Barefoot Books and Home Depot?????

 You may be wondering what Barefoot Books has to do with Home Depot.  No, Barefoot is not starting to partner with Home Depot. The connection is about saving money.  I love playing around with the double meaning of words.  (as you can see with the name of my blog!)  About a month ago, Home Depot was running TV ads announcing they "were lowering the cost of going Barefoot!"  They were actually referring to their carpet sale.  Barefoot Books is not selling carpeting but we also are lowering the cost of going Barefoot with our current
free shipping on online orders of $60.00 and over.  I can't  help you  get your carpet cheaper but I certainly can help you save money on Barefoot Books.  Go to http://marshamiles.barefootbooks.com and you, too, can lower the cost of  "Going Barefoot!"

Free Shipping on online orders $60.00 and over!

Show Your Love With Barefoot Books, Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy First Day of Spring.. Celtic style!

I just received an email announcing that today,  Feb. 1st is the First Day of Spring according to the Celtic calendar.  Of course to me in NW Ct.  the idea of Spring starting today is hard to believe because when I look out my window snow is rapidly falling.  The reason I am even home right now is that it is but yet another snow day off from my school job. But I did hear between the snow amounts being  announced by the weatherman, that daylight is here until 5:00pm today.  Even though is it still snowing the light is staying with us longer.  So to celebrate the longer minutes of daylight in Celtic fashion take a look at a wonderful Barefoot Book, Tales From Celtic Lands and dream with Putumayo Celtic music.  Step into a story, listen to some music, and know that the days are creeping towards being longer.  Happy Celtic First Day of Spring!  Who knows what tomorrow's groundhog has in store for us!

Tales from Celtic Lands

Venture to the magical land of the Celtic peoples, where the spirits of the mountains, streams, seas and trees are all alive. The songs, blessing and folk tales in this collection are accompanied by notes on each story and a Celtic pronunciation guide. Book with double CDs include stories read by actress Niamh Cusack.

Ages 6 and up
Retold By: Caitlín Matthews
Illustrated By: Olwyn Whelan
Narrated By: Niamh Cusack
Hardcover with CDs on sale $14.99 now through Feb. 8th

Celtic Dreamland CD

Drift into a peaceful nighttime sleep with these lyrical songs for bedtime or relaxation. Drawn from the Celtic traditions of Ireland, Scotland, eastern Canada and beyond, the ten songs are accompanied by extensive liner notes in English, Spanish, French and German.

For all ages
Produced By: Putumayo World Music

                                                           
                                                 

Celebrate The Year of the Rabbit with Barefoot Books!

Good News!

Synphony Chooses Barefoot to Bring Stories to Life for Little Ones!

Being originally from Ohio,  I was  thrilled to hear " that three Barefoot titles, Hidden Hippo, Elusive Moose, and I Dreamt I Was a Dinosaur, have been chosen by the wonderful Canton, Ohio Symphony for a series of young children's concerts being given this winter. Launched in 2010, the series known as 'SymphonyLand', introduces young children to the instruments of the orchestra one trio at a time. Last year, the debut year, the Bear series was selected by the Symphony. Clearly, Ohio has some influential Barefoot lovers! A 'SymphonyLand' journey begins with performances by the string trio, then the woodwind trio followed by the brass trio. The series is complete with a performance by the entire orchestra at the Kinder Concert. Built around a children's storybook, each program incorporates Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and/or Math concepts while engaging young audience members with the beautiful sounds of live music. "We are so excited to be offering these new programs," says Lisa Boyer, Director of Education for the Canton Symphony. "These books are exquisitely illustrated and our musicians do a fantastic job engaging the children with their fine talents." If you're in the Canton, Ohio area, or know someone who is, tickets can be purchased online at www.cantonsymphony.org or by calling the Canton Symphony box office at 330-452-2094. More information about Symphonyland is at: http://www.cantonsymphony.org/217." If you are interested in purchasing the books go to http://marshamiles.barefootbooks.com and click on shop or click on books' titles above.

Happy Thesaurus Day!

     Today is the birthday of Peter Roget, the author of Roget's Thesaurus.  The thesaurus is a wonderful resource to help find synonyms of words.  No, not cinnamon as school kids seem to delight in saying whenever the subject of synonyms is brought up. But maybe synonyms actually do have something in common with this spice.  Synonyms can "spice" up your writing by using interesting words.  But what does a thesaurus, which literally means treasure store have in common with a Barefoot Book?  If you are fan of Thesaurus Rex you will know that our Barefoot Book "follows this mischievous dinosaur as he frolics, rollicks, frisks, and romps.  Each colorful page introduces simple synonyms and a fun-filled way to build vocabulary and word recognition."

  For readers ages 3 to 7 years. Written by Laya Steinberg and illustrated by Debbie Harter.  Our Thesaurus Rex definitely has a way with words!  Available in paperback for $6.99 or hardcover for $15.99   So celebrate Thesaurus Day and spice up the life of your favorite child with our favorite wordy dino.  (click on photo to shop)

Shop our Winter Sale now througth February 8th!

Now through January 8th save up to 60% off selected titles.  What a great way to start the New Year and SAVE!!!! Click on GO!

 

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year 2011!  This wonderful Happy New Year Greeting is the work of artist, Susan Kapuncinski Gaylord.  I feel like all the words emphasis what it means to "Live Barefoot".  Check out her blog at http://blog.susangaylord.com/ and her website at www.makingbooks.com! (a wonderful site about making your own books out of recycled  materials)   How will you live Barefoot in 2011?

Holiday Greetings with Cleo the Cat!