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Whatever Comes Tomorrow

Empower kids to manage anxiety and reassure them that they can handle whatever might come their way.

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Whatever Comes Tomorrow

Empower kids to manage anxiety and reassure them that they can handle whatever might come their way.

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A FREE resource center designed especially for early educators!

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Spring 2023 Catalog

Coming this Spring!

Beautiful picture books, global board books, a new singalong and more are coming this spring!

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Our mission is to open children's hearts, minds and worlds. 

Our mission is to open children's hearts, minds and worlds. 

Our mission is to open children's hearts, minds and worlds. 

Our mission is to open children's hearts, minds and worlds. 

Our mission is to open children's hearts, minds and worlds. 

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Join us in celebrating 30 years of raising global citizens. 

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    Kind Kids
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    Barefoot Books Children of the World

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At Barefoot, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling. 

At Barefoot, we believe in the transformativepower of storytelling. 

At Barefoot, we believe in the transformativepower of storytelling. 

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January 17, 2023
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Author Rebecca Gardyn Levington shares the process behind writing her new picture book, 'Whatever…

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September 30, 2022
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The true story behind Sheetal Sheth’s book ‘Making Happy’
Sheetal Sheth shares the true story behind her book ‘Making Happy.’

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August 03, 2022
2022 Barefoot Retreat: Book fair games, author signings, yoga and more!
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June 17, 2022
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June 15, 2022
8 Best books about father figure relationships
Our top picks bring you fun and impactful stories that celebrate dads everywhere.

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June 09, 2022
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May 24, 2022
Preventing summer learning loss is easier than you think
Prevent summer learning loss with this kid-friendly reading log and book report template.

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May 22, 2022
Sustainability Activity for Kids: Make a Rwandan “Plastics Penalty Pot”
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May 18, 2022
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April 18, 2022
5 ways to empower dual language learners in the classroom
Director of Global Citizenship, Dr. Paula L. Jackson walks educators through the HEART method of…

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April 01, 2022
6 bookstores to visit in Massachusetts
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March 17, 2022
The real-life blessing behind ‘Zahra’s Blessing: A Ramadan Story’
Author Shirin Shamsi shares her journey to writing her exciting new picture book!

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February 17, 2022
7 tips for bedtime reading from a children's sleep expert
Children's sleep expert, Dr. Sarah Mitchell, offers 7 tips for incorporating books into bedtime…

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February 14, 2022
Top 10 picks for Earth Day reads
Our STEAM books and activity deck teach young readers about the many resources our precious planet…

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January 03, 2022
What it was like to illustrate ‘Barefoot Books Water’
Hear from artist Mariona Cabassa on her experience illustrating our STEAM picture book ‘Barefoot…

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December 08, 2021
Our top book picks by kids and our editors
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November 15, 2021
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Paula Jackson discusses how to make family food traditions fun and engaging for children, while…

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