At Barefoot Kids Online, we stock children's books; childen gifts; kids books; singalong books; story books; audiobooks; educational toys and games; story cards; activity cards; quiet books; busy books; activity books; fabric books; cloth books; Kiwi books; books for schools & ECEs; baby books; toddler books; te reo books; maori books; science kits; STEM books; climate books for children; sensory books; felt books; felt playsets; finger puppets; book boxes.
Subscribe to our monthly Book Boxes and Book Clubs. A different theme every month. Prices start from $49.95 including delivery.
We deliver within New Zealand and to Australia. Free delivery available.
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Open Hearts, Minds, and Worlds with Barefoot Kids Book Box - A Unique Gift Idea
Barefoot Kids Book Box
Open hearts, minds & worlds!
(For 0 - 3 yrs)
(For 3 - 5 yrs)
(For 5 - 8 yrs)
(For 8+ yrs)
One-of-a-kind curated box from award-winning children's books publisher and thoughtfully handcrafted fabric playset.
Designed to inspire children to be kind, caring, resilient, compassionate, open-minded individuals who can
think critically, creatively and globally.
What is in each box?
✔ Three beautifully illustrated books by the award-winning children's book publisher, Barefoot Books.
✔ One handcrafted felt activity playset
✔ One collectable artist print bookmark
✔ One collectable artist print greeting card
✔ One mystery gift
FREE shipping NZ-wide or only $9.95 to Australia.
Why buy a Barefoot Kids Box?
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Inspire a love for reading
Barefoot Kid book boxes are carefully curated to engage children and ignite their passion for reading. Each box contains captivating books that captivate young minds and encourage them to explore new worlds.
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Convenience and Value
Buying a book box from Barefoot Kids saves you time and effort. We curate the books for you, taking into account age-appropriate content and themes. We make it easy for you to provide your children with enriching reading and learning experiences.
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Gift of a Lifetime
Giving a Barefoot Kids book box is not just a present; it's a gift that can last a lifetime. By fostering a love for reading and learning, you're providing children with a lifelong passion that will benefit them for years to come.
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Cultivate Global Awareness
We believe in the power of stories to foster empathy and cultural understanding. Barefoot Kids book boxes feature diverse characters and perspectives, exposing children to different cultures and promoting a global mindset.
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Educational Value
We believe in the power of books to inspire and educate. Barefoot Kids book boxes are designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and global awareness in children, helping them develop essential skills while having fun.
Barefoot Kids Book Boxes
The gift that lasts a lifetime!
A Barefoot Kids Book Box subscription provides an engaging, well-rounded programme that builds global awareness, compassion, resilience, creativity and critical thinking skills.
When you subscribe...
You will get...
✔ Three beautifully illustrated books by the award-winning children's book publisher, Barefoot Books.
✔ One handcrafted felt activity playset
✔ One collectable artist print bookmark
✔ One collectable artist print greeting card
✔ Welcome Gift
✔ Up to $80 Book Voucher
✔ Access to exclusive online resources
and more!
FREE shipping NZ-wide or only $9.95 to Australia.
How does the subscription work?
1. You choose your box.
There's a choice of 4 boxes. One for every age group, starting from babies to pre-teens.
2. We curate your box.
Each box is carefully packed with thoughtfully curated books and wrapped with specially printed tissue paper.
3. ... and deliver to your door.
We send your boxes about the same time each month.
Common Questions
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Why should I buy from Barefoot Kids?There are so many reasons why we would love your support. Here are a few: 1. We do not just sell books. We offer a holistic approach to empowering children, raising literacy and resilience through our products, online learning resources and more. When you buy from us, you will get access to these resources, tips and tricks, special promotions and more! 2. We donate part of our online sales to the communities we support. Visit our Communities we Support page to learn more about these worthy communities. When you buy from us, you are helping to make a difference to our greatest assets - our children and the future generations. 3. Empowering children, raising literacy and resilience in our children as well as reducing the impact to our planet by living sustainably is our mission. When you buy from us, you are helping to further this mission and help our children to lead and live a better world. 4. We source products and supplies from suppliers and other local small businesses who share our mission and values of empowering children and sustainability. When you buy from us, you are also supporting other local small businesses and improving our economy, making it a better place for all of us. 5. You get to enjoy the convenience of shopping and accessing our online resources anywhere you like. Download our App to your phone or tablet to get: * access online learning and fun activities * play interactive games * watch animated videos and listen to singalongs * listen to story audiobooks * exclusive discounts and promotions and more! 6. We are a 100% NZ owned and operated family business. When you buy from us, you are supporting a local small business. We perform a happy dance each time we receive your support!
