work on her website,

http://www.desertfriends.com

Our sparkling version of the traditional folk song, "This Old Man," features a parade of children from different cultures, each of them playing a different musical instrument. This simple counting theme and repetitive text introduces the instrument families and musical scoring. It also includes a musical CD with renowned children's folk singer, SteveSongs!

Price $6.99 PB with CD

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* Free Shipping April 28- May 10, 2009



Happy Reading!
~ LadyD

P.S. Mixx Marketing is a gift rep group based in Minneapolis and covers the states of the Upper Midwest (Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa) spreading the word about living barefoot to gift retailers throughout the region.

http://www.mixxmarketingco.com/products

Melissa Bloom, Principal, and the 4 other ladies of Mixx Marketing are fantastic Barefoot partners. They contacted barefoot Books last year with an interest in working together after seeing and loving the great products and company mission. Here are the wonderful showroom displays they have made for Barefoot!





Mixx Marketing Co. is a mother-daughter team dedicated to helping lead our customers in their quest for creative, unique and profitable product resources. They ensure outstanding customer service by anticipating opportunities, resolving issues, and proactively responding to needs. They own and operate a permanent showroom at the Minneapolis Mart and have been thriving tenants for over 25 years. Their focus is diverse in product but consistent in value, quality and ethical processes. From children’s apparel, giftware and toys to contemporary art glass, handmade jewelry and unique home accessories, they’re passionate in their efforts to offer an eclectic mixx.

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Free Shipping April 28 through Mother's Day!

Barefoot Books has announced today that they will be running a FREE SHIPPING/P&P for all orders* between 28 April - 10 May.

* Special Offer List:
The Beeman HC $13.99
Home for a Tiger, Home for a Bear HC $13.99
Jack and the Beanstalk PB w/CD $7.99
The Gigantic Turnip PB w/CD $7.99
Whole World Mini $8.99
Whole World Activity Book PB $3.99
What's This? PB $6.99
A Forest of Stories PB $9.99
Sun in Me PB $9.99
Yoga Planet Deck $13.99
Herb the Vegetarian Dragon HC $13.99

Elusive Moose BB $4.99
* The Whole World Activity Book Review

http://barefootbooks-ladyd.blogspot.com/2009/04/review-whole-world-fun-eco-activities.html
* The Beeman

http://barefootbooks-ladyd.blogspot.com/2008/08/beeman.html
* What's This Review

http://barefootbooks-ladyd.blogspot.com/2009/04/childrens-book-review-of-whats-this.html

* Stop by and Shop! Oh yes, and happy reading!

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Ideas on How to Celebrate Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day! (Tomorrow)
* Earth Day Children's Activity Books and Coloring Books
One of our most popular publications for young children, this is an 11-page coloring book full of tips for making the Earth a better place. Download a printable copy and feel free to make as many copies as you'd like.

In addition to the free coloring book, you'll find lots of free environmental education materials at:

http://www.eps.gov/region5/publications/happy/happy.htm
* Earth Day Poems and Songs

Here is a collection of Earth Day songs. I hope you can use them at home, in your classroom or your daycare to help the children celebrate Earth Day. My favorite is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/earth/songs.html
These are some simple examples that can be discussed:
Recycle: We should not throw cans, bottles and newspapers into landfills. These items can be recycled. Don't throw those shoe boxes away -- they can become toy dioramas or doll houses. Discuss how these items get recycled.
Reuse: We don't always need a new piece of paper or a new t-shirt. We can try to reuse what we already have. We can help keep trash out of the landfills. How can a piece of paper be reused? Example: We can use the comics to use as wrapping paper, print the templates in this web site on the blank/clean side of junk mail or other discarded paper material. How can a T-shirt be reused - many pieces of fabric from T-shirts can make a great quilt!
Reduce - Every home can reduce the amount of waste/garbage it produces and the landfills would last years longer. Composting is one way of reducing -- explain how you can help and/or are helping to reduce.
* Seashore Collage

Instructions and Suggestions can be found here:

http://www.first-school.ws/activities/artapp/collage.htm
* Celebrate Earth Day!
These books help children become more aware of the natural world and of our role as its caretakers. More of Barefoot Eco books
* Barefoot Book of Earth Tales

* Forest of Stories
Magical Tree Tales from Around the World

* Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon

* Home for a Tiger, Home for a Bear


For further reading on Earth Day posts:

http://barefootbooks-ladyd.blogspot.com/2009/04/earth-tales-sunday-times-book-of-week.html

http://barefootbooks-ladyd..blogspot.com/2009/04/review-whole-world-fun-eco-activities.html
* US Gov't Earth Day:

* Links to federal government Web sites for kids related to Earth Day and the environment.

http://www.earthday.gov/kids.htm
Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program's Education Center:

http://education.arm.gov
Endangered species: games and how you can help.

http://endangered.fws.gov/kids
Energy Hogbusters: learn how to outsmart the hogs that waste energy

http://www.energyhog.org
Energy Information Administration's Energy Ant: learn all about where we get our energy and how we use it

http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/iindex.html
Environmental Protection Agency's Kids Club: games and activities about environmental issues

http://www.epa.gov/kids
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids' pages: play games, read stories, sing along, and color.

