2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Barefoot Books

My daughter loves books.  She will frequently pass up playing with her toys to sit and "read" her books.  We read throughout the day, she has a stack of books in the bathroom, and we always read a book before going to bed.  She probably has close to 100 books.  Now we have never read them all, she has about a dozen that are her favorites and we read them over and over and over. 

New to her library, from Barefoot Books is There's a Cow in the Cabbage Patch, How Big is a Pig, and If You're Happy and You Know It.   Right now she loves books with animals so the There's a Cow in the Cabbage Patch and How Big is a Pig books have been a huge hit.  I like the  unique illustrations and cute story lines.

Singing and dancing are also one her list of fun things to do, making the If You're Happy and You Know it book with sing along CD a hit since.   The Barefoot Books version is a multicultural variation of the traditional song and includes children from cultures all over the world. 

Barefoot Books was also kind enough to send along a set of their Yoga Pretzels cards.  I have always wanted to take yoga but have never taken a class because I am afraid that I will look silly or fall on my head while attempting a Down Dog or Airplane.

The Yoga Pretzels cards are perfect for me, because I can trip over myself and fall on my face a hundred times in the privacy of my living room and the only witness will be my daughter.  The Yoga Pretzels cards are brightly color coded by type of pose (my favorite are the Breathing and Time In sections, I am really good at those!)  Each card has easy to understand step-by-step instructions and illustrations to guide you into each pose (even the most novice yoga newbie can figure them out, by that I mean me!)


Barefoot News: (see #2 for a chance to win!!)
1. All throughout November, for every Barefoot purchase made on our Web site or in our flagship store in Concord, MA, we'll donate one new book to children in need via our philanthropic partner, First Book. http://www.barefootbooks.com/story/giving_back/ (more information on this link)

2. Starting November 15 through December 15, anyone who posts a photo or video of their little dancer on our Facebook group page is eligible to win a copy of our brand new Barefoot Books of Dance Stories book and storytime CD by Jane Yolen and her daughter Heidi Stemple. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=83919187446 (Facebook Group page)

3. Experience Barefoot Books though their digital videos and podcast: http://www.barefootbooks.com/story/childrens-crafts-activities (click the individual videos and the podcast link on the right side). 

Where to Buy:  
Barefoot Books can be purchased at their flagship store is in Concord, Massachusetts,  they have a boutique in the Manhattan FAO Schwarz, or you can purchase at their online store

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**Disclaimer: I was not paid in any form of cash for this posting.   I received three books and Yoga cards for the purpose of this review .  This is solely the opinion of Over Thirty Mommy. Other people may have different experiences with the.**