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Barefoot Books

We are an award-winning, independent, women-owned and run, children's book publisher based in Concord, MA.

Our mission is to open children's hearts, minds and worlds through representing a vast array of cultures and perspectives.

11/05/2026

🍁✨ Last Thursday, we welcomed partners, friends, authors, artists, and community members into our Barefoot space for our semi-annual Community Gathering! We had such a lovely evening of conversation, and were thrilled to introduce our new partnership with Open Table.

Open Table is a Massachusetts-based community food pantry organization with a mission to end local hunger. For each and every gift of $20 or more to Open Table through the new year, Barefoot Books will donate a book. Then, Barefoot and Open Table will work together to distribute the books to families with children in March for Read Across America Day.

You can visit the Barefoot Books display at the Family Trees installation at the Concord Museum to make a gift to Open Table. Plus, while you're there, look for Open Table's Kids' Bags, ready for you to decorate!

Can't make it to the Concord Museum? No problem. You can also donate to Open Table through this link 👉 https://www.opentable.org/partners/barefootbooks/

10/30/2026

Some like their monsters silly. Others like their stories seriously eerie. And some want to be downright terrified!

With Halloween just around the corner, we're introducing The Hunsberger Scary Scale, a new initiative created with librarian Taylor Hunsberger to help young readers find their perfect level of scary.

Whether you're in the mood for "Monster Fun" or ready to
"Bring on the Fear", there's a reading level for everyone.

The question is: How scary do YOU like it? 🎃

10/23/2026

POV: Your Halloween TBR just got a little spookier 👻🎃

Check out our brand-new picture books before Halloween!

10/22/2026

📣 🥳 We're excited to share that we have acquired rights to 'Cats in Space' and 'Cats Undercover' illustrated by Merle Goll – coming Spring 2027!

Enjoy hilarious cat antics with the interactive Barefoot Belly Time format! High-contrast illustrations of Merle Goll's Instagram-famous funny felines are a delight for babies’ developing eyes, keeping them engaged for tummy time fun.

10/21/2026

Our partners at Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) are hosting a webinar about the power of read-aloud experiences!

In this free, open-to-all webinar, Dr. Susan B. Neuman discusses how read-alouds foster language development as well as joy and curiosity.

Register here 👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fTLWqxMnSreNiuK4VkJwRQ #/registration

10/14/2026

We are thrilled to share that Dragons and Other Creatures of the Sky has been named a Good Housekeeping 2026 Kids’ Book Awards winner! 🎉 🐉

Written by Celeste Cortright and illustrated by Giulia Orecchia, this interactive board book features mystical riddles about mythical creatures – from dragons to fairies to phoenixes and more! Can YOU correctly guess the fantastical creature of the sky?

Click the link to purchase Dragons and Other Creatures of the Sky 🔗 https://www.barefootbooks.com/dragons-and-other-creatures-of-the-sky-board-book

10/13/2026

NEW languages are available in our Barefoot Bilinguals collection: Korean and Tagalog! 🌏 ✨

Check out our award-winning books – including Benita and the Night Creatures and Ruby's School Walk – now available in 11 global languages!

Click the link to shop now! 👉 www.barefootbooks.com/bilinguals

10/13/2026

It's the Autumn Sale! 🎃 👻

Take 20% off sitewide with code SPOOKYSEASON20 through October 19th.

Click the link to shop now! www.barefootbooks.com

10/08/2026

Alex and the Squid, written by Meghan Wilson Duff
and illustrated by Nathalie Dieterlé, is available now 🦑✨

Shop here 👉 https://www.barefootbooks.com/alex-and-the-squid

10/06/2026

🎂 ⭐ Happy Book Birthday to Barefoot Books Constellations written by Anne Jankéliowitch and illustrated by Sarah Andreacchio!

Explore the shining stars in the Northern Hemisphere’s night sky with this kid-friendly guidebook for stargazing. Learn how to find 15 constellations, while also reading about the fascinating Greek myths behind their names. From Ursa Major to Cassiopeia, there are so many stories to discover in the sky!

Barefoot Books Constellations is out now. Purchase on our website 👉 https://www.barefootbooks.com/constellations-hardcover

Address

23 Bradford Street
Concord, MA
01742

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://www.barefootbooks.com/

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