Clare Beaton's Farmyard Rhymes - Barefoot Books

Clare Beaton’s Farmyard Rhymes 

FEBRUARY 2012 

Illustrated by Clare Beaton 

NEW! BOARD BOOK 

9781846867361 • $6.99 • 14pp • 6.625 x 6.5 inches • AGES 0–4 

Nursery Rhymes, Animals / Farm Animals, Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life 

NEW 

Title! 

Farm-themed rhymes including "To Market, To Market,” "Six Little Ducks" 

and "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep,” all tailored to develop language, movement 

and relationship skills. Name and count the animals to make learning and 

sharing fun! 

about this title: 

• Joins Clare Beaton’s Nursery Rhymes (published in 2010 with over 9,000 copies sold), Clare Beaton’s Action Rhymes 

(published in 2010 with over 7,000 copies sold) and the new Clare Beaton’s Bedtime Rhymes to create a delightful set 

of four baby and toddler board book favorites! 

• Sturdy board book format perfect for small hands—no hands no torn pages! 

• Beautiful, hand-sewn illustrations give a nostalgic, collectable quality. 

about the artist: Clare Beaton has been charming audiences for years with her hand-sewn picture books. She has 

published many titles with Barefoot Books, including Secret Seahorse, How Loud is a Lion? and I Dreamt I Was a 

Dinosaur. Clare divides her time between London and Norfolk, England. 

Clare Beaton’s 

Nursery Rhymes 

BOARD BOOK 

9781846864728 • $6.99 


Action Rhymes 

BOARD BOOK 

9781846864735 • $6.99 


Bedtime Rhymes 

BOARD BOOK 

9781846867378 • $6.99 

Maureen Karb | North American Sales Manager | maureen.karb@barefootbooks.com | www.barefootbooks.com

Clare Beaton’s Bedtime Rhymes 

FEBRUARY 2012 

Illustrated by Clare Beaton 



Nursery Rhymes, Bedtime & Dreams 

NEW 

Title! 

Classic bedtime rhymes for small children, including favorites like "I See 

the Moon,” "Wee Willie Winkie" and "Brahm’s Lullaby." Soothing poems 

were chosen to develop language and learning skills, while also encouraging 

peaceful and relaxing bedtimes. 


• Joins Clare Beaton’s Nursery Rhymes (published in 2010 with over 9,000 copies sold), Clare Beaton’s Action Rhymes 

(published in 2010 with over 7,000 copies sold) and the new Clare Beaton’s Farmyard Rhymes to create a delightful 

set of four baby and toddler board book favorites! 

• Sturdy board book format perfect for small hands—no hands no torn pages! 

• Beautiful, hand-sewn illustrations give a nostalgic, collectable quality. 

about the artist: Clare Beaton has been charming audiences for years with her hand-sewn picture books. She has 

published many titles with Barefoot Books, including Secret Seahorse, How Loud is a Lion? and I Dreamt I Was a 

Dinosaur. Clare divides her time between London and Norfolk, England. 


Action Rhymes 

BOARD BOOK 

9781846864735 • $6.99 


Nursery Rhymes 

BOARD BOOK 

9781846864728 • $6.99 


Farmyard Rhymes 

BOARD BOOK 

9781846867361 • $6.99 


Creepy Crawly Calypso 

MARCH 2012 

NEW 

Format! 

Written by Tony Langham, illustrated by Debbie Harter, sung by Richard Love 

NEW FORMAT! PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 

9781846868283 • $9.99 • 32pp • 10.25 x 10 inches • AGES 3–7 

Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc., Performing Arts / Music, Concepts / Counting & Numbers 

Also available: 

PAPERBACK WITH MUSIC CD 


PAPERBACK 


¡Mira quién toca calipso! 

SPANISH PAPERBACK WITH MUSIC CD 

9781846862809 • $9 $9.99 99 • 32pp • 10 10.25 25 x 10 inches • AGES 33–7 7 

SPANISH PAPERBACK 


Jump and jive from one to ten with a boisterous band of insects in this 

playful counting rhyme. The book includes fascinating facts about the 

insects and their instruments, as well as a simple music score. 


• First published in 2004 with over 67,000 copies sold. 

• Includes a dual-purpose audio and video CD to listen to the audio on a CD player, or listen and watch the video 

animation on a Mac or PC. 

