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  • The Gigantic Turnip

    Aleksei Tolstoy, Niamh Sharkey, Ellen Verenieks, Barefoot Books

    Audiobook (Barefoot Books, July 24, 2007)
    This hilarious retelling of the classic Russian tale about a farmer whose turnip is impossible to pull from the ground uses simple vocabulary, making it easy for kids of all ages to understand!
  • The Beeman

    Laurie Krebs, Valeria Cis

    Paperback (Barefoot Books, April 1, 2009)
    Told from the viewpoint of a child whose Grandpa is a beekeeper, this rhyming text offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the behavior of bees. You will learn where they live, how honey is made, what a beekeeper does, and more. Now in paperback!
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  • The Story Tree

    Hugh Lupton, Barefoot Books

    Audible Audiobook (Barefoot Books, July 24, 2007)
    This delightful collection of folktales from around the world includes favorites like "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" (Norwegian) as well as less familiar stories, such as "The Blue Coat" (Jewish) and "The Sweetest Song" (African-American). With almost 20 years of storytelling under his belt, Hugh Lupton is the perfect choice for narrating this wide-reaching anthology. Spark your children's imaginations with his lively performance!
  • Off We Go to Mexico

    Laurie Krebs, Tessa Strickland, Christopher Corr

    Paperback (Barefoot Books, March 1, 2008)
    Swim in turquoise seas, admire grey whales and monarch butterflies, trek to native villages and sing and dance to the music of Mariachi bands. Along the way, you can learn Spanish words and phrases and discover Mexican culture. Enjoy your journey!
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  • Mama Panya's Pancakes

    Mary Chamberlin, Rich Chamberlin, Julia Cairns

    Paperback (Barefoot Books, March 1, 2006)
    On market day, Mama Panya s son Adika invites everyone he sees to a pancake dinner. How will Mama Panya ever feed them all? This clever and heartwarming story about Kenyan village life teaches the importance of sharing, even when you have little to give.
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  • The Real Princess: A Mathmagical Tale

    Brenda Williams, Juliet Stevenson, Barefoot Books

    Audiobook (Barefoot Books, Jan. 8, 2010)
    Practice your math skills while enjoying this quirky take on "The Princess and the Pea". The king and queen and their three sons are on the search for a real princess, but it is only the queen who knows the secret. After the story, there is an opportunity to test counting skills with fun number games.
  • The Shape Song Swingalong

    SteveSongs, David Sim

    Paperback (Barefoot Books, Oct. 1, 2011)
    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.
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  • Barefoot Books A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea, Multicolor

    Jessica Law, Jill McDonald

    Paperback (Barefoot Books, June 1, 2013)
    Discover amazing and fascinating sea creatures in the hole in the bottom of the sea! Based on the traditional cumulative song, each verse introduces a new creature and its place in the food chain, with the shark chasing the eel, who chases the squid, who chases the snail. Enhanced CD includes videso animation and audio singalong.
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  • The Princess and the White Bear King

    Tanya Robyn Batt, Miranda Richardson, Barefoot Books

    Audiobook (Barefoot Books, Jan. 7, 2010)
    Ride along with the beautiful princess and the majestic white bear on a voyage in the snowy north. When the young princess inadvertently betrays the mysterious white bear, she must prove her loyalty and strength through a series of trying tasks, in order to regain her lost chance at happiness.
  • Magic Hoofbeats

    Josepha Sherman, Ellen Verenieks, Barefoot Books

    Audiobook (Barefoot Books, May 11, 2007)
    Lose yourself in the world of the equestrian with this unique anthology of stories about magical, mystical, and memorable horses. Bringing together stories from many different traditions and containing fascinating notes about the different breeds, this unabridged program is guaranteed to become a much treasured listen in any child's collection. A must for horse lovers everywhere!
  • Walking Through the Jungle

    Stella Blackstone, Fred Penner, Barefoot Books

    Audible Audiobook (Barefoot Books, Feb. 14, 2008)
    Hike through the rainforest, scale a snowy mountain, swim across the ocean and still make it home for dinner! Join a fearless young explorer as she encounters different animals and terrains of the world and makes it home for supper, safe and sound.
  • The Animal Boogie

    Debbie Harter, Fred Penner, Barefoot Books

    Audiobook (Barefoot Books, Feb. 14, 2008)
    Shake, shimmy and boggie-woogie-oogie with the creatures of the Indian jungle! Come and join the fun as a group of creatures from the Indian jungle shows children from all over the world how to dance to the animal boogie! An elephant, a sloth bear, a vulture, and a snake are some of the characters who will help you boogie your way through this playful story. A lively, rhyming text, a musical score, and an easy-to-learn dance routine teach children coordination and make sure that they have plenty of fun at the same time.