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Wear Your Fairy Wings

On Saturday, July 21st I will be sharing Barefoot Books at the 2nd Annual Woodbury Faerie Festival held at Flanders Nature Center in Woodbury, Ct.  This wonderful day is sponsored by the Woodbury Junior Women's Club.  Event runs from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Sunday, July 22nd is the rain date.
 

Faerie Festival Link

For more about Fairies check out these Barefoot Book Titles:

The Barefoot Book of Faeries

Delight in the wonder of faerie lands with the poems, stories and legends in this colorful collection. Humor, fantasy, magic and wit all come together to introduce readers to the faerie realm. Book with CD editions include stories and poems read by Tanya Robyn Batt.

Ages 4 to 9 years
Retold By: Tanya Robyn Batt
Illustrated By: Gail Newey

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The hard cover on sale now for only $14.99

The Faerie's Gift

Enter a magical forest where a woodcutter is granted one wish after saving the life of a fairy. The woodcutter must make a difficult decision when faced with the needs of his wife, his father, and his mother. His ingenious and touching choice is at the heart of this traditional tale. Book with CD edition includes story read by actress Niamh Cusack.

Ages 4 to 9 years
Retold By: Tanya Robyn Batt
Illustrated By: Nicoletta Ceccoli
Narrated By: Niamh Cusack

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Hardcover w Story CD ($17.99) 

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Perhaps you and your children will be inspired to build your own fairy house for the garden. (Source blog:  kookoo in the hoohoo) How to below:

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Summer Reading Barefoot Style

I didn't mean to take such a long vacation from my blog.  Many posts are in my head, but never found their way to posting.  To start fresh and celebrate Summer, let's promote Summer Reading.  Barefoot Books is partnering with PBS and Jet Blue to Soar With Reading this Summer!  Click below and you can view the Barefoot Books Summer Reading list. and find activities for your favorite Barefoot Books.  Make sure you post your favorite children's book and for every post Barefoot Books is donating a book to a child in need.     In the coming weeks I will be highlighting some of my favorites from the list.  Please go to http://marshamiles.barefootbooks.com if you wish to buy any of these amazing titles and Soar into Summer with a Barefoot Book.  Now you can grow wings while going Barefoot!

Welcoming Bare feet Into Spring!

 

Bare Feet Wreath

Spring has certainly sprung early in Northwest Ct.  The dainty crocuses and the showy daffodils have already gone by.  The tulips are ready to burst.  I really need to plant my new Lenten Rose now that the cold snap has past.  Also the Elephant Ear bulbs are calling from the basement that they are ready for the warmer soil.  Spring has also sprung with Barefoot Books.  We have new, beautiful titles to bring out your green thumbs and appreciation for the Earth and its' creatures.  You and your family will fall in love with Grandpa's Garden or My Mama Earth.  For the little ones Who's in the Farmyard or Farmyard Rhymes might be just the perfect books to cuddle up and read with.  Celebrate this Spring with a new Spring wreath for your door and a new Barefoot Book for someone you love.  Welcoming all those Bare feet!

It's Here!

The new app is available for the Barefoot World Atlas.  Don't forget to buy your own hard copy of Barefoot World Atlas.  Click below to shop. 

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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.


The Barefoot World Atlas app for iPad is now available!

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

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Hardcover ($19.99)

Starlight, Starbright

     Awhile ago, I came across this video on the Barefoot Books Blog.  As I watched and listened I was completely enthralled with this presentation of Starlight Sailor.  I felt like I had just stepped into something very magical.   I had already loved this book because of Jackie Morris' gorgeous illustrations, but now after listening it has taken on a new closeness for me.  The tour of the yurt and the storyteller's voice are amazing.  James Mayhew's lyrical  lines seem like they are gently floating on water along with the whales, turtles, mermaids, boats.  Please listen and enjoy.    Click on book below if interested in having your own copy. As an added bonus Starlight Sailor is currently on sale through Feb. 15th  for only $12.99, a $4.00 savings! 

     Take some time and preview another favorite, Barefoot Book of Classic Poems also illustrated by Jackie Morris.  To see both of these books in person join me at the Terry Nursery School Vendor Fair.  Saturday, February 4th, 10am-3pm. 233 Main St. Terryville, Ct.  06786  Snow date is Feb. 11th.  Mention this post and receive a 10 percent discount on your purchase.

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Starlight Sailor

Drift to dreamland after this imagination adventure. A young boy and his dog set sail to distant lands in the enchanting dream landscape, where singing mermaids, majestic whales and flying dragons are brought to life by the lilting, rhyming prose and ethereal illustrations.

Ages 2 to 6 years
Written By: James Mayhew
Illustrated By: Jackie Morris

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Hardcover (NOW $12.99)

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The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems

Become inspired by this breathtaking collection that brings together seventy-four of the finest poems in the English language, celebrating all manner of human experience. Features introduction from UK Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.

For all ages
Illustrated By: Jackie Morris

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Hardcover ($19.99)

Barefoot Books Winter Sale!

Our Barefoot Books Winter Sale is in full swing.  Shop and Save up to 50% off on selected titles now through Feb. 15th, 2012.  Free shipping on online orders $60.00 and over.

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)

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