New for Autumn 2006!
128 pp Hardback £14.99

“This is a wonderful collection. The hypnotic rhymes of the poems combine with the glorious colors of the illustrations to transport you beyond any passing fashion to a world where everything is possible. That’s what ‘classic’ means. That’s why we will always need books like this”
– Bel Mooney

Enter our Classic Poems contest!

The Barefoot Books Poetry Competition
We are celebrating the release of our beautiful new poetry anthology, The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems, with a poetry contest. Children ages 12 and under are invited to submit original poetry to have a chance to win a signed copy! Winners will receive a special mention on our website.

"When did the world begin and how?"
I asked a lamb, a goat, a cow:
"What's it all about and why?"
I asked a hog as he went by:
"Where will the whole thing end, and when?"
I asked a duck, a goose, a hen:
And I copied all the answers too,
A quack, a honk, an oink, a moo.
– from "The Answers" by Robert Clairmont,
The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems

How to Enter
If you or your classroom would like to enter, please email entries to poetry@barefootbooks.com with the subject line UK Poetry Competition, on or before 15th February, 2007. In addition to sending us your poem, please include your name, age, and the address of your school or home. Entries submitted past this deadline, or submitted by mail, will not be considered. We are looking forward to reading your work – good luck!

The Winners
Five first place winners will each win a copy of The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems signed by the artist! Entries will be judged based upon content and creativity. Start writing! All forms of poetry are welcome! All entries will be considered by the Barefoot Editorial Team and final selections will be made by Jackie Morris, compiler and illustrator of The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems. Prizes will be distributed by end of March 2007.