Barefoot Books

Barefoot World Atlas

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Teaching kids about geography and culture can be a tall order for parents. Although both subjects offer a wealth of unique and exciting information, the learning process requires a sustained level of focused attention and patience to be successful. Although kids are natural explorers, they are not a tolerant bunch by any means of the imagination. They absorb information like sponges but more so on an organic level rather than a structured environment. So how does one engage children in geography and culture? Enter Barefoot World Atlas, a universal app for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.

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Ruby’s Sleepover

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A child’s mind has a wonderful capacity for vivid flights of imagination. A shadow’s not simply a shadow but a giant robot from Planet X or maybe a mischievous bunny rabbit from the enchanted forest. Location as well as the time of day work in concert to prompt the types of imagery a kid will experience. Such is the case in children’s book “Ruby’s Sleepover” written by Kathryn White and illustrated by Miriam Latimer.

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Bear’s Busy Family

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“Bear’s Busy Family”, from the Bear series of children’s board books published by Barefoot Books, invites young readers to meet the members of the bear family as they work collectively to prepare for a family members birthday party. Writer Stella Blackstone spins a lyrical tale with rhyming words which dance off the page. Coupled with Illustrator Debbie Harter’s fun, imaginative imagery, a young reader will delight in being swept away by this charming little book.

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