| Today more than ever, children need diverse, inclusive and inspiring books. From exuberant singalong stories to thought-provoking chapter books, Barefoot books open windows to cultures around the world and mirror the experiences of all children. |  |
La Frontera: El viaje con papá / My Journey with Papa
Join a young boy and his father on an arduous journey from Mexico to the United States to find a new life. They’ll need all the resilience and courage they can muster to safely cross the border — la frontera — and to make a home for themselves in a new land.
"So simple, but so beautiful" —Booklist, starred review
"A must have for classrooms, libraries and bilingual collections" —School Library Journal, starred review
AGES 4 - 10 | 48pp | 8 1/8 x 5 1/2 IN
PAPERBACK | 9781782853923 | $9.99 USD
HARDCOVER | 9781782853886 | 17.99 USD
Baby's First Words
Also available in Spanish
Research shows that children develop stereotypes by the age of 2 – so it's never too early to expose little ones to diversity! This simple, cheerful story with over 100 vocabulary words follows a multiracial family with two dads through an ordinary day. Offers a useful tool for starting age-appropriate conversations about similarities and differences among families.
Ages 0 – 3. BOARD BOOK.
24pp 7.5 x 7.5 IN
$14.99 USD
The Barefoot Book of Children
This is a book like none other. Meet kids who are not often depicted in children's books: kids who wear an eye patch or have Down Syndrome; who are Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish or not religious at all; who have biological, adopted, gay, lesbian, single, step- and foster-parents; who communicate in sign language; or have a parent in the military.
Ages 3 – 10. HARDCOVER.
64pp 10 x 11.75 IN
$19.99 USD
My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful Words
Available in English | Spanish | French
With its urban setting and diverse cast of characters, Wonderful Words is carefully crafted to break down stereotypes by reflecting our modern world. Caregivers and children can point out mosques and temples, children of wide-ranging abilities and backgrounds, gay and lesbian couples, women construction workers and more.
Ages 2-11. HARDCOVER.
48 pp 11.75 x 10 IN
$19.99 USD
The Boy Who Grew Flowers
"[W]hat makes us different is what makes us wonderful." —Author Jen Wojtowicz
Inspired by her brother's experience of life on the autism spectrum, Jen Wojtowicz tells the story of a growing friendship between a young boy with an unusual talent and a girl with limb length discrepancy.
Ages 4-10. PAPERBACK.
32 pp 8.5 x 11 IN
$8.99 USD
The Animal Boogie
Our bestselling singalong ever, The Animal Boogie provides a model for including children of various backgrounds and abilities in a fun, lively activity! Both the illustrations and the creative movements prompted by the song are designed to be safe and fun for all children.
Ages 3-7. PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD.
32 pp 10.25 x 10 IN
$9.99 USD
The Girl with a Brave Heart
Written by Israeli pop star Rita Jahanforuz, this tale from her native Tehran shows the power of empathy breaking down walls between two lonely people: a young girl who lives with her stepfamily and an isolated elderly woman who has trouble caring for herself and her home.
Ages 4-10. PAPERBACK.
40 pp 8.5 x 10.75 IN.
$8.99 USD
Sand Sister
With artwork by Caldecott Honor- and Pura Belpre-winning illustrator Yuyi Morales, Sand Sister encourages kids to empathize with those they see playing alone while celebrating the unique experience of only children.
Ages 3-7. PAPERBACK.
32 pp 9.75 x 10 IN
$8.99 USD
