Books published by Barefoot Books Ltd

Spark imaginations with 36 colorful wordless cards, featuring artwork by favorite Barefoot illustrator Miriam Latimer!

Shiraz, a kindhearted young girl growing up in Tehran, has a miserable life at home with her stepmother and stepsister, who treat her like a servant. When the wind blows Shiraz's ball of wool into the garden next door, she spends helping and caring for the old lady who lives there, with miraculous results. Then her stepmother sends her own daught

Each night, in the hours between supper and bedtime, the Tear Thief carries her waterproof, silvery sack as she steals the tears of every child who cries. But what does she do with all those tears? This warm, poignant and beautifully illustrated story offers a thought-provoking message and a starting point for sharing childrens emotional responses.

Little ones love things that go. Introduce first vocabulary about modes of transportation with this essential baby book. The appealing, textured illustrations compare slow-moving vehicles lik hot-air balloons and bikes with speedy machines like cars and rockets.

Provides a retelling of the story of the Chinese Zodiac, with accessible endnotes on Chinese astrology and festivals. This book contains illustrations that incorporate numbers in Chinese script which are useful for classroom and library use. It also encourages reader interaction as children discover the animal sign of their birth year.

Chase after a mischievous goat! Ayoka has been left in charge of the family goat - but within minutes the goat has vanished. This Nigerian market tale uses humour to impart a message about responsibility, and includes endnotes about Yoruba costume and language, Nigeria facts, and market life.

This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage artwork decorated with African beads adorns these unforgettable tales of bravery, wisdom, wit and heroic deeds.

This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over the Indian subcontinent. Bright acrylic illustrations accompany stories of magical spirits in the mountains of the northeast, sneaky robbers and brave heroines in the heart of the Indus Valley, action and adventure in the far south, and much more!

Go on a rhythmic romp through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous eras to meet the prehistoric creatures every child loves: dinosaurs! With colourful artwork and a funky fresh beat, Dinosaur Rap introduces children to paleontology, the relative sizes of dinosaur species and the abstract concept of time.

Inspired by the Russian storytelling tradition, this contemporary fairy tale about a relatable heroine's inner transformation from materialism to gratefulness will captivate readers of all ages.

Action-packed from start to finish, this dramatic new chapter book version of India's great epic, The Ramayana, will have boys and girls alike on the edge of their seats

This colourful camping singalong encourages physical participation as children learn ow to do opposite actions.

Babies talk in all kinds of ways - and the people who love them talk back! This unique board book has been specially created for parents and older children to share with new babies, helping to lay the foundations for secure attachment and early language skills.

Fly away with Granny and count with her from one to ten as she spins around the world on an unforgettable shopping trip. This colourful, rhyming story is followed by a counting page for reinforced learning.

With rhyming text and warm, expressive paintings, this lovely picture book takes the reader through a year of beekeeping from the point of view of a little girl helping her beloved grandpa, who's known in town as the Beeman. Full-color illustrations.

An evocative wordless book about the mysteries of the sea from acclaimed illustrator Alison Jay.

Join Arusha, Mosi, Tumpe and their Maasai friends as they set out on a counting journey through the grasslands of Tanzania. Along the way, the children encounter all sorts of animals including elephants, lions and monkeys, while counting from one to ten in both English and Swahili. The lively, rhyming text is accompanied by an illustrated guide to counting in Swahili, a map, notes about each of the animals and interesting facts about Tanzania and the Maasai peopl

Seeing new things and learning new words opens so many doors for children! With this unique book, youngsters follow a bustling family through their busy day. The story unfolds through simple header sentences and bright, detailed illustrations.

Embark on a mind-expanding journey across the planet. Your guide is earth enthusiast and TV presenter Nick Crane. Your map-maker is artist David Dean.

When Mr. Betts's eight different pets develop spots, he takes them to the vet. Dr. Potts's medicine cures the spots-but gives them stripes instead! This hilarious rhyming story rollicks along from one problem to the next as Dr. Potts finally cures Mr. Betts's wacky collection of pets.