Bilbao for young readers
THE READER DRAGON (Sagunto, 20 and Fernández de la Hoz, 72, Madrid)
A children's bookstore in Madrid where children (and parents) are pampered is the Reader Dragon. Its creators are Pilar Pérez and José A. Villota, a marriage that knows how to spread your love of books to the youngest members of the family. They themselves are in charge of narrating the storytellers: their fantasy and pirate stories leave children speechless. perform children's literary contests and their books entertain all ages : from babies to teenagers. They have a special package called ' My first Library ', with a perfect selection of books to transmit the worm for reading from a very young age.
** ABRACADABRA ** (General Álvarez de Castro, 5. Barcelona)
In Barcelona there is a children's bookstore that transports us to another world as soon as we step on it: Abra Cadabra . On its shelves we find a magnificent selection of children's and youth literature , and especially books from small and independent publishers. It is also a multicultural space, with books in up to eight different languages . Its large blackboard is a real attraction for children who seek to develop their creativity with the help of colored chalk. Its Espai, an independent corner where they carry out all kinds of activities and workshops, in a whole hive of children's talent.
The great slate of Abracadabra
ANITA'S HOUSE (Vic, 14. Barcelona)
In the heart of the Gràcia neighborhood, we discovered another small children's bookstore where we wouldn't mind spending hours and hours. Especially for the illustrated treasures that we find inside : books with good texts, good images and nice editions; as well as illustrations and illustrated albums of great quality. At the Sant Jordi festival it is a must : the bookstore organizes guided tours, storytelling in its courtyard and workshops to learn about the process of creating an illustrated album. its owner Oblit Baseiria is a traditional bookstore and quite an expert. She will advise you with the best criteria.
A small corner for parents to relax
CHESHIRE'S CAT (Juslibol, 46, Zaragoza)
Entering the Cheshire Cat is doing it in a particular Wonderland. This bookstore, as they define themselves, exhibits shelves full of books for the little ones in the house (many of them in English and French). It has a small corner where we can have a good coffee or tea (with 12 different flavors) while we leaf through one of the books in her exchange bag for adults. The children will be able to snack on some cupcakes, lacasitos cookies or one of their delicious homemade cakes. Every weekend they organize workshops for children (latest on Japanese bookbinding and crafts with cardboard trays) ; storytelling narrated by writers and exhibitions of various themes.
A particular Wonderland
THE BEAR AND HIS BOOK (Paseo de Europa. Local 3b. Los Bermejales. Seville)
One of the most charming children's bookstores in all of Seville is The bear and his book . It is located in the neighborhood of The Bermejales and it is one of those places that you pass by and you can't help but look through its window. It all started when "The Bear found his book and wanted each friend to have their own". As they themselves announce, they are specialized in children from 1 to 99 years old. They sell children's and youth books, educational games and beautiful vinyls, in addition to organizing free craft workshops, activities in English, reading clubs and many other appointments to write down on the agenda. Here children are children and adults dream that they are children again.
A very cute bookstore
TOAD SOUP (Aretxabaleta, 6, Bilbao)
Barely a year old, the Sopa de Sapo bookstore is already a benchmark for children in Bilbao. Here, little book eaters can let their imagination run wild and enjoy a space full of magic adapted especially for them. Naia and Marçal are the architects of this cute bookstore that organizes activities as original as the sensory stimulation for babies or workshops that encourage reading between generations . Enter his world of books and knickknacks and enjoy from the eyes of a child.
Learn playing
BOOKS TO DREAM (Triumph, 1. Vigo)
A good (and traditional) bookstore to take children to in Vigo is 'Books to Dream' . Open since 2001, this reading corner offers a very complete catalog of children's and youth titles. They work very closely with the publisher Kalandraka and they organize storytelling for children from three years old. It is also possible to enjoy exhibitions of illustrations, stories with music , meetings with authors and other creative activities for the whole family.
NUTCRACKER (Cordonería, 10. A Coruña)
Very close to the Plaza de María Pit, in A Coruña, there is a bookstore that is a delight. The place is charming legacy of a hippy shop that preceded the bookstore . Pablo and Luisa are in charge of transmitting all the passion for books to children and adults, turning this bookstore into a cultural space that goes beyond the pages of a story . On its shelves there is a good selection of illustrated albums and the best of publishers specializing in the smallest of the house. Their workshops are also not wasted: photography, collages, crafts. .. all the arts united to make children have a good time.
A cultural space for all ages
LEOLO (Turia, 50. Valencia)
Valencian children find their particular corner of fun and reading in Leolo , a specialized children's bookstore for children between 0 and 14 years old. In addition to a complete collection of titles, Leolo is a language learning place. And it shows in its great selection of books in English, French and German, dictionaries and educational games in several languages. Among the activities they organize you can find from craft sessions, storytelling and even graffiti workshops. Here boredom does not exist.
KIRIKU AND THE WITCH (Rafael Salazar Alonso, 17. Madrid)
Another children's bookstore where dreams come true is the one in Madrid Kiriku and the Witch . With this original name, children enter through books into a world of limitless imagination. Here we find children's books of all life, of those that remind you of your childhood; and a large collection of illustrated albums. In their online store they offer up to 30,000 different titles. On Saturdays they organize different free activities for children of all ages. And take a good look at the ceiling, you will discover a beautiful meadow full of flowers and animals. You are in a magical world.
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