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Find Fantasy at These Johannesburg Children’s Bookstores

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Children are imaginative beings and boy, do they love a good story. To stimulate their curiosity, develop their language skills and grow their appreciation of stories, time spent in the pages of books is recommended. Find their next adventure at these bookshops with offerings for children.

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Readers Warehouse
Readers Warehouse has an array of children’s books, ranging from traditional tales to newer characters and educational books to beloved fairy tales. It also has a few branches in the city, so you shouldn’t have a problem locating one.

Skoobs Theatre of Books
Skoobs Theatre of Books is an adventure situated at the heart of Montecasino in the Fourways area, where children can explore its library. The bookstore offers a wide variety for children, including mythical fiction. It also has a cute coffee shop to amuse parents while the kids traverse its shelves.

Bargain Books
Bargain Books, named SA Bookseller of the Year five times, also offers a wide range of books for little ones with several branches in Johannesburg.

Exclusive Books
Exclusive Books is a nationwide favourite with its cosy reading corners where families can sit comfortably and read together. The book retailer offers a variety of options for parents and children alike and most stores house a coffee shop with cakes and cookies on sale.

Tales & Fables
Tales & Fables is a community-driven bookstore owned by a husband and wife team. The pair strive to create a warm and informative environment for little book lovers, boasting the latest works that will inspire creative and curious minds.

Bridge Books
If you want to teach your children something different Bridge Books is worth a visit. This bookstore focuses on African storytelling in collaboration with some of the continent’s best authors. It also has both new and second-hand books, so you can start helping the kids build their collection early. Something fun for the adults: The bookstore hosts writing workshops to motivate and
encourage readers and writers.

The Crazy Store
The Crazy Store is known for its trinkets, knickknacks and toys for kids, but that is not all. These stores also have good reads for kids too, with a good selection of foundational phase books to help get the learning started.

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Explore More Books At A Library…

Keleketla! Library 
If you want your kids to learn more about arts and culture Keleketla! Library is the place to visit. This independent library is home to over 3,000 books, magazines, audio files and videos. The Kelekelta! Library offers after-school programmes that help teens and young adults develop critical-thinking skills and social experiences.
Details: 6 Verwey Street, Troyeville, Johannesburg | 011 402 0141

Johannesburg City Library 

The Johannesburg City Library has a number of specialist libraries, including a children’s library. The kids can enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience here with free Wi-Fi, a multimedia library and music library.
Details: Albertina Sisulu Road & Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Street, Johannesburg CBD | 011 492 7071

Alexandra 3rd Ave Children’s Library 
The Alexandra Library is solely dedicated to children’s literacy and focuses on ages 3 to 18. It provides a more personal approach, with staff assisting the children with their homework or school projects. Grade 11 and 12 students are also offered career counselling to help them plan for the future, while others may participate in activities such as storytelling and games.
Details: 123 3rd Avenue, Kew, Alexandra, Johannesburg | 011 264 0895