tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31769901275938439242024-03-13T00:28:30.557-04:00Dragonfly's BookshelfDiverse and Inclusive Books for KidsInventingLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882590455596544329noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176990127593843924.post-63149456911890684262018-03-02T15:03:00.000-05:002018-03-02T15:03:16.722-05:00Tales from Old IrelandThere's a long and glorious tradition of oral storytelling in Ireland - starting with the bards who memorized and performed long poems and songs as a way of recounting historical events, to the Seanchai (shan-a-kay) who went from town to town telling stories, to the custom of kissing the Blarney Stone to receive the gift of gab - so it's no accident that we have several books and story collections from the Emerald Isle. Grab a few for St. Patrick's Day this month so you and your kids will be in the mood for Erin Go Braugh!<br />
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<a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/tales-from-old-ireland-6372.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">Tales from Old Ireland </a>- <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Meet larger-than-life characters with this collection of 7 myths and legends, including the Irish version of Cinderella (Fair, Brown and Trembling). Enchanting acrylic artwork by Dublin-based illustrator Niamh Sharkey brings the magic of each age-old tale to life. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Includes a pronunciation guide, an introduction by the author, and notes about the sources to make this collection just right for family or classroom story times or for independent reading. Ages 6 and up.</span><br />
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<a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/the-faery-s-gift.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">The Faery's Gift</a> - <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In this heartwarming Irish fairy tale, a woodcutter is given a wish as a reward for saving the life of a small faery. The woodcutter faces a dilemma: how can he use the wish in a way that will help all members of his family and change all of their lives for the better? Includes storytime CD read by actress Niamh Cusack and exquisite illustrations by Italian artist Nicoletta Ceccoli. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Ages 3 to 7 years</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you think the illustrations in Tales from Old Ireland are delightfully quirky and engaging, you will also love </span><a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/the-gigantic-turnip-4.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">The Gigantic Turnip</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> - a humorous retelling of a Russian tale that includes cumulative counting and a celebration of teamwork - and the classic story of <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/jack-and-the-beanstalk-4.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">Jack and the Beanstalk</a> which are both also illustrated by Niamh Sharkey. Both books come with story CDs and are for ages 3 to 7 years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Finally, if you love the girl power message of Cara and the wizard...and you enjoy the story of The Twelve Wild Geese from Tales of Old Ireland...then you will love one of our newest books, <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/wild-swans-6502.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">Wild Swans.</a> This chapter book is a gorgeously illustrated and updated version of the Hans Christian Andersen story that is a version of the Irish story of The Twelve Wild Geese. For ages 6 and up</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Easily adaptable for home or classroom use, these cards are structured to take all children, regardless of ability, through their whole day from morning to night with peace and inner strength.</span></span><br />
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InventingLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882590455596544329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176990127593843924.post-74526145260947553812017-04-05T19:37:00.000-04:002017-04-05T19:37:35.421-04:00April is Autism MonthBarefoot Books is committed to <a href="https://www.barefootbooks.com/about-us/giving-back/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">giving back</a>, and this month we are giving back to help empower kids on the autism spectrum. Autism is important to us because it's important to so many of you - parents, teachers, therapists - so we are excited to add this special emphasis to our work this month!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Best of all...want to save 20% on your order of $60 or more? <a href="http://bit.ly/20nVGtu" target="_blank">Shop here</a> before March 31st, 2017 and use code LAUGHUS when you check out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let's start with our featured book - <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/tales-of-mystery-and-magic-4611.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">Tales of Mystery and Magic</a> by master story teller Hugh Lupton. These seven stories from around the world introduce children to the bewitching world of mystery and magic, and range from charming - the Seneca tale Winter and Summer explains the transition from winter to summer in the guise of a cold and grumpy old man and a warm and friendly old woman - to downright spooky - the Scottish story of The Strange Visitor features disembodied body parts that arrive one night to snatch an old woman from her home. These stories are not for children who frighten easily, but are perfect for kids who love the thrill of being scared by a story. Recommended for ages 6 to 10. Read them out loud yourself, or enjoy Hugh Lupton's magical narration on the story CD.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For more magical stories from around the world, check out our Magic Stories independent reader series, which currently includes a story from Ireland and a story from Russia. These stories are perfect for children ages 6 and up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/cara-and-the-wizard.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">Cara and the Wizard</a>, two Irish sisters love each other very much - so w</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">hen Molly vanishes one morning, Cara decides she will go out into the wide world to find her. She is armed only with gifts </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">from her mother and father, and her own kindness and courage. Can brave Cara defeat a wolf and a wizard to bring back her beloved sister?