Now that we are in week two of lockdown and maybe the novelty of non-stop streaming is starting to wear off, here are three local children’s bookshops who are delivering books across London. Not only is it a great way to support our independent shops during these times, but extra bonus points for getting the kiddos to read — their teachers will be very happy! To additionally support these retailers, you can opt to buy gift cards for any upcoming birthdays or celebrations.
If your child is after a specific book and they don’t have it listed on their site, it’s worth dropping them an email or calling to see if they can order it in. #shopsmall #shoplocal #stayhome
Children’s Bookshop London, Muswell Hill
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The Children’s Bookshop has in business in Muswell Hill since 1974. They have a huge range of fiction and non-fiction, as well as educational material. For more info, please visit them here >
RELATED: Read Local Mum’s favourite spots in Muswell Hill >
Pickled Pepper Books, Crouch End
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Pickled Pepper Books was started by parents Steven Pryse and Urmi Merchant in 2012, and provides a family-friendly environment where kids and grown ups can explore the world of books together, and have a coffee in their cafe too!
Currently they are sending direct from their wholesaler, so expect a 48 hour wait. See their selection here >
Alligator’s Mouth, Richmond
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The Alligator’s Mouth will only be delivering locally around Richmond. For more info
please visit here >
Small Print Books, Forest Hill
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This Forest Hill staple is now available online here >
Cuéntamelo
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Cuéntamelo is an online bookshop specialising in children’s books in Spanish. Delivers London-wide. You can browse their collection here >
Telling Tales, along the river
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Probably the only children’s bookshop on a barge, you can now order on dry land from their online shop here >
