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Welcome to a world of children's publishing
that celebrates art and story, diversity,
creativity, imagination, independence of spirit
and the environment.
NEW SPRING titles have started to arrive. Check out the news tab above.
February Specials -- click the specials tab above for complete list of sale items
Kathy Stupar
I'm a retired librarian who has loved and been surrounded by books since birth. My favorite childhood memories center around bedtime reading and storytelling. To this day, I can't stand to see one empty space on a bookshelf and I'm a firm believer that there is no such thing as having too many books. I'm so happy that my affiliation with Barefoot combines my love of books, education and community involvement.
Located in Glenshaw, PA, servicing customers throughout the US and Canada
about me
Founded in 1993 by two moms in their homes in England, Barefoot is now an international independent children's book publisher with headquarters offices in Bath, England and Cambridge, Massachusetts, a retail store in Cambridge and a retail boutique in FAO Schwartz in New York City. The same two moms who founded the company in their kitchens still run the company on a day-to-day basis. Barefoot uses authors and illustrators from around the world to share the rich, traditional folklore of various cultures among children throughout the world. Barefoot, as a company, partners with various international children's and environmental organizations to make this planet a better place on which to live. Learn more about Barefoot by going to the company web site here
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Barefoot In The News!
"Latest Buzz about "The Beeman"
Baby and Kids magazine recently reviewed The Beeman and included it as one of their recommendations for books that spark an inquisitive child's imagination. Read the article by clicking on the icon below. The book can be purchased here.
New Spring Releases have started to arrive!
Octopus Opposites
Children will delight in letting the octopus teach them the concept of opposites. Recommended for ages 1 to 4. Click on the title or photo at left to learn more.
Who's In The Garden?
You'll delight in the giggles of little ones as they play peek-a-boo with critters who scamper around the garden! Recommended for ages 1 to 4. Click the photo or title to learn more.
Free Downloads
Barefoot is happy to provide teachers and parents with free downloads of stories, songs and activity sheets. Get in on the fun here.
News
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The Glen Montessori School
Spring Book Fair
Emsworth, PA
April 26th - April 30th, 2010
St. Alexis (Wexford, PA) Annual
Harvest Festival
Fall, 2010
Want to see your event listed?
Contact me -- booking events for 2010, especially Spring Book Fairs and Craft/Vendor Shows
412-897-5838, or, click on Contact tab above
WEST VIEW VFW SPRING CRAFT SHOW
Sunday, March 28, 2010
10 AM to 3 PM
Lots of vendors offering a variety of crafts and gift items -- just in time for Easter & Mother's Day
Ohio Township Ladies Day Out
Nature Center - 325 Nicholson Rd.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10 AM to 2 PM
A Home Vendor Show with lots of great products all under one roof!
PAEYC Conference
"Creativity: Where The Future Begins"
David Lawrence Convention Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Saturday, May 15, 2010
7:30 AM to 4 PM
Cookie Walk/Craft Show
Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church
(Butler Plank Rd., Shaler Township, PA)
Saturday, Dec. 12th from 9 AM to 2 PM
Fundraising the Barefoot way.
Fundraising the Barefoot way is really fundraising YOUR way. We don't have a generic "one size fits all" program. We prefer to work with you individually to tailor a program that will fit your organization and your own unique needs. You can earn between 25% to 35% of the total sales in either FREE books or cash. If you choose the free books option, you choose them from our entire collection of products -- no limitations to certain items or segments of our product line. The cash option is great for organizations that don't need books and is ideal for corporations who might want to donate cash to a favorite charity.
Your event can be a cash n carry event, a catalog order only event, an online ordering event, or a combination of any or all three. It can be a one day deal, or run for x amount of days, weeks, months, or be an all-year round event. Online button links on your web site can continuously generate earnings as well.
Not located in the Pittsburgh, PA area? I can easily set up an online fundraiser for you!
Contact me today at 412-897-5838 or email me at kathy_bookshelfkids.comLet's put our creative heads together to design a fundraiser that uniquely works for you!
Current Fundraisers
Fundraising has wrapped up for the year and is taking a break for the holidays. If you would like to earn between 25 - 35% in free books OR cash, please contact me. You don't have to live in Pittsburgh as I can easily set up an online event for you!
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BAREFOOT MONTHLY SPECIALS
February Specials just in time for Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day.
Over 20 books and CDs to help you stock up on Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day gifts. Get an additional 10% off total order by using SCSHTE at checkout.
To always be up-to-date on current specials, go here.
Ambassador Sign-up Special: Join our Ambassador program by March 31st and you may purchase an optional starter kit at a discount. To learn more about the Ambassador program, click on the Ambassador Program tab above.
KATHY'S SPECIALS
1. When ordering through my online store (http://kathystupar.barefootbooks.com)use code SCSHTE at checkout to receive 10% off your total order, including sale-priced items.
2. EVERYONE who places an ONLINE order during February will receive a free gift from me worth at least $10. If ordering online, make sure you register so I know your name and contact info. Otherwise, you will simply be listed as guest without contact info and will not receive your free gift.
3. NEW sign ups to receive my monthly email newsletter (button above) will have their name entered to win a $15 credit on a future order.
4. Customer Loyalty Program: Earn one point for every dollar spent. When you accumulate 100 points, you are entitled to a 20% discount on a future order.
KATHY'S FEATURE OF THE MONTH
Look for this new program to start in Spring, 2010.
KATHY'S INVENTORY SPECIALS
Due to several upcoming events, there are no leftover inventory specials this month.
Barefoot and Folkmanis: A Partnership of Creativity, Imagination, Quality and Awards
Barefoot partners with other businesses and organizations whose products fit in with the company mission to stimulate a child's imagination and creativity. Our partners must also share our commitment to quality. For over 30 years, Folkmanis has enjoyed an international reputation as an innovative premier designer of quality puppets. Their beautiful and cuddly lifelike puppets have repeatedly won the highest awards in the industry and provided endless hours of enjoyment to children around the world. Like Barefoot, Folkmanis is also committed to giving back to the worldwide community.
Stories and puppets are a perfect combination to develop a child's mind, creativity, literary skills and motor skills. Visit my online store at http://kathystupar.barefootbooks.com to pick out favorites for your child.
Have you fallen in love with Barefoot books? Do you want just about every book in the store? Why not consider becoming a Barefoot Books Ambassador?
The fun, flexibility and opportunity to give back to my community while earning income for myself are the benefits I enjoy the most in being a Barefoot Books Ambassador. A no-pressure, but very supportive, environment lets me run my business and spend my time in the way that best suits my life at any given moment.
Barefoot Ambassadors
*Earn 20% to 40% of their sales
*Receive a free company web site and online store
*Can save 50% on fundraising and bulk orders
*Earn bonuses on team members sales when the ambassador also has sales in that same month
*Opportunity to market our award-winning products in a variety of ways including home shows, online sales, community events, book fairs, fundraisers, etc. Ambassadors choose whatever avenue(s) suits their likes and needs at any given time.
*Can sell anywhere within the US and Canada.
To learn more about Barefoot and the Ambassador program, check out the community section of my web site http://kathystupar.barefootbooks.com, or, click "Join My Team" at the site to register as an ambassador. It's free to join!
Feel free to call (412-897-5838) or email me (kathy_bookshelfkids.com) to learn more.
Barefoot is offering a discount on an optional starter kit through March 31, 2010.
I will give a free book to everyone who registers with me as their sponsor when you place your first order w/60 days of signing up.
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