Barefoot Singalongs – serie

"An ebullient book with catchy, rhyming text that's fun to read again and again at home, in the classroom or under a tree" – Kirkus ReviewsGrab your backpack and head into the countryside for a camping adventure full of contrasts! Join in the fun as little ones explore opposites—from tall and short to fast and slow—through singalong actions that get everyone moving. Encourages active participation with opposite actions Includes access link to audio and video animation Perfect for young campers eager to learn and move!

Dive into an ocean of fun with five magical mermaids!Swim along with five friendly mermaids as they guide kids on a whimsical singalong adventure through the world's oceans, counting down from 5 to 0. Along the way, they’ll meet colorful sea creatures and explore the five oceans, all while singing a catchy tune! Introduces ocean facts, marine animals, and mermaid legends Features a fun countdown song that reinforces STEM learning Includes online access link to audio and video animation

"Recommended for any collection that aims to make Spanish more accessible to young readers." -- School Library JournalMaking friends is twice the fun when you know two languages! Follow along as children laugh, play, and share through a catchy tune that introduces both English and Spanish phrases. With each verse, they discover how learning new words can build new friendships. Encourages bilingual language learning through call-and-response music Endnotes feature English and Spanish phrases with pronunciations Includes an online access link to audio and video animation

Hop on the tractor for a lively farmyard counting adventure!Chug along with a busy farmer as he picks up fifteen animals on his route—until a bumpy surprise sends everyone tumbling! With playful repetition and rhythm, this colorful book combines counting fun with a dash of farmyard chaos. Introduces counting with humor and excitement Educational endnotes on farm machines and crops Includes a QR code for access to video animation and audio

“This bilingual counting book uses bold primary colors to depict the diversity and joy of the Bronx” – Foreword ReviewsIt’s time to dance down to the block party! The nurses samba down the stairs, the firefighters groove to reggaeton, and the kids jump to hip-hop beats—who else will you find as you count your way down? This singalong adventure brings 10 styles of Latin, Afro-Latin, and African American dance and music to life in a Bronx high-rise! Introduces English and Spanish vocabulary Endnotes share fun facts about each dance style Perfect for little music lovers ready to move and groove

“This bilingual counting book uses bold primary colors to depict the diversity and joy of the Bronx” – Foreword Reviews Joining Barefoot’s singalong collection, this upbeat story depicts residents of a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx, New York, who are dancing down to their neighborhood block party. From samba-dancing nurses to reggaeton-loving firefighters, this unique song-story introduces 10 kinds of Latin, Afro-Latin, and African American dance and music from throughout the Americas. Readers can count along in English and Spanish as they visit each floor of the building! Endnotes provide more information about the dance styles. Includes an online access link to original audio and video animation.Types of dance featured:TangoSalsaReggaetonSambaCumbiaMamboHip-hopRumbaMerengueConga

Longlisted for the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards!“A lively adaptation of the traditional Irish folk song ‘The Rattlin’ Bog’, this musical picturebook showcases the brilliant bog and the creatures that call it their home” – Inis magazineRo, ro, the rattlin’ bog, the bog down in the valley-o! In an Irish peat bog, a rattlin’ (Irish slang for “wonderful”) tree contains a rattlin’ nest, which contains a rattlin’ egg, which contains a rattlin’ bird . . . all the way down to a seed of a brand-new rattlin’ tree. This traditional Irish tune, sung by a traditional Irish band, invites readers to join the lively fun and discover the bog's hidden treasures! Joins Barefoot's singalong collection Includes a QR code to original audio and animation Includes notes on Irish peat bogs and the creatures that live there, as well as plant and animal life cycles

★ “Each page of Mi tractor illustrates the farmer’s daily tasks and provides two rhyming lines in Spanish that build on each other as the story progresses . . . This delightful board book will draw the young readers into a farmer’s colorful world” – School Library JournalChug along with a busy farmer as he picks up fifteen animals on his route—until a bumpy surprise sends everyone tumbling! With playful repetition and rhythm, this colorful book combines counting fun with a dash of farmyard chaos. Spanish edition. Introduces counting with humor and excitement Educational endnotes on farm machines and crops Includes a QR code for access to video animation and audio

"Toddlers and preschoolers need plenty of opportunities to MOVE, and that’s exactly what this book will help them do" – Stuff Parents NeedCome on everybody, shake a claw! Let me hear you bellow. Let me hear your roar with 7 dancing dinosaurs! With funky lyrics and a catchy rap performance, this rhythmic romp will have kids dancing, laughing and having a blast while introducing them to seven dinosaurs. Large board book format is perfect for little hands  Educational endnotes include 6 pages of dinosaur facts Features colorful artwork by bestselling Animal Boogie illustrator Debbie Harter Includes QR code access to audio and video animation

"Why settle for ordinary? Ride a 'chicken bus' in Guatemala!" ― Kirkus ReviewsHop aboard for an exciting bus ride! From a Guatemalan village to a bustling market town, this fresh twist on a beloved song is full of catchy rhymes and colorful illustrations. Written by Stella Blackstone (Barefoot Bear Series, Cleo the Cat) and sung by The Amador Family, this lively story celebrates travel and discovery. Large board book format is perfect for little hands Features a Guatemalan-inspired, marimba-flavored singalong Includes educational endnotes about life in Guatemala Includes QR code access to audio and video animation

A brand new Barefoot Singalong about the earth's orbit!The earth circles round the sun each year.Past days, weeks, and months, our birthdays we cheer,growing taller, faster, smarter, wiser.The earth circles round the sun each year.What creates the seasons? How does day turn to night? Learn how the sun and moon create earth's seasonal and daily cycles in this uplifting, musical exploration of the beautiful planet we call home. Written and sung by Susan Reed (Over in the Meadow and Up, Up, Up) and illustrated by Mariona Cabassa (Whatever Comes Tomorrow, Barefoot Books Water, and A Gift for Amma), the calming music and vibrant illustrations help children understand our place in the universe. Includes a QR code to original audio and animation Endnotes dive more into STEAM topics such as seasons, stars, the moon and more Teaches kids about earth's orbit in a fun, accessible way

Batters up! A reimagining of the classic baseball anthem!You've heard that we root, root, root for the home team and enjoy some peanuts and cracker jacks, but do you know the diverse history and culture behind America's favorite pastime turned global phenomenon? In this twist on the classic song, enjoy the familiar tune while learning about iconic baseball events, players, and parks that shaped the sport as we know it today. Celebrate America's 250th birthday by learning about its favorite pastime End notes include more baseball facts about the game, players and parks Includes QR code access to audio and video animation

"Welcoming, joyful, and truly inclusive" – Kirkus ReviewsAn original singalong celebrating kids with disabilities and the tools that help them access our world!What helps your mobility? How do you groove?Full of possibility! Every body move!From flittin’, flyin’, flowin’ walkers to dartin’, jumpin’, dazzlin’ braces, there are so many cool inventions that help people move! Every Body Move! is an energetic affirmation for children who use mobility tools and a joyful celebration of an accessible world– set to an original groovy tune!QR code provides access to video and audio animationSparks conversations on what it means to be accessibleEndnotes provide information and super cool inventions that help people move

"Welcoming, joyful, and truly inclusive" – Kirkus ReviewsAn original singalong celebrating kids with disabilities and the tools that help them access our world!What helps your mobility? How do you groove?Full of possibility! Every body move!From flittin’, flyin’, flowin’ walkers to dartin’, jumpin’, dazzlin’ braces, there are so many cool inventions that help people move! Every Body Move! is an energetic affirmation for children who use mobility tools and a joyful celebration of an accessible world– set to an original groovy tune!QR code provides access to video and audio animationSparks conversations on what it means to be accessibleEndnotes provide information and super cool inventions that help people move

"This is a delightful way to have kids learn and develop healthy habits. A welcome addition to a preschool collections." –– School Library JournalFollow a family from morning to night as they sing through healthy habits – from brushing teeth to reading books – while exploring their community. Each new verse gets little ones up and moving while introducing simple routines for a healthy lifestyle.Bilingual Spanish editionEncourages healthy habits through music and movementEndnotes provide fun facts on hygiene, exercise, and more

"An ebullient book with catchy, rhyming text that's fun to read again and again at home, in the classroom or under a tree" – Kirkus ReviewsGrab your backpack and head into the countryside for a camping adventure full of contrasts! Join in the fun as little ones explore opposites—from tall and short to fast and slow—through singalong actions that get everyone moving. Bilingual Spanish editionEncourages active participation with opposite actionsPerfect for young campers eager to learn and move!

A creepy-crawly original singalong celebrating spiders, imagination, and the Arab folk dance the dabke It’s a Midnight Creep! All the giants are asleep and the lights are out…Everybody give a shout and SCREEEAM!What do spiders do when we’re asleep? What if they gathered beneath the full moon for a celebration with jumping, dancing, and feasting until dawn? Party along with spiders of all kinds and get inspired to dance the dabke! But shhhh . . .  be careful not to wake the giants sleeping upstairs!Listen, sing, and dance along with audio singalong and video animation accessible via QR codeLearn about the dabke, a communal folk dance from the Arab worldEndnotes provide more information about spiders, the dabke dance and Arab music