Save up to 80% during the Barefoot Books Winter Sale!

Check out these savings - up to 80% off beautiful books and CDs for children! Hurry, the sale ends January 31st, but you never know how soon an item might sell out!

TODAY ONLY! 30% and free shipping on all orders!

TODAY ONLY!!! Use the code SNOWY to receive 30% off and free shipping on any order!

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Joi's Fashion Accessories

Huge Weekend Sale!

Now through November 30th, use the code FESTIVE at checkout to receive 20% off your order!

And, orders over $35 will automatically receive FREE SHIPPING!
(continental US)

What better gift for the little ones on your list than award-winning books?

SHOP NOW!

Shopping with a Purpose at the Riverside Metropolitan Museum Tomorrow, November 18th

Just a reminder that Barefoot Books will be at the "Shopping With a Purpose" event to benefit the United Way, tomorrow, 11/18/09. The location is the Riverside Metropolitan Museum in Riverside, CA.

I'll have a display set up with catalogs. Due to my little man's preschool schedule, I'll only actually be AT the booth off and on, but I'd love to have you stop by and check out my booth.

If you can't make it to the event, but you would still like your purchase to benefit the United Way, be sure to shop through the link below. Event code is 000-041c-1141 .

Classic Collections on Sale this Week!

Told and retold through generations, these classic tales use timeless stories and captivating illustrations to inspire little imaginations. I think grown-ups will enjoy these favorites too! Sale ends November 23rd.

Award-Winners on Sale this Week

This week's sale: Award winners!

It's very rewarding when Barefoot Books are recognized with prestigious awards and honors. Barefoot has selected these six award-winners for their special sale, which ends 16 November.

The Gigantic Turnip
The Faerie's Gift
One City, Two Brothers
Bear at Home
The Barefoot Book of Pirates
Who Are You, Baby Kangaroo?

Annie

Annie is a mama in my cloth diaper group who is battling stage 4 cancer. She is also the mother of 3 young children, one of which is a 28 week preemie delivered this past Friday so that she could begin treatment for the cancer. Any purchases made through this link will benefit Annie's family. I will send my full 30% commission to Annie's family for any purchases made through this event. Please be sure that the event code reflects Annie & her family at checkout in order to be sure that your order is properly applied to this cause. In case the event code does not automatically appear at checkout, the code is 000-041c-1232 . Thank you.


To learn more about Annie and her family, visit:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/The-Leinen-Family/167177373908?ref=ts

November Contest

Share my Barefoot Bookworms Blog & enter to win a $35 gift certificate! Just share a link to my blog, either on Facebook, Myspace, Twitter or by otherwise posting a link so people can find it. This is all on the honor system! =-) Email me at BarefootMandi@yahoo.com to let me know that you shared my blog. Your email address will only be used to notify you if you are the winner. No spam, I promise! You must share my blog and email me by 11:59 PM Pacific time on November 30th, 2009 to enter. A winner will be chosen by random drawing from all entries. Happy reading!

Starlight Sailor

Perfect for bedtime!

"Drift to dreamland after this imagination adventure. A young boy and his dog set sail to distant lands in the enchanting dream landscape, where singing mermaids, majestic whales and flying dragons are brought to life by the lilting, rhyming prose and ethereal illustrations."

Customer Favorites on Sale this Week!

This week only, customer favorites are on sale! Check them out here.

Start your holiday shopping early and save!

Customer favorite sale valid through November 9, 2009.

FREE SHIPPING through December 23rd!

Great news! Barefoot Books is extending their free shipping offer through December 23rd! All continental US orders over $35 will automatically receive free shipping! Order by December 14th to be sure you receive your goodies in time.

October Contest Winner

Congratulations to the October Newsletter contest winner, Natalie! Natalie has won a Barefoot Books gift set valued at $32! Keep checking in! I'm thinking up November's contest now...

Driving My Tractor - VIDEO!

Check out the cute new video!

To promote the release of their new singalong book with CD, Driving My Tractor, Barefoot Books has created a playful animation of the farmyard book. My kids have asked to watch it over & over! =-)

FREE Recipes for Halloween!

