Barefoot Books
Today, we are pleased to have guest blogger Eve (Agush) Costarelli*, an accomplished flamenco dance performer and instructor, teach us a little more about this beautiful, expressive art form and how it nurtures creativity. Read on to learn more!
Today’s podcast is from Tales of Wisdom & Wonder and tells the tale of a monkey who gets himself into trouble through a simple misunderstanding. In “Monkey and Papa God” an old woman drops her pot of golden honey on the way to the market and cries out, “Misery, oh misery, Papa God! Why’d you send me so much misery?” When the monkey hears her crying, he thinks that the sweet and sticky stuff oozing on the ground is called misery and decides to go to Papa God to ask for more. Be sure to tune in to see what happens to the monkey gets when Papa God gives him more misery.
Thank you to everyone who left a comment and entered the contest, we loved hearing from you! Congratulations to Carol Dover, our winner. This contest is now closed, please stay tuned for more!
Today’s podcast is a North Indian story called “Terror” from our collection Magic Hoofbeats. In “Terror” a young king is faced with the threat of rebellion. His prime minister urges him to hide until a hallowed horse can be found to protect him—but can such a horse be found? Tune in to find out if the king defeats the rebellion, and read on for a chance to win!
It’s time for another post from the lovely ladies at our Concord Studio! Today, Leigh Tappen shares some fun, creative tips on how to recycle unwanted items. Read on to learn more!
Thank you to everyone who left a comment and entered the contest, we loved hearing from you! Congratulations to Maureen McClintock, our winner. This contest is now closed, please stay tuned for more!
For our podcast today, here’s a story from the Iroquois of North America called “The Horned Snake’s Wife.” This tale from The Barefoot Book of Princesses is about a chief’s daughter who refuses to marry any of the suitors from her tribe, but accepts the offer of a handsome stranger with a melodious voice. However, the chief’s daughter soon discovers her new husband and his family are not what they seem. Tune in to discover the girl’s fate, and read on for a chance to win!
Today we are excited to have guest blogger Micha Archer, illustrator of Lola’s Fandango and The Wise Fool, share her experience attending the Children’s Book Festival at the University of Southern Mississippi. Read on to learn more!
There is an undeniably special bond that forms between the generations when grandparents and grandchildren share stories together. To celebrate the role grandparent’s play in children’s lives, the Barefoot Books Studios in Concord and Oxford started the spring season with a series of Grandparent’s Day Celebrations*. Here are a few fun tips for how you can recreate the magic of sharing stories among generations in your own family:
Thank you to everyone who left a comment and entered the contest, we loved hearing from you! Congratulations to Sarah Eiley Cowherd, our winner. This contest is now closed, please stay tuned for more!
Today’s story is from The Barefoot Book of Pirates and is about the legendary Irish pirate Grace O’Malley. In “Pirate Grace,” the supplies on Grace’s ship are running low and Grace decides to stop off at another Chieftain’s castle for food and rest. When the proud Chieftain refuses to help Grace and her men, Grace captures his son as a hostage! Make sure to tune in to find out what happens to Grace and the Chieftain’s son, and read on for a chance to win!
Our youngest-ever guest blogger is with us today and oh are we excited to have her! Please welcome Amelia Parkin, six-year-young daughter of our Group Publishing Manager. Amelia and her family are spending the year in the Boston area before they head back home to the UK. They shared Passover Seder with a member of our Marketing Team and it was a delightful evening of culture, traditions, storytelling and family (along with some good food and song too!)
Thank you to everyone who left a comment and entered the contest, we loved hearing from you! Congratulations to Lauren Vogelpohl Driver, our winner. This contest is now closed, please stay tuned for more!
This week’s podcast is a story about a daring samurai from The Barefoot Book of Knights. In “Yogodayu and the Army of Bees,” Yogodayu’s fortress has been taken over by his brother-in-law, and he and his defeated army are left hiding in a nearby cave. Tune in to find out if Yogodayu reclaims his fortress back, and keep reading for a chance to win!
