Links - The Marketplace
Here are just a few of the booksellers, bookshops, and other shops for children's items that have a presence on the web. We will be adding many more sites to this list over time.
Each entry is marked with a country of origin to show you where the shop is located. Many of these shops will ship to countries all over the world and have extensive online catalogues. The "Web" notification denotes that this is an online Internet bookseller. In addition, please keep in mind that many of the publishers on the Publishers page also sell books on their websites.
•Amazon.ca Canada (Web)
The Canadian website for the worldwide Internet bookshop where you can purchase books of all kinds, both new and used.
•Amazon.co.uk (Web)
The UK website for the worldwide Internet bookshop where you can purchase books of all kinds, both new and used.
Amazon.com USA (Web)
The USA website for the worldwide Internet bookshop where you can purchase books of all kinds, both new and used.
B
•Borders Books (Web and International)
With hundreds of bookstores all over the world, Borders is a great resource for information about books.
•Book Sense (Web and the USA)
Book Sense is a national marketing campaign on behalf of the independent bookstores of America. It is both a local and national effort to shine a light on the knowledge and diversity of independent bookstores, via the Book Sense Bestseller List and the Book Sense 76 -- a bi-monthly selection of eclectic new books chosen by independent booksellers. You can visit the Childrens BookSense 76 List and the Childrens Bestsellers List.
BookSense has a internet presence at BookSense.com which is a family of independent-bookseller websites.
When you visit a BookSense.com virtual bookstore, you will experience the knowledge and passion of independent booksellers who share their love of books with their customers and their communities. You'll have access to information and news about local authors, store events, and myriad staff recommendations -- and you will also be presented with content that reflects the collective wisdom of booksellers from all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
•Books of Wonder (Web and the USA)
"Books of Wonder is your source for the finest in children's books -- both new and old. We offer a wide range of services via our New York City bookstore, our extensive mail order service, and now a fully functional e-commerce web site." A delightful site for book shopping.
•The BookCellar.com (Web)
We are online retailers of New, Used, Out of Print and Rare books. We use sophisticated online ordering to make shopping for books an easy and risk-free experience. We offer the widest variety of reasonably priced books, magazines and ephemera.. Our goal is to provide the largest possible selection of books to the online book-buyer. We encourage special requests and will try to supply items not listed in our catalog. New books are constantly being added to our catalogue so if you do not find what you are looking for, please email info@thebookcellar.com and we will do all we can to fulfill your order."
•Blast-Off Books (Web and the UK)
Blast-Off Books is a dedicated children's bookshop established in December 2001 by mother and daughter partnership Harriet and Janet Smyth. The shop's stock is comprehensive, covering the needs of all young readers: there are board, bath and cloth books for babies; picture books from all the leading publishers as well as small independents; a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction for new readers (ages 5 to 7 years), fluent readers (ages 8 to 11 years) and older readers spanning 12 years to late teens. Blast-Off Books carries a core of literature titles which cover set texts for Standard and Higher Grades. The shop also stocks a range of titles suitable for Fifth year students making a choice of novel to present as their literature study. Plus Blast-Off Books has a comprehensive stock of Standard and Higher Grade Past Papers, Course Notes and Study Notes.
•The Book Pl@ce (Web)
The Book Pl@ce is one of the Internet's favourite place to browse and buy books. On this site visitors will find more than 1.2 million books, three unique book magazines and thousands of pages of jacket scans and exciting content about books. As this company is based in the UK it focuses more, but not exclusively, on titles published in the UK.
•Barnes and Noble (Web and the USA)
Barnes & Noble is the largest bookseller in the US, employing 40,000 booksellers in approximately 800 stores in 49 states under the Barnes & Noble and B. Dalton names.
The company's founder, Leonard Riggio, is the Chairman. He saw book stores as community centers, places where people could be and become. Everything Barnes and Noble does, from the design of its stores to the selection of its titles to the training of booksellers, reflects that philosophy.
In 1985 the company launched a publishing division that specializes in rescuing out-of-print books by reissuing them in quality, affordable editions. Through mail order catalogues, Barnes & Noble now offers not only its own imprint, but publishers' overstocks, remainders and British book imports at discounts of up to eighty percent.
In May of 1997, B&N's online subsidiary barnesandnoble.com opened its public site on the World Wide Web. In the leisure of their homes, Barnes & Noble customers can now choose from millions of new and out-of-print titles, bargain books, software, magazines, or simply enjoy author chats and other features.
•Bookwinkle's Children's Books (Web and the USA)
With its colorful "Mr. Bookwinkle" clown logo, our bookshop opens the doorway to reading for children in the village of Mendocino and along the North Coast of California. Located in a small rural area far from the bustle of big cities, we provide an important source of quality reading materials for children, parents and teachers. Bookwinkle's Children's Books may not be the biggest children's bookstore but we know we're one of the best. In an area far removed from intellectual and cultural urban resources for children we are a bright, shining beacon drawing children and adults alike into the pages of a good book. We know that a love of reading acquired when young is a treasure that lasts a lifetime.
