moving this blog

I am in the process of starting a new blog -- will move some of the best posts from this one to new one when complete. Check back for link to new blog in about a week or so.

The Glen Montessori Book Fair

If you would like to help The Glen Montessori school in Emsworth, PA, simply shop for Barefoot Books through the following link and The Glen will receive 25 - 30% of your purchase. All orders received through April 30th will benefit The Glen.
http://www.barefoot-books.com/us/site/pages/buy_barefoot.php?rep_code=us-1011124&eventcode=ev672

-------Barefoot Kathy

Books and Bears

Books and Bears just seem to go together. I am now making it convenient for you to purchase Vermont Teddy Bears. Simply click on the Vermont Teddy Bear link at the bottom of the page on my www.bookshelfkids.com web page and choose from over 200 bears!

---Barefoot Kathy

Books Are Friends

• They are always there when you need a relaxing break from this crazy world.
  
• They share your laughter and your tears.
  
• They sit with you and talk to you when you are sick, lonely or feeling down as their stories can cheer, console or commiserate.
  
• Their stories can inspire you, motivate you and support you.
  
• They lead to new friendships when shared.
  
• Special ones last a lifetime.
  

Barefoot Book Of Earth Tales

Barefoot Books has just released a new title pictured at left. We've collected stories from various cultures that show how each culture respects and cares for the environment. In addition to the stories, you will find informative notes as well as activities for kids to do. Check it out by clicking here.

--------Barefoot Kathy

Did You Read To Your Child Yesterday?

Everyone knows that yesterday was Valentine's Day, but did you know that it was also "Read To Your Child Day?" I hope you take time to read to, or with, your children everyday, but if you don't...it's never too late to start! Family reading time obviously promotes literacy, but it can also promote quality family bonding, exchange of ideas, stimulate discussion on a variety of topics, generate laughter and create treasured lifelong memories. February 26th is "Tell A Fairy Tale Day." Why not sit down and read a few good fairy tales as a family and then use everyone's imagination to create your own fairy tales afterward. Better yet, let the kids act out the fairy tale as they make it up. Who knows...in addition to having a lot of fun, you just might encourage a budding author or actor/actress!
-----Barefoot Kathy

Barefoot Story Video

Here's a brief video that introduces you to the Barefoot story. You can always learn more about Barefoot products, mission and income opportunities by visiting my web site http://kathys.mybarefootbooks.com



------Barefoot Kathy

Happy New Year -- Year of the Ox

Happy New Year to our Chinese friends! In just a couple of days (January 26), the Chinese will welcome in the Year of the Ox. Did you ever wonder how the Chinese zodiac came to be? Barefoot's book, The Great Race, suggests one possibility. A delightfully illustrated story appropriate to read together with ages 4 to 8, or for those ages 6 to 10 to read alone. Also contains notes about the Chinese calendar and festivals, as well as the animals that rule each year.

It's currently part of our winter sale in hardcover at $13.99 (reg. 16.99). Check out this and other books about Chinese culture by clicking here.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

------Barefoot Kathy

Barefoot in Compliance With Safety Law

You might have heard a lot about the consumer product safety law going into effect in February concerning lead standards and other potentially toxic material content in children's toys, books, etc. Barefoot Books wants you to know that we continually monitor the production of our products, as well as those of our partners, to make sure we are well within the limits of compliance. CHeck out our statement on this issue:
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Safety Information
The health and safety of the children for whom we create our books is the top priority.
All of our books and CDs are produced to the highest standard and are well within the limits required in the US under the new CSPIA (Consumer Safety Product Improvement Act)*. Because we distribute our products internationally, all of them also meet the more stringent safety standards under European Union (EU) law, which mandates that children’s products must not contain lead levels of more than 90ppm (parts per million).
Products containing concentrations of more than 0.1 percent of specified phthalates are banned. Our books are phthalate-free.

In addition to manufacturing our own products, we distribute puppets manufactured by Folkmanis and puzzles and games manufactured by Mudpuppy Press. These partner companies confirm that their products also comply with the CSPIA; for further details, please visit our partners’ websites.

If you would like any additional information, please contact Alia Hamada in our Cambridge office (alia.hamada@barefootbooks.com)
*The new US law requires lead content of less than 600ppm as of February 10, 2009; less than 300ppm as of August 2009, and less than 100ppm as of August 2011.


------- Barefoot Kathy

New Release -- Now Available To Order

"I'm a circle, you're a square; I'm a tiger, you're a bear."

You and Me! A beautifully illustrated book featuring a boy and girl playing imaginary games that introduces children to the world of opposites and contrasts. Celebrates differences and relationships.

Read together: All Ages Read alone: ages 4 to 7

To see more about the book and order, go to http://www.barefoot-books.com/us/site/pages/productone.php?pid=2401&user_name=kathys&rep_code=us-1011124

When ordering online, please make sure you are actually ordering from MY web site so that I will be able to track your orders to credit you with your customer loyalty points! You can be sure you are on my web site if you see my name in the green rectangular box near the upper right of the page.

------Barefoot Kathy