I love going to the mailbox. Now that I am reviewing with the 5 Minutes for Books team, the walk to the end of the driveway is even more exciting. When I lower the hatch and find new books, I am giddy! My children, however, do not pay much attention to my packages. Their usual response is something along the lines of “Oh, another book for Mom.”
My kids’ response changed when I received a package from Barefoot Books. I had their attention from the moment I pulled the books out of the box. The bright colors and attractive illustrations caught their eyes, and I immediately had a captive audience.
The excitement grew when we discovered that two of the books, The Animal Boogie and The Journey Home from Grandpa’s came with CDs as well. We headed to the CD player and settled down to listen to the stories. We didn’t sit for long. The stories are so lively that the kids started dancing and singing while looking at the illustrations. Even my cool, six-year-old boy couldn’t help but join in with the catchy phrases. The stories are just plain fun! (As a former educator, I would also say that the books are well designed and include important concepts for children, but my kids only care about the fun.)
Later, as I browsed the Barefoot Books catalog, I was very impressed. They have titles for a wide range of ages, and the content of the books is diverse as well. All of the books list an appropriate age range for listening and reading, and I found the books I sampled to be accurately labeled. Additionally, these books represent children of all races and special needs. Kids love to see themselves in the books they read, and that is possible for all children with these stories.
I couldn’t help but notice how many of the books have won awards, including awards from Oppenheim, Parent’s Choice, Booklist, and other notable agencies. I understand why. Barefoot Books are the kind of books that will ellicit the response, “Read it again, Mommy!” Of course, if you choose a book that includes a CD, you can always set it to repeat. (Not that I would ever do that!)
Melanie from Barefoot Books is giving away a copy of The Animal Boogie to one of our readers. Please click over to the Barefoot Books site, and then come back and tell us the title of a book that appeals to you in the comments here. One lucky winner will be announced next Wednesday (The giveaway is now closed).
Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.
Debbie Bellows says
Who are you baby kangaroo!
Betsy Pauzauskie says
Port Side Pirates appeals to me! 🙂
Chrysa says
Ballet Stories looks great. Thanks for the giveaway!
Rebecca C says
I would have to say the Princess book would be what I would go for!
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teresa says
We love pirates +— We pick Port Side Pirates +—
Erma Hurtt says
The Journey Home From Grandpa’s.
Susan C says
I love Barefoot Books! Playtime Rhymes For Little People appeals to me because my four year old grandson loves to play rhyming games.
Kathy Scott says
My boys would like the Pirate book.
Valerie Furr says
Ballet Book my little girl takes Ballet and would love this book.
Linda Grieser says
My grandson would love the Magic Train Ride, he loves trains
Christine says
I love tales of wisdom and wonder. The art is beautiful and I love that it comes with a CD as well. thanks!
Jo says
Creepy crawly calypso; my girls are huge fans of bugs:)
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Kasey P says
Definitely would be Portside Pirates since that’s what Grandpa is called because he goes fishing a lot.
Vicky Boackle says
i like the magic train ride book.
Jean Benedict says
like the kangaroos
Susanne Troop says
my daughter would love the princess book
David Benedict says
the magic train ride is real cute
Felicia Lockamy says
My son would love Asventures of Odysseus Thank you
charline s says
Portside Pirates
Kristi Blackstone says
African Animals ABC – Print looks cute!
TheAngelForever says
The books look great. I know my son would love the Port Side Pirates. Thanks for the great opportunity 🙂
Ilissa H. says
One book that looks really good to me is the book called Bunbun At Bedtime. Thanks!
Valerie Mabrey says
Portside Pirates
sharon says
the book of princesses looks great
Dean says
my pick is Alligator Alphabet
Ed Nemmers says
“Alligator Alphabet”
Cilfton Wade says
Love books – all shape and sizes.
Thanks for this great back to school contest!
Millicent C. says
Alligator Alphabet or anything animal related! My son is obsessed with all that is animal! Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize!!
Anna says
The Creepy Crawly Calypso looks fun! My little boy is obsessed with bugs right now!
Desmond says
Gigantic turnip is neat
joy says
Classic Poems
Marcia says
Barefoot Books are great! I love Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon.
Terra Heck says
My children would like this book. Alligator Alphabet looks like a great book too.
Janet F says
My little grandson would like We All Go Traveling By-Book & Music CD.Thank you!
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Jeanine Price says
Elusive Moose looks cool! I would love to win! Thanks so much for the grveaway!
Elizabeth M. says
We would love the Barefoot Book of Faeries!
kathy pease says
Forest of Stories 🙂
Kirsten says
Alligator Alphabet!
Carissa D. says
I would choose Abuelita fue al Mercad. Thanks!
Roseann Kies says
Portside Pirates!
Renee Turner says
Ballet Stories looks really good
CHERYL A FRANCISCO says
I like “Who Are You?”
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Tracy says
We would like Animal Tales.
Thanks.
Jenn says
I think the My Daddy is a Pretzel one looks very cool – yoga poses, etc. That said, the A is for Alligator is a current fave at our house with my 17 month old.
Desiree says
My grandson would love The Barefoot Book of Pirates- Book & Story CD 😉
Linda says
My boys voted and their choice is”I Took The Moon for a Walk”.
Sherry R says
My favorite is The Journey Home from Grandpa’s!
Erica G says
I think Bear At Home sounds fun!
Veronica Garrett says
The Adventures of Odysseus
Stacie Ruyle says
African Animals ABC!