Books published by Barefoot Books Ltd

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. Engaging and informative for anyone who wants to learn about the holiday.

Lin Yis mother has sent him to the local market to buy food for the Moon Festival, but what he really wants is a red rabbit lantern. Will he barter well enough to be able to buy one? Benjamin Lacombes vivid illustrations are the perfect complement to Brenda Williams gentle story.

With large type, an easy-to-remember rhyming text and artwork, this picture book offers a way of introducing the days of the week and basic local geography. A town map at the end of the story shows where bear has been and features labeled street and place names.

An enormous sneeze sets in motion a small calamity, and Dad gets the blame. But when his daughter speaks up and takes responsibility for her actions, the mood changes.

Overflowing with the sounds a baby experiences during his daily jaunt around the city with Mommy, this busy, interactive book offers an opportunity to accelerate babies' and toddlers' listening and speaking skills.

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 little girl born in China and her adoptive parent, this title offers a poignant and inspiring messae to adoptive parents and children all over the world.

A simple body scan exercise that adults and toddlers can do together to soothe themselves and get ready for sleep. One of four stylish board books in the Mindful Tots series, designed to help toddlers manage the ups and downs of everyday emotions.

With its vibrant art and jaunty, rhyming text, Bear in a Square offers a fun-filled and exciting way of helping small children to learn their shapes.

Bear introduces various modes of travel in a snappy rhyme. Young readers are invited to anticipate Bear's next new location as he explores by bicycle, raft, train, boat, carriage, and rocket. Full color.

An imaginative movement exercise that adults and toddlers can do together to help children focus and transition between activities. One of four stylish board books in the Mindful Tots series, designed to help toddlers manage the ups and downs of everyday emotions.

A heartwarming story of two resourceful sisters who bring the safety of solar-powered light to their family.

A quirky kid donates her beloved panda sweater, and through this act of sacrifice gains a new friend. With whimsical, contemporary artwork, this story balances the topic of selflessness with humor and heart, while also offering an opportunity to talk about bullying, sharing and self-confidence.

What do you see from your window? This #OwnVoices picture book from Brazil offers a first-hand view of what children growing up in the favelas of Rio de Janiero see everyday. A vibrant and diverse celebration of urban community living, brought to life by unique, colorful illustrations that juxtapose brick buildings with lush jungle plants.

Set to the familiar tune of "The More We Get Together," this new addition to Barefoot Books' bestselling singalong collection features children who work together to make their urban neighborhood cleaner, friendlier, and safer for everyone. Includes end matter about recycling, activism, community gardens, teamwork and more.

Come along on a lively, lyrical exploration of the world's most beloved sports. Rhyming text and energetic artwork featuring a diverse group of children introduce the basics of eight sports popular around the world: baseball, track, football/soccer, gymnastics, hockey, karate, basketball, and swimming. Includes educational end notes,

A lonely squirrel goes searching for a new home, only to discover that the best place is one where the whole community can live together. Joining Barefoot's acclaimed collection of social-emotional titles, this tale offers the perfect opportunity to start conversations about coping with loneliness, and the importance of community.

What's that growing in Mummy's tummy? Could it be a rabbit or a crocodile? With lyrical text, gentle humor, and a sweet representation of the mother-child relationship, this imaginative story is the perfect way to help older siblings prepare for a new baby's arrival with joy and excitement.

On Monday, the hen lays an egg in the kitchen. On Tuesday, the shark cuddles a pillow in the living room. Turn the pages and lift the flaps of this whimsical, colorful board book to reinforce learning the days of the week and rooms of the house. With interactive flaps and text that prompts readers to guess what comes next.

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.

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?

Spend the day with a busy baby and her two dads, and learn the words for things you do and see along the way! This innovative first-words book features labels for objects, actions and sound effects, as well as a fun seek-and-find element.

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 brave young princess sets out on a dangerous adventure to rescue her mother and her infant son. This illustrated chapter book retelling of a folktale from Brazil is available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Persistence & Grit set.

When her sister Molly disappears, young Cara heads off on a daring quest in which nothing is as it seems. Can Cara defeat a wolf and a wizard to bring back her beloved sister? This illustrated chapter book retelling of an Irish folktale is available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Persistence & Grit set.

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 captured by the ogre, has her own tricks up her sleeve. This illustrated 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.

In this illustrated chapter book retelling of a folk tale from Cambodia, cunning Dara uses her expertise as an engineer to foil a wicked plot and save her husband. Available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Problem-Solving & Wit set.

Meet a generous merchant's son, an outlaw-turned-monk and more in 13 thought-provoking stories from India, China, Japan and Tibet. Gentle illustrations and an insightful foreword provide context to help young readers grasp the warmth, wisdom and compassion of Buddhist tradition.