Tuesday 26 November 2013

25% off at Barefoot Books and the chance to win a title of your choice.

As those of you who've been with me for a while might remember, I've been more than a bit in love with Barefoot Books for some time now. Having read My Granny Went to Market and Star Seeker, I wrote to the company and asked if they had any other titles they might recommend. True to form, we were sent three books - all of which have become fast favourites. In fact, the only reason I have time to sit and write this is because Daughter is currently occupied by the story CD which came with The Little Red Hen.

Out of the three, this is probably my favourite, simply because it goes beyond the story. There's a bread recipe at the back (which Daddy tried making with Daughter and which we'll be eating for lunch) and the CD means that if you're got the tech - unlike us, who are still using cassette! - then you can take the story with you on long drives.

When we'd finished making bread (I swear, the orange tiles were here when we moved in!), we sat down and had multiple read throughs of the other two books, Claire Beaton's Bedtime Rhymes and Cleo in the Snow. The first of these really appealled to me. Being a keen crafter, it was very inspiring to see what amazing pictures could be made with felt applique. It was also lovely to have a change of bedtime songs from our usual routine, as well as finally learn the words to Brahm's Lullabye (why did I never think to look that up before?)

Cleo in the Snow was definitely Daughter's favourite though - I mean, it's been a day and she can recite it by heart already... that should give you some indication as to it's appeal. I don't know whether it's the pictures, or that she thinks the child is her, or what it is, but since I never tire of seeing her enjoy a story, the fact she loves it is all that matters.

If you haven't already followed the links through to the homepage, have a nosey now - not only can you take advantage of the free activities and pod casts which are available, but if you pick out your favourite title and return to this post to comment, you could be in with a chance of winning your book.

If you're not lucky enough to win one of the books, why not treat your family with the 25% discount code 26th Nov. 2013, valid until 2nd Dec. 2013. Enter the code CRYMAMMA to receive your discount. If you don't have an account mentioned in the drop-down menu, choose 'Name/URL' or 'Anonymous' and leave your name in the comment itself.

*Winners will be chosen at random according to comment number and announced via the blog and the Cry Mamma facebook page at 8pm GMT on 3rd Dec 2013. Winners will be asked to contact me via email and will have 7 days in which to respond. If contact is not made within this time, a new winner will be chosen.

12 comments:

  1. We are very fond of Clare Beaton's books, and our current favourite is "One Moose, Twenty Mice". It took me ages to find a book for learning numbers that goes beyond 1-10 and her creative illustrations are enchanting!
    Love your blog Cry Mamma! x

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  2. So many lovely books to choose from! I think 'Arthur of Albion' looks like it would entertain the kids (and me!) for years to come.

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  4. I think both my boys would like the book called 'I Dreamt I Was a Dinosaur' and the illustrations look lovely...

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    2. Sorry hun, that wasn't Kelly, it was me, Kirstine. For some reason logging in to Google has given you my old blog name. Just looking at books now!

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    3. Have noticed though, the 25% off isn't valid after we find out whether we've won a book or not? So... can't buy favourite book at 25% off just in case I win it? That right?

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  6. I think it has to be Lola's Fandango! And, yes, for some reason on the computer then I am Dave. Curious. Kxxx

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  7. Managed to work out I put a book we already own, rather than one we would like. I think Zoe and her Zebra by Stella Blackstone and Clare Beaton looks lovely, x

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  8. 'The Real Princess' I loved the traditional story, and quirky always appeals so the best of everything in this lovely little package and gorgeous pictures to boot, not to mention fun things to do - who wouldn't want to make their own feather bed……

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  9. Wow this is lovely my son loves book I'd love to win I dreamt a dinosaur he'd love it and I'm sure it xx

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