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Visit my Marketplace here!I began promoting Barefoot Books in 2005 because I wanted to share an undiscovered treasure with others. I believe strongly that there are few things more important than sharing the joy of reading with a child. Children who grow up with a love of books and storytelling are more engaged in the world, do better in school, and forge stronger bonds with the people around them.
I work full time outside the home and also own a licensed business in Arizona under the registered trade name Barefoot Books Tucson. I have a M.A. in archaeology and a graduate certificate in museum studies. My two children are my "test audience" for all Barefoot Books. I find that you cannot truly evaluate a children's book without reading it aloud.
I am currently mentoring a group of Barefoot Books Ambassadors from all over North America. I offer help on an as-needed basis, and consider it a privilege to work for them. Conducting research and summarizing information come naturally to me, and I like knowing that others can benefit from my experience. It is very important to me that my team members conduct business professionally and ethically, and I encourage setting realistic goals for long-term success. I maintain a Team Website where I provide files, photos, ideas, and tips for promoting Barefoot Books and running a small business. We also have a team Facebook Page for sharing news and ideas on an almost daily basis. Everyone in my downline receives the same level of assistance from me; if you are looking for a team leader closer to you, please ask me for recommendations.
Barefoot Books is important to my family, and I'm honored to be a part of such a wonderful and unique company. I believe that high quality children's books should be affordable and readily available to all families and educators. If you have any questions, please contact me.
--Allison Diehl
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Re: Be quoted in our next catalog!My 12 year old son is a huge fan of Barefoot Books and listens to a story CD every night (literally) as he drifts off to sleep. I asked him to tell me what he loves about Barefoot Books, and…
Posted on Jun-14-2013 11:15pm
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Re: Common Core StandardsCatherine, I like the idea of a banner, especially if it were vertical and could be used in a banner stand. At most of my events, I don't have a wall on which to hang a banner, and I find…
Posted on Jun-13-2013 11:23am
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Re: warningYou can use the edit button and just delete all the text.
Posted on Jun-10-2013 5:59pm
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Re: Common Core StandardsKate, I waded through the Common Core Initiative website to start learning about how it works: http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy... I also ordered a themed Common Core literature …
Posted on Jun-10-2013 12:49pm
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Re: special promocodeHi Maribel, We don't have a way to set up custom discounts for online orders. We do have a code for 20% off that you can give out (TWENTY13). If you want to offer a different discount…
Posted on Jun-5-2013 6:39pm
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La Fontaine - Hare and the TortoiseA while back we had a lovely collection of tales by La Fontaine including the Hare and the Tortoise. It was in hardcover and didn't sell very well as I recall because of the price ($19.99) …
Posted on Jun-5-2013 5:09pm
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Re: Books in SpanishI vote for: World Atlas (I know, I know....) Emily's Tiger Shrinking Sam Shopping With Dad Ruby's Sleepover Mama Panya's Pancakes Little Red Riding Hood The Great Race Storytime o…
Posted on Jun-5-2013 4:55pm
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Re: Mermaid book!I would like to see end notes that give at least a glimpse at the variety of mermaid stories and legends worldwide. It would also be interesting to note the history of frauds and trickery as…
Posted on Jun-3-2013 4:13pm
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Re: Pining for these books.....I couldn't agree with you more.
Posted on Jun-1-2013 7:47pm
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Re: The Animal BoogieI brought this up awhile back and was told it wasn't feasible (too many pages?). I would love to see something like this too because the singalongs are appropriate for the under-3 crowd, but…
Posted on May-10-2013 8:48pm
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Re: French BooksMichelle, I just sent you a message through your profile!
Posted on May-9-2013 11:07pm
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Re: French BooksI put together lists on Amazon Canada and Amazon France that show some the books that have been translated by other publishers. I have ordered from France, and shipping was surprisingly fast…
Posted on May-8-2013 2:57pm
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Re: Chapter books: flaps or no flaps?I am bumping this up to make it more visible. I would really like to hear others' take on this issue.
Posted on May-3-2013 6:31pm
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Re: Island in the Sun / I Spy the Sun in the SkyI prefer the I Spy title and would love to see it in paperback! Thank you for inviting feedback.
Posted on Apr-30-2013 11:06am
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Re: Chapter books: flaps or no flaps?Kate, I don't have a strong preference for them. They do make the books feel elegant and increase durability, but the flip side is that they don't fit the preconceived idea of a typical chap…
Posted on Apr-30-2013 11:03am
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Re: Polish TitlesElizabeth, While this would not help you with sales credit, you might take a look at Mantra Lingua, a publisher that currently has the rights to republish some of our titles in various la…
Posted on Apr-30-2013 9:55am
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Story featuring the scientific methodI did some brainstorming with teachers this weekend and we came up with a great idea for a book that doesn't yet exist. We all feel that if anyone could do it "right," Barefoot could. It…
Posted on Apr-29-2013 11:50am
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Re: Common Core StandardsI did an informal poll of the teachers who came to my weekend booth event (a conference for K-12 focusing on Common Core). Most told me that they do not want things broken down by strand cod…
Posted on Apr-29-2013 11:36am
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Re: Connecting and Giving BackJoanne, I am so touched by this. Thank you for sharing!
Posted on Apr-26-2013 9:21pm
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Re: Most requested topic?One word: Mermaids But in terms of types of books, I am asked about phonics books and introductory readers quite often. Also, many people want a horse book for younger children. On …
Posted on Apr-22-2013 2:51pm
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