The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales
Barefoot Books · Paperback · April 1, 2013
NAPRA Nautilus Gold Award Winner Travel the world through timeless tales that celebrate our connection to nature!
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- Who it’s for
- Traditional tales and hands-on activities make care for the Earth feel rooted in story.
- Themes
- Connection to nature, Sustainable living, Traditional tales from diverse cultures
- Genres
- Fairy Tale Collections, Environment & Conservation, US: Native American Stories
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NAPRA Nautilus Gold Award Winner Travel the world through timeless tales that celebrate our connection to nature! This beautifully illustrated anthology features 7 traditional stories from different cultures, each paired with a hands-on activity to inspire sustainable living.
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From the Sun Mother’s gifts to a brave Comanche girl’s journey, these stories show that caring for the Earth is a tradition as old as time. - Showcases eco-friendly wisdom from cultures around the world - Includes seven hands-on activities to inspire sustainability - Perfect for young naturalists and curious explorers
Tales With Roots
Traditional tales and hands-on activities make care for the Earth feel rooted in story.
Come here for
- Seven traditional tales connecting cultures with the natural world
- Hands-on activities offering a practical turn toward sustainable living
Expect
- Illustrations alongside stories about caring for the Earth
- A blend of inherited wisdom and practical action
Where it sits
| Fairy Tale Collections | 46% |
|---|---|
| Environment & Conservation | 32% |
| US: Native American Stories | 27% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Fairy Tale Collections
- Country & Ethnic Folktales
- Environment & Conservation
- Values & Virtues
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- Green Living & Recycling
- Authors
- Dawn Casey
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
- Published
- April 1, 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Connection to nature · Sustainable living · Traditional tales from diverse cultures
- Reading lane
- Fairy Tale Collections