I've always loved to read, and am thrilled to watch my boys have the same desire and love for books of all kinds. I am always looking for stories that will challenge their already-wild imaginations. Since I am doing most of the reading, I prefer the non-TV character books, but rather ones with beautiful illustration and unique storytelling, and hopefully a life lesson tucked away somewhere.
You have probably heard the buzz all around about Barefoot Books- and these books are so worthy of all the praise. Their stories are a cultural blend of art and heart and inspiration.
I sat down and read Mama Panya's Pancakes, A Village Tale From Kenya, as soon as I received it in the mailbox. I loved using the different voices for Mama's feistiness and her son Adika's heart and compassion. The story draws you in, about these wonderful pancakes to be made for many guests, but you also get a feeling for the Kenyan village life. By the end you'll want to taste those pancakes! Thankfully, a recipe is included as well as 8 pages of impressive easy-to-explain facts about Kenya, its people, and the language.
I want to fill all our bookshelves with Barefoot Books! I think our next read must be Storytime: First Tales For Sharing- an area that Gray is, let's say, working on right now. And if you purchase $30 or more by Oct 31, you'll receive a copy of Storytime FREE!
I have a copy of Mama Panya's Pancakes for one special reader! Please leave a comment here if you'd like to win! I'll randomly pick a winner after Monday Oct. 22. One entry per person, please.
For more information about Barefoot Books, contact Rebecca Wolpinsky at happywillow@mybarefootbooks.com. Request a catalog for all your family members and make Christmas shopping easy this year! The kids don't need any more toys, but they can always use new books!
Visit PreschoolRock.com and sign up for their email newsletter (scroll down the left-hand side of their site's main page)- they'll send you a free coloring book and a 10% off coupon code for Barefoot Books, among other great special offers! Feel free to tell them I sent you! : )
Winner was #1 (I don't see that happening often!) and that is Lisa from Sunny Side of the Street!
Ooh! I want that book! I am always looking for books to incorporate in my classroom. I like books that tell a story, but then have facts about the culture in the back. I am a book junkie! I have crates and crates of kids books, and keep adding to my collection. I'm also a big reader of 'grown-up' books too (mostly fiction.) My kids have inherited the love of reading from me, my mom, and my grandmother. It's in the genes!
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Our books shelves are stuffed but we just can't stop. We are all book-aholics and I wouldn't have it any other way! I really want this one :-)
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Sounds like a wonderful story!
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ReplyDeleteKC
This looks like a really cool book. Thanks for the chance to win!
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ReplyDeleteStaci
I'm probably the last to hear about Barefoot books thanks for the heads up and this book looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this for my boy...he's just starting to really love books now! :)
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ReplyDeleteHi there, So i would love to win this book. I have heard about them and would love to see what they are all about! Also, this is my first time checking out your blog and I have to tell you it rocks. I saw the pic of you as Strawberry Shortcake and I was the same thing when I was little, Face mask and all. Ahh, the memories!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this book for my kids! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeletei just recently discovered barefoot books and they are wonderful. i'd love another to add to our collection (which only consists of 1 book so far). ;)
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amy
I've never heard of Barefoot books. At first when I saw the pictures I thought of Faith Ringgold's books. (They are also beautiful books-check them out) Please enter me!
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ReplyDeleteP.S. Thanks for the heads-up on the coupon!
I had never heard of these before! Would love to enter. :)
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ReplyDeleteI believe the best thing parents can do to help their child to read is to read to them. After I had read the same book many, many times I taped myself reading the book so my son could "read" it anytime by listening to the tape and looking at the book. He loved it!
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ReplyDeleteI have never heard of Barefoot Books before. I love adding multicultural things into my son's reading list, and the pictures look just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice multicultural book for my two daughters. I would love to win it!
ReplyDeleteMy sister lives in Africa, and I'm always looking for ways to teach my daughter about her adventurous aunt. I'm going to request a catalog for sure!
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ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a fun book, and just what I need, another reason my kids will beg me to make pancakes, lol.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book, and a great addition to my new classroom! I graduate in the spring!
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Looks like a wonderful book for my children since we read all the time.
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ReplyDeleteCount me in! I would love to win this for my children.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win this book! My litle guy only sits still to hear a story so we need all the books we can get. Thanks Steph for the cool giveaway.
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ReplyDeleteAs a school teacher AND mom this would be put to good use!
ReplyDeleteSteph
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! My daughter would love to hear the story. Also, I would being an avid book reader!
I love this book and would love to have a copy for our home library!
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Sounds like a great book to read to the kids and perhaps share in the Classroom!! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book to read to the kids and perhaps share in the Classroom!! :)
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Can you include me please? The book looks sooo cute. :)
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ReplyDeleteThis book looks lovely!
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ReplyDeleteI'm ready for something new for our library and this looks like a great book. I'm new to the barefoot books, but going to check them out asap.
ReplyDeleteI would love this for my little boy but I may be too late!
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ReplyDeleteoh, Steph, I love books...especially for my kids. This sounds AWESOME
ReplyDeleteI love books and my kids love being read to! I would love to add this to our collection. I have not heard of these yet so thanks for the info too!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a very interesting book. I would love to read it to my daughter.
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ReplyDeletePlease enter me. I'm constantly striving to find literature that will show my 2 biracial daughters that all people are different yet the same. This would be a perfect pick. Thanks & God bless.
ReplyDeletePlease count me in, I have heard great things about these books, and I would love to have one to read to my boys:-) Thanks!
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