Best Bookstores near Boston for Kids
Boston area book stores cater to all ages. From the big name chain stores like Barnes and Noble to the town center store fronts like Blue Bunny Books and Wellesley Bookstore, there's a charming local bookstore nearer than you think.Andover Book Store, Andover, $
The Andover Bookstore is a gathering place for storytelling, author events, book groups, and poetry readings, and the second oldest bookstore in America..
The Andover Bookstore is a gathering place for storytelling, author events, book groups, and poetry readings, and the second oldest bookstore in America..
Banbury Cross Children's Bookshop, Wenham, $$
Banbury Cross Children's Bookshop in Wenham is known for its unique collection, personalized service, extensive young adult selection and a commitment to fostering literacy.
Banbury Cross Children's Bookshop in Wenham is known for its unique collection, personalized service, extensive young adult selection and a commitment to fostering literacy.
Barnes & Noble, 12 Locations, $$$
Each Barnes & Noble store offers a wide selection of books and features a good-sized children's section where kids can browse or sit and read.
Each Barnes & Noble store offers a wide selection of books and features a good-sized children's section where kids can browse or sit and read.
Bearly Read Books, Sudbury, $$
This unique bookstore sells rare and used books, and specializes in rare children's books, history and collectible editions.
This unique bookstore sells rare and used books, and specializes in rare children's books, history and collectible editions.
Book Ends - Winchester's Corner Bookstore, Winchester, $$$
Offers a full selection of books for children and for parents, with a wide range of parenting books. Features story hour on Wednesdays from 11 - 11:30am.
Offers a full selection of books for children and for parents, with a wide range of parenting books. Features story hour on Wednesdays from 11 - 11:30am.
Brookline Booksmith, Brookline, $$
A ful-service, general interest, independent bookstore with an exceptional children's section staffed by a friendly team of people who really know kids' books!
A ful-service, general interest, independent bookstore with an exceptional children's section staffed by a friendly team of people who really know kids' books!
Buttonwood Books, Cohasset, $$
Buttonwood Books & Toys is a full-service independent bookstore for both adults and children. Our booksellers are enthusiastic and eclectic readers in all genres.
Buttonwood Books & Toys is a full-service independent bookstore for both adults and children. Our booksellers are enthusiastic and eclectic readers in all genres.
Children's Book Shop, Brookline, $$$
The Children's Book Shop has one of the largest selections of children's titles in the area. In addition to the over 20,000 titles in stock, they can special order books quickly.
The Children's Book Shop has one of the largest selections of children's titles in the area. In addition to the over 20,000 titles in stock, they can special order books quickly.
Coop For Kids At The Harvard Coop, Cambridge, $$$
Within the sea of Harvard sweatshirts, textbooks, and other collegiate gear, parents will find The Coop for Kids, a section chock full of children's books.
Within the sea of Harvard sweatshirts, textbooks, and other collegiate gear, parents will find The Coop for Kids, a section chock full of children's books.
Cornerstone Books CLOSED, Salem, $$
Cornerstone Books & Cafe offers author readings, lectures, children's hour, games and even live music.
Cornerstone Books & Cafe offers author readings, lectures, children's hour, games and even live music.
Eight Cousins, Falmouth, $$$
Eight Cousins presents for sale a distinctive collection of quality children's books, carefully selected to offer fun, beauty & insight on many topics from the world over.
Eight Cousins presents for sale a distinctive collection of quality children's books, carefully selected to offer fun, beauty & insight on many topics from the world over.
Henry Bear's Park, 3 Locations, $$
Henry Bear's Park has three neighborhood locations with a wide variety of interactive, educational toys and books for newborns through teens.
Henry Bear's Park has three neighborhood locations with a wide variety of interactive, educational toys and books for newborns through teens.
Lakeshore Learning Stores & Catalogs, 2 Locations, $$
Lakeshore Learning stores and catalogs sell products chosen for quality, safety, educational merit and play value.
Lakeshore Learning stores and catalogs sell products chosen for quality, safety, educational merit and play value.
Learning Tree Store, 2 Locations, $$
The Learning Tree Store supports educators with outstanding products, training, information and leadership. The Danvers and Stoneham retail stores feature over 11,000 products including educational toys, books and teaching supplies for children, teachers and parents.
The Learning Tree Store supports educators with outstanding products, training, information and leadership. The Danvers and Stoneham retail stores feature over 11,000 products including educational toys, books and teaching supplies for children, teachers and parents.
New England Mobile Book Fair, Newton Highlands, $$
For 52 years, New England Mobile Book Fair has provided New England's best book selection and prices.
For 52 years, New England Mobile Book Fair has provided New England's best book selection and prices.
The Blue Bunny, Dedham, $$
The Blue Bunny offers favorite children’s books, art supplies, toys, puppets, greeting cards, fine art, creativity workshops for all ages, and much more.
The Blue Bunny offers favorite children’s books, art supplies, toys, puppets, greeting cards, fine art, creativity workshops for all ages, and much more.
Used Book Superstores, New England, $
The Used Book Superstores each boast thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, audio books, games & more.
The Used Book Superstores each boast thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, audio books, games & more.
Wellesley Booksmith, 2 Locations, $$$
A full-service, general interest, independent bookstore with an exceptional children's section staffed by a friendly team of people who really know kids' books!
A full-service, general interest, independent bookstore with an exceptional children's section staffed by a friendly team of people who really know kids' books!
Willow Books, Acton, $$$
An attractive, open bookstore with a large children's selection and a pleasant staff.
An attractive, open bookstore with a large children's selection and a pleasant staff.
World's Only Curious George Store, Cambridge, $$
Attention Curious George Fans! We carry the most extensive collection of Curious George books, games, and toys to be found under one roof.
Attention Curious George Fans! We carry the most extensive collection of Curious George books, games, and toys to be found under one roof.
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