•Bookspread (Web and the UK)
Almost 30 years ago, two teachers working in south London primary schools realised that there was an urgent need for good advice and access to children's books. They started a small shop, this flourished and also became a major supplier to local schools. Now housed in bright and welcoming premises in Tooting Bookspread offers an unrivalled range of books, services and activities.
C
•Countrybookshop (Web and the UK)
Countrybookshop is a well established multi-channel retailer of entertainment, leisure and gift products offering a local alternative to customers. We offer over 3.2 million titles, the largest range of titles available through a European Site. For the past 14 years we have been trading from this site, i.e. in an old railway station in the Peak National Park. The web-site was set up in-house in 1997 to compliment the established bricks and mortar shop and in 1999 we launched every title in print in the UK - over 1 million titles. An out of print books search facility is also provided and the site can be accessed through wap, pda and interative digital television. An additional 100,000 titles were added subsequently expanding the products range to Music, Films, Games, software, outdoor accessories and gifts. Magazine subscriptions include BBC, Condenast, Centaur, National Geographic etc, 2 million American titles were added in 2003.
•chapters.indigo.ca (Web)
"Indigo Books & Music Inc. operates www.chapters.indigo.ca, a leading Canadian destination for online shoppers seeking books, videos and DVDs. Committed to providing a convenient and hassle-free e-commerce experience, chapters.indigo.ca offers a secure shopping environment, easy-to-use search tools and industry leading customer service. Indigo Books & Music Inc. is committed to being your most complete and trusted resource for books, music, gifts and much more."
•The Children's Bookshop (UK)
This shop is located near the border of England and Wales in Hay-On-Wye, in the county of Herefordshire. As our name implies, we sell only children's books. With a stock in excess of twenty thousand books we cater not only for children but also for adult collectors, teachers and researchers. A wonderful resource for children's book collectors.
D
•DK.com (Web)
A source for DK books which is packed with information, recommendations, competitions, and much more. Visitors to the children's book page can use guidance from the very useful DK Book Advisor to help them make book selections.
Dapper Audiobooks is a provider of bestselling downloadable audiobook titles at reasonable prices. We offer a fantastic array of monthly specials and generous discounts through our free Discount Club. Best of all, there are no subscriptions or other commitments required.
H
Hedgehog Books (Web and the USA)
"This very special bookshop was created by teachers; born out of a love of reading to children and the belief that reading books aloud can change a child's life. As elementary school teachers we have seen the excitement of our students when listening to a wonderful story. Even reluctant readers learn to love books if they are read to. Because of this, it is our goal at Hedgehog Books to bring you the best books to read aloud and read alone so all children can experience the magic of books. We remember the joy of being read to as children and understand the importance of finding just the right book."
I
IWantThatBook (Web and the UK)
IWanthatBook is a new kind of bookshop, one designed especially for the needs of its customers. This shop focuses on making it easier to get hold of those difficult to find reference books. IWanthatBook aims to be the place for academics and students alike to order the books they want – simply, securely and cost-effectively.
L
•The Little Book Worm (Web and the USA)
The Little Book Worm is a local book and toy company in Orlando, Florida dedicated to our customer's needs.
The Little Book Worm strives to be a leader in the children's book and toy business by providing excellence in guest friendliness, quality in our products offered, and availability of learning tools for children of all levels.
The Littel Book Worm stands behind the executive order "Just Read, Florida!" that was implemented by our current Florida governor, Jeb Bush, on September 7, 2001. This executive order designated "Just Read, Florida!" as a comprehensive and coordinated reading initiative. The unequivocal goal of this order is to have all students in Florida reading at least one grade level higher throughout their school years by 2012. We are enthusiastic about carrying the tools that parents, educators, tutors, and instructors require to help children excel in their educational needs.
A business Directory
Tradional Wooden Toys (Web and the UK)
Traditional Wooden Toys (.co.uk) is a Watson family business. As parents of three children we feel that every child has the right to beautiful hand crafted toys made from quality natural materials.
As Directors of the Leo Futierra Ltd Group we have managed to link up with the best Manufacturers of Traditional Wooden Toys (.co.uk) from around the world.
Toys that your child will truely love and treasure for years to come at low low prices. Bringing you the best for less direct to your door.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Blog| Contact Us| Search | About us
An Online Children’s Book Review Journal
Through The Looking Glass Children’s Book Review
Online book reviews for the child in your life featuring both new and popular children's book authors
Kids book reviews, including book reviews of chapter books, novels, picture books, and non-fiction from famous children’s literature authors. Your review site of books for children.
