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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Meet Little Lion up close and personal

Love animals?  Here's your chance to meet  Barefoot Book's Little Lion up close.  Join Barefoot Books' Educator Stefanie Paige Wieder reading all 3 Little Lion Books, live!  https://www.facebook.com/events/1809512389129546/




Thursday, April 19, 2018

LITTLE LION IS THE BEST!

Good Things Do Come in Threes
Barefoot Books new Little Lion series.  I have fallen in love with these books. 







The Little Lion Trio 
from Barefoot Books 

"I'M THE BEST
Little Lion wants to be the loudest, the biggest, and the prettiest animal ever! But when the other animals outdo Little Lion again and again, who will lovingly remind the discouraged young cub that there are many ways to be the best? A sweet story about self-confidence and the importance of family sure to delight toddlers.
CAN'T CATCH ME!
Join Little Lion on a bouncy pouncing adventure! What will happen when the mischievous cub tries to catch a grasshopper, chameleon, rabbit — or even a rhinoceros? A delightful seek-and-find book perfect for interactive story times with toddlers.
ARE YOU SLEEPING?
Little Lion is ready to play, but everyone else on the savannah has gone to sleep! Full of repeating refrains and charming illustrations of sleeping animals, this humorous bedtime book is designed to develop toddlers’ early literacy skills, boost their confidence, and ease them toward peaceful sleep.
Ages 3 - 5
Written and illustrated by Constanze von Kitzing
Reasons to Buy:
  • ADORABLE NEW CHARACTER-CENTRIC SERIES: Each of these three simple, humorous books features a gender-neutral main character, Little Lion, and a host of other fun sub-Saharan African animals. 
  • STURDY FORMAT: With each book's compact hardcover format, the series makes a unique, lasting gift.
  • HAND-PAINTED ARTWORK: Charming paintings by German author-illustrator Constanze von Kitzing bring a fresh new look to Barefoot Books' list of early learning titles.
  • EARLY LITERACY: The predictable text pattern is designed to develop early literacy skills and build beginning readers' confidence.
  • IRRESISTIBLE PREMISE: In CAN'T CATCH ME, Little Lion's playful attempts to pounce on other animals feature a hide-and-seek element sure to delight young ones, providing an interactive reading experience.
  • SOOTHING BEDTIME BOOK: Sleeping animals throughout the hand-painted illustrations of ARE YOU SLEEPING? and Little Lion's eventual surrender to sleep at the end present small children with a charming transition from day to night.
  • SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: With I'M THE BEST, parents and caregivers can use Little Lions' humorous quest to be "the best" to start conversations with young children about their own self-esteem.
  • SIBLING LOVE: The surprise twist at the end of I'M THE BEST offers a touching message to small children about the importance of family and their own power to boost others' self-confidence."

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Which Little Lion Are You!

You are probably familiar with Barefoot Books' Bear or Cleo the Cat.  This Spring, Bear and Cleo are making room for the newest Barefoot Book's star.  Meet Barefoot Books' newest adorable character, Little Lion!  Little Lion stars in three new Barefoot Books, Are You Sleeping?, Can't Catch Me, I'm the Best!. The books are available individually or as a set with or without a plush Little Lion.  Tomorrow I will blog about each Little Lion book.  In the meantime.......

Which Little Lion Are You?


Isn't this a wonderful way for young children to share their feelings by relating to Little Lion?  I posted this collage on my facebook business page and adults are also having fun identifying their Little Lion moods. https://www.facebook.com/BarefootinLitchfieldHills



NEW!
Fall in love with our favorite new character, Little Lion! Written and hand-painted by Constanze von Kitzing, each of these 3 hardcover books bursts with fun, from Little Lion’s hilarious facial-expressions to the humorous plot twists at the end. Nurture social-emotional learning with I’m the Best, play seek-and-find with Can’t Catch Me!, and enjoy a calming bedtime with Are You Sleeping?. In each book, the repeating refrains and hand-painted artwork offer plenty of opportunity for caregiver-child interaction, making this charming set just right for building toddlers’ literacy skills and growing your bond.

Retail price: $29.97
Special Set Price: $27.99

Please note that items come loosely packed.

format
Hardcover ($27.99) 

NEW!
Give the gift of fun with Little Lion! This delightful set pairs the Little Lion trio by author-illustrator Constanze von Kitzing with a cuddly plush lion just right for snuggling — an unique gift sure to delight every toddler in your life. Use the plush lion to act out the seek-and-find scenes from Can’t Catch Me!, come up with your own dialogue for the characters in I’m the Best, and and snuggle up for a restful bedtime with Are You Sleeping?. With so many opportunities for caregiver-child interaction, you’ll both want to read these books with your furry friend, again and again.

Please note that items come loosely packed.

format
Library Mixed ($41.99)

Thursday, April 5, 2018

Barefoot Books Mindful Kids Deck for FREE!

Are you in love with Barefoot Books Mindful Kids deck? I know I am. Wonderful for children and also for adults, too!  Here's a way to get one for free. Shop at www.barefootbooks.com/Marsha-Miles