Barefoot Books
@barefootbooks.bsky.social
"The standard of excellence in children's books" - Forbes
Barefoot Books is an award-winning, independent, women-owned and run, children’s book publisher based in Concord, MA.
Barefoot Books is an award-winning, independent, women-owned and run, children’s book publisher based in Concord, MA.
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🌟 Hello from Barefoot Books! 🌟 We're an award-winning, women-owned and run, indie publisher making better books for a brighter world. Follow along & stay tuned for updates on awards, events, and our latest releases! 📚🎉✨
✨Newly Acquired✨
We are excited to announce that Barefoot Books Design Director Sarah Soldano has acquired 'Look at the City' and 'Look at the Farm'!
These concertina books for babies explore the sights of the city and farm.
Coming Spring 2026!
We are excited to announce that Barefoot Books Design Director Sarah Soldano has acquired 'Look at the City' and 'Look at the Farm'!
These concertina books for babies explore the sights of the city and farm.
Coming Spring 2026!
November 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
✨Newly Acquired✨
We are excited to announce that Barefoot Books Design Director Sarah Soldano has acquired 'Look at the City' and 'Look at the Farm'!
These concertina books for babies explore the sights of the city and farm.
Coming Spring 2026!
We are excited to announce that Barefoot Books Design Director Sarah Soldano has acquired 'Look at the City' and 'Look at the Farm'!
These concertina books for babies explore the sights of the city and farm.
Coming Spring 2026!
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At 8 make your way to Booth 200 to discover the bilingual line driven by the needs of diverse communities spearheaded by @barefootbook.bsky.social with #kidsbooks now available in 9 different languages with English bilingualism included youtu.be/8SiFzqM8DzA?...
✨ Introducing Barefoot Bilinguals ✨
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November 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
At 8 make your way to Booth 200 to discover the bilingual line driven by the needs of diverse communities spearheaded by @barefootbook.bsky.social with #kidsbooks now available in 9 different languages with English bilingualism included youtu.be/8SiFzqM8DzA?...
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🦃✨We are grateful for you! As you think about #Thanksgiving #lessonplans & activities for home, here are some diverse suggestions that will delight young readers & help lighten the load around holiday planning: www.kidlit.tv/kids-books-a...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
🦃✨We are grateful for you! As you think about #Thanksgiving #lessonplans & activities for home, here are some diverse suggestions that will delight young readers & help lighten the load around holiday planning: www.kidlit.tv/kids-books-a...
@barefootbooks.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
@barefootbooks.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social
It's our BIGGEST SALE of the year! ⭐🎁🏷️
Use code FUNGIFTS for 25% off sitewide now through December 1st.
Shop now 👉 tinyurl.com/3eur7b2r
Use code FUNGIFTS for 25% off sitewide now through December 1st.
Shop now 👉 tinyurl.com/3eur7b2r
November 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
It's our BIGGEST SALE of the year! ⭐🎁🏷️
Use code FUNGIFTS for 25% off sitewide now through December 1st.
Shop now 👉 tinyurl.com/3eur7b2r
Use code FUNGIFTS for 25% off sitewide now through December 1st.
Shop now 👉 tinyurl.com/3eur7b2r
Amazing news! We are so excited to have acquired 'Barefoot Books America's Founding Myths . . . And What REALLY Happened!', written by Christy Mihaly and illustrated by Marta Sevilla.
Coming to your shelf May 2026, in time for America 250 celebrations! 📕🇺🇸⭐
Coming to your shelf May 2026, in time for America 250 celebrations! 📕🇺🇸⭐
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Amazing news! We are so excited to have acquired 'Barefoot Books America's Founding Myths . . . And What REALLY Happened!', written by Christy Mihaly and illustrated by Marta Sevilla.
Coming to your shelf May 2026, in time for America 250 celebrations! 📕🇺🇸⭐
Coming to your shelf May 2026, in time for America 250 celebrations! 📕🇺🇸⭐
One more day to take 20% off sitewide during our Gift Guide Launch! 🎁✨
Use code GIVEBOOKS and get a head start on your holiday shopping today.
Explore now 👉 tinyurl.com/4rjv4n22
Use code GIVEBOOKS and get a head start on your holiday shopping today.
Explore now 👉 tinyurl.com/4rjv4n22
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
One more day to take 20% off sitewide during our Gift Guide Launch! 🎁✨
Use code GIVEBOOKS and get a head start on your holiday shopping today.
Explore now 👉 tinyurl.com/4rjv4n22
Use code GIVEBOOKS and get a head start on your holiday shopping today.
