Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults

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CHILDREN’S BOOK WORLD and CBW Teens & Adults has been open since 1986 and is a full-service bookshop for children, teens, and adults in West Los Angeles. childrensbookworld.com

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Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· 21d

🎸🎸🎸🎉🎉Happy Birthday Mista Cookie Jar! Come see him play in the store on Sunday, July 26 at 11:30AM and on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 11:30AM where he'll DJ for our Waldo party!⁠ #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBook #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #kidsrock #kidsmusic #kidsconcert

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· 22d

📚🎶Join us for an introduction to the French language through storytelling with Monsieur Gavin! No French required.⁠ ⁠ Then settle in as Mista Cookie Jar serenades the crowd with his "stars and moon" steel guitar. Bubbles, confetti, joy, and fun!⁠ Sunday, July 26th at 11:30am⁠ #books #kidsmusic

On a light blue background with white and yellow shapes, at the top text reads: As part of the LA Indie Book Crawl July 24-26! French-English Storytime and Music! Join us for an introduction to the French language through storytelling with Monsieur Gavin! Below is a photo of Gavin reading to a little girl in pink. Below right is a photo of Mista Cookie Jar. To the left, text reads: Then settle in as Mista Cookie Jar serenades the crowd with his "stars and moon" steel guitar, mixing a rock star excitement with the warmth of family music. Sunday, July 26 - 11:30AM - 10580-1/2 W. Pico Blvd., LA⁠

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· 22d

📚📚📚Join us Saturday, July 25 at 10:30am for a Music & Dance Party while we celebrate the L.A. Indie Bookstore Crawl weekend.⁠ Thirteen indie bookstores across LA have joined forces for the Book Crawl July 24-26! Pick up a passport at any participating store. #books #indiebookstore #LAindiebookcrawl

On a white background, at the top, text reads: Isabel Brazon: Baila Baila. Join us on Saturday, July 25th at 10:30am for a Music & Dance Party for the littlest readers while we celebrate the L.A. Indie Bookstore Crawl weekend. In the bottom right corner in a circle is a photo of Isabel Brazon playing the guitar. ⁠

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· 24d

📚📚📚Great to have author Rin-Rin Yu come to the story to sign copies of her book Goodbye, French Fry! #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #PictureBook #PictureBooks #NewPictureBook #NewPictureBooks #YA #YoungAdult #MGLit #ChapterBooks

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· 24d

📚📚📚Great morning French-English storytime with Gavin! #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #PictureBook #PictureBooks #NewPictureBook #NewPictureBooks #YA #YoungAdult #french #bilingual

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· 24d

📚🎶🎸A story & music celebration for the launch of the new picture book Hugo's Hair by author & illustrator, James Alfie, with musical guest, Kevin Schatz. ⁠ Saturday, August 22 at 10:30am⁠ ⁠ Order for pickup at the event or shipping in the U.S. at childrensbookworld.com/event/2026-0... #books #book

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· 25d

🎶🎶🎶🎸Great morning concert with Kevin Schatz! #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #PictureBook #PictureBooks #NewPictureBook #YA #YoungAdult #MGLit #kidsrock #kidsmusic #kidsconcert

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· 27d

📚📚Mark your calendars for the LA Indie Book Crawl July 24-26! Pick up a passport at any of the 13 participating stores; making a $10 purchase at each stop earns stamps for exclusive merchandise and prizes. Visit all 13 stores to be entered to win the grand prize!⁠ #bookcrawl #books #bookstore #book

On a cream-colored background with a turquoise and burnt orange border with shapes, text at the top reads: Come and Attend: LA Indie Book Crawl - July 24-26. Thirteen independent bookstores across greater Los Angeles have joined forces to create an unforgettable weekend! Pick up a passport at any participating store; making a $10 minimum purchase at each stop earns stamps for exclusive merchandise and prizes. Visit all 13 stores to be entered to win the grand prize! Big thank you to our booksellers! 10580-1/2 W. Pico Blvd. Underneath to the left is a photo of Isabel Brazon, who will play Saturday, July 25 at 10:30am and to the right is a photo of Gavin, who will do a French-English storytime Sunday, July 26 with Mista Cookie Jar as a special guest. ⁠

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· 29d

📚📚📚We are kicking off our 40th birthday celebration! Join Chelsea and your CBW booksellers for a delightful story-filled morning with special book related give-aways, fun art activities, music & treats, and all hosted by author Chelsea Lin Wallace.⁠ ⁠ Aug. 8 - 10:30am⁠ #books #bookstore #booklaunch

On a dark green background with balloons in the upper corners, text reads: Book Launch and CBW 40th Birthday Celebration kickoff! In the left center is the cover of Chelsea Lin Wallace's new book - Today is the Day. To the right, text reads: We are kicking off our Children's Book World 40th birthday celebration!! Join Chelsea and your CBW booksellers for a delightful story filled morning with special book related give-aways, fun art activities, music & treats, and all hosted by the magnificent author herself, Chelsea Lin Wallace.⁠

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jul 12

📚📚📚Great French-English bilingual storytime this morning with Gavin! Come check it out next Sunday at 11:30am! #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jul 11

🎶🎶🎶Great morning concert with Mista Cookie Jar! 🍪🍪 #books #kidsrock #kidsmusic #kidsconcert #music #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #ChildrensBookWorld #PictureBook #PictureBooks #NewPictureBook

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jul 11

🎃🎃👻👻Happy Summerween! Check out our all-new summer spooky stories - in the store or online at childrensbookworld.com/list/summerw... ⁠ #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore

On an orange background with black spiderwebs in the upper corners, the text reads: Happy Summerween - Come check out these spooky new books - and more - just in time for summer. Underneath are covers for The Dark and Other Spooky Stories, Where's Waldo? Spooky Spot the Difference and Princess in Black and the Trick-or-Treating Trouble.⁠

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jul 9

📚📚This Sunday! French & English Reading Circle with Gavin!⁠ Our French Reading Circle is a fun 30-minute storytime for toddlers and early elementary readers. ⁠ Sunday, July 12 - 11:30am #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #Indiebookstore #french #bilingual #LAbookstore

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jul 8

🎶🎸LA-based "kindie rocker," Mista Cookie Jar, brings his urban-island-folky-rock-&-roll sounds to Children's Book World. ⁠ ⁠ Saturday, July 11 at 10:30am⁠ #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #PictureBook #kidsrock #kidsmusic #kidsconcert

On a blue checkered background with dark blue music notes in the upper left and lower right and white smiley faces... in the upper right corner is a photo of Mista Cookie Jar. Text in the center reads: This Saturday! Mista Cookie Jar! Kids Concert. LA-based "kindie rocker," Mista Cookie Jar, brings his urban-island-folky-rock-&-roll sounds to Children's Book World. ⁠

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jul 5

🎶🎶Great morning concert with Teacher Davis! #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #Bookstagram #PictureBook #PictureBooks #NewPictureBook #NewPictureBooks #kidsrock #kidsmusic #kidsconcert

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jul 2

Waldo will be hiding in 20 businesses in Rancho Park on Pico Blvd. in July! Come to Children's Book World to get a passport with the business names and addresses so you can get started on the search! There will be prizes! Click here for more info: childrensbookworld.com/wheres-waldo... ⁠ #bookstore

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jul 1

📚📚📚We Are America - Reflecting on 250 Years of The United States... Find these books and more at: childrensbookworld.com/fourth-july-... #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #independenceday #fourthofjuly

On a watercolor background with red, white and blue, in the center is a headline reading WE ARE AMERICA: Reflecting on 250 Years of the United States.⁠

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jun 28

📚📚📚Wonderful morning for a French-English bilingual storytime with Gavin! #french #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #ChildrensBookWorld #Bookstagram #PictureBook #PictureBooks

Photo of Gavin reading a French story to kids

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jun 27

📚📚📚Great morning with The Sunshine Storyteller! #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #ChildrensBookWorld #PictureBook #PictureBooks #NewPictureBook #NewPictureBooks #YA #storytime

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jun 25

🎶🎶🎶Come sing and dance with Teacher Davis!⁠ ⁠ Sunday, July 5th at 11:30 AM⁠ #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #ChildrensBookWorld #PictureBook #kidsrock #kidsmusic #kidsconcert

On a light purple background, a variety of shapes pepper the area. At the top in a circle is a photo of Teacher Davis. Text underneath reads: Teacher Davis Mini Concert Join us for a FREE mini-concert with beloved musician Teacher Davis! Fun for kids & families!⁠

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jun 24

📚📚This Sunday! French & English Reading Circle! ⁠ Sunday, June 28 - 11:30 a.m.⁠ ⁠ Join us for an introduction to the French language through storytelling! ⁠ We will have additional Bilingual - French and English - storytime reading circles on July 12, July 19 and July 26.⁠ #books #bookstore #french

On an off-white background, at the top left, text reads: Bilingual Storytime - English and French. French Reading Circle is a fun 30-minute storytime for toddlers and early elementary readers. Each session features a read-aloud of a picture book in French and a brief English story summary so every child (and grown-up!) can follow along. Below are three photos of Gavin reading to kids.⁠

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jun 23

📚📚📚 Come celebrate unity and opportunity for all in story, song and movement with the international tales of Ina, The Sunshine Storyteller! ⁠ Saturday, June 27th at 10:30 a.m.⁠ #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore

On a yellow background, at the top right and left corners are branches with flowers, on the bottom are green and orange striped shapes. At the top is a photo of Ina. At the bottom, text reads: A Unity Celebration: Sunshine Storyteller. Saturday, June 27 - 10:30-11AM. Celebrate unity and opportunity for all in story, song and movement with the international tales of Ina, The Sunshine Storyteller!⁠

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jun 21

📚📚📚Great bilingual - French and English - storytime with Gavin this morning! #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #PictureBook #PictureBooks #NewPictureBook #french #bilingual

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jun 20

🎸🎶🎶Wonderful morning concert with Isabel Brazon from Baila Baila! #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #PictureBook #PictureBooks #NewPictureBook #NewPictureBooks #YoungAdult #kidsconcert #kidsrock #kidsmusic

Isabel Brazon playing a kids concert in the store.

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jun 18

📚📚📚🥸Come check out our display of Father's Day books for Father's Day on June 21!⁠ ⁠ Come to the store or order books online at childrensbookworld.com/list/fathers... #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore

On a white background, text at the top reads: Father. Hero without a cape. Calm harbor. Below it are four Father's Day picture books. To the right is a blue tie with a red heart at the bottom.⁠

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jun 17

📚📚📚This Sunday! French & English Reading Circle with Gavin!⁠ ⁠ Sunday, June 21 - 11:30AM Whether your little one is a total beginner or already saying bonjour, this is a great way to spark a love of language through books. No French required.⁠ #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #french #bilingual

On a blue and white background, text in the middle reads: French and English Bilingual Storytime with Gavin - Sunday, June 21 - 11:30AM.⁠

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jun 16

🎶🎶🎶Special Sunday event! Come sing and dance with Teacher Davis! ⁠ Sunday, July 5th at 11:30 AM⁠ #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #shelfawareness #kidsrock #kidsmusic #kidsconcert

On a light purple background with gray and pink notes and swirls, at the top, text reads: Special Sunday Event! Kids Concert! Join us for a FREE mini-concert with Teacher Davis! Fun for kids & families! Underneath is a photo of Teacher Davis, followed by text that reads: Sunday after fourth of July - July 5 - 11:30 AM.⁠

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jun 14

📚📚🎶Looking for the perfect summer read? In celebration of Olivia Rodrigo's new album "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love," our bookseller Ryan has picked book recommendations based on each song on the album. Check them out: childrensbookworld.com/list/you-see... #books #bookstore #YA

An endcap with books and lyrics underneath. Text in the center reads: Choose a book based on your fave Olivia Rodriguez song.

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jun 13

🎶🎶🎸🍪Great kids concert this morning with Mista Cookie Jar! #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #ChildrensBookWorld #PictureBook #PictureBooks #kidsmusic #kidsrock #kidsconcert

Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults@childrensbookworld· Jun 11

⚽️⚽️⚽️Get hyped for The World Cup! Come check out our book selections! 🥅 #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #PictureBook #PictureBooks #NewPictureBook #NewPictureBooks #storytime