Victoria Park Books

This independent bookshop is mainly aimed at children, and indeed most of their business is as a main supplier to local schools. They’re incredibly helpful and friendly — I was trying to buy specific titles on behalf of my brother at Christmas. They called me back twice about availability and then helped me to find alternatives for the one that was reprinting.
They have a small selection of adult (no, not that kind of adult publication) titles and will order in anything that is in print, and staff are very knowledgeable and affable.
I think it’s closed on Mondays, like a lot of the local shops.

Great children’s bookshop with not just your run-​of-​the-​mill titles on offer. They’ve got some great tales that focus on change, diversity, and cultural sensitivity — good teaching tools for parents or educators. I was especially impressed by their «scary» and fantastical section… some very cool picture books in this genre that I’ve never seen before — and these always tend to be a hit with kids… especially as they get older.
Another really fantastic aspect of this store is the way that they encourage kids to read through events and other programs — right now they have a whole wall plastered with children’s handwritten reviews of the same book title; very endearing to read.
Only one peculiar thing among their collection — a picture book entitled «Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope.» Ummm… really? I’m an American and a fan of the president-​elect, but I think this is just odd… generally in the fact that it’s been written and published, but especially that it can be found at an out-​of-​the-​way British bookstore. But hey, now you know it’s there… in case you were looking…

This is a great little bookshop and it is understandable why it is in Victoria Park area. Catering to familys and afluence a bookshop could only survive in an area like this .So many hardback books and not a gameby or DS in sight.
With an extensive kids book focus there are gorgeous choices and and a general feeling of quality. There is even a little area for sitting and readiing for the children. The wooden floors and vintage feel of the make the shop seem even more wholesome –nand you have the feeling all have been bought with care and thought.
For mom there is a choice of lifestyle books, cooking and general interest reading.
The place looks like a pit stop to me – I know I needed one the other day — they do come in handy these places for a downtime moment without the help of electronics.

Specialising in children’s books, and an independent bookshop, Victoria Park Books has something for everyone. They have a comprehensive stock of children’s books of every description, as well as cookery books, and an eclectic selection of adult fiction and non fiction.
They hold regular events, encouraging children to come to the shop for readings and book signings from well known authors. It’s a perfect spot for a children’s bookshop, the area is very family orientated, so the yummy mummies I’m sure, will be grateful for a temporary distraction for the kiddies and keep the shop busy.
A great shop for kids but if you fancy perusing the bookshelves for yourself, personally I’d head over to the Bookshop on Broadway Market which has a much more comprehensive selection for adults.