Today is UNESCO’s International Mother Language Day! We spoke with Piña Madera* and Lisa Locklin**, two fabulous instructors who offer classes at our Concord Studio, to learn why children should learn a foreign language. Please read on for our Q & A with Piña and Lisa, and come back next week for part two!
This week’s podcast comes from an African folktale in The Barefoot Book of Princesses. In “The Princess who Lost her Hair,” a princess is known far and wide for her beautiful golden hair. When an ugly, green bird appears in her window and asks for some of her hair to build his nest. She refuses, and is cursed for her lack of kindness. All of her hair falls out–what can she do to redeem herself? Be sure to tune in to see if anyone can undo the curse upon the princess, and read on for a chance to win!
We hope you enjoy a sampling of our illustrations that celebrate expressions of love and friendship—our way of wishing you a sweet Valentine’s Day from all of us at Barefoot Books.
Angela Fawcett, Yorkshire, 2008
On Wednesday 8 February my beloved mother died in York after a fatal brain haemorrhage. I was glad to be able to spend the last hour of her life with her, and to have the support of two of my brothers, Peter and Tom.
Thank you to everyone who left a comment and entered the contest, we loved hearing from you! Congratulations to Amber Guillet, our winner. This contest is now closed, please stay tuned for more!
This week’s podcast is based on an opera composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and is featured in The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Opera. In “The Magic Flute,” Prince Tamino sets out to rescue Princess Pamina from an evil wizard, but soon discovers that all is not what it seems. Be sure to tune in to see if Tamino is able to save Pamina, and read on for a chance to win!
Today we are pleased to have guest blogger Bronte Abraham* share her story about how Barefoot books have helped her son with autism learn, grow and embrace the wider world!
Parent and Child magazine recently named I Took the Moon for a Walk one of the 100 Greatest Books for Kids, which makes us, well, over the moon with happiness! Today we’re pleased to share with you an interview with Carolyn Curtis, author of I Took the Moon for a Walk. Read on to learn about her inspiration for the story, songs based on her book and more!
Thank you to everyone who left a comment and entered the contest, we loved hearing from you! Congratulations to Susan Jacobse, our winner. This contest is now closed, please stay tuned for more!
This week’s podcast is a Russian folktale from The Barefoot Book of Knights. In “The Three Journeys of Ilya Murom,” a heroic knight goes on a ride with his horse and comes to a crossroads where a sign reads that each path promises something different: death, marriage or riches. Tune in to see which road Ilya Murom chooses, and read on to win!
Today, we are excited to share with you delicious dessert recipe from Fiona Ross, Events Marketing Manager at our Oxford Studio. If you’re looking for a last-minute treat for your dinner table, keep this in mind to help keep you warm during these cold winter months!
