Mark Your Calendar for the First 5 Sacramento Children’s Celebration!

Don’t miss First 5 Sacramento’s Annual Children’s Celebration at Fairytale Town in William Land Park Saturday, October 11, 2008, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is a free, fun, educational event for young children and their families.

Help spread the word about the Children’s Celebration! Save the Date for the 2008 Children’s Celebration.
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Bedtime Routine to Give your Kids a Chance to Tell you About their School Day

“Ok, it’s time to start getting ready for bed.  After your bath, brush your teeth and get your pajamas on.  It’s getting late.”
 
If you have a bedtime routine, pat yourself on the back.  Bedtime routines are so vital, especially for young children.  Consider adding one more step to your bedtime routine.  Give your kids a [...]

Weekend Special

Barefoot Books is offering free shipping this weekend!
 

 
 

FREE Shipping on all orders!

 
 

Friday 7/25 – Sunday 7/27
Shop Online @ http://yourbarefootbooks.com

Get To Know Your Child’s Teachers

By definition, a teacher is one who teaches.  Ya .. so?  Let’s look at what it means to teach.   The dictionary defines the verb teach as:
 
·          To impart, provide or instruct knowledge or skill
·          To condition to a certain action or frame of mind
·          To cause to learn by example or experience
·          [...]

A Stress Free Morning Routine for Back to School

It’s getting to be that time again. It seems to come earlier and earlier each year.
Let’s go! Let’s go! Come on … you’re going to miss the bus! I don’t know where your favorite jeans are; it’s not my responsibility. What do you mean you still have homework? Did you brush your teeth yet? Let’s [...]

And the Winner is…..

CARLA!!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Book Giveaway.  
Look for the next book giveaway in September.

Little Leap Forward is NOW available

Little Leap Forward, Barefoot’s first chapter book is NOW available. In keeping with Barefoot’s picture book list, the new fiction line will focus on stories that draw from various cultures and traditions, but which, as Barefoot’s co-founder and editor-in-chief Tessa Strickland puts it, “speak to our times.” Illustration will also play a prominent role [...]

Barefoot Books Giveaway!

Okay…I’m giving away 3 Barefoot Books to one lucky winner! The books are My Daddy is a Pretzel (HC) , Animal Boogie PB w/CD, and How Big is a Pig BB? Please see the rules below and good luck! Total value is $33 ($16/$10/$7)

The Rules are:
1) US entrants only
2) You must provide a comment about [...]

Reminder: Summer Sale Ends July 15th

Just a reminder….the Summer Sale ends July 15th. 5 days left for up to 80% off!! This is great time to try Barefoot for the first time or stock up for gifts. You get an additional 10% too. Happy Reading!!

Shrinking Sam

Help, Sam is shrinking……
Sam is a boy with a baby sister and an older brother. His parents are understandably busy, and he feels like no one is paying attention to him, including his teacher. As his day unfolds, he starts to shrink and shrink….until finally he is so small he slides down the drain. What [...]