Hello, and welcome to the Summer Reading Club! · Hello, and welcome to the Summer Reading Club! We...
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Hello, and welcome to the Summer Reading Club! We are going to go on incredible adventures this summer — and you’ll be keeping your brain sharp, too! Here are some of the activities we’ll do together in the Summer Reading Club: Read with friends What is a friend? A friend might be someone you know from school, a parent, an aunt, a sibling, a pet or even your stuffed animals! Why not look at a book with your teddy bear? Choose from our Social- Emotional Learning Books to discover a world of characters who can become your friends, too! Follow along as these characters express their feelings, make friends and experience new things for the first time. Have you ever had some of those same feelings or experiences? Learn about others In the Summer Reading Club, you are going to have a chance to learn about how lots of different people live, in your own city or town, and all over the world. Our Diverse & Inclusive Books will introduce you to places and characters; some will seem familiar and others will be new. How are you different from the people in each book? How are you similar? Travel the world With our Global Books, you can travel the world, without even needing to leave your home! Does your family have traditions that come from another part of the world? Do you know people who have visited or lived in other countries? If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Build a greener planet Did you know that every single one of us needs to do our part to take care of planet Earth? With our Books for a Greener Planet, you can discover how we can help — or accidentally hurt! — all the living things around us. What are some of the things you can do to be a Planet Protector? Ready to start your adventure? Decorate your membership certificate and hang it proudly on the wall! Then decorate and give out invitations to as many friends as you would like. Maybe you’d like to start a regular Summer Reading Club play date with your friends! Your first official club activity is to read books that feature interesting characters (also known as your new friends!). You can find a great selection in our Books for Social-Emotional Learning reading list. Fill out your Reading Log as you read the books. Then, use the My Favorite Character activity to write and draw about all the characters you’ve enjoyed meeting. Stay tuned for more official club activities throughout the summer. Welcome again to the Summer Reading Club! Happy Reading, Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed Child Development Specialist Senior Director of Product, Barefoot Books
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Hello, and welcome to the Summer Reading Club!We are going to go on incredible adventures this summer —
and you’ll be keeping your brain sharp, too! Here are some of the activities we’ll do together in the Summer Reading Club:
Read with friendsWhat is a friend? A friend might be someone you know from school, a parent, an aunt, a sibling, a pet or even your stuffed animals! Why not look at a book with your teddy bear? Choose from our Social-Emotional Learning Books to discover a world of characters who can become your friends, too! Follow along as these characters express their feelings, make friends and experience new things for the first time. Have you ever had some of those same feelings or experiences?
Learn about othersIn the Summer Reading Club, you are going to have a chance to learn about how lots of different people live, in your own city or town, and all over the world. Our Diverse & Inclusive Books will introduce you to places and characters; some will seem familiar and others will be new. How are you different from the people in each book? How are you similar?
Travel the worldWith our Global Books, you can travel the world, without even needing to leave your home! Does your family have traditions that come from another part of the world? Do you know people who have visited or lived in other countries? If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
Build a greener planet Did you know that every single one of us needs to do our part to take care of planet Earth? With our Books for a Greener Planet, you can discover how we can help — or accidentally hurt! — all the living things around us. What are some of the things you can do to be a Planet Protector?
Ready to start your adventure? Decorate your membership certificate and hang it proudly on the wall! Then decorate and give out invitations to as many friends as you would like. Maybe you’d like to start a regular Summer Reading Club play date with your friends!
Your first official club activity is to read books that feature interesting characters (also known as your new friends!). You can find a great selection in our Books for Social-Emotional Learning reading list. Fill out your Reading Log as you read the books. Then, use the My Favorite Character activity to write and draw about all the characters you’ve enjoyed meeting.
Stay tuned for more official club activities throughout the summer. Welcome again to the Summer Reading Club!
Happy Reading,
Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed Child Development Specialist Senior Director of Product, Barefoot Books
Summer Reading List
Books for Social-Emotional Learning
The Barefoot Book of ChildrenAGES 3 – 10
Discover the ground-breaking book that celebrates the big ideas and everyday moments that all children share.
Baby TalkAGES 0 – 2
Lay the foundations for early language skills with photos of faces that will mesmerize little ones.
Shopping with DadAGES 3 – 7
Learn an important lesson about accidents and responsibility, all with a healthy dose of humor.
