Books published by publisher Barefoot Books 2003

Opera is one of the most spectacular and exhilarating art forms in the world, but is often perceived as being difficult for children to understand. This new paperback with CD edition tells a different story. Author Shahrukh Husain has selected seven classical operas, retelling them in a way that will capture the imagination of today s children. Each story opens with background information on the composer and a scene-setting introduction, while end-notes offer advice for parents on best recordings.

What can you make with a line, a circle or square? This inspiring book, based on an original song by children s singer SteveSongs, shows how simple shapes can be transformed into anything you can imagine from boats to skyscrapers to a circus. The catchy song and animation will soon have you dancing along, making shapes! Includes a dual-purpose audio and video CD to listen to the singalong on a CD player or listen and watch the video animation on a Mac or PC.

Sing along with Fred Penner as you follow four children from different countries, each going through their early morning routine and getting ready for school. See what the pictures tell you about different ways of life in Europe, Africa, India and China. Includes a dual-purpose audio and video CD to listen to the singalong on a CD player or listen and watch the video animation on a Mac or PC.