Shop Talk

The Children's Book Shop Newsletter

Winter 2009
 All of us at The Children's Book Shop would like to wish you a wonderful holiday season.  In these challenging economic times, we appreciate the fact that you value our knowledge and expertise, and choose to support independent businesses like ours.  Thank you for letting us do what we love best--bringing children and books together.
 
Holiday Hours

We've extended our hours through December 24th to make your shopping more convenient.  The new hours are:

Sunday     12 noon to 6 p.m.
Monday     10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday     10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday     10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday     10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday     10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday     10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Books We're Excited About
 
Here are just a few of the books we are recommending this holiday season. Come in any time for more suggestions.
Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Children's Book by Anita Silvey 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Everything I Need To Know I Learned From A Children's Book
by Anita Silvey features essays and interviews from influential people who discuss the children's books that have affected their lives the most.  The surprising and inspiring stories make this a book to return to again and again.
 
The Little Prince Pop-Up
The Little Prince Deluxe Pop-Up Book
Antoine Saint-Exupery's original text and illustrations come to life in this beautifully constructed pop-up edition, perfect for fans of all ages.

Walt Disney's Peter Pan by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, illustrated by Mary Blair, ages 4+.
This lively retelling of the Peter Pan story is illustrated by Mary Blair's enchanting storyboards from the Walt Disney film.  Fun for the whole family.
 
A Penguin Story by Antoinette Portis 
A Penguin Story by Antoinette Portis, ages 3+.
What happens when a splash of color finds its way into a penguin's black-and-white world?  Edna's discovery of the magic of orange makes her wonder "What else could there be?"
 
The Unfinished Angel by Sharon Creech 
The Unfinished Angel by Sharon Creech, ages 9-12.
A little angel with a big personality manages to unite the inhabitants of an ancient town in the Swiss Alps in this quirky, endearing tale by Newbery  Award winner Sharon Creech.
 
A Brief History of Montmaray by Michelle Cooper 
A Brief History of Montmaray by Michelle Cooper, ages 12+.
A crumbling castle on an isolated island in the English channel is the unlikely setting for this World War II drama of adventure, romance, and intrigue, narrated by the irrepressible Sophie FitzOsborne.
Great Gifts For All Ages
  • Book and toy sets
  • Series sets including the Harry Potter treasure chest, the Little House books and Beatrix Potter collections
  • Gift cards
  • Autographed books
  • Plush toys
Thanks for shopping with us, we hope to see you again very soon. 
Best wishes,
 
The Children's Book Shop
237 Washington Street
Brookline, MA 02445
617-734-7323