Download FREE spooky recipes for Hallowen! You'll also find free song & story MP3's.

Check it out here!

The Barefoot Book of MONSTERS!

Monster tales from around the world... perfect for Halloween!

Take a deep breath and enter a world of wacky monsters from near and far. The six stories come from different cultures around the world and are inspired by traditional folk tales.

Last Day for 20% off and FREE Shipping!

Today is the last day!

* Use code OCTSALE at checkout to receive 20% off your order.

* Orders over $35 will receive free shipping (continental US)!

Start your holiday shopping early and save!

Free shipping has been extended until October 31, 2009, but the 20% offer ends today!

African Tales

Give back with this beautiful collection of stories from Africa! 10% of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Books for Africa, an organization that collects, ships and distributes books to children across the African continent.

Explore this diverse continent and uncover the rich ways of life of the many peoples who live there. The eight stories in this collection, each from a different African country, feature educational facts and information about the cultures from which they are chosen. The stories are retold by award-winning Xhosa storyteller Gcina Mphlope, from Durban, South Africa.

FREE SHIPPING, 20% OFF... AND A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE BOOK!

It doesn't get much better than this!

* Use code OCTSALE at checkout to receive 20% off your order.

* Orders over $35 will receive free shipping!

* And one lucky customer who places an order this weekend with me will win a FREE book of their choice (up to $15 value)! Make sure that you use my ambassador ID at checkout (000-041c).

Start your holiday shopping early and save!

Offer valid through October 12, 2009.

Driving My Tractor

The perfect book to celebrate autumn and the harvest season!

"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 rhythm to encourage learning fun. Book with CD edition includes song sung by acclaimed children’s performer SteveSongs."

October Contest

THIS ONE COULDN'T BE EASIER! Win a Barefoot Books Gift Set! One newsletter subscriber will win a free Barefoot Books Gift Set valued at $32! Use this link to join the mailing list. You'll receive notice of discounts, sales, future contests and more. The winner will be randomly drawn on November 1st, from all subscribers. You must be subscribed by October 31st, 2009 to qualify.

Happy Reading!

PBS Global Gift Set

Check out this Global Gift Set! $5 of each purchase of this set will benefit PBS. Gotta love PBS!

This set includes 3 globe-trotting books: Off We Go to Mexico, We All Went on Safari, and We're Sailing Down the Nile. You'll also receive a nifty eco-bag! That's 3 books and a reusable bag for only $19.99!

September Contest Winner!

Congratulations to Kimberly! She won a free book in my September Facebook Contest! Make sure you're a fan... more fun and easy contests are coming soon. =-)

Visit Barefoot Books to browse award-winning children's books.

September Contest - WIN A FREE BOOK!

September Facebook Contest - WIN A FREE BOOK! (up to $15 value) - It's easy! Share the contest post on your wall to let your friends know about the contest (just click the "share" link below the post on Facebook), then reply on the contest discussion to let me know you shared the post. One lucky fan will win a free book of their choice (up to $15 value). Hurry! Entries must be received by September 30th, 2009!

Visit Facebook to enter!

Check out Barefoot to browse!

Earn FREE Books!

EARN FREE BOOKS! Host a party or e-party by October 31st, and you'll get $25 worth of free books, and an additional 10% of whatever your party's sales are (so if you get
$500 worth of orders through your party, then you get an additional $50 to spend). Plus you'll get an extra $10 to spend on merchandise for each party booked by your guests, and anyone who signs up to become an ambassador. If you have guests who can't make it, they can order online and you can still receive credit. Visit the link to contact me and get started!
Barefoot Books

Free Shipping!

Now through September 30th, receive free shipping on any order over $35 (continental US)! Now is the perfect time to start getting ideas for the holidays!

Barefoot Books is offering FREE SHIPPING* this weekend! Just click on the link at left to shop!

* Free shipping is valid between Saturday, March 28th and Tuesday, March 31st, 2009. Offer valid in the 48 continental states only.

15% OFF IF YOU ORDER ONLINE!

Since I'm a newbie and still working to build a following, I am offering 15% off if you order online!

