In Like A Lion - Out Like A Lamb!

Hope your March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Also, while you're at it, beware the Ides of March and March Madness.
Aren't these puppets cute and so very life-like?!

How Loud is Lion?

Find out just how loud a lion is while discovering lots of other African animals along the way. Simple text with a repeated refrain develops memory skills and builds vocabulary. 

First Sentence:
Parrots are feathery, porcupines are prickly, But how loud is a lion?

Ages 1 to 4 years
Written By: Stella Blackstone
Illustrated By: Clare Beaton

 

The best part of the book is the ROAR and "shhhh listen" at the end of each verse.
The illustrations by Clare Beaton are so colorful!
This board book sells for $6.99
How Loud Is Lion?

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Barefoot Books (February 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841488968
• ISBN-13: 978-1841488967

From Booklist

Ages 2-4. Birds fly around the spreads, and gazelles gambol across the pages. Descriptions of other animals are given: "Antelopes are elegant, elephants are enormous." One question appears throughout the text: "How loud is a lion?" The book's simple text will have direct appeal to little kids, but the real star here is Beaton's delightful collage art made of felt decorated with beads and braid. Simply shaped, but bold and inventive, the appealing animals often resemble the stuffed animals children love; many kids will want to reach out and touch the pages. Use this at toddler story hours, and when the text question appears for the final time, ask the little ones for their best roar--just like the one that rattles the pages. Ilene Cooper
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Cleo's Color Book by Stella Blackstone

We had a fun time at Christ the King Lutheran Preschool Book Fundraiser. I set up a display of Barefoot Books, puppets and puzzles in their library room. I would say that one of the most popular books purchased at the event was "Cleo's Color Book". I'd like to tell you a little about the book so that you can see why it is popular with the little ones!




Cleo's Color Book
Come along with Cleo as she discovers colors in the world around her. Rhyme and repetition drive the learning layers, while two double-page spreads at the end reinforce the color recognition and even teach simple color mixing.

Children's Literature

Cleo's book has an excellent rhyme scheme and good vocabulary (a mix of more difficult-to-pronounce words, such as bicycle and submarine, with common and easy-to-say words like ball, small, and dog). Children will enjoy their visit to Cleo's world; it is full of bright colors and cute characters. Parents, librarians, and educators will especially appreciate three things in the book. One, the language is very fluid, fun, and easy to read aloud. Two, each item being described (ball, bicycle, flower, etc.) is repeated towards the end of the book in a series of small close ups on the items. Educators can test the listeners' reading comprehension by asking them to point out, for example, the moon and submarine. Three, the book comes with a guide at the end (complete with more charming illustrations) for creating new colors. Combining a pair of red socks and a yellow sun creates an orange cat, while mixing a red ladybug and a white glass of milk makes a pink heart. If children enjoy this title, be sure to refer them to the companion books featuring Cleo the Cat.



Ages 1 to 4 years

Written By: Stella Blackstone

Illustrated By: Caroline Mockford

Product Description:
Red, orange, yellow...discover the colors with help from Cleo! This poetic rhyming journey will teach youngsters how to recognize and create colors on their own! This vivid picture book follows an orange cat named Cleo as she spends a day looking at the colors in her home and neighborhood. Sometimes accompanied by a boy and sometimes alone, Cleo explores while rhyming verses comment on what she sees. Simple and effective in exploring the basic concept, this appealing picture book offers a brief narrative and, for children who are ready, an accessible introduction to colors.



From the Book

“Here is a bicycle, shiny and red./Here is a flower with round yellow head.”

* My Review:

Winning Combo: Objects and Color
Educational, Colorful

What makes it a winning board book is that children can relate to a red bike, a black kitty, a blue submarine and a brown teddy bear. Towards the back of the book, you will find a colorful picture chart of the objects with the name associated with their color that reinforces language development for preschool education. Step into the beautiful world of color in reading Cleo's Color Book!



* My Daughter's Review:

Teach Simple Signs, Too!
Easy to read, Animals, Colorful, Great illustrations, colors, language, naming objects

This is a wonderful book! Colorful, lovely rhyming text with simple everyday objects. Great fun for using with language development and teaching simple signs as well as colors! My three year old still loves following Cleo as she explores her colorful world.

* Preschool Book Review:

http://crafts.preschoolrock.com/index.php/articles_and_reviews/cleo_color_book

* From School Library Journal
PreS-Fans of Cleo's Alphabet Book and Cleo's Counting Book (both Barefoot, 2003) will be happy to see the kitten return. This time, the rhyming text and bright, uncluttered illustrations offer a joyful introduction to color. During the course of a day, Cleo sees various objects, including a red bicycle, pink ice cream, and an orange ball, ending with the white moon shining over the town. The book concludes with a spread that shows what happens when colors are mixed; for slightly older children, this is a fun extension. A perfect selection for toddler programs.-JoAnn Jonas, Chula Vista Public Library, San Diego, CA

* Type of Reading: family reading, anytime reading, playtime reading, read aloud book
This board book may be purchased for $6.99 at:

Barefoot Books: Cleo the Cat - Book Review

I have had my indoor Siamese cat, Jasmine for quite sometime. She is the princess and enjoys hearing me play the piano and also cuddling up on my lap to hear a good book read aloud. Alas, many times you'll find Jazz taking a cat nap as most cats sleep a lot during the day. Do you find that to be so? I'd love to hear about your pet. What's the matter... cat got your tongue? ( no pun intended ) Anyways, I wanted to share this delightful series of board books by Barefoot Books about Cleo the Cat.

