Giving Thanks!

In Honor of Thanksgiving I would like to share this Giving Thanks accordion book posted by artist and book maker Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord on her blog .  Here's the link to learn how to make your own .http://blog.susangaylord.com/2008/11/giving-thanks-accordion-book.html
and to learn about making a basic accordion book go to:
http://www.makingbooks.com/accordion.shtml

I love that this handmade book is based on the four seasons and made of recycled materials.   As a seller of Barefoot Books this goes along so well with the concept of " Living Barefoot".  Happy Thanksgiving!

The World Atlas is Here and so is our Giveaway!

 Our  gorgeous World Atlas is hot off the press....  In celebration, Barefoot Books is sponsoring a give away contest.  You could win an Apple iPad2 and other prizes.  Scroll down to enter!

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Barefoot Books World Atlas

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. Divided by geographical region, the Barefoot Books World Atlas looks at the way in which communities and cultures across the world have been shaped by their natural environment, and at the ideas and initiatives which are shaping the future. An atlas for the twenty-first century, it shows how all parts of the planet are interconnected and looks at the challenges which face us all in creating a sustainable future.

For all ages
Written By: Nick Crane
Illustrated By: David Dean

format

Hardcover ($19.99)