• Guided Reading Levels: GR: F, GL: 1, RR: 9-10 

about the author: Tony Langham wrote his first poem at the age of seven. He has worked as a steelworker, 

construction worker, nurse, advertising copywriter and primary school teacher. He is now a full-time writer and writes 

stories, plays and poems for children of all ages. He lives with his family in Yorkshire, England. 

about the artist: Debbie Harter has been drawing, painting and creating since she was very little. She has illustrated 

numerous bestselling titles for Barefoot Books including the Bear series, Port Side Pirates! and The Animal Boogie. 

Debbie lives with her partner in Cornwall, England. 

Knick Knack Paddy Whack 

PAPERBACK WITH ENHANCED CD 

9781846866593 • $9.99 

Here We Go Round 

the Mulberry Bush 


9781846866562 • $9.99 


The Farmyard Jamboree 

MARCH 2012 

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald, illustrated by Sophie Fatus 

Sung by Bob King 



Animals / Farm Animals, Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life, Stories in Verse 


HARDCOVER WITH MUSIC CD 


Algarabia en la granja 






• A Barefoot Books bestseller first published in 2005, with sales to date of over 35,000 copies. 

NEW 

Format! 

Sing and dance along with a young boy who introduces different members 

of his family along with a new farmyard animal and animal baby on every 

page. This rollicking early learner was inspired by a Chilean folk tale. 

• Includes a dual-purpose audio and video CD to listen to the singalong on a CD player or listen and watch the video 


• Guided Reading Levels: GR: E, GL: 1, RR:7-8 

about the author: Margaret Read MacDonald has traveled the world on storytelling tours, written over sixty books and 

has a Ph.D. in folklore from Indiana University. Margaret teaches storytelling at the University of Washington and has 

been a children’s librarian since 1965. She lives in Kirkland, Washington. 

about the artist: Sophie Fatus is an illustrator and sculptress who studied at the prestigious Academy of Fine Art in 

Paris. Her brightly colored illustrations and quirky style are world-renowned and have graced the pages of many Barefoot 

books including If You’re Happy and You Know It!, The Real Princess and The Story Tree. Sophie lives in Florence, Italy. 

about the singer: Bob King has been performing, teaching and writing for children and adults for over thirty years. He 

is known for his catchy, clever and fun songs, as well as his entertaining articles, poems, plays and radio shows. Bob has 

recorded seven albums for both children and adults. He lives in Saskatchewan, Canada. 

Here We Go Round the 

Mulberry Bush 


9781846866562 • $9.99 

The Journey Home from 

Grandpa’s 


9781846866586 • $9.99 



• First published in 2005 with sales to date of over 35,000 copies. 

A Dragon on the Doorstep 

MARCH 2012 

NEW 

Format! 

Written by Stella Blackstone, illustrated by Debbie Harter, sung by Fred Penner 

NEW FORMAT! PAPERBACK WTH ENHANCED CD 


Imagination & Play, Animals / General, Social Issues / Emotions & Feelings 




What would you do if you found a dragon on your doorstep? Or a crocodile 

in your cupboard? In this playful hide-and-seek book children are 

introduced gently to the animals that often scare them through a humorous 

and highly entertaining story that they will love to read again and again again. 




about the author: Stella Blackstone wrote her first story when she was seven years old and has gone on writing ever 

since. She is fascinated by the relationship between language and music and especially enjoys working with rhythm and 

rhyme in her books for small children. In addition to her own writing, she runs writing workshops for children in schools 

and at festivals. Stella lives in north Somerset. 

about the artist: Debbie Harter has been drawing, painting and creating since she was very little. She has illustrated 

numerous bbestselling lli titles i l f for BBarefoot f BBooks k iincluding l di the h BBear series, i P Port Side Sid Pi Pirates! ! and d Th The Animal A i l Boogie. B i 

Debbie currently lives in Cornwall, England. 

about the singer: Fred Penner has been entertaining children and adults alike for more than 30 years. His talents 

include singer/songwriter, actor and TV host of his own series Fred Penner's Place. Fred continues to perform concerts 

internationally and is a keynote presenter for Early Childhood conferences. Fred is a husband and father of four and lives 

in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. 

The Farmyard Jamboree 


9781846867187 • $9.99 

Creepy Crawly Calypso 


9781846868283 • $9.99 




Driving my Tractor 

MARCH 2012 

NEW 

Format! 

Written by Jan Dobbins, illustrated by David Sim, sung by SteveSongs 



Animals / Farm Animals, Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life, Concepts / Counting & Numbers 


HARDCOVER WITH MUSIC CD 


Chug along with a farmer and his tractor on this multi-season animal 

adventure! A busy farmer picks up fifteen animals along his route, but 

when his trailer hits a stone, chaos ensues. This colorful book combines 

simple counting instruction with humor, repetition and rhyme to 

encourage learning fun. 


animation on a Mac or PC PC. 

