March 6, 2012
I was driving past the original site of the children’s bookstore, Fairytales, today, when I realized that I forgot to mention our visit to their new location on our popsicle adventure afternoon in 5 Points. Since we were camped out in the grass right across the street from there, I begged hubby to just run in and check out the new space with me before we headed home. It was pretty much dinner-time for Sweet P., so we didn’t take long, but it’s a small space, so we didn’t need long, either!
The story is fun and whimsical, and according to a woman who I assume is the owner, more whimsy is still yet to come! She said she was working on the painting and décor from the ceiling and more, so I am looking forward to seeing it in its completion. As was true in the other location, they still have a GREAT selection of children’s books, as well as a really fun assortment of toys, that include a lot of neat educational toys. You can tell how they select their products to really inspire children’s creativity. I saw a very cool “my first” tool kit and sports set that I think Sweet P would love! I think they might have been Melissa & Doug but I’m not sure now. It was funny because after I saw those, I saw their “girly” counter-part, which was a purse set, but I so liked the sports bag and tool kit more! I like their toy and gift selection at the store because while it’s not the cheapest, they are quality toys and books that aren’t over-priced.
If you aren’t familiar with the new location, it’s in the same house that Pied Piper Creamery is in, on the right half, where they used to sell baby items and gifts. I don’t think the space and arrangement is quite as nice as the original store, which was more a big, open room, but, there is no doubt that this location will bring in more foot traffic and be better for business, and in working within the constraints of the architecture of the house, I think they have done a GREAT job of setting the store up in a way that both makes sense to shoppers and beautifully displays their products.
They do have a small play area for kids. There were a few older kiddos there, so we didn’t let Sweet P explore it too much. Another visit! It looked pretty fun : ) One drawback of the play area is that it is in the very back of the store, kind of in a hallway, so I wouldn’t feel comfortable leaving my very little one to play there if I was shopping in the front part of the store and she was out of my vision. But with her papa and me both there, I think she would have a lot of fun! And when she is a little older, then without a doubt she could play independently while we browsed.
We picked up a flier for story time on our way out. Yes – more story times!!! They do storytime at 10 am on Saturday mornings and make public which books they are doing, so you can decide if it’s appropriate or of interest to your little one. According to the flier, there is also craft time following story time, so that is super fun! I will have to check it out. Right now I don’t think 10 am works with Sweet P’s schedule, but when she switches to one nap, it will. I am guessing craft time will be geared toward kiddos older than her, but with help from mama, you never know!
Check out their website for more info and even deals! I was impressed with their mission statement on their website – this is the kind of store we want to support in our area and I encourage you to stop in and bring your children! http://www.fairytalesbookstore.com/
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