Love books, passionate about diversity?
We are a small, independent children’s bookshop with BIG ideas. A partnership between a children’s publishing expert and a teacher/Senco. In a little bookshop in Hitchin, Herts. We stock children’s books from baby to young adult and everything in between. We also have a small but perfectly formed selection for grown-ups and we can order pretty much any book that’s currently in print.
We specialise in books that support and celebrate diversity in all its forms, and particularly neurodiversity. We search out books with characters who are autistic, have dyslexia or ADHD, are anxious about school, or who have difficulties with communication and much more! We work with individuals, families, schools and libraries to make sure you can find a book that speaks to you.
We make book recommendations, curate lists to support particular needs, celebrate events, for specific topics and to increase diversity. We also have author events and more.
In store events
Author visits, readings and signings. Group visits from schools, scouting groups etc. National theme weeks and local community events
See current events
Schools
We work in partnership with schools
Curate diverse lists
Inclusive book fairs
Local school wishlists
Loyalty scheme benefits schools
Subscriptions
NEW
We offer a range of subscriptions from 3 months+
Age based, inclusive new books. Choice of fiction/non-fiction, hardback/paperback
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🎈What a lovely 3rd Birthday we had at the shop today!![]()
🎈A super storytime, drawalong and dino craft with @david_c_litchfield -so many people the shop was super toasty! 🥵![]()
🎈A great supply of branded biscuits made by our own fair hands were enjoyed![]()
🎈Goody bags distributed to all our young customers![]()
🎈Thanks to Judith for flying the NPB flag at the @ncthertsnorth event at @hitchintownhall ![]()
🎈Thanks to everyone who came along today and to all of you who have supported us during our first three years, it means a lot ❤️📚![]()
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☔️What a marvellous afternoon we had yesterday despite the pouring rain! ![]()
☔️ @robertlacey_com and @bencoppincreative made their way to the shop to sign our preorders & stock of the wonderful Nursery Rhymes collection they have created together. ![]()
☔️ This perfect gift really was a labour of love and has to be seen to be properly appreciated. ![]()
☔️Preorders will be posted very soon and you can still order a signed copy on our website or pick one up in store![]()
☔️Stay dry out there everyone and Happy Friday! ![]()
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