BIRTHDAY BASH Review & Giveaway: Barefoot Books- CLOSED
3:34 PM Posted by Desi @ Wee Share
In our house, we love to read. One of my favorite things to do is snuggle up in a chair with Raileigh and read books for hours. Raileigh has also gotten to where she enjoys spending time in her room "reading" books to herself.
I guess you could say we are somewhat of book-aholics. Raileigh has hundreds of books. Some have been passed down from her grandparents and others we have purchased for her. Regardless, I am always on the lookout for new and exciting books to share with her.
Recently, I came across an exciting new source for books- Barefoot Books. This exciting company has a nice selection of books for all ages. However, I was particularly interested in the books geared at kids ages 1- 2. There are so many books geared specifically at the things Raileigh is currently learning about- shapes, numbers, letters, colors, and more.
Barefoot Books was incredibly generous and sent me 5 of their titles to try out with Raileigh.
How Big is a Pig?
Written and Illustrated By: Clare Beaton
Format: Board Book
Ages: 1- 4 years
Synopsis
Follow an inquisitive pig as he asks all kinds of barnyard animals a barrage of questions. The rhyming, question-and-answer text presents opposites and animals in a colorful farmyard setting.
Our Thoughts
I had not worked a lot with Raileigh on opposites before reading this books. So, I was really excited to try it out with her. It exposed her to some wonderful basic opposite pairs- slow and quick, in and out, high and clean, clean and dirty, and more. I would explain each opposite pair to Raileigh as we read, and the more and more we read the book, the more she understands. It is fantastic because I can see her carrying her new knowledge over into our everyday lives, and that lets me know she really is learning from this book. I also have to make a note about just how wonderful the illustrations in this book are. The appear to be hand-stitched felt scenes and are absolutely beautiful! The images all seem to almost pop off of the page!
Counting Cockatoos
Written by: Stella Blackstone
Illustrated by: Stephanie Bauer
Format: Board Book
Ages: 1- 4 years
Synopsis
Count to twelve with help from tumbling tigers, winking owls and more, while you search for the two cockatoos hidden on every page. This clever counting adventure makes the perfect gift when paired with Alligator Alphabet.
Our Thoughts
Raileigh absolutely loves to count and does so spontaneously throughout the day. So, I was thrilled to expose her to this new counting book. The pictures are absolutely beautiful! The colors are incredibly vibrant. This book actually takes you all the way to twelve instead of stopping at ten like most counting books do. I was quite excited for this because Raileigh likes to skip eleven. Each number introduced a new animal. Raileigh new most of the animals in the book. However, this was a great opportunity to learn a few new ones and remember ones she has already been taught. We have really enjoyed this book, and it has quickly became one of our favorite counting books.
Talk With Me!
Written by: Stella Blackstone
Illustrated by: Caroline Mockford
Format: Board Book
Ages: 1- 4 years
Synopsis
Meet children from across the world as they learn the sounds that all sorts of animals make. The question-and-answer structure pairs with the lift-the-flap format for easy learning.
Our Thoughts
I think this is Raileigh's favorite titles that we reviewed. I had a feeling it might be. This book has lift the flaps in it, and Raileigh absolutely loves to lift the flaps. Plus, it is all about the sounds that different animals make, and Raileigh is quite good at animal sounds. I was actually really pleased to see that this book introduced a few animal sounds she didn't know yet, including panda, parrot, and wolf. Wolf has really stuck with her. She will throw her head back and howl, just like a wolf! The illustrations are beautiful, bold, and very well done, making it easy for the child to identify each new animal introduced in the book.
Cleo's Alphabet Book
Written by Stella Blackstone
Illustrated by: Caroline Mockford
Format: Hardcover
Age: 1- 4 years
Synopsis
Help Cleo guess which word goes with each letter of the alphabet. The rhyming text of this guessing game encourages learning, while the two-page spread of all the items at the end allows more alphabet practice. Hardcover edition includes a Cleo alphabet wall poster.