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/home.htm
National Institutes of Health: Tox Mystery

http://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov
National Park Service WebRangers: fun and activities in our National Parks.

http://www.nps.gov/webrangers
Nature Watch: see animals in action.

http://www.fs.fed.us/ooutdoors/naturewatch
Roofus the Dog's Solar and Efficient Neighborhood: make your home energy smart.

http://www.eere.energy.gov/kids/roofus
Sci4Kids: stories about plants and bugs.

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/plants/plantsintro.htm

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/insects/insectintro.htm
S.K.Worm: he'll answer your questions about dirt.

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/education/squirm/skworm.html
USA.gov for Kids: a portal to lots of kids' resources.

http://www.kids.gov
Guess I'll head on over to Walgreens tomorrow and get my free reusable shopping bag. Celebrate Earth Day!
~ LadyD

Children's Book Review- Playtime Rhymes For Little People

Playtime Rhymes For Little People -
Hardcover & CD
"Make room on the parenting shelf for this one."—Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books

In this re-release with a newly recorded singalong CD featuring Susan Reed, this exquisite, hand-sewn anthology showcases Clare Beaton's wonderful treasure trove of fabrics and bric-a-brac. We’ve paired it with a collection of forty popular action rhymes includes favorites such as “I’m a Little Teapot” and “The Wheels On The Bus,” as well as less familiar ditties such as “Fishes Swim in Water Clear” and “My Ship Sailed From China.”

Playtime Rhymes for Little People contains the following much-loved rhymes:

Round and Round the Garden
Incy Wincy Spider
One Potato, Two Potato
Tinker, Tailor
I'm a Little Teapot
Heads and Shoulders
Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
The Wheels on the Bus
The Farmer's in his Den
If You're Happy and You Know It

Many of my beginner students have enjoyed playing the song, The Wheels On The Bus" or "Bus Song" on the piano. It's fun to play and sing-a-long with the tune in Middle C position. This delightful book of rhymes and beautiful illustrations by Clare Beaton, comes with CD to enjoy! Did I mention Susan Reed does the singing? She's fabulous!
The wheels on the bus go round and round; Round and round; Round and round; The wheels on the bus go round and round; All day long.

* Product Details
Sung by: Susan Reed
Read Alone: Ages 4-7
Read Together: Ages 0-4
Hardcover with CD; Jacketed; full-color illustrations; 64pp;
9 x 10.25 inches
Item No. 9781846861567
$19.99

* Susan Reed
"Susan Reed is a classical violinist, folk musician, singer and storyteller. A multi-
instrumentalist, she uses original songs and stories to work magic with families, on both local and national stages. Her aim is to inspire a lifelong love of music. Common to all of her performances is a trademark sense of humor and optimism, and her conviction that music has the power to broaden people’s understanding of the world around them"... more on Susan

http://www.barefoot-books.com/us/site/pages/authors.php?aid=289
Visit her website at:

http://www.susanreed.com

Recent praise:
"Finch has selected a plethora of lap games, finger plays, and action rhymes for adults to share with young children.... [T]he cuddliness will appeal to parents as the detailing intrigues young viewers. Make room on the parenting shelf for this one." - Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books

Now, I've saved the best for last! As a quilter and book lover, I am very fond of Clare Beaton's work. I love her world of felt, stitches, colors, hearts and buttons. Have a bird's eye view of her style!

I give this book 5+ stars! Why you ask? Well, Clare Beaton draws you in with Row, row, row the boat for starters and encourages you to sit on the floor facing each other in pairs feet touching and holding hands and sway backwards and forwards. Every child will be delighted to do so! She ends the book with If You're Happy and You Know It, encouraging clap, stomp and shout! In between are glorious chapters like One, Two, Buckle My Shoe. This rhyme is to encourage kids to clean their plates. The pair of numbers represents a mouthful! Plus, you'll be wiggling your toes to This Is The Man That Broke The Barn...enjoy and happy reading!

Visit Clare on line at:

http://www.clarebeaton.com
To order book:

http://www.barefoot-books.com/us/site/pages/productone.php?pid=2226&user_name=LadyD&rep_code=US-1019232

* Book without the CD- Hardcover
Playtime Rhymes For Little People
'What better way to introduce children to the joy of rhyme than this delightful selection!'—Nursery Education
* Product Details
illustrated by: Clare Beaton
Read Alone: Ages 4-7
Read Together: Ages 0-4
Hardback; Jacketed; Full-colour illustrations; 64pp;
260 x 230 mm
Item No. 9781841484259
£12.99
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April is Poetry Month

April is poetry month!
Yes, the month is half over, but I wanted to share a few Barefoot Books that I recommend for reading this month... April is a great month! Earth Day, Turn off Your Television Week, National Poetry Month...

