Welcome to Booktenders' Secret Garden Children's Bookstore & Gallery!
Formerly Booktenders Children’s Bookstore, we are recognized as the
oldest ‘Children’s Only’ bookstore in the tri-state area.
Honored with the national award “TOP CHILDREN’S HANDSELLER”, owner Ellen Mager, a former teacher, has operated the store since January,1983.
Known for the knack of picking the “perfect” book for each child, she reopened on March 14, 2004 with a new name, new address and an additional service–
an art gallery specializing in the sale of original art and collectable prints.
Booktenders' was recently designated the Best Hand Selling Bookseller in the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association in 2012 and was awarded the Children's Literature Advocate Award from Frostburg State University.
Along with the comprehensive inventory of books for infants thru age 13, we proudly offer:
-- Plush storybook characters and finger puppets
-- Greeting cards by the book illustrators
-- Activity kits and puzzles
-- Original art and collectable prints by noted children's book
-- Illustrators in our art gallery rounds out the store
Booktenders' customers may participate in a discount bookclub, visits from celebrated authors and illustrators & Children's Days, storytelling sessions, book clubs, & in-services for parent and teacher groups as well as Children's Literature Evenings. Also come and view their renowned, one-of-a-kind "Wall of Fame." The wall showcases the autographs, personal notes, and illustrations of 200 renowned authors and illustrators who have visited including J.K. Rowling, Eric Carle, Lloyd Alexander, and Mary Pope Osborne.
With the store's strong commitment to personal service, the biggest asset is the expertise of the owner and her well-trained staff.
Booktenders' Secret Garden is located at:
42 E. State St. Rear (tucked away in Plaza East between E. State St. & E. Oakland St.)
Doylestown, Pa 18901
ellensbooks@gmail.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am - 6 pm (even by appt.) Sun 12 pm - 3 pm
Phone: 215-348-7160
Formerly Booktenders Children’s Bookstore, we are recognized as the
oldest ‘Children’s Only’ bookstore in the tri-state area.
Honored with the national award “TOP CHILDREN’S HANDSELLER”, owner Ellen Mager, a former teacher, has operated the store since January,1983.
Known for the knack of picking the “perfect” book for each child, she reopened on March 14, 2004 with a new name, new address and an additional service–
an art gallery specializing in the sale of original art and collectable prints.
Booktenders' was recently designated the Best Hand Selling Bookseller in the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association in 2012 and was awarded the Children's Literature Advocate Award from Frostburg State University.
Along with the comprehensive inventory of books for infants thru age 13, we proudly offer:
-- Plush storybook characters and finger puppets
-- Greeting cards by the book illustrators
-- Activity kits and puzzles
-- Original art and collectable prints by noted children's book
-- Illustrators in our art gallery rounds out the store
Booktenders' customers may participate in a discount bookclub, visits from celebrated authors and illustrators & Children's Days, storytelling sessions, book clubs, & in-services for parent and teacher groups as well as Children's Literature Evenings. Also come and view their renowned, one-of-a-kind "Wall of Fame." The wall showcases the autographs, personal notes, and illustrations of 200 renowned authors and illustrators who have visited including J.K. Rowling, Eric Carle, Lloyd Alexander, and Mary Pope Osborne.
With the store's strong commitment to personal service, the biggest asset is the expertise of the owner and her well-trained staff.
Booktenders' Secret Garden is located at:
42 E. State St. Rear (tucked away in Plaza East between E. State St. & E. Oakland St.)
Doylestown, Pa 18901
ellensbooks@gmail.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am - 6 pm (even by appt.) Sun 12 pm - 3 pm
Phone: 215-348-7160