Just click the banner to go shopping! Your discount will automatically be added in the shopping cart.

HAPPY SHOPPING! =-)

March Picks

March Picks for You

Whether it’s a new title, a gift that celebrates the season, or a specially discounted offer, these are our favorites for March.

Baby's First Book
The perfect book to share with a baby. Introduce them to their first letters, numbers, and shapes!


Barefoot Book of Faeries
Formerly A Child's Book of Faeries
Retold and Narrated by: Tanya Robyn Batt
Illustrated by: Gail Newey
"Whether you believe in faeries or not, this anthology will keep kids dreaming."—San Diego Parent Magazine

Cow In The Cabbage Patch
Written by: Stella Blackstone
Illustrated by: Clare Beaton
"The magical blend of flannel boards and quilting is like eye candy - a visual feast for the mind and the soul. But it's Blackstone's 'fish out of water' story that brings the playful pictures to life." - Booklist

Faerie's Gift
Written by: Tanya Robyn Batt
Narrated by Niamh Cusack
Illustrated by: Nicoletta Ceccoli
Breathtaking gift edition hardcover with CD!

Gigantic Turnip
Written by: Aleksei Tolstoy
Illustrated by: Niamh Sharkey
"Niamh Sharkey's drolly comic illustrations are going to make this version the new storytime favorite."—Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books (starred review)

Hare and the Tortoise
and other fables of La Fontaine
Translated by: Ranjit Bolt
Illustrated by: Giselle Potter
"A modern version of La Fontaine's wised-up fables."—The New York Times Book Review

I Took the Moon for a Walk
Written by: Carolyn Curtis
Illustrated by: Alison Jay
New in large format lap book!

Listen, Listen
Written by: Phillis Gershator
Illustrated by: Alison Jay
New in large format lap book!

Magic Train Ride
Written by: Sally Crabtree
Illustrated by: Sonia Esplugas
Climb on to the magic train for a journey you'll never forget!

Mother Goose Remembers
Compiled and Illustrated by: Clare Beaton
"Beaton's work evokes the cozy domesticity and unhurried days of a bygone era, and many adults may find it refreshing to find a Mother Goose untainted by zingy modern ironies."—Publishers Weekly

Motherbridge of Love
Illustrated by: Josée Masse
Silver Winner in the 2008 Nautilus Book Awards


Pirates
Retold by: Richard Walker
Illustrated by: Olwyn Whelan
"Walker has extensively researched the genre in order to make this uncommon selection." - School Library Journal

Story Tree
Tales to Read Aloud
Retold by: Hugh Lupton
Illustrated: Sophie Fatus
These tales from around the world are perfect for story-time, bedtime, or anytime!

Storytime
First Tales for Sharing
Written by: Stella Blackstone
Illustrated by: Anne Wilson
"The art is fresh, vibrant, and full of child appeal."—School Library Journal

Tales from Celtic Lands
Retold by: Caitlín Matthews
Narrated by Niamh Cusack
Illustrated by: Olwyn Whelan


Tales From Old Ireland
Retold by: Malachy Doyle
Illustrated by: Niamh Sharkey
Winner of the 2000 Parents' Choice Awards, Gold Award! New paperback with double story CDs!

Tales of Wisdom & Wonder
Retold by: Hugh Lupton
Illustrated by: Niamh Sharkey
"Lupton imbues each folktale with the rhythm and wit of an informal orator, and delivers a nugget of truth at the close." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales
Written by: Dawn Casey
Illustrated by: Anne Wilson
Discover how the rest of the world is 'Living Green'!

Who Are You, Baby Kangaroo?
Written by: Stella Blackstone
Illustrated by: Clare Beaton
"A great choice for one-on-one or group sharing."—School Library Journal

Whole World
Sung by: Fred Penner
Illustrated by: Christopher Corr
Featured in Oprah's "O List"!

Whole World Fun Eco Activities
Illustrated by: Christopher Corr
We’ve got the whole world in our hands! Now try our eco-activities!



Yoga Planet
50 Fun Activities for a Greener World
Illustrated by: Sophie Fatus
Celebrate the Green Revolution!