Of course, everyone knows “If You’re Happy and You Know It.” Such a great, action-filled song! The Barefoot Books version of the song is both a book and a singalong CD, written by Anna McQuinn, illustrated by Sophie Fatus, and sung by Susan Reed. What you might not immediately notice is that this publication is
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I have always loved the Madeline books by Ludwig Bemelmans. In fact, I even named my Siamese cat in honor of the spunky little French school girl. Last summer I developed a summer day camp called “Learn French with Madeline” and I’m currently teaching a once-a-week homeschool enrichment program by the same name. As you
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I taught some free French demos this past weekend in preparation for a new family French class I’m offering next month. I’m trying something new for busy families . . . a blend of online lessons, live lessons, and a French food potluck celebration. You can read more about my upcoming class here. (Located in
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Young Spanish learners are sure to enjoy Clare Beaton’s engaging board book, Cerdota Grandota (How Big is a Pig? published by Barefoot Books.) Farmyard animals is a theme in every early childhood language program I know. Kids will be able to practice the Spanish vocabulary words for both animals and opposites. Cerdota Grandota is on
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I decided to give my annual Christmas bear display a literary theme this year. Now all they need are some Bearfoot Books in their paws. (er . . . make that BAREFOOT Books!) Barefoot Books has a fantastic selection of multicultural books for kids. And by multicultural, I mean spanning the globe. Check out
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Discover a charming Mexican legend in The Miracle of the First Poinsettia: A Mexican Christmas Story. It is written by Joanne Oppenheim and beautifully illustrated by Fabian Negrin. This lovely, cultural Christmas story is available in both English and Spanish . . . El milagro de la primera flor de Nochebuena. Even in the English
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I just stumbled across a fantastic looking book Spanish teachers and learners will love. It’s called Fiesta Femenina: Celebrating Women in Mexican Folktale. Published by Barefoot Books, retold by Mary-Joan Gerson, illustrated by Maya Christina Gonzalez. I’ll be honest, I haven’t had a chance to personally review it yet. But it is now on CLEARANCE.
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Off We Go to Mexico! is a wonderful book for introducing children to the sights, customs, language, and history of Mexico. It is written in delightful verse by Laurie Krebs, and illustrated by Christopher Corr. Off We Go to Mexico! is available in both English and Spanish. In the English version, each double page spread
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Free shipping for orders over $60 through December 24 I’m always on the prowl for multilingual and multicultural books and music. I am pleased and excited to tell you about the treasures I’ve discovered at Barefoot Books! In fact, once I began to peruse the catalog I found that I already owned several Barefoot
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Offering a Madeline camp for 5-7 year olds has me more enthused than ever over these classic books by Ludwig Bemelmans. Even my boys are asking to hear tale after tale about the brave little girl from “the old house in Paris that was covered in vines.” Madeline provides a wonderful context and reason for
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