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“The standard for excellence in children’s books” — Forbes Barefoot Books is an award-winning, independent children’s publisher with a mission to open hearts, minds, and worlds through the power of story. For over 30 years, Barefoot has created acclaimed picture books, board books, activity decks, singalongs, and educational resources for children ages 0–12.

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• Fall special offer (Jul 16, 2026)

  Fall Special Offer

  FALL5

   

  Use code FALL5 for an extra 5% off and free shipping on all orders over $150 NET or ≥ 20 units.
  Valid now through November 15, 2026.

• So Many Things special offer (Jul 16, 2026)

  Code: THINGS7

  When you order 10 or more units across the So Many Things series – including the hardcover book and all four sticker packs – you'll receive:

  • 7% off your entire order
  • Free shipping on all orders $150+ NET or 20+ units
  • Valid through December 15, 2026

  This encompasses: 

  • Barefoot Books So Many Things
  • Farmer’s Market Sticker Pack
  • Animal World Sticker Pack
  • School Time Sticker Pack
  • On the Move Sticker Pack

• America's Founding Myths special offer (Jul 16, 2026)

  Code: MYTHS7

  Use code MYTHS7 on orders of 5 copies of America's Founding Myths to receive 7% off the entire order.

  Please note that orders must include at least 20 total units to qualify for free shipping.

  Valid through November 15th, 2026 

 Press Releases

• America's Founding Myths is featured in The New York Times (Jul 16, 2026)

  “Knowing our history is part of being a citizen. In AMERICA’S FOUNDING MYTHS … AND WHAT REALLY HAPPENED!, Christy Mihaly considers 15 legends that young readers may have already encountered.”

  The New York Times featured America's Founding Myths…And What Really Happened! as one of four children's books highlighted for America's 250th anniversary in the article, "How Four Children's Picture Books See America at 250." Published by award-winning, independent children's publisher Barefoot Books, America's Founding Myths is a hilarious, infographic deep dive into 15 iconic U.S. history myths. With interactive lift-the-flap elements, brilliant artwork, and witty speech bubbles that keep kids engaged, it's the perfect title for the semiquincentennial year.

  
  

• Of the Sun is featured on the New York Public Library’s Reading America: (Jul 16, 2026)

  Award-winning Barefoot Books title Of the Sun is one of 50 children's books selected from across the country for the New York Public Library's Reading America: 250 Years, 250 Books list. The NYPL created the list to highlight “notable books for all ages that reflect on and illuminate the American experience from a variety of perspectives". 

  Of the Sun is an uplifting and mighty poem that wraps the Indigenous children of the Americas in reassuring words filled with hope for a brighter future and reminders of their bond and importance to the land.

• Mermaids and Other Creatures of the Sea is featured in Creative Steps Magaz (Jul 16, 2026)

  New Barefoot Books titles Mermaids and Other Creatures of the Sea and Dragons and Other Creatures of the Sky were featured in Creative Steps Magazine in June, 2026. Reviewers wrote, "Cleverly designed pages reveal mystical creatures – sure to delight young readers". 

  Part of the Slide-and-See Fantastical Creatures series, these gorgeous, interactive board books feature mystical riddles about each creature, and as readers guess and turn the page, tiered layers cleverly slide to reveal answers! Can you guess the fantastical creatures of the sea and sky?