It's no secret that reading and singing aloud to your baby helps them learn and grow. Story Time interactions now mean indispensable language and social skills for your baby later. Plus, Story Time fosters a close emotional relationship between you and your baby. But it's also no secret your baby is more likely to try eat and crinkle a book than to turn its pages (we know this well). On those special days, when you spend half of Story Time chasing the little one around so the

Pop-up retail. Pop-up store. Pop-up shop. Flash retailing. However you name it, it’s here to stay! Trending short-term sale spaces have been popping-up in Los Angeles since the late 90s, and we want in! When we learned Books and Cookies would be closing the doors to its flagship retail space, we knew relocation would take some time. We thought of the many retailers we’ve hosted at Books and Cookies for pop-up shops and temp. sales events- A Real Treat Candy Boutique, New Life

Many people were surprised at the idea of me starting a children’s bookstore with the rise of the kindle and the ipad, but I believe this is exactly the right time to re-create a love of books and reading in today’s youth! Early literacy is so important and it sets the stage for all later learning. From birth to 5 years old is the time when a child’s brain in undergoing the most growth and development. Reading to and with a child in these critical years builds skills that are