Explore now 👉 tinyurl.com/4rjv4n22
Our very own Kate DePalma, Barefoot Books author and Creative Development Director, is doing a free webinar with Becker's Education Team today at 1pm EST!
Learn about Barefoot Books’ editorial and authorial approach
to cultural authenticity 📚
Register now! lnkd.in/eh_z_pDb
Learn about Barefoot Books’ editorial and authorial approach
to cultural authenticity 📚
Register now! lnkd.in/eh_z_pDb
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Our very own Kate DePalma, Barefoot Books author and Creative Development Director, is doing a free webinar with Becker's Education Team today at 1pm EST!
Learn about Barefoot Books’ editorial and authorial approach
to cultural authenticity 📚
Register now! lnkd.in/eh_z_pDb
Learn about Barefoot Books’ editorial and authorial approach
to cultural authenticity 📚
Register now! lnkd.in/eh_z_pDb
The Barefoot Books Gift Guide is here! 🎁✨
Now through November 12th, take 20% off sitewide with code GIVEBOOKS.
Happy shopping! tinyurl.com/4rjv4n22
Now through November 12th, take 20% off sitewide with code GIVEBOOKS.
Happy shopping! tinyurl.com/4rjv4n22
November 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Barefoot Books Gift Guide is here! 🎁✨
Now through November 12th, take 20% off sitewide with code GIVEBOOKS.
Happy shopping! tinyurl.com/4rjv4n22
Now through November 12th, take 20% off sitewide with code GIVEBOOKS.
Happy shopping! tinyurl.com/4rjv4n22
Happy book birthday to our brand new Roscoe & Ivy series! 🎂
Every day is an adventure for these neurodivergent siblings! Join Roscoe & Ivy as they tackle big tasks and adjust to new experiences.
Click the link to get your copies! tinyurl.com/yn7kujp3
Every day is an adventure for these neurodivergent siblings! Join Roscoe & Ivy as they tackle big tasks and adjust to new experiences.
Click the link to get your copies! tinyurl.com/yn7kujp3
November 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Happy book birthday to our brand new Roscoe & Ivy series! 🎂
Every day is an adventure for these neurodivergent siblings! Join Roscoe & Ivy as they tackle big tasks and adjust to new experiences.
Click the link to get your copies! tinyurl.com/yn7kujp3
Every day is an adventure for these neurodivergent siblings! Join Roscoe & Ivy as they tackle big tasks and adjust to new experiences.
Click the link to get your copies! tinyurl.com/yn7kujp3
Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻
We are excited to share a sneak peek at the art for 'OOPS! I Just Ate You' coming in time for Halloween 2026.
A lonely zombie wants to make friends, but every time he meets someone, he accidentally eats them! Written by Ævar Þór Benediktsson and illustrated by Joaquin Camp.
We are excited to share a sneak peek at the art for 'OOPS! I Just Ate You' coming in time for Halloween 2026.
A lonely zombie wants to make friends, but every time he meets someone, he accidentally eats them! Written by Ævar Þór Benediktsson and illustrated by Joaquin Camp.
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻
We are excited to share a sneak peek at the art for 'OOPS! I Just Ate You' coming in time for Halloween 2026.
A lonely zombie wants to make friends, but every time he meets someone, he accidentally eats them! Written by Ævar Þór Benediktsson and illustrated by Joaquin Camp.
We are excited to share a sneak peek at the art for 'OOPS! I Just Ate You' coming in time for Halloween 2026.
A lonely zombie wants to make friends, but every time he meets someone, he accidentally eats them! Written by Ævar Þór Benediktsson and illustrated by Joaquin Camp.
Don't miss out on the Autumn Sale! 🍂✨
Take 20% off sitewide with code LEAVES20 through October 27th.
Happy shopping! 👉 tinyurl.com/2p9jp7y7
Take 20% off sitewide with code LEAVES20 through October 27th.
Happy shopping! 👉 tinyurl.com/2p9jp7y7
October 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Don't miss out on the Autumn Sale! 🍂✨
Take 20% off sitewide with code LEAVES20 through October 27th.
Happy shopping! 👉 tinyurl.com/2p9jp7y7
Take 20% off sitewide with code LEAVES20 through October 27th.
Happy shopping! 👉 tinyurl.com/2p9jp7y7
Happy Autumn Sale! 🍂✨
Now through October 27th, take 20% off sitewide with code LEAVES20.