Herb, the Vegetarian DragonAGES 4 – 10
When Herb’s vegetable-loving ways get him in trouble, will he be able to stay true to his values?
Lola’s FandangoAGES 4 – 10
Lola discovers a special talent — but will she find the courage to share her new skill with the world?
The Blue Bird’s PalaceAGES 4 – 10
Will Natasha learn to be grateful for what she has, or will she remain a cursed blue bird forever?
ThumbelinaAGES 6 – 10
In this much-loved fairy tale with a twist, an empowered Thumbelina uses her skills to triumph over adversity.
Diverse & Inclusive Books
Motherbridge of LoveALL AGES
This beautiful poem celebrates the bond between parent and adopted child in a special way.
Baby’s First WordsAGES 0 – 3
Learn over 100 early vocabulary words with a toothy toddler and her two dads!
Will You Help Doug Find His Dog?AGES 1 – 5
Practice noticing similarities and differences with this silly interactive book!
My Big Barefoot Book of Wonderful WordsAGES 2 – 6
Busy spreads packed with over 700 words to learn and enjoy feature characters from all walks of life.
Animal BoogieAGES 3 – 7
Dance your way through the Indian jungle with our bestselling singalong with a diverse cast of children!
Sand SisterAGES 3 – 7
Celebrate the unique experience of only children and learn to empathize with those who might yearn for a playmate.
The Girl with a Brave HeartAGES 4 – 10
This tale from Tehran shows how empathy broke down walls between two unlikely friends.
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Global Books
Barefoot Books World AtlasALL AGES
Our bestselling atlas is filled with intriguing icons and facts to engage young minds.
My Granny Went to MarketGlobalAGES 3 – 7
Go on a rhyming adventure to different countries while learning to count along the way!
The Wheels on the BusAmericasAGES 3 – 7
Ride a chicken bus in Guatemala while singing a favorite tune.
We’re Sailing Down the NileAfricaAGES 4 – 10
Set sail along the mighty Nile River to experience the wonders of Egypt.
Tales from Old IrelandEuropeAGES 6+
Celebrate the wonder of Ireland with the seven enchanting stories in this captivating collection.
Chandra’s Magic LightAsiaAGES 6 – 10
Join two Nepalese sisters as they work to bring solar power to their family.
Lin Yi’s LanternAsiaAGES 5 – 9
This heartwarming story set in China shows the practical use of math in everyday life and the rewards of putting others first.
Wise FoolAsiaAGES 6 – 10
Introduce a new generation to Nasruddin, one of the most-loved characters in the Muslim world.
Prince of FireAsiaAGES 6 – 10
India’s unforgettable epic is both the perfect introduction to the story of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.
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Out of the BlueALL AGES
What will happen to the creature who washes ashore in this wordless book?
Millie’s ChickensAGES 5 – 9
Rise early with Millie to tend her backyard chickens and their chicks.
The BeemanAGES 4 – 10
Find out where honey comes from as the Beeman teaches the basics of beekeeping to his young grandson.
Gigantic TurnipAGES 3 – 7
How many people (and animals!) will it take to pull up the massive turnip from the garden?
A Hole in the Bottom of the SeaAGES 3 – 7
Learn about the marine food chain with lots of silly fun!
We’re Roaming in the RainforestAGES 4 – 10
Embark on a trek through the rainforest and discover all sorts of exotic creatures in their natural habitats.
The Barefoot Book of Earth TalesAGES 5 – 11
This gorgeous anthology of traditional tales from around the world promotes a sustainable lifestyle.
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Did you like it?(circle one):
Ask your child to explain why!You will meet many characters in the books you read! Write down the name of the book title here. Then share about your
favorite characters from those books on the following pages.
My Favorite CharacterAs you read books, think about the characters you meet. When you find a character you like, share about it here, either by writing and drawing, or by having a grown-up write down your words. You can print this
page as many times as you want. Try making a book of your favorite characters using these pages!
Discover a world of characters on our Books for Social-Emotional Learning recommended books list!
Title of book: _______________________ Name of character: _________________________
I liked this character because ____________________________________________________
I am similar to this character because _______________________________________________
I am different from this character because ___________________________________________
If I could spend a day with this character, we would _____________________________________
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Draw the character here:
Bonus: Draw yourself with the character!