• Guided Reading Levels: GR: G, GL: 1, RR: 9-10 

about the author: Jan Dobbins is a specialist in music education for young children. A songwriter and composer, 

she runs creative children's workshops focusing on instrumental music, art and drama. Jan lives in Somerset, England. 

about the artist: David Sim studied graphic design at the Edinburgh College of Art and illustration at the Royal 

College of Art, London, England. He now works mainly for children’s publishers, illustrating and designing. 

David lives in Fife, England. 

about the singer: SteveSongs blends participatory songs, clever stories and great melodies to create an interactive, 

educational and musical journey for his listeners. His music has won numerous awards, including a Parents’ Choice 

Gold Award and a CMW Best Audio Award. He lives in Connecticut and has also collaborated with Barefoot Books on 

Driving my Tractor and The Shape Song Swingalong. 

Port Side Pirates! 


9781846866678 • $9.99 

The Shape Song Swingalong 


9781846866791 • $9.99 



• Beautiful portrayal of grandparent-child relationship. 

• Published to coincide with planting season. 

Grandpa's Garden 

MARCH 2012 

Written by Stella Fry, illustrated by Sheila Moxley 

NEW! HARDCOVER 


• Endnotes with Grandpa Grandpa's s tips for children to grow their own vegetables. 

vegetables 

• Artwork includes cross section of vegetables growing up through the soil. 

NEW! PAPERBACK 


Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life, Family / Multigenerational, Cooking & Food 

NEW 

Title! 

This beautifully told story follows Billy from early spring to late summer 

as he helps his grandpa on his vegetable patch. They dig the hard ground, 

sow rows of seeds, and keep them watered and safe from slugs. When 

harvest time arrives they can pick all the vegetables and fruit they 

have grown. Children will be drawn in by the poetry of the language 

and the warm illustrations, while also catching the excitement of watching 

things grow! 

about the author: Stella Fry is a teacher with a love of bookshops and gardening. She has recently started an eco 

gardening club at her school. She has always written stories, and likes to work surrounded by the cluttered security of 

favorite objects, images and messages from her children. Grandpa's Garden is her first book and was influenced by her 

family's experience of keeping a garden when her children were small, and by the generous advice given by older and 

more experienced neighbors. Stella lives in Kent, England with her partner and her younger daughter. 

about the artist: Sheila Moxley trained at Central St. Martins College of Art and Design in London. She creates her 

artwork with oil pastels and is best known for her greeting cards and children's books. After several years in London, she 

decided to move to Cornwall, England with her partner, two children and cat, and now she can see the sea from the 

window! Sheila has previously illustrated Elephant Dance for Barefoot Books. 

The Beeman 

PAPERBACK 

9781846862601 • $8.99 

Kids’ Garden 

DECK 

9781846863677 • $19.99 

What's This? 

PAPERBACK 

9781846860713 • $7.99 


NEW 

Puzzle! 

The Journey Home from Grandpa's Puzzle 

MARCH 2012 

Illustrated by Sophie Fatus 

NEW! PUZZLE 

9781846867453 • $14.99 • 12 Piece and 24 Piece Puzzles 

Box 8 x 6.5 x 2.3 inches • Finished Size 9 x 7 inches • AGES 3–7 

Two fun puzzles based on the popular singalong The Journey Home 

from Grandpa's. The larger 12 piece puzzle shows a fire engine and 

crew, while the 24 piece puzzle shows a colorful digger. 


• Engaging and colorful pictures with a clear design that makes matching pieces straightforward. 

• Develops shape, pattern and color recognition skills, as well as coordination and dexterity. 

• A companion to the bestselling singalong singalong, The Journey Home from Grandpa's Grandpa s. 

about the artist: Sophie Fatus is a full-time illustrator and sculptress who studied at the prestigious Academy of Fine 

Art in Paris. Her brightly colored illustrations and quirky style are world-renowned and have graced the pages of many 

Barefoot Books titles including If You're Happy and You Know It!, The Real Princess and The Story Tree. Sophie lives 

in Florence, Italy. 