* Come Here, Cleo!
Follow Cleo when she sets out to explore the garden one morning, and finds that it is full of surprises. Cleo's adventures introduce her to some fascinating new friends - and can she catch the butterfly?

Ages 1 to 4 years

Written By: Stella Blackstone

Illustrated By: Caroline Mockford

Come Here, Cleo is the telling of a day in the life of a playful orange cat. The bright colors, fun rhyming, and easy read make this a great book for very young children. I have sold many copies of this delightful book that is easy to read, filled with bright, colorful illustrations and well written.

* Cleo's Counting Book
Join Cleo as she counts from one to ten, then back down to one again. Two double-page spreads of number reinforcement help the mastering of counting skills, while the rhyming text and the familiar items to count add to the appeal. Hardcover edition includes Cleo height chart.

Ages 1 to 4 years

Written By: Stella Blackstone

Illustrated By: Caroline Mockford

Will help preschool-aged children while they are learning to count, and the bright colors and fun objects Cleo counts will keep them engaged in learning. What makes this counting book so delightful is that it is filled with adventure in counting outdoor animals like dogs, frogs, birds and trees. What fun to count to ten and then back again!

* Cleo the Cat
Frolic along with an inquisitive kitten who is in search of a friend— and a home. This simple rhyming text follows Cleo as she finds her way to a young boy who offers her a bowl of milk and a warm lap.

Ages 1 to 4 years

Written By: Stella Blackstone

Illustrated By: Caroline Mockford


This book is so cute and easy to follow. Cleo the cat is a great book for pre-school aged children as it offers fun, colorful illustrations, an easy-to-follow story line, and an adorable animal as the main character. This will definitely engage young children and make them want to read.

* Cleo and Caspar
Meet Cleo the Cat's new housemate Caspar. When Cleo finds out that another animal has joined the household, she isn't happy, but she soon discovers that new playmates can be fun. The simple, rhyming text is full of action.

Ages 1 to 4 years

Written By: Stella Blackstone

Illustrated By: Caroline Mockford

You will find gentle lessons beautifully written in this delightful board book. Cleo and Caspar conveys a simple but touching message even to the youngest child. We get anxious when someone different comes into our world but with time we come to appreciate their presence. The simple and colorful pictures convey the message in a way that delights all ages.


* Cleo's Color Book
Come along with Cleo as she discovers colors in the world around her. Rhyme and repetition drive the learning layers, while two double-page spreads at the end reinforce the color recognition and even teach simple color mixing.

Ages 1 to 4 years

Written By: Stella Blackstone

Illustrated By: Caroline Mockford

This is a wonderful book! Colorful, lovely rhyming text with simple everyday objects. Great fun for using with language development and teaching simple signs as well as colors! What makes it a winning board book is that children can relate to a red bike, a black kitty, a blue submarine and a brown teddy bear. Towards the back of the book, you will find a colorful picture chart of the objects with the name associated with their color that reinforces language development for preschool education. Step into the beautiful world of color in reading Cleo's Color Book!

* Cleo's Alphabet Book
Help Cleo guess which word goes with each letter of the alphabet. The rhyming text of this guessing game encourages learning, while the two-page spread of all the items at the end allows more alphabet practice. Hardcover edition includes a Cleo alphabet wall poster.

Ages 1 to 4 years

Written By: Stella Blackstone

Illustrated By: Caroline Mockford

Beautiful and intriguing artwork. You and your child will remember Cleo the Cat long after you have finished the book. This wonderful book can help children learn their alphabet in an exciting and playful way. The unique and intriguing illustrations of Cleo exploring the alphabet leads the reader on a journey to solve 26 one page mysteries. This book is colorful and easy to read, and keeps kids guessing by not revealing the name of the object being featured for each letter of the alphabet.

Each book costs $6.99 plus tax and you can order the books here:




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Cleo The Cat- September Sale

Cleo the Cat is a perfect picture book for the youngest audiences. Illustrator Caroline Mockford,
http://barefoot-books.com/us/site/pages/artists.php?aid=140&user_name=LadyD&rep_code=US-1019232
has included a simple, yet ingenious, array of clues about the "story behind the story" that run through each scene of the book. As they follow Cleo on her adventures through the garden and into her new home, young listeners will relish talking about what is happening in each illustration and learning the brief, rhyming text by heart.
Awards and Honors:
Parents' Choice Awards, Recommended Winner, 2000
Recent praise:
"With simple rhyming text and bright, bold illustrations, this is a really effective and charming picture book for the very young." - The Bookseller
Cleo The Cat Board Book is on sale!
Special Offers
September 1-30 2008
$4.99
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One can also order:
Cleo The Cat - Print
Cleo leaps
"Thick, brilliant acrylics on lush watercolor paper create visual pleasure." —School Library Journal
Cleo scampers among the flowers in this exuberant illustration. Her simple pleasure will add a joyful air to any room.
Using images from a range of our most popular titles, we bring you a wide and varied selection of high-quality prints at affordable prices. All prints are flat-packed on cardboard and shrink-wrapped with autobiographical information about the artist.
http://www.barefoot-books.com/us/site/pages/productone.php?pid=846&user_name=LadyD&rep_code=US-1019232