Happy shopping! 👉 tinyurl.com/2p9jp7y7
Now through October 27th, take 20% off sitewide with code LEAVES20.
Happy shopping! 👉 tinyurl.com/2p9jp7y7
October 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Happy Autumn Sale! 🍂✨
Now through October 27th, take 20% off sitewide with code LEAVES20.
Happy shopping! 👉 tinyurl.com/2p9jp7y7
Now through October 27th, take 20% off sitewide with code LEAVES20.
Happy shopping! 👉 tinyurl.com/2p9jp7y7
We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with Reach Out and Read, the national nonprofit transforming pediatric care through reading 📚💕
Read more about our new partnership at the link 👉 tinyurl.com/mprcvznw
Read more about our new partnership at the link 👉 tinyurl.com/mprcvznw
October 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with Reach Out and Read, the national nonprofit transforming pediatric care through reading 📚💕
Read more about our new partnership at the link 👉 tinyurl.com/mprcvznw
Read more about our new partnership at the link 👉 tinyurl.com/mprcvznw
✨ Good news, booklovers + changemakers — our promo’s been extended! 🎉
You’ve got one more week to join our Community Bookseller program for 50% off the Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 💛
👉 Tap the link to learn more + join today! tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
You’ve got one more week to join our Community Bookseller program for 50% off the Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 💛
👉 Tap the link to learn more + join today! tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
October 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
✨ Good news, booklovers + changemakers — our promo’s been extended! 🎉
You’ve got one more week to join our Community Bookseller program for 50% off the Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 💛
👉 Tap the link to learn more + join today! tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
You’ve got one more week to join our Community Bookseller program for 50% off the Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 💛
👉 Tap the link to learn more + join today! tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
Happy book birthday to four titles in our brand new Barefoot Belly Time series! 🎈🎂
Our bestselling baby books are now in a new, interactive Belly Time format! Unfold the accordion pages for belly-time reading fun, with a mirror at the end.
Click the link to get your copies! tinyurl.com/24yma78h
Our bestselling baby books are now in a new, interactive Belly Time format! Unfold the accordion pages for belly-time reading fun, with a mirror at the end.
Click the link to get your copies! tinyurl.com/24yma78h
October 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Happy book birthday to four titles in our brand new Barefoot Belly Time series! 🎈🎂
Our bestselling baby books are now in a new, interactive Belly Time format! Unfold the accordion pages for belly-time reading fun, with a mirror at the end.
Click the link to get your copies! tinyurl.com/24yma78h
Our bestselling baby books are now in a new, interactive Belly Time format! Unfold the accordion pages for belly-time reading fun, with a mirror at the end.
Click the link to get your copies! tinyurl.com/24yma78h
Happy book birthday to three new Our World titles! 🎈🎂
Watch the northern lights dance in the sky in Iceland, snack on some chôm chôm in Vietnam, and play ice hockey in Canada!
Click the link to get your copies! tinyurl.com/7upvwjj6
Watch the northern lights dance in the sky in Iceland, snack on some chôm chôm in Vietnam, and play ice hockey in Canada!
Click the link to get your copies! tinyurl.com/7upvwjj6
October 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Happy book birthday to three new Our World titles! 🎈🎂
Watch the northern lights dance in the sky in Iceland, snack on some chôm chôm in Vietnam, and play ice hockey in Canada!
Click the link to get your copies! tinyurl.com/7upvwjj6
Watch the northern lights dance in the sky in Iceland, snack on some chôm chôm in Vietnam, and play ice hockey in Canada!
Click the link to get your copies! tinyurl.com/7upvwjj6
✨Promo Reminder – two days left!✨
For one week only, get 50% off the Community Bookseller Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 🎉
👉 Click the link to learn more + register tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
For one week only, get 50% off the Community Bookseller Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 🎉
👉 Click the link to learn more + register tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
October 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
✨Promo Reminder – two days left!✨
For one week only, get 50% off the Community Bookseller Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 🎉
👉 Click the link to learn more + register tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
For one week only, get 50% off the Community Bookseller Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 🎉
👉 Click the link to learn more + register tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
✨Promo Reminder!✨
For one week only, get 50% off the Community Bookseller Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 🎉
👉 Click the link to learn more + register tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
For one week only, get 50% off the Community Bookseller Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 🎉
👉 Click the link to learn more + register tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
October 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
✨Promo Reminder!✨
For one week only, get 50% off the Community Bookseller Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 🎉
👉 Click the link to learn more + register tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
For one week only, get 50% off the Community Bookseller Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 🎉
👉 Click the link to learn more + register tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
📚✨ Booklovers + changemakers, this one’s for YOU!