The Journey Home 

from Grandpa's Fun Activities 

PAPERBACK 

9781846862779 • $5.99 

The Journey Home 

from Grandpa's 


9781846866586 • $9.99 

Driving my Tractor Puzzle 

PUZZLE 

9781846865732 • $14.99 

Driving my Tractor 


9781846866647 • $9.99 


Over in the Meadow Puzzle 

MARCH 2012 

Illustrated by Jill McDonald 

NEW! PUZZLE 

9781846867460 • $14.99 • 12 Piece and 24 Piece Puzzles 

Box 8 x 6.5 x 2.3 inches • Finished Size 9 x 7 inches • AGES 3–7 

NEW 

Puzzle! 

Two fun puzzles based on the popular singalong Over in the Meadow,with 

12 and 24 pieces to provide a range of difficulty. The larger 12 piece puzzle 

shows a mother sheep and her two lambs frolicking in the field, while the 

24 piece puzzle shows a mother robin singing to her three babies. 


• Engaging and colorful pictures with a clear design that makes matching pieces straightforward. 

• Develops shape, pattern and color recognition skills, as well as coordination and dexterity. 

• A companion to the popular singalong, Over in the Meadow. 

about the artist: Jill McDonald finds inspiration in color and pattern. Since childhood, creating art has been a part of 

her life. When she received her BFA in Textile Design from Rhode Island School of Design, she knew that creating art for 

kids was what she wanted to do. She has worked with Barefoot Books on Who's in the Garden?, Who's in the Forest? and 

Who's in the Farmyard? Jill lives in Missouri with her husband, Antonio and son, Luca. 

Over in the Meadow 


9781846867477 • $9.99 

Port Side Pirates! Puzzle 

PUZZLE 

9781846866661 • $14.99 

Port Side Pirates! 


9781846866678 • $9.99 


Over in the Meadow 

MARCH 2012 

Illustrated by Jill McDonald, sung by Susan Reed 



Animals / General, Nature & the Natural World / General, Stories in Verse 


HARDCOVER WITH ENHANCED CD 


NEW 

Format! 

This traditional rhyming tale takes children on a counting journey 

through colorful meadow scenes, meeting a variety of busy animal families 

along gthe way. y Children will relish the vivid descriptions p of the animals and 

their activities, from a bumpy mother toad and her baby basking in the sun 

to a hairy mother spider and her ten children spinning webs in a den. 


• Includes a dual-purpose audio and video CD to listen to the singalong on a CD player or listen and watch the video 


• Evocative descriptions, charming characters and repetition of words and numbers create an exciting and satisfying 

rhyming story. 

• Counting the baby animals encourages numeracy skills. 

about the artist: Jill McDonald finds inspiration in color and pattern. Since childhood, creating art has been a part of 

her life. When she received her BFA in Textile Design from Rhode Island School of Design, she knew that creating art for 

kids was what she wanted to do. She has worked with Barefoot Books on Who's in the Garden?, Who's in the Forest? and 

Who's in the Farmyard? Jill lives in Missouri with her husband, Antonio and son, Luca. 

about b t the th singer: i S Susan RReed d is i a musician, i i storyteller t t ll and d writer it who h bbelieves li th that t music i and d story t h have th the power t to 

broaden people's understanding of the world around them. She has recorded the popular Barefoot Books titles If You're 

Happy and You Know It! and Up, Up, Up! Susan lives in Massachusetts with her husband and three children. 

Who's in the Garden? 

LARGE BOARD BOOK 

9781846864032 • $14.99 

Who's in the Forest? 


9781846864766 • $14.99 

Over in the Meadow Puzzle 

PUZZLE 

9781846867460 • $16.99 

Who's in the Farmyard? 


9781846865749 • $14.99 


Who’s in the Farmyard? 

MARCH 2012 

Written by Phillis Gershator, illustrated by Jill McDonald 

NEW! LARGE BOARD BOOK 


Animals / Farm Animals, Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life, Concepts / Sounds 

NEW 

Title! 

Head down to the farm and spot frisky goats bleating in the garden, little 

lambs baaing in the fields and many other animals and their babies being 

woken up by the rooster’s crow. This is the third book in a popular series, 

joining Who’s in the Garden? and Who’s in the Forest? 


• Joins Who’s in the Garden? (published in 2010 with over 7,000 copies sold) and Who’s in the Forest? (published in 

2010 with over 5,000 copies sold) to create a delightful set of peek-a-boo favorites! 

• Energetic rhyming text builds early language skills. 

• Chunky boards and peek-a-boo portholes give this book lots of toddler appeal. 