One of my favorite poems:
i carry your heart with me
by E. E. Cummings
i carry your heart with me(i carry it in
my heart)i am never without it(anywhere
i go you go,my dear; and whatever is done
by only me is your doing,my darling)
i fear
no fate(for you are my fate,my sweet)i want
no world(for beautiful you are my world,my true)
and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you
here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;which grows
higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart
i carry your heart(i carry it in my heart)
* * *

I did a post on my favorite Barefoot Book "Classic Poems" awhile back.

http://barefootbooks-ladyd.blogspot.com/2009/02/classic-poems.html


I loved the illustrations so much that I used a spectacular picture, The Owl and the Pussycat, for another one of my book blog headers!



If you're interested in poetry, have a look at this wonderful book:



Introduced by Carol Ann Duffy and Compiled and Illustrated by: Jackie Morris


* To order Classic Poems
Click Here, Classic Poems

Reading Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote, "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."


* First Morning
Poems About Time



Compiled by: Nikki Siegen-Smith
Illustrated by: Giovanni Manna
Today I'm going yesterday as quickly as I can

A diverse range of poets have lent their voices to this collection, including Philip Larkin, Derek Walcott, Eleanor Farjeon and Carol Freeman. Each offers us a new and unexpected way of perceiving time, be it through the seasons, the cycle of life marked by anniversaries and personal milestones, or the simple comfort of daily rituals. The result is an inspiring compilation that will fill your head with new ideas about our collective journey through the minutes, hours, days and years of our lives. Giovanni Manna's sunny watercolor artwork adds a human dimension to the poems, introducing an enchanting cast of characters who capture a complexity of emotions.

First Morning contains works by the following poets:

John Agard
John Cunliffe
Eleanor Farjeon
Max Fatchen
Philip Larkin
Phyllis McGinley
Roger McGough
Derek Walcott

Recent praise:

"As a concept of both beginning and end, as endless and scarce, as ordinary and spectacular, and as something precious to be cherished, the notion of time is explored in this collection of poems by a rich variety of poets.... Siegen-Smith's latest anthology will nudge readers to ponder the meaning of time, and will give teachers and parents alike a means of helping children understand this difficult concept. Manna's watercolor-and-ink illustrations perfectly fit each poem, whether humorous, profound, sweet, or inspirational. The soft colors and details suggest mood and delightfully enhance the meaning inherent in the verse. A great collection to share with a child. And who knows - perhaps the time spent would be remembered as a special day worthy of its own poem." - Kirkus Reviews

Order Book

http://www.barefoot-books.com/us/site/pages/productone.php?ppid=529&useer_name=dianarogers&rep_code=US-1019232

Other Great Books for Poetry Month:

*Someone I Like
Poems About People



* Sun In Me
Poems About the Planet



Feel free to browse books on my site:

http://www.mybarefootbooks.com/LadyD

Earth Tales- The Sunday Times' Book of the Week Pick!

Earth Tales was The Sunday Times' Book of the Week Pick!

From The Sunday Times
April 5, 2009
The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales by Dawn Casey and Anne Wilson
The Sunday Times review by Nicolette Jones
Ages 8-12
"This attractive book marries ancient wisdom with modern environmentalism, collecting seven tales from around the world and telling us how to take care of the earth. A Nigerian folk tale about people who ate the sky teaches us not to consume more than we need. A native American story of a lonely girl’s prized possession suggests we may have to make sacrifices for the general good. A Welsh fable about an elderly couple, their slop bucket and the fairies in their garden encourages us not to dump rubbish. The stories are interspersed with environmentally friendly crafts and activities, such as how to make a corn dolly. The book’s greatest charm is in the bright, decorative illustrations that borrow from primitive art, and in the flashes of imagination in the stories: that bats and stick insects, for instance, came about because envious and dissatisfied mice and insects chose to resemble birds and twigs (Barefoot Books £14.99)"

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/children/article6022890.ece
"One of the best childrens books I have ever read! Marvellously written, with powerful illustrations and a vital moral message for young readers today."
Claire L, London, U.k

In this beautiful anthology of folktales, young readers learn how different cultures around the world live in harmony with the rhythms and patterns of nature. Discover how to tread lightly on our precious Earth by following the easy eco-tips and trying out some of the fun and creative activities that accompany each story
The perfect gift for any earth-conscious child!
* Meet the Author
Dawn Casey

Dawn Casey has always had a passion for traditional tales, which she feels are vital nourishment for children... read more

http://www.barefoot-books.com/us/site/pages/authors.php?aid=262
*Meet the Illustrator
Anne Wilson

Anne has an MA in Illustration from St. Martin's College of Art, London. She has been illustrating children's books for several years, and this is her first project with Barefoot Books.

http://www.barefoot-books.com/us/site/pages/artists.php?aid=208
* To Order Book:
If you would like to purchase a copy of this fantastic new title or check out other great books, please visit my Barefoot Books site;

http://www.mybarefootbooks.com/LadyD
Discover how the rest of the world is 'Living Green'!