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What forms of payment do you accept for online orders?We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, Afterpay and Laybuy.
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Where do you ship to and how much do they cost?Our courier companies have advised us due to adverse weather conditions in the South Island, there may be a delay with your delivery. We ship to addresses in New Zealand and Australia. We offer the following flat shipping rates (for orders up to $300): New Zealand FREE for orders between $99 to $300 $4.95 to most addresses in the Wellington region; $8.45 to rest of New Zealand; Australia FREE for orders between $199 to $300; $9.95 for Subscription Boxes and Book Clubs - International Air (Tracked); $19.95 for International Air (Tracked) For orders above $300, please email contact@barefootkids.co.nz for assistance. We aim to dispatch within 48 hours of receiving your order. We will send you the tracking number (if applicable) as soon as we have processed your rder. Please email contact@barefootkids.co.nz if you still have not received your order: within 5 business day after we dispatch, for NZ delivery addresses. within 15 business day after we dispatch, for Australian delivery addresses
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Where do you ship from?Orders are shipped from Wellington, New Zealand and are sold by Barefoot Kids NZ & AU.
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What are your cancellation & returns policy?Products purchased online may be returned within 14 days of receipt and must be in the condition in which they were received for a full refund to be given. Refunds/credits will not be issued on any pre-packaged products that are returned opened, unless they are found to be damaged or defective on receipt. You will need to pay for the cost of shipping for returning the products, unless they are damaged or defective. If you received any damaged or defective products, please email contact@barefootkids.co.nz with your name, order number and photos of the item(s) in question. When you return the products, please include the original packing slip and reasons for the return, and email contact@barefootkids.co.nz with your return tracking number, any relevant product exchange information or your request for a refund.
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How do you decide if a product is damaged or defective?If you have received a damaged or defective item, please contact@barefootkids.co.nz within 14 days of receipt and include your name, order number and pictures of the damaged items. We advise on how you can get the replacement if the item is damaged. Damaged items are defined as: A book / non-book product that arrives ‘crushed’ A book that arrives with a completely torn or wrinkled book jacket A book / non-book product that has an obvious flaw, such as an incorrect page within a book, an upside-down page, a CD that will not play Non-Damaged products are defined as: A curve in a paperback book A slight indent in a book or book jacket A tear in a book jacket of less than 4mm A tear in a book page of less than 2mm A smudge on a book cover or book jacket that can be wiped off A slightly worn book corner or book jacket An indentation of a CD in the cover of a paperback book A tear, pucker or crease in the packaging of a CD or other shrink-wrapped product
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What are the benefits of registering for an online account?By registering for an online account, you'll be able to view your order history and we’ll remember your contact details, making checkout quick and easy! Also, you can stay up-to-date on our latest releases, community news and special offers to make sure you won't miss new products or deals. How do I register? Simply enter your email and a password to set up your account. What if I forget my password? Send an email to contact@barefootkids.co.nz and we will send you an email with instructions to reset your password.
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Can I combine discount/book voucher codes or use them for subscriptions?Unfortunately, our system is currently unable to support multiple discount/book voucher codes. Therefore, you can only use one discount or book voucher code can be used for each purchase for now. We are continually looking to upgrade our system so please check back again soon. Unless otherwise stated, the book voucher and discount codes are not valid to be used for subscriptions.
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How do I get to the online access to the videos and audios?Easy! There should be an online access code on the book. If you are unable to find the code and you had ordered the books from us, email contact@barefootkids.co.nz and we will send you the details of how you can access these resources. You will be able to access the videos and audiobooks on the go via our App. You can download the App at http://wix.to/1kCIB7I?ref=so. We will send you an email for the free subscription.
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I can't find the answer I need. What should I do?We are still building the content for our website and are sorry that you cannont find the information you need. Please email your questions to contact@barefootkids.co.nz and we would be happy to help.
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What are your policies and Terms and Conditions?You can find our website Terms of Use here, the Privacy Policy here and the Promotions Terms and Conditions here
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What do all the acromyns mean?BB: Board Book LBB: Large Board Book PB: Paperback PB w audio: Paperback Book with audio PB w audio and video: Paperback Book with audio and video HC : Hardcover
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