• Jill McDonald’s fun and lively animals and farm scenes are full of detail and color. 

about the author: Phillis Gershator has written more than twenty-five books for children. She has worked as a 

children's librarian and enjoys cooking, gardening and especially reading. Phillis lives in the US Virgin Islands with 

her husband and frequent co-author, David. This is her third book in the series following Who's in the Garden? and 

Who's in the Forest? Phillis has also written Listen, Listen for Barefoot Books. 

about the artist: Jill McDonald finds inspiration in patterns and nature. She has worked as an illustrator and textile 

designer since graduating from Rhode Island School of Design in 1998. Jill creates her images using textured and painted 

papers which she then assembles digitally. In addition to her artwork for this series, she has also worked with Barefoot 

Books to create Over in the Meadow. She lives in Missouri with her husband and young son. 

Who's in the Garden? 


9781846864032 • $14.99 

Who's in the Forest? 


9781846864766 • $14.99 


My Mama Earth 

APRIL 2012 

Written by Susan B. Katz, illustrated by Melissa Launay 



Nature & the Natural World / General, Family / Parents, Stories in Verse 

NEW 

Title! 

Watch the wonder experienced by a small child journeying through the 

world and round the day taking in the many magnificent aspects of nature. 

This imaginative and lyrical picture book showcases the love between a 

mother and child, celebrating the ever-changing beauty of the natural 

world along the way. 


• Emphasizes the essential role that nature plays in everyone's life by equating it to the significance of a mother. 

• Illustrations depict different scenes of nature from around the world. 

• Timeless theme of a loving mother-child relationship. 

about the author: Susan B. Katz is a bilingual teacher with over 18 years of experience. She has traveled widely 

and now makes her home on Poet's Hill in Mill Valley, California, just north of San Francisco. 

about the artist: Melissa Launay graduated from Seville Fine Arts University in Spain, where she spent most of her life 

to date. Her delicate, intricate backgrounds and original patterns are influenced by a variety of artistic styles from around 

the world. Melissa has been living and working in London since 2007. 

The Barefoot Book of 

Mother & Daughter Tales 

HARDCOVER 

9781846865725 • $21.99 

The Boy Who Grew Flowers 

PAPERBACK 

9781846867491 • $7.99 


The Barefoot Book of Buddhist Tales 

MAY 2012 

Written by Sherab Chödzin & Alexandra Kamala Kohn 

Illustrated by Marie Cameron 


9781846868245 • $12.99 • 80pp • 8.5 x 10.375 inches • AGES 6+ 

NEW 

Title! 

The Buddha taught that life is like a dream, yet real. The ways in which we 

may fruitfully engage with this mystery are playfully explored in numerous 

tales from the folk traditions of countries including India, China, Japan and 

Tibet. This is a collection of enthralling stories which illustrates various 

important aspects of Buddhist thought. 


• Perfect for a child or adult wanting a gentle introduction to Buddhism and new cultures. 

• Encourages readers to explore the concepts of generosity, compassion and the importance of a good sense of humor. 

• Ideal for introducing discussions on topics such as life after death and reincarnation 

reincarnation. 

about the authors: Sherab Chödzin has been teaching Buddhism and meditation around the world since 1973. A close 

friend and student of Tibetan master Chögyam Trungpa, he has edited a number of his writings and was his personal 

representative in Europe, where he taught widely and founded Buddhist meditation centres. He has edited and written 

many books and articles on Buddhism and now lives in Boulder, Colorado. 

Alexandra Kohn spent her childhood in Europe before moving with her family to Canada. Being the daughter of Sherab 

Chödzin, , Buddhist teachings g were an important p ppart of her life from an early yage. g She has a degree g in Contemporary p y 

Studies and History, an M.Phil in Psychoanalytic Studies and an M.Litt in Philosophy and has worked as an ESL teacher, 

a lecturer, a proofreader and librarian. She lives in Princeton, New Jersey and enjoys yoga and traveling. 

about the artist: Marie Cameron has a degree in fine arts, and since graduating she has been busy painting, designing 

and traveling. She is fascinated by the artistic expression of the Indian subcontinent which she has explored extensively. 

She is also inspired by the rich design of textiles, architecture and pottery from around the world. Marie lives with her 

husband and two children and works in a beautiful light-filled studio in her garden in Los Gatos, California. 

Tenzin’s Deer 

HARDCOVER 

9781905236572 • $16.99 

A Calendar of Festivals 

PAPERBACK 

9781841489704 • $12.99 


The Raiders 

The Inuk Quartet, Volume II 

MAY 2012 

Written by Jørn Riel, illustrated by Helen Cann 

NEW! PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 


Social Issues / Friendship, Family / Alternative Family 

NEW 

Title! 