For one week only, get 50% off the Community Bookseller Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 🎉
👉 Click the link to learn more + register tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
For one week only, get 50% off the Community Bookseller Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 🎉
👉 Click the link to learn more + register tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
October 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📚✨ Booklovers + changemakers, this one’s for YOU!
For one week only, get 50% off the Community Bookseller Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 🎉
👉 Click the link to learn more + register tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
For one week only, get 50% off the Community Bookseller Starter Kit with code CHANGETHEWORLD 🎉
👉 Click the link to learn more + register tinyurl.com/vp3ephuy
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"In this quietly reverent tale by Goldberg, a candle lit to observe the anniversary of a loved one’s death gives a family the opportunity for reminiscence" @publisherswkly.bsky.social #StarredReview of THE REMEMBERING CANDLE from @barefootbooks.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
"In this quietly reverent tale by Goldberg, a candle lit to observe the anniversary of a loved one’s death gives a family the opportunity for reminiscence" @publisherswkly.bsky.social #StarredReview of THE REMEMBERING CANDLE from @barefootbooks.bsky.social
📚🎈🌟Happy Book Birthday to ‘Every Body Move!’ written by Jenna Elyse Johnson and illustrated by Ananya Rao-Middleton.
Purchase ‘Every Body Move!’ NOW on our website or wherever books are sold! 🌟 rebrand.ly/5777nh7
Purchase ‘Every Body Move!’ NOW on our website or wherever books are sold! 🌟 rebrand.ly/5777nh7
September 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
📚🎈🌟Happy Book Birthday to ‘Every Body Move!’ written by Jenna Elyse Johnson and illustrated by Ananya Rao-Middleton.
Purchase ‘Every Body Move!’ NOW on our website or wherever books are sold! 🌟 rebrand.ly/5777nh7
Purchase ‘Every Body Move!’ NOW on our website or wherever books are sold! 🌟 rebrand.ly/5777nh7
✨🎂📚Happy Book Birthday to ‘Some Days I’m the Wind’ written by Rebecca Gardyn Levington (Whatever Comes Tomorrow) and illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova. This calming, reassuring poem encourages readers to meet themselves as they are and explore all sides of their personalities. rebrand.ly/ufvsnnc
September 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
✨🎂📚Happy Book Birthday to ‘Some Days I’m the Wind’ written by Rebecca Gardyn Levington (Whatever Comes Tomorrow) and illustrated by Dinara Mirtalipova. This calming, reassuring poem encourages readers to meet themselves as they are and explore all sides of their personalities. rebrand.ly/ufvsnnc
📣✨We’re excited to share that we’ve acquired 'Kindness Glows in the Dark', words by Gama Valle and art by Mrinali Álvarez Astacio –– coming Spring 2026! 📚 Edited by Autumn Allen and Bree Reyes, and art directed by Meaghan Elyse Lueck.
August 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
📣✨We’re excited to share that we’ve acquired 'Kindness Glows in the Dark', words by Gama Valle and art by Mrinali Álvarez Astacio –– coming Spring 2026! 📚 Edited by Autumn Allen and Bree Reyes, and art directed by Meaghan Elyse Lueck.
Yay! 🎂📚🌳Happy Book Birthday to our new picture book, ‘Thank You, Old Oak’, written by Britt Crow-Miller and illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford ✨ #NewBooks Click the link to shop! rebrand.ly/bwxcimm
August 26, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Yay! 🎂📚🌳Happy Book Birthday to our new picture book, ‘Thank You, Old Oak’, written by Britt Crow-Miller and illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford ✨ #NewBooks Click the link to shop! rebrand.ly/bwxcimm
'Thank You, Old Oak' is available August 26! 🌳🦊
A charming story about the lifecycle of a mother tree and the creatures who rely on her.
#NewBooks #PictureBooks #BarefootBooks #IndiePublishers #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks
A charming story about the lifecycle of a mother tree and the creatures who rely on her.
#NewBooks #PictureBooks #BarefootBooks #IndiePublishers #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks
August 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
'Thank You, Old Oak' is available August 26! 🌳🦊
A charming story about the lifecycle of a mother tree and the creatures who rely on her.
#NewBooks #PictureBooks #BarefootBooks #IndiePublishers #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks
A charming story about the lifecycle of a mother tree and the creatures who rely on her.
#NewBooks #PictureBooks #BarefootBooks #IndiePublishers #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks