Barefoot Books are all about combining wonderful stories with gorgeous artwork, and these are certainly some of the most beautifully illustrated books we have found. This makes them enjoyable as well as educational to look at, and many of the books have a multicultural emphasis, and are ideal for introducing your child to the people and places of the world.

The entire range can be found here.



The Animal Boogie

Can you boogie? Down in the Indian jungle, the children and animals are learning about actions like leaping, stomping, shaking and flapping while meeting different jungle creatures. Book with CD editions include song sung by acclaimed children's performer Fred Penner. Hardback. Illustrated by Debbie Harter.


Ages 3 to 7 years.

£10.99


We All Went on Safari

Learn to count in Swahili while discovering African animals on an exciting safari through the grasslands of Tanzania. Facts about Tanzania, Swahili counting, the Maasai people and a map are included at the end.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each book will be donated to the African Wildlife Foundation, to aid in their wildlife conservation and community building efforts in Tanzania. Hardback.
Ages 4 to 10 years


Written by Laurie Krebs and illustrated by Julia Cairns.

£10.99


Mother Goose Remembers

Enjoy the rhythms and cosy warmth of the forty-six nursery rhymes in this nostalgic collection. This treasured gift book features a feather from the plumage of Mother Goose hidden on every page, waiting to be found by youngsters. Book with CD edition includes songs and rhymes performed by Caroline Butler, Charles Spicer, Nick Hooper and Dave Townsend. Hardback.


Babies to 5 years.

Illustrated by Claire Beaton.


For babies to 5 years

£14.99


The Barefoot Book of Pirates

Set sail with seven piratical tales brimming with adventure in this collection drawn from sources around the world. From mysterious and spooky to friendly and funny, the tales emphasise the qualities of bravery, imagination and compassion. Book with CD editions include stories read by Richard Hope. Hardback.


Ages 4 to 9 years


Retold by Richard Walker and illustrated by Olwyn Whelan.

£14.99


The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales

£14.99

The Faery's Gift

Enter a magical forest where a woodcutter is granted one wish after saving the life of a fairy. The woodcutter must make a difficult decision when faced with the needs of his wife, his father, and his mother. His ingenious and touching choice is at the heart of this traditional tale. Book with CD edition includes story read by actress Niamh Cusack. Hardback.


Ages 4 to 9 years


Retold by Tanya Robyn Batt and illustrated by Nicoletta Ceccoli.
£8.99

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