This second volume of the Inuk Quartet continues the exciting adventures 

of Leiv, Apuluk and Narua established in The Shipwreck. The story begins 

with our trio settled peacefully on Thor Gunnarrsson’s farmstead in 

Greenland. When Viking raiders arrive at the farmstead, their quiet world 

is disturbed forever. Leiv, Apuluk p and Narua must rely y on their wits, their 

courage and their friendship to protect their new home. 


• Features dynamic male and female protagonists working together as equals to solve problems. 

• The second volume, following The Shipwreck, in the English language by Jørn Riel, an established Danish 

writer who has won tremendous acclaim in Europe for the four-volume series series, the Inuk Quartet Quartet. 

about the author: Jørn Riel was born in 1931 in Odense, Denmark. He has traveled extensively and written over 

forty novels and short stories. His writings on life in the Arctic region, inspired by the sixteen years he spent living in 

Greenland as a young man, have brought him widespread acclaim. the Inuk Quartet, which has been published in Danish, 

French, and German, is his debut in the English language. 

about the artist: Helen Cann has painted in studios of all shapes and now stirs up inspiration above a milkshake shop 

in Brighton, g , England. g She has illustrated many y titles for Barefoot Books, , including gLittle Leap p Forward. An adventurous 

traveler, she drew on a visit to the Arctic Circle in preparing the illustrations for this story. 

The Adventures of Odysseus 

PAPERBACK CHAPTER BOOK 

9781846864476 • $12.99 

The Shipwreck 


9781846863356 • $12.99 

Little Leap Forward 


9781846865398 • $12.99 

Arthur of Albion 


9781846864711 • $12.99 


Ruby's Sleepover 

MAY 2012 

Written by Kathryn White, illustrated by Miriam Latimer 





Bedtime & Dreams, Fantasy & Magic, Imagination & Play 

NEW 

Title! 

Ruby and Mai are camping out in the garden. As the night draws in, 

all sorts of scary characters head towards their tent. Luckily, Ruby has 

some magical objects in her backpack, but will they be enough to keep 

the girls safe? 


• Rhythmic, rhyming text carries young readers through this nighttime adventure. 

• Camping theme makes this an inspiring way to prepare small children for sleeping out during the summer months. 

• A companion to Barefoot Books’ Ruby's School Walk. 

• Recent praise for the artist: "Latimer’s quirky, energetic acrylic and collage art playfully tweaks perspective and scale“. 

–Publisher’s Weekly on The Prince's Bedtime 

about the author: Kathryn White has written over a dozen children's books including the first Ruby story, Ruby's 

School Walk. When she is not writing, Kathryn visits schools and libraries telling stories and leading activities. She lives 

in Somerset, England with her husband and children. 

about the artist: Miriam Latimer studied illustration at the University of the West of England and graduated with a first 

class degree. She divides her time between illustrating and running workshops for primary school children. Miriam lives 

with her husband in North Devon, England. 

Ruby's School Walk 

HARDCOVER 

9781846862755 • $16.99 

Emily's Tiger 

PAPERBACK 

9781846865947 • $7.99 

The Prince's Bedtime 

PAPERBACK WITH STORY CD 

9781846860966 • $9.99 




Whole World 

MAY 2012 

NEW 

Format! 

Illustrated by Christopher Corr, sung by Fred Penner 


9781846868320 • $9.99 • 32pp • 10 x 9.75 inches • ALL AGES 

Visionary & Metaphysical, Nature & the Natural World / Environment, Stories in Verse 


MINI HARDCOVER WITH MUSIC CD 

9781846860928 • $9.99 • 32pp • 6.625 x 6.625 inches • ALL AGES 



El Mundo 


9781846862083 • $9 $9.99 99 • 32pp • 10 x 975inches 9.75 inches • ALL AGES 



Sing around the world, from high in the mountains to low in the valleys, in 

every town and city, with all the fish, birds, trees and flowers of the Earth! 

Adapted from the popular gospel spiritual, and with helpful endnotes, this 

is a wonderfully uplifting and richly informative book and CD combo. 



• Guided Reading Levels: GR: E, GL: 1, RR: 7-8 

about the artist: Christopher Corr is a London-based painter and illustrator. He travels the world painting people, 

places and beautiful buildings buildings. Since studying at the Royal College of Art, Art he has painted in numerous locations locations. His other 

projects for Barefoot Books include My Granny Went to Market, Off We Go to Mexico! and Indian Tales. 

about the singer: Fred Penner has been entertaining kids and adults alike for more than twenty years. He has worn 

many hats — from folk-rock singer, television host and home-video star to children’s book author, UNICEF Canada 

spokesman, husband and father of four! Fred lives in Manitoba, Canada. 

