Village Squire, 1980-11, Page 6A book
in the hand ---
Owner Marilyn Parris of the Country Mouse Book
Store has a special fondness for children's literature
which is evident in the name she chose for her shop.
PG. 4 VILLAGE SQUIRE/NOVEMBER 1980
Take time
to rediscover the excitement offered
by the world of books at some of the
specialty book stores in London.
BY SUSANNE JONES
The approach of colder weather provides a perfect
opportunity to catch up on the latest best seller or new work by a
favourite author. Books also make ideal Christmas presents, and
with the selection available at some of London's more specialized
bookstores, there should be no problem finding something for
everyone on your list, including yourself.
Children's books are always popular, and the new London
Children's Book Shop. at 225 Queen's Ave. is devoted
exclusively to young readers. The store is owned by Sandra Price
and Susann Hoffman, mothers of young children. With the help
of Sandra's husband Peter, a former children's librarian, the
shelves have been stocked with an interesting selection of titles
for ages one to twelve. For the younger child there are picture
books, activity books, easy readers, and "first books" to
introduce your child to the pleasures of reading.
Older children will enjoy the variety of fiction and nonfiction
titles, which include topics such as history, natural science,
athletics, and science fiction. There is also a section in the store
on parenting for adults to browse through while their youngsters
explore their own reading interests.
The store also carries French books and records and games
related to reading. A few toys, such as Winnie-the-Pooh's friend
Eeyore are on sale, and a playroom with chairs and tables is
available to children while their parents shop. Bilingual story
hours are given by teacher Yaga McInnes, and local authors such
as Robin Gedalof, who edited a group of Eskimo stories called