The king has a problem. His twelve daughters wake up every morning with their slippers in rags and tatters. Where are they going? The palace is guarded to the hilt, and the shoemakers are exhausted. The king has promised his kingdom to anyone who can solve the mystery in three days and three nights. Prince after prince fails, then a disheveled soldier arrives at the palace door. Will he succeed? Miss Claras dazzling artwork takes the twelve princesses shimmering and waltzing across the pages of this classic fairy tale.

Sing around the world, from high in the mountains to low in the valleys, in every town and city, with all the fish, birds, trees and flowers of the Earth. Featuring informative endnotes on the environment and global warming, this book and CD combo is adapted from the popular gospel spiritual. This Music CD features well-known singalong song with an environmental twist. It is printed on ancient forest friendly paper and includes great tips on how to keep our earth healthy and happy.

See how many everyday shapes you can spot while sailing the open sea in search of jewels and treasure! Children will ride the waves to a faraway island in this lively, shape-filled ocean adventure, with appealing fabric art by Siobhan Bell.

Children will master the alphabet while following Cleos adventures as the curious cat explores her world.

Little Red Riding Hood loves to visit her Granny's cottage in the forest. Her mother warns her to go straight to Granny's, but when she meets a handsome grey wolf, she doesn't see the harm in stopping for a chat. Scottish storyteller Lari Don's retelling of this well-loved tale is lively and exciting with a wolf who is just scary enough for younger children to enjoy. Celia Chauffrey's finely detailed paintings create an enticing world of quirky characters in a dark and mysterious forest. Comes with storytime CD featuring narration of the text by beloved English actress Imelda Staunton. About this title: A Barefoot Books Core Title for 2012. Joins other bestselling classic tales from Barefoot Books, including The Gigantic Turnip and Jack and the Beanstalk. An accessible introduction to a classic tale, ideal for under fives and early readers. Author Lari Don, based in Edinburgh, is in great demand as a storyteller for young children and is available for events at schools and literature festivals.

This airborne adventure takes readers ballooning over lands near and far, all the way to the stars.

Achilles is the son of a king and a goddess and also the best warrior in Greece. So when Prince Paris claims Helen from a Greek king, and Troy declares war, everyone knows that Achilles will be vital to the Greek cause. With the help of the gods, can young Achilles lead his fellow countrymen to victory against the Trojans?

In this bilingual edition of Bear at Work, join Bear as he delivers the post and introduces readers to his friends around town who all have different jobs. Rhythm and rhyme drive the clever text, and Debbie Harter's engaging illustrations capture Bear's world in bright colours. about this title: Joins our other English/Spanish and English/French Bear bilinguals, including Bear about Town/Oso en la ciudad and Bear in a Square/ L'Ours dans un carre. Builds basic Spanish and French vocabulary about professions and sights around town. Includes bilingual endnotes about different careers and a vocabulary list of the places Bear visits on his rounds.

Sing and dance along with a young boy who introduces different members of his family along with a new farmyard animal and animal baby on every page of this rollicking early learner, inspired by a Chilean folk tale. The toe-tapping story offers a playful way to practice counting skills.

A new edition of a Barefoot bestseller with sales to date of over 15,000 copies. Children will look at their own morning routines in a new way as they learn those of other cultures. Contemporary multicultural theme: represents children and their homes in the UK, Mali, India and China. AR Level: 2.3 Classic song ideal for Early Years music and movement. Includes a dual-purpose audio and video CD to listen to the singalong on a CD player or listen and watch the video animation on a Mac or PC.

In this multicultural version of the traditional song, children from cultures all over the world clap their hands, stomp their feet, pat their heads, and much more. The accompanying singalong CD continues the interactive fun! It includes two full spreads at the end that teach hello — in thirty-six languages, and the names of the children and their countries of origin. It is illustrated by Sophie Fatus, artist of the best-selling Barefoot Books yoga range, including My Daddy is a Pretzel, Yoga Pretzels and Yoga Planet. It joins Barefoot's popular Singalong Songs series which also includes Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, The Animal Boogie and Driving My Tractor.

Lola is a young Spanish girl in awe of her glamorous older sister. However, she discovers her own talent and duende, or spirit, through secret fandango lessons from her father. The text is infused with the rhythms, movements and sounds of the dance and the humanity of Lolas family is beautifully portrayed by Micha Archers collage-paintings.

A new edition of a Barefoot bestseller with sales to date of over 22,000 copies. Includes a dual-purpose audio and video CD to listen to the singalong on a CD player or listen and watch the video animation on a Mac or PC.

Professional storyteller Patrick Ryan has brought together the traditional folk stories, ballads and fairy tales that are at the heart of seven of Shakespeares masterpieces. This is presented in a paperback chapter book format with full-color illustrations.

An exquisitely illustrated retelling of the classic story by Hans Christian Anderson. An evil troll creates a mirror which reflects the bad and ugly sides of people. Shards of its glass enter a young boy, causing him to reject his loving family and best friend Gerda. Helped by kind strangers and guided by her warm heart, Gerda makes the perilous journey to rescue her friend from the icy palace of the Snow Queen.

Each night, in the hours between supper and bedtime, the Tear Thief carries her waterproof, silvery sack as she steals the tears of every child who cries. But what does she do with all those tears? This warm, poignant and beautifully illustrated story offers a thought-provoking message and a starting point for sharing childrens emotional responses.

A new edition of a Barefoot bestseller with sales to date of over 4,000 copies. With a simple counting theme and a CD that introduces nine different musical instruments, this book is ideal for Early Years learning. Features a music score and a simple introduction to instrument families. Includes a dual-purpose audio and video CD to listen to the singalong on a CD player or listen and watch the video animation on a Mac or PC.

A new edition of a Barefoot bestseller with sales to date of over 8,500 copies. Playful introduction to the creatures of the rainforest. Teaches children to respect items that belong to others and the importance of forgiveness. Rhyme and repetition promotes early reader confidence.

A new edition of a Barefoot bestseller with sales to date of over 20,000 copies. Includes a dual-purpose audio and video CD to listen to the singalong on a CD player or listen and watch the video animation on a Mac or PC.