Whole World Fun Eco Activities 

PAPERBACK 

9781846862205 • $5.99 

My Granny Went to Market 

PAPERBACK 

9781905236626 • $6.99 




Magic Train Ride 

MAY 2012 

Written and sung by Sally Crabtree, Illustrated by Sonia Esplugas 



Imagination & Play, Fantasy & Magic, Transportation / Railroads & Trains 




PAPERBACK 


NEW 

Format! 

Clickety, clickety, clack! Jump aboard with your magic ticket through the 

jjungle, l outer t space and d underwater d t –and d meet t plenty l t of f colorful l f l characters h t 

along the way. 



• Perfect for children who love trains, adventure, and imaginary play! 

• Guided Reading Levels: GR: H, GL: 1/2, RR: 13-14 

about the author/singer: Sally Crabtree writes and performs rhymes, songs and stories for young children. She lives 

in Cornwall, England with her husband, artist Tom Rickman, and their two children. Magic Train Ride is her first project 

with Barefoot Books. 

about the artist: Sonia Esplugas studied illustration at the Escola de la Dona in Barcelona, Spain, and now lives with 

her husband and their two cats in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sonia has published many books in Spain and Argentina, but 

this is her first project with Barefoot Books. 

We All Go Traveling By 


9781846866555• $9.99 

The Journey Home from Grandpa’s 


9781846866586 • $9.99 


I Could Be, You Could Be 

MAY 2012 

Written by Karen Owen, illustrated by Barroux 

NEW FORMAT! PAPERBACK 


Business, Careers, Occupations, Imagination & Play, Fantasy & Magic 


• Originally published as a hardcover edition in 2011, with over 3,000 copies sold. 

• Sensitively conveyed message about the importance of being yourself. 

NEW 

Format! 

Join a young boy and girl on thrilling adventures as they imagine 

themselves as space-traveling astronauts, ferocious dragons, jungledwelling 

monkeys and more. The fine line between children's make-believe 

and the fantastic worlds they create is cleverly portrayed through Barroux’s 

bright landscapes. 

• Illustrated by bestselling French artist Barroux who has also created our Barefoot Young Artist titles, Dotty Spotty 

Doodles and Zig Zag Zebra. 

• Includes a mask-making activity at the end. 

about the author: Karen Owen is a short story writer and journalist. The mother of two children, she also works as a 

teaching assistant in an inner-city primary school and loves making up stories with her class. Karen lives in South 

London, England. 

about the artist: Barroux grew up in North Africa, Africa studied in France and has worked as an art director in Paris and New 

York. He has illustrated many children's books guided by his love of color and fantasy. I Could Be, You Could Be was 

illustrated using pencil and acrylic and follows previous activity books, Dotty Spotty Doodles and Zig Zag Zebra. 

Dotty, Spotty Doodles 

PAPERBACK 

9781846862328 • $6.99 

Zig Zag Zebra 

PAPERBACK 

9781846862335 • $6.99 


Ship Shapes 

MAY 2012 

Written by Stella Blackstone, illustrated by Siobhan Bell 


9781846867620 • $6.99 • 24pp • 10 x 9.75 inches • AGES 1–4 

Concepts / Size & Shape, Transportation / Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft 


BOARD BOOK 


NEW 

Format! 

See how many everyday shapes you can spot while sailing the open sea in 

search of jewels and treasure! Children will ride the waves to a faraway 

island in this lively, y shape-filled p ocean adventure, with appealing pp g fabric art 

by Siobhan Bell. 


• Teaches shape recognition in different contexts, while rhyming text promotes early reader confidence. 

• Colorful, hand-stitched illustrations by artist Siobhan Bell encourage children to create their own textile art. 





and at festivals. Stella lives in North Somerset, England. 

about the artist: Siobhan Bell works as a full time textile artist, selling through various galleries. She creates her 

trademark bright colors by purchasing sheets before hand-dying them. Siobhan lives in Somerset, England with her 

young son. Sh She h has also l worked k d with ith Barefoot B f t BBooks k on W We All Go G Traveling T li By. B 

I Wish I Were a Pilot 

BOARD BOOK 

9781846861680 • $6.99 

We All Go Traveling By 


9781846866555 • $9.99 


Bear Takes A Trip 

JUNE 2012 


• Simple rhyming text guides young readers through this engaging story. 

• Time-telling elements make this book a great educational resource. 

• A charming new addition to the ever-popular Bear series. 

