A Novel Idea

Your Local Bookseller

Admission: Free

YAY! YAY!

• Offers hands-on learning? No
• Engages an active toddler in play? No
• Provides interaction with other children? Yes
• Allows children room to play without long waits? Yes
• Is clean? Yes

My little bookworm loves this one. And I love that it's a free, easy way to get us out of the house!

If my toddler is doing laps in destructor mode, we will sometimes make a quick escape to a local Borders or Barnes & Noble*. They all have children's areas filled with books and toys. And I find that it's always hopping with moms & kids, reading, playing with toys, or climbing the book shelves.

Most bookstores offer story time for toddlers and preschoolers so be sure to ask at your next visit. And we'd love to hear what your local bookstore has to offer. Just drop us a note below...

*If Barnes & Noble is your spot, then you'll be happy to hear that it plans to offer to an expanded educational toy department and playroom for children.