Shirin Shamsi

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"Every leaf of the tree becomes a page of a sacred scripture, once the soul has learnt to read."
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Barefoot Books open up the whole vibrant world and its different cultures for a child: they entertain and enlighten; they inform and enrich young minds.  If only I could  place these books in the hands of each and every child! These books emphasize the connection of our human family across the globe, and a love for our planet. If children are raised on a diet of barefoot books we will have a peace loving, compassionate and understanding world.  We need to spread the word! 
Join my team and together we will promote literacy by sharing the joy of reading with children and families in our communities.

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Re: Best Multicultural Book for Kids!

My favorite multicultural book was Mama Panya's Pancakes, for the longesttime-and it still is at the top; but then I read Tenzin's Deer; and now we have The Girl with the Brave Heart. I have…

Posted on Mar-31-2013 5:48pm

Re: Favorite details?

Thanks Sara! I have never noticed that! It's amazing, because I have probably read Listen, Listen over a hundred times too! It goes to show the many layers and details of these amazing books…

Posted on Mar-31-2013 10:43am

Re: Favorite details?

I absolutely love the small details. What is fascinating, is that young children often notice the minutest details. In Listen, Listen an 18-month old alway noticed the tiny lady bugs and owl…

Posted on Mar-31-2013 7:32am

re: Taking requests for people and activities to depict in new picture book

I could visualize a Ruby book where her friend has Asthma- and some scary incident happens, which is then resolved

Posted on Feb-28-2013 8:46am

re: New independent reader about bullying, Diwali and papier-mâché animals...

I know it's important to have realistic illustrations sometimes. With the papier mâché, I immediately thought of Miss Clara

Posted on Feb-27-2013 10:06pm

re: New independent reader about bullying, Diwali and papier-mâché animals...

It would be amazing if Miss Clara was the illustrator. I can't wait to see this in print!

Posted on Feb-27-2013 10:04pm

re: Next Bear book?

Maybe the Bear family could adopt a panda. That would cover the theme of adoption and diversity/multiculture. Maybe panda misses his home at first, and slowly adjusts to his new home. Just a…

Posted on Feb-27-2013 10:02pm

re: Cleo the Cat is back!

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Posted on Feb-27-2013 3:20pm

StoryTime Readings in Schools and Centers

I regularly visit schools and centers for Storytime. Last week I read to 200 elementary school children for a 'Fairy-Tale and Folk-Tale' event. The students and teachers were dressed in cos…

Posted on Feb-5-2013 5:13pm