Beautiful Feet Books
Literature-based K–12 homeschool history, geography and science built around living books and an open-and-go Teacher Guide. Each curriculum pack bundles the guide with the books for a full year of study.
What is Beautiful Feet Books?
Beautiful Feet Books is a homeschool publisher that teaches history, geography and science through literature. Instead of a textbook, each course uses a stack of carefully chosen living books, guided by an open-and-go Teacher Guide. Courses run from kindergarten through high school.
The goal is memorable lessons and character growth through real stories. Teacher Guides include optional Bible verses, and the company says every study can be customized to your family's values.
How it works
A typical week has two to four sessions of 30 to 60 minutes:
- Read a few chapters from the assigned book, often aloud together.
- Discuss using the Teacher Guide's prompts.
- Add a notebook entry: a drawing, a map, or a short narration.
- Try an enrichment activity, such as art appreciation, a historical recipe or mapping.
The only essentials are the Teacher Guide, the books and a notebook. There's discussion instead of formal testing, so a parent is involved in most lessons.
What it covers
| Grade band | History packs |
|---|---|
| K–3 | Early American History (1000 AD to mid-1800s), Around the World (K–4) |
| 4–6 | Early American History; California, Florida and Texas history |
| 5–8 | Ancient History, Medieval History |
| 6–8 | Modern American and World History |
| 7–9 | Early American History |
| 9–12 | Ancient (9–10), Medieval (10–12), Modern US and World (11–12) |
Beautiful Feet also sells geography studies, nature science and music appreciation.
Who it's best for
It fits families who love reading aloud, Charlotte Mason and literature-based homeschools, and parents teaching several kids in one grade band. Kids who dislike reading may do better with Notgrass, which has a single illustrated text. Browse more Charlotte Mason curriculum or all history curriculum.
Pricing at a glance
As of October 2026, history packs cost $199.95 to $299.95 and include the Teacher Guide and books. Early American History is $269.95 for K–3. Maps, timelines and basic supplies are extra.
Can a scholarship or ESA pay for it?
Often. Curriculum and books are common eligible categories; Florida's PEP handbook, for example, lists curriculum and instructional materials. Each program decides. Check your state, such as Arizona or Florida, or start at our scholarships hub. Save Beautiful Feet Books to your wishlist and apply once on Edulist.
How it compares
- The Story of the World is a cheaper read-aloud spine covering world history in four years.
- Notgrass offers Christian, open-and-go history with full-color texts and literature packages.
- Build Your Library is a secular, literature-based option.
- Sonlight is a full literature-based core that bundles history with reading.
See our best homeschool history curriculum picks.
Who Beautiful Feet Books is for (and who it isn’t)
Best for
- Families who love reading aloud together
- Charlotte Mason and literature-based homeschools
- Teaching several kids in the same grade band
- Parents who want discussion instead of tests
Look elsewhere if
- Kids who dislike reading or long read-alouds
- Families wanting workbook-heavy or test-based history
- Independent, digital-first learners
Beautiful Feet Books pros and cons
Pros
- High-quality living books kids revisit for fun
- Open-and-go Teacher Guides with discussion prompts
- Integrates geography, art appreciation and character
- Packs span several grades for family learning
- Bible content is optional, so families can customize
Cons
- Heavy reading load
- Higher up-front cost than a single textbook
- Requires active parent reading and discussion
- Little formal assessment
What’s included
- History packs by grade band: K–3, 4–6, 5–8, 6–8, 7–9 and high school
- Living books in place of textbooks
- Open-and-go Teacher Guide, now in print and digital
- Notebooking, mapping, art appreciation and hands-on activities
- Optional Bible verses for families who want biblical reflection
- State history packs for California, Florida and Texas
How much does Beautiful Feet Books cost?
As of October 2026, Beautiful Feet Books sells each history course as a curriculum pack with the Teacher Guide and the assigned living books. Packs range from $199.95 (Medieval History, grades 10–12) to $299.95 (Medieval History, grades 5–8). Early American History is $269.95 for K–3 and $255.95 for grades 4–6, and state history packs run $219.95–$265.99.
| Plan | Price | Billed | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early American History (K–3) pack | $269.95 | One-time | — |
| Early American History (4–6) pack | $255.95 | One-time | — |
| Ancient History (5–8) pack | $224.95 | One-time | — |
| Medieval History (5–8) pack | $299.95 | One-time | — |
| Modern American and World History (6–8) pack | $279.95 | One-time | — |
| Medieval History (10–12) pack | $199.95 | One-time | — |
Prices from the provider, checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm on the official site.
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View wishlistWhat parents say
A summary of public parent feedback we read on forums, app stores and review sites. It is not a set of Edulist family reviews.
Reviewers summarized by HomeschoolTools describe Beautiful Feet Books as literature-rich, with books good enough that children reread them for pleasure, and praise the organized, open-and-go Teacher Guides and use of discussion rather than tests. The most common caution, which Cathy Duffy Reviews also notes, is that the reading load can be daunting and may need trimming for some kids.
Common praise
- Engaging living books instead of rote memorization
- Clear, organized Teacher Guides
- Discussion questions in place of formal testing
Common complaints
- High volume of reading
- Can be daunting for reluctant readers
- Needs adapting to each child
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Beautiful Feet Books FAQs
Is Beautiful Feet Books Christian?
Its Teacher Guides include Bible verses for parents who want biblical reflection, and some packs cover Bible history alongside world history. The company says every study is fully customizable, so families can skip that content.
Is Beautiful Feet Books Charlotte Mason?
It's widely described as Charlotte Mason–inspired. Lessons center on living books, narration, notebooking, art appreciation and discussion rather than textbooks and tests.
How much does Beautiful Feet Books cost?
As of October 2026, history curriculum packs cost $199.95 to $299.95 each and include the Teacher Guide and the assigned books. Maps, timelines and supplies are extra.
Which Beautiful Feet Books pack should I start with?
Pick the era you want to study within your child's grade band, such as K–3, 4–6 or 5–8. There's no placement test, and one pack can cover several children in the same band.
How long does Beautiful Feet Books take each day?
Most families spend 30 to 60 minutes, two to four days a week, reading together, discussing and notebooking.
Can I use ESA funds for Beautiful Feet Books?
Often, since curriculum and books are common eligible categories. Each program decides, so check your rules and save Beautiful Feet Books to your Edulist wishlist.
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