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you have a little monster-lover in your house? Then our <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/monsters-stories-gift-set.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">Monster Stories independent reader series</a> is perfect for you. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Inspire young readers with these adventures that teach courage, compassion and kindness. Meeting monsters on the page helps children realize that many of the scary things in life are less frightening than they appear — and that monsters can have feelings too!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Looking for more spooky fun? Create monsters and magicians out of paper with this <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/dragons-chimeras-folding-paper-toys.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">folding paper craft kit</a> for ages 7 and up...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">...or use strategy and problem-solving to mix a magic potion and stop the wizard in the cooperative board game <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/cauldron-quest-board-game.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">Cauldron Quest</a>...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Let's start with the legendary King of Camelot, <a href="http://bit.ly/1UVcULc" target="_blank">Arthur of Albion</a>. Discover the stories and historical details featuring the Knights of the Round Table, Merlin, Guinevere, the Quest for Excalibur, and more. Includes a detailed full-color map of the realm of Albion. For ages 8 and up, normally $24.99 but available during the Summer Sale for just $6.25! <a href="http://bit.ly/1UVcULc" target="_blank">Buy now while supplies last </a>and save it as a gift for upcoming birthdays or holidays!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are all classic stories that everyone should know, and I can't think of a better way to introduce them to your children than through these beautiful and detailed Barefoot Books versions. But hurry - <a href="http://bit.ly/1M0xXc2" target="_blank">the Summer Sale ends on August 31st</a>! And don't forget to use discount code 2015SUMMER to save an additional 20% on everything, including these sale books!</span></div>
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<br />InventingLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882590455596544329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176990127593843924.post-51291962780577445872015-08-13T14:44:00.000-04:002015-08-13T14:44:35.466-04:00Summer Sale 2015 - Singalongs!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We're having a summer sale! Super savings on select titles in August only! <a href="http://bit.ly/1M0xXc2">Find the sale page here</a>, or see below for some best-selling singalongs that are part of the sale...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Singalong books with CDs are perfect for listening to in the car (and I promise that you will enjoy listening to them as much as your little one), or for indoor dance parties when the weather outside is stormy. Pop the CD into a computer and you'll also find an animated version of the book - so much fun! Paperback singalongs are normally $9.99 but the three titles below are only $7.99 during the summer sale.</span><br />
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<br />InventingLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882590455596544329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176990127593843924.post-36046410837541619112015-08-05T07:30:00.000-04:002015-08-05T07:30:01.657-04:00Ambassadors at Conference June 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Join before August 31st and you will receive an email within one week with a special code - use the code when you place your first order and you'll receive this cultural awareness collection as a gift!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Learn about the Chinese zodiac in <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/the-great-race.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k">The Great Race</a>, visit a Nigerian market in <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/catch-that-goat.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k">Catch that Goat</a>, relax on the beach in <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/off-we-go-to-mexico.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k">Off We Go to Mexico</a>, explore courage and beauty in Tehran in <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/the-girl-with-a-brave-heart-4230.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k">The Girl with a Brave Heart</a>, and sing along with four kids in different countries getting ready to start their day in <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/here-we-go-round-the-mulberry-bush-3807.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k">Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush</a>. <a href="http://www.barefootbooks.com/index.php?cID=76967&bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k">This collection is worth over $50 but it's yours for free when you become an Ambassador in August</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This week we have one of our newest books, <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/outdoor-opposites-4579.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">Outdoor Opposites</a>. There is so much to love about this book - from the catchy upbeat tune (performed by the <a href="http://dannylionmusic.com/" target="_blank">Flannery Brothers</a>), to the hidden seek-and-find (can your little one find the fox on every page?), to the incredible diversity (look for the little boy with the limb difference) - it truly represents what <a href="http://www.barefootbooks.com/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">Barefoot Books</a> is all about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is why Barefoot Books has launched a <a href="http://bit.ly/BFBSummer" target="_blank">Summer Reading Program</a>, developed by Stefanie Paige Grossman, M.S.Ed, Early Childhood Education/Infant, Parent Development Expert, and Global Program Director at Barefoot Books. That's her in the photo above, reading <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/the-barefoot-book-of-pirates-2.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">one of our best-selling books</a> to some lucky kids! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In addition to Barefoot's program, I am offering my customers some additional ways to enhance your family's summer reading. I've set up <a href="http://on.fb.me/1JFTm9k" target="_blank">a special place on my Barefoot in Boston Facebook page for us to discuss each weekly mailing from Barefoot and share further resources</a> (make sure you "join" the event so you don't miss any of the discussion), and I've also created a special <a href="http://bit.ly/1KOKe42" target="_blank">Summer Reading Program link to my online shop</a> - anyone who purchases at least 6 books through that link before August 31st will receive a free book from me at the end of the summer! There are also ways for you to participate in person; stop by one of the farmers markets where I am a vendor this summer to find out how your child can also choose a free book from me at the end of the summer - you can find my schedule either <a href="http://www.readingbarefootinboston.com/p/events.html" target="_blank">here on the blog</a> or on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BarefootBoston/events?key=events" target="_blank">Barefoot in Boston Facebook page</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ethiopia Reads is a fantastic organization that <span style="background-color: white;">collaborates with Ethiopian communities to build schools, plant libraries, teach teachers, boost literacy and provide youth and families with the tools to improve their lives. They do amazing work and I am thrilled to be able to support them.</span></span><br />
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The theme of my latest after-school crafting session at my daughter's school was dinosaurs - with some sneaky letter recognition added in!<br />
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First I read two of Barefoot's dinosaur books...<a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/thesaurus-rex-2.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">Thesaurus Rex</a> and <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/i-dreamt-i-was-a-dinosaur-2.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">I Dreamt I was a Dinosaur</a>.<br />
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It's so much fun to follow <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/thesaurus-rex-2.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">Thesaurus Rex</a> through his day...from waking up...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thesaurus Rex starts his day<br />
stretching, reaching, extending, bending,<br />
uh oh, his clothes need mending!</td></tr>
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...to eating a snack...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thesaurus Rex drinks his milk,<br />
sip, sup, swallow, swill.<br />
Whoops! He's had a messy spill!</td></tr>
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...through all sorts of adventures all the way until bedtime...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thesaurus Rex is all wrapped up,<br />
bundled, covered, tucked in tight,<br />
he'll have happy dreams tonight. Goodnight!</td></tr>
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...and I have to add that as part of a transracial family, I especially love that Thesaurus Rex and his mom are different colors. :)<br />
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<a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/i-dreamt-i-was-a-dinosaur-2.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">I Dreamt I was a Dinosaur</a> is a dreamland adventure through pre-historic times, where a young boy meets dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes and colors...<br />
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My dinosaur craft was inspired by the extraordinary fabric creations of Clare Beaton in <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/i-dreamt-i-was-a-dinosaur-2.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">I Dreamt I was a Dinosaur.</a><br />
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I used orange construction paper for the body - I traced a D shape and cut out the middle, but let the kids cut around the outside of the shape. Then they cut some legs, a head, and a tail, and glued it all together.<br />
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Add some googly eyes, some buttons, some small triangle shapes cut out of foam, and some small office-supply circle stickers for toe nails, and you've got yourself a dinosaur!<br />
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This is definitely another craft I will do again, all the kids were excited to hear stories about dinosaurs and the craft was perfect for them!<br />
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<br />InventingLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08882590455596544329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176990127593843924.post-78250336494853165912014-03-14T11:18:00.000-04:002014-03-14T11:18:38.114-04:00OWN your story at the 2014 Barefoot Books Ambassador Conference!<br />
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The <a href="http://bit.ly/1lSi2kh" target="_blank">2014 Barefoot Books Ambassador Conference</a> is still over two months away but I am already so excited about it that I HAVE to share it with you all!<br />
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The conference will be full of inspiring guest speakers, from our CEO <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/hesterlacey/2014/01/30/success-story-8-hints-from-the-publisher-who-said-no-to-amazon/" target="_blank">Nancy Traversy </a>to our new<a href="http://blog.barefootbooks.com/2014/01/taking-a-big-step-forward-barefoot-books-acquires-babbaco/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank"> Living Barefoot President Jessica Kim</a> to illustrator Clare Beaton, who is the creative genius behind Barefoot best-sellers <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/secret-seahorse-3.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">Secret Seahorse</a>, <a href="http://store.barefootbooks.com/how-big-is-a-pig-3.html/?bf_affiliate_code=000-0c6k" target="_blank">How Big is a Pig,</a> and many others! We'll also get a sneak peak at future Barefoot books that are still brewing inside the Creative Cauldron; and then, of course, it's always great to spend time with all my fabulous fellow Ambassadors - we're a fun, energetic, unique group, and I love being part of this community!<br />
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But the highlight of this year's conference will be our Keynote Speaker, Mary Christensen. Mary has been recognized as one of the Ten Most Influential Women in Direct Selling Worldwide and is a best-selling author of numerous books on how to be a direct sales superstar.<br />
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Ambassadors have already had conference calls and other messages from Mary to prepare us for the conference, and we are all ON FIRE from hearing her inspirational words!<br />
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