The Children's Book Shop

05/01/2022

Keep on reading and sharing good books. It matters!

Social distancing wrought unique havoc on the shop, which struggled to endure a reduction in foot traffic driven by fears surrounding unvaccinated young children.

04/15/2022

Dear Customers:

We are sad to report that The Children’s Book Shop will close its doors on April 30, 2022. We have provided good books, great service and long-lasting memories for young readers and their families for 45 years in our welcoming Brookline Village store.

Many, many thanks to all our customers -- old and young, teachers, librarians, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles – who have shopped with us, shared their stories and spread the word about good books for young people. We want also to thank profusely people in the publishing world – the wonderful authors and illustrators who create the books we sell, plus the editors, publicists and sales reps who take the next steps in bringing them to us. Unending thanks to our loyal and hard-working bookshop staff who have provided personalized services and great book advice to customers through the years. Many of them have gone on to careers in writing and illustrating, in publishing, librarianship, or teaching—a fact which makes us proud and happy.

We will hold an inventory sale open to the public beginning Tuesday, April 19th.

Should you wish to share a memory or a message with us, please do so by emailing us at [email protected] or dropping a note to The Children’s Book Shop, 237 Washington Street, Brookline MA 02445.

Again, thanks for your patronage. Keep on reading. Support independent bookstores. There is no greater gift for young people than the love of good books.

02/25/2022

Folks: We'll be closed today (Friday the 25th) due to wintry weather. We expect to be open tomorrow 11-5. Stay warm and read a book! And meantime, a Good Hum from Pooh:

The more it snows
(Tiddely pom),
The more it goes
(Tiddely pom),
The more it goes
(Tiddely pom),
On snowing.
And nobody knows
(Tiddely pom),
How cold my toes
(Tiddely pom),
How cold my toes
(Tiddely pom),
Are growing.

A. A. Milne
The House at Pooh Corner

02/03/2022

Chapter books and novels for young readers — so much to celebrate. Don’t forget that we have a young adult section too!
Store hours: Tuesday through Saturday 11 am - 5 pm.

01/18/2022

There’s snow better time for a good book 😉
Store hours: Tuesday 11 am - Saturday 5 pm.

01/04/2022

How about a NEW picture book for the NEW year? Or a recommendation for a book that is NEW to you? Come visit! Store hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11 AM to 5 PM!

12/22/2021

Star light, star bright, what book will you read tonight? And tomorrow? And in the new year? There really are no better gifts than books. Gift certificates available, too!

12/17/2021

"Reading makes all other learning possible. We have to get books into our children's hands early and often." Barack Obama
We've got the books for you! Store hours: Tuesday through Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM

12/14/2021

Whether you're having a classic holiday or one with a new look, you can never go wrong with a classic book!
Store hours: Tuesday through Saturday 11 am - 5 pm.

12/10/2021

Take a stroll to Brookline Village today. Stop in here as well as to other wonderful LOCAL spots. Our bookshop hours today and tomorrow are 11 AM - 5 PM. We have books, greeting cards, gift certificates! See you soon.

12/07/2021

Our shelves of Caldecott award winners are perennial customer favorites!
Store hours this season: Tuesday through Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM.