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The city's oldest and largest independent children's bookstore, packed with picture books, middle-grade and YA titles, plus rare illustrated editions and original book art. Kids can browse freely and come for frequent author signings and book-launch events.
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| Monday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM – 7 PM |
Open daily 11am–7pm; author events listed online
Free to browse; most author events free
Open daily. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 0–12.
Free to browse; most author events free
Sunday: 11 AM–7 PM · Monday: 11 AM–7 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–7 PM · Wednesday: 11 AM–7 PM · Thursday: 11 AM–7 PM · Friday: 11 AM–7 PM · Saturday: 11 AM–7 PM. Open daily 11am–7pm; author events listed online
42 West 17th Street, 10011, in Flatiron, Manhattan.
Yes. Books of Wonder is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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