(408) 292-8880
1378 Lincoln Ave
San Jose,
CA
95125
37.3041
-121.8974
Neighborhoods: Willow Glen, Willow Glen
What People Are Saying About Hicklebee's Childrens Books
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
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…
09/08/05
A national treasure
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
The Details on Hicklebee's Childrens Books
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 PlayStation:
Take your children to Hicklebee's throughout summer, as the staff hosts weekly read-a-long programs. Call for a complete schedule.
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