Hicklebee's Children's Books
San Jose, CA 95125-3010
Phone: (408) 292-8880
Editorial Review for Hicklebee's Children's Books – by Kelle Schillaci
The Store
Owner Valerie Lewis may revel in her store's community vibe, but her reputation as an authority on children's books has earned her an international reputation. The combination of Lewis' charisma and the friendly, helpful Hicklebee's staff is what has kept her small independent bookstore in business.
The Space
Life-sized cut-outs of famous fictional book characters mingle amidst aisles of books, educational toys, puppets, stuffed animals and an eclectic costume collection. Not only does Lewis stock her shelves with them, she publishes books focused on children's literature.
Hyped for Harry!
Long before the "Goblet of Fire," Hicklebee's was early aboard the Harry Potter craze. Author J.K. Rowlings has dropped in for signings, and they've got full racks of Potter paraphernalia--from the hard- and soft-covered tomes to Harry-style glasses, stuffed owls and unabridged cassettes of the books.
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Insider Tips
Keep Reading!Hicklebee's offers great recommendations for avid young readers. Try such Phillip Pullman books as "The Golden Compass," "The Subtle Knife" or "The Amber Spyglass."
Switch off the PlayStationTake your children to Hicklebee's throughout summer, as the staff hosts weekly read-a-long programs. Call for a complete schedule.
User Reviews for Hicklebee's Children's Books
09/08/2005 Posted by mattdoar
This really is one of the best childrens' book-stores in the world. The owner does national TV slots on children's books. The staff can always recommend something that a child will appreciate, and these are good recommendations. There's a bathtub with cushions for children to read in and a train set to play with (I wonder where B&N got that idea?) ~Matt
Pros: Knowledgable staff, Variety, Friendly
