One City, Two Brothers August 8, 2007

  

 

 

Written by Chris Smith Fronty Illustrated by Aurélia

Read Together: 4 – 8 yrs • Read Alone: 6 – 10yrs 

 

Discover a Story Kept alive by the power of it’s message!

Two arguing brothers stand before the wise King Solomon and he decides to share with them the story of two other brothers who lived long before their time. By retelling the story of how Jerusalem came to be, he offers guidance in hope that they will learn to appreciate one another and the value of sharing. 

One City, Two Brothers is the founding story of Jerusalem, told in Mosques, Synagogues and Churches.  It is a truly uplifting and hopeful tale of both family and compassion. This tale serves as a reminder that peace and reconciliation can be brought to any situation.  It will appeal to people of all faiths. It’s bright yet simple illustrations fill the pages, perfectly accompanying this magnificent story.It is due out 20th of August to order please go to: 

 www.mybarefootbooks.com/JoannaClarke 

Author & Artist Information:

Chris Smith is a storyteller who has also worked with UNICEF and Oxfam on the West Bank and in Gaza. The power of traditional stories is a source of inspiration for Chris, and he wrote this book to ‘combine my love of story with the wish for the people of Israel and Palestine to find peace.’ Chris has two daughters, and lives in Oxford, England. This is his first project with Barefoot.

Aurélia Fronty is a painter, illustrator and textile artist. Traditional art from around the world has always inspired her, particularly colors and patterns. Aurélia has illustrated many children’s books in the French market, and this is her first project for Barefoot. She lives with her partner and two children in Montreuil, France.

New Moon magazine for Girls July 29, 2007

To all mums and dads and their beautiful daughters. Check out  New Moon the fantastic  magazine for girls written by girls (aged 8-14). www.newmoon.org.  Inspirational, educational, positive and informative my own daughter loves it and can’t wait for the next edition to come through the post. She carrys it every where she goes to share with all her friends. It is a breathe of fresh air – no ad’s, no pages full of hair and makeup, only real issues and real girls. In my opinion is in a class of its own amongst the other magazines for young girls. check it out at www.newmoon.org

“Girls need so much more than celebrities and fashion. Finally, a magazine that understands. Give your girl the gift of confidence.”

 

The situations a girl faces everyday can leave her feeling confused, insecure and alone. Remember what it was like for you at that age? There is even more pressure on today’s girls. And all those ad-soaked magazines filled with super-thin celebrities don’t help.

Luckily, today’s girls have an advertising-free magazine that gives them what they need to feel strong, confident and secure for life: New Moon. It’s the one magazine that knows a girl’s greatest assets are her spirit and her intelligence, not the latest pair of jeans.

Written for girls and by girls ages 8 to 14, New Moon is honest talk and inspiration from girls around the world. It’s a place where she can go to speak her mind – whether she wants to sound off about the pressures of school and friends or share her dream of being a doctor.

(quoted from New Moon website www.newmoon.com)

This weeks Barefoot Adventure – ‘The Adventures of Odysseus’ July 28, 2007

This is a fantastic book to share with older children, 8-12 yrs. The illustration are extrodinary and the stories will leave your child captivated and begging you to read on to find out what is going to happen to Odysseus next. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that your child is too old for picture books, we are never too old even as adults. Children of this age like nothing better than adventure stories of hero’s and Heroins, Quests and challenges and the ancient Greek tales of Odysseus can not be beaten.

In Maya’s words:

“It is a fantastic book with loads of amazing adventures and mythical creatures like the Cyclops and even more. The pictures are amazing. Odysseus is so clever and brave he always thinks up a clever plan to get himself out of trouble. I loved this book and will read it again. Be an adventurer and join Odysseus and his ship on his adventures around the ancient Greek islands!!!”

To buy this book go to www.mybarefootbooks.com/JoannaClarke