Our Thoughts
I have just recently started to work on letter identification with Raileigh. So, this was the absolute perfect book for us to receive. Each page introduces a new letter and something that starts with this letter. I really like the set up of this book as it is unlike any other alphabet books we have. For example, the "C" page has a picture of the cow and reads, "C moos when she says hello". So, it doesn't come right out and tell you what starts with "C". The child must use the picture clues and the text to figure it out. I love this because it makes Raileigh really use her brain. Plus, it's a lot of fun to have such an interactive book to share together.
Ship Shapes
Written by: Stella Blackstone
Illustrated by: Siobhan Bell
Format: Hardcover
Ages: 1- 4 years
Synopsis
Spot the shapes on top of rolling waves and on sandy shores. This sea-based early learning selection features rhyme and repetition, as well as a full page summarizing the shapes for reinforced learning.
Our Thoughts
I love this story! Raileigh really likes to identify shapes (her favorite is an octagon), so I knew this would be a fun book for us to enjoy together. It teaches children to find shapes in every day life. This book features many different scenes with water and boats. Children are encouraged to find shapes in the pictures- the triangle sails on the boat, the square windows on a building, and more. This book introduced Raileigh to a new shape- the semicircle. It was nice to be able to reinforce her knowledge in such a fun and practical way!
In addition to the books I have reviewed, there are a lot more great titles at Barefoot Books. now that I have just such how fun, beautiful, and educational their titles are, I have no doubt I will be returning to order more.
Head on over to Barefoot Books and check out the fantastic selection for yourself. See something that catches your eye? Barefoot Books has generously agreed to give one book of the winner's choice to a lucky Wee Share reader!
Here's how to enter:
Mandatory Entry (Must be done before any extra entries will qualify)
Head on over to Barefoot Books. Let me know which book you would choose if you are the winner.
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Giveaway is open to US Only. Giveaway will close September 21, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST.
No monetary compensation was received for this post. A selection of books from Barefoot Books were provided to me for review. An additional book is being provided as a giveaway for my readers. All opinions expressed above are my own.
September 7, 2010 5:05 PM
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September 7, 2010 8:25 PM
I went to barefoot books and I really liked the pirates book. My two boys would love it!
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"Arthur of Albion" seems interesting!
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September 8, 2010 12:29 PM
Kids Kitchen sounds like a fab read.
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September 8, 2010 12:37 PM
My granddaughter would love the The Farmyard Jamboree book, she lives next to a farm so I think she'll enjoy reading about a farm.
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September 8, 2010 12:38 PM
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September 9, 2010 1:11 PM
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September 9, 2010 8:12 PM
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September 9, 2010 8:14 PM
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September 13, 2010 4:39 PM
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September 14, 2010 2:40 AM
I would probably choose Up, Up, Up!, but Shopping with Dad looks cute too.
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September 15, 2010 1:02 PM
I would get the Elusive Moose book.
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September 15, 2010 1:06 PM
I like Clare Beaton’s Nursery Rhymes
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September 16, 2010 12:28 AM
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September 16, 2010 2:45 PM
I like The Barefoot Book of Princesses
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September 16, 2010 3:11 PM
I'd like Listen, Listen.
September 16, 2010 10:21 PM
Mother Goose Remembers would be great to have.
September 17, 2010 3:18 AM
I'd love to have The Story Tree.
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September 17, 2010 3:19 AM
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I would get the We're Roaming in the Rainforest.
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September 18, 2010 11:23 PM
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September 19, 2010 8:25 AM
My triplets would like Hidden Hippo- it looks like a fun one for all three to enjoy together.
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September 20, 2010 1:23 AM
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September 20, 2010 1:29 AM
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September 20, 2010 6:38 PM
"The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems"!
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September 20, 2010 8:05 PM
If I were the lucky winner I would like Who's in the Forest?
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September 20, 2010 9:16 PM
The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems
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September 20, 2010 10:12 PM
I would choose the Whole World book...love that song!
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if i won i would love The Farmyard Jamboree
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September 21, 2010 2:57 AM
My grandchildren would love Herb, The Vegetarian Dragon.
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I would get Portside Pirates.
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I would choose Clare Beaton's Action Rhymes.
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September 21, 2010 8:22 PM
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September 21, 2010 9:59 PM
The Barefoot Book of Pirates sounds like a fun book for my nephew!
September 21, 2010 9:59 PM
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