This week we had the pleasure of reading yet another OUSTANDING book from the Barefoot Books collection. For other barefoot books reviews go here and here.
This particular book is our new favorite… the Barefoot Book of Earth Tales. It is perfect for earth conscious children and families and perfect for Earth Day activities. Earth Tales is a beautiful anthology of folktales, that helps give our kids a glimpse into different cultures around the world and how they live in harmony with the rhythms and patterns of nature. There is a story called “The Sun Mother” that is set in Australia and “The Magic Garden” is set in Kazakhstan, for instance.
Each story is beautifully written and the illustrations are absolutely fantastic. That is what I have come to associate with Barefoot books… books that are meaningful and beautiful. They are probably the most spectacular line of kids books you could ever ask for and this particular book does not disappoint.
After each folktale you come to an activity page that you and your kids can do together…like I said… perfect for Earth Day. Some of the activities include making a cornhusk doll, making a pinecone birdfeeder, and creating an aboriginal song-line painting.
If you happen pick up a copy of Earth Tales this month I saw on the web site that Barefoot Book is has partnered with the environmental organization Eco-Libris to plant trees for every copy sold this April. This 10% off discount code may help too: SCETALES
We love the Alligator Alphabet.
Earth Tales sounds fabulous!
I like What’s this!
We don’t have any of the Barefoot Books, and Earth Tales looks fabulous!
although we don’t own any barefoot books, herb, the vegetarian dragon looks like a fun one, since we are a vegetarian family!
I read about Barefoot books recently in Mothering, but forgot to visit their site. Thanks for the reminder, I’m off to take a look at their books now…
Wow…..all of them are exciting!!! I like the Forest of Stories….but, they all look fantastic! My boys go to Montessori school….and this looks like something right up their alley. They learn about so many different cultures/recycling/peace living at the school…they would love to share this book with the classroom.
We don’t have any Barefoot books…yet. But I am buying this one. But if I could win it I’d donate it to my child’s library.
I really like the barefoot book, The Boy Who Grew Flowers. It is really important to me for my children to accept others no matter what and this book is a great way to introduce them to the concept.
This is my first introduction to Barefoot Books… WOW! We’ve been trying to find new books for our family and these are just what we’ve been wishing for. “Earth Tales” looks very inviting…and I love the idea of (and hope to order) “Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon.”
herb the vegetarian dragon looks uber cool
Wowo these look like great books! I don’t currently own any, but am certainly going to look for them now! Thanks for sharing!
I’ve never heard of these before, there are several that caught my eye quickly, a favorite for me is “Home for a Tiger, Home for a Bear”
I’ve heard of Barefoot Books, but don’t own any. I love their site. I’ll need to get some! I think I’d like to order “Whole World Fun Eco Activities.” That might be good for the Easter basket.
A friend of mine just sent me a link to your blog. I love it. I have not heard of the Barefoot Books, but I am interested in learning more. Thank you so much.
I have never heard of these books and am very intrigued- my husband and I are trying to switch our lifestyle over to one of more natural, organic, green living so i’m like a sponge trying to soak everything up!
WE DON’T HAVE ANY–EARTH TALES LOOKS REALLY FUN!
We love the Elusive Moose at our house. The story is cute and the art is awesome! Thanks for doing this giveaway.
We don’t have any Barefoot Books at present but what a wonderful concept to share with children. Barefoot Books are new to me but I can already say I am a fan!
Bear On a Bike looks very cute. Thanks for the chance to win!
We’ve only checked Barefoot Books out from the library and they’ve all been wonderful. I am going to have to check out this one for sure; it sounds great!
I hadn’t heard of these before your post – but the Earth Tales looks great!
I don’t have any Barefoot Books, but I did read a blurb about them in Mothering last month, and they sound fantastic. So when I saw them mentioned, I had to click through!
I haven’t tried these books yet but thanks for letting me know I will definitely check them out.
We haven’t read any of these books, but they sound great! I’d love to have Earth Tales, like you, I think it’s so important for our kids to learn about other cultures.
very cool book. i’ll have to go check it out!
have a great weekend
I don’t have a favorite but the pictures look fabulous. I like that they are folktales from all the cultures, my kids will love them!
I don’t have any Barefoot Books but one book caught my eye: “Herb, the Vegetarian Dragon”-would love to get that for my boys!
We don’t have any Barefoot Books yet but I love the idea that there are activities after the Earth Tales stories. What a fun way to celebrate Earth Day.
We don’t have any, however have seen them. The one that I think I would get first is What’s that —
I haven’t heard of the books but I think I’ll be looking for them at the library today! Would love to win a copy of our own. The pictures look awesome!
All the books look awesome, but I was struck by “El Mundo” because it is “adapted from the popular gospel spiritual.” As always, thanks for introducing us to more cool things.
I posted a link to my face book profile. Thanks!
Very cute books! Being pregnant, the baby books are appealing to me at the moment.
I’ve never heard of barefoot books, but the colors look great!
I don’t have any of these books yet but looks like I really would like the What’s This? book! It reminds me of my 2 year old all day long asking questions and so curious! Great book.
I love books that are wholesome and also educational. Thanks for the opportunity to win something wonderful!
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I love books that have good messages about the earth for kids. All the animals will not stay happy and fluffy if we don’t teach our children to preserve the planet we all live on. I hope to share the story of the book with my little man!
My 7 yr. old loves “Shakespeares Storybook” and “Magic Hoofbeats”! Love them all though! Great books!
My 7 yr. old loves “Shakespeares Storybook” and “Magic Hoofbeats”! Love them all though!
Hi, I do not have any Barefoot Books and just checked out their website…it looks like such a great company. I love that there is a collection of books to help teach children about the Earth & how to grow food…! Thanks! Melissa
A favorite of ours is We’ve got the whole world in our hands. My children and i listen to the cd, sing it and look at the book. Just looking at the pictures brings up so much discussion! the activity book that goes along with it is great too!!
We love to read “Listen, Listen” and “I Took the Moon for a Walk”. Alison Jay’s illustrations in the books are so much fun to look at. My daughter and I also like to sing and dance to “Playtime Rhymes for Little People’. I highly recommend all three of these books.
My family is in the process of starting a veggie garden and what a surprise when I come on to this site and see the blog on the Earth Tales book opened op to a page about Growing tomatoes. I would LOVE to use this book with my children as we begin or gardening endeavors! I have never heard of Barefoot Books but I look forward to incorporating some into our home library!
I have not ever bought these books, however I am going to seek them out at the children’s book store. The book you reviewed looks great…stories and activities together is a fantastic way to teach and explore the theme.
This is the first time I’ve ever heard of Barefoot Books. I think they are absolutely great. I checked out the website and am very happy with what their organization stands for. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you should check out their core values.
The Barefoot Books are all so beautiful. Wonderful stories and the illustrations ALWAYS catch my eye when we are visiting our local library. I don’t think I could choose a favorite. EAch one is just was beautiful as the next. They also print with earth friendly inks and on recycled paper. Love them!
The barefoot book is such a fantastic book its each story consist on children mind level.its really helpful for the child mind making according the nature environment.thanks for it
Melynda with comment #19 is our winner!!!
All Barefoot Books have fantastic messages, as a Barefoot stallholder in Chandler Arizona, I read story times at the Chandler Farmers market.