Written by Stella Blackstone, illustrated by Debbie Harter 


9781846867569 • $6.99 • 24pp • 10 x 9.75 inches • AGES 2–6 

• Other titles in Bear series are available in Spanish and bilingual editions. 



Transportation / General, Concepts / Date & Time, Stories in Verse 

NEW 

Title! 

Bear and his friend are taking a trip to the mountains. Tell the time with 

them as they make their way to their destination on many different types of 

transportation and have lots of fun when they get there! 





about the artist: Debbie Harter has been drawing, drawing painting and creating since she was very little little. She has illustrated 

numerous bestselling titles for Barefoot Books including the Bear series, Port Side Pirates! and The Animal Boogie. 

Debbie currently lives in Cornwall, England. 

Bear on a Bike 

BOARD BOOK 

9781841483757 • $6.99 

Bear about Town 

BOARD BOOK 

9781841483733 • $6.99 

Bear's Birthday 

BOARD BOOK 

9781846865169 • $6.99 


NEW 

Title! 

The Barefoot Book of Father & Daughter Tales 

JUNE 2012 

Retold by Josephine Evetts‐Secker, illustrated by Helen Cann 

Narrated by Jeremy Northam 

NEW! HARDCOVER WITH STORY CD 


Family / Parents, Fairy Tales & Folklore / Anthologies 

A lively collection of tales about the daughters of kings, merchants, 

warriors and peasants, and their relationships with their fathers, drawn 

from different traditions around the world. Discover how fathers learn to 

love wisely and well, and how daughters achieve independence. The 

anthology includes such folklore favorites as "Beauty and the Beast" and 

"The The Frog Prince," Prince, as well as introducing less familiar stories. 


• Originally published by Abbeville Press in 1997, and reprinted by popular demand. 

• Features endnotes on key motifs in the stories and their symbolic significance. 

• Includes German, Dinka (Sudan), Danish, French, Muskogee, English, Indian, Polish, Italian and Arabian tales. 

• Joins the recently re-issued The Barefoot Book of Mother & Daughter Tales. 

about the author: Josephine Evetts-Secker studied at the University of London and the Jung Institute. She developed a 

Jungian practice in Canada while teaching English literature at the University of Calgary. She has lectured widely and 

published poetry, articles and book chapters. She has also written The Barefoot Book of Mother & Daughter Tales. 

about the artist: Helen Cann is an illustrator and artist who paints in a studio in sunny Brighton . She regularly exhibits 

and also manages arts events and helps to organize arts festivals. She researches her illustrations by immersing herself in 

the h cultures l she h i is ddepicting. i i HHelen l h has painted i d many BBarefoot f BBooks k ffavorites i iincluding l di Th The Barefoot B f Book B k of f Mother M h & 

Daughter Tales and the Inuk series. 

about the narrator: Jeremy Northam is a respected film, television and stage actor whose performance at the National 

Theatre in 1990 won him a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award. Since then has built up an impressive list of credits including 

key roles in Gosford Park, The Tudors, Possession and Emma, where he played Mr. Knightley opposite Gwyneth Paltrow. 

He has narrated many audio books including The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis. 


Mother & Daughter Tales 

HARDCOVER 

9781846865725 • $21.99 


Classic Poems 

HARDCOVER 

9781905236565 • $19.99 

Grandmothers’ Stories 

PAPERBACK WITH 2 STORY CDs 

9781846860119 • $16.99 




African Animals ABC 

JUNE 2012 

Reprint! 

Written by Stella Blackstone, illustrated by Philippa‐Alys Browne 



People & Places / Africa, Animals / General, Concepts / Alphabet 




From anteater to zebra, this rhyming A–Z of African wildlife 

depicts insects and mammals painted in vibrant colors in a style 

that celebrates the tribal patterns of Africa. 

• Philippa-Alys Browne’s unique style is world-renowned for its bright colors and intricate patterns. 

• Endnotes provide information about the size, classification, social group, diet and habitat of the animals 

featured inside inside. 

• Guided Reading Levels: GR: C, GL: K-1, RR: 3 





about b the h illustrator: ill Phili Philippa-Alys Al B Browne was borne b and d h has li lived d i in Zi Zimbabwe b b f for most of f h her lif life. Sh She graduated d d 

in Fine Art in 1984 and has exhibited regularly in Harare and the UK. She has also illustrated Kangaroos Have Joeys for 

Barefoot Books. 

Kangaroos Have Joeys 


9781846863615 • $14.99 

Catch that Goat! 

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9781846860577• $8.99

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