Did you know that April 18th is National Children’s Book Day? The date chosen is a tribute to the birthday of the writer Monteiro Lobato, considered the father of Brazilian children’s literature. You can find him and other authors in children’s bookstores in São Paulo and guarantee quality reading for your little one.
Reading from early childhood stimulates development, imagination, creativity and social and emotional skills. So make sure you get good books for your little one and encourage them to read. In this way, you can reduce children’s screen time with a fun and beneficial activity.
Check out the best children’s bookshops in SP:
NoveSete Bookshop
With a collection specializing in children’s and young adult literature, NoveSete came about in 2007 with the desire of a couple – parents of a little reader. – to have their own business. In addition, the space has a cute little café that is open on the days of the event.
Where: Rua França Pinto, 97 – Vila Mariana
House of Books
The little yellow house located in the north of the city has been home to a range of reading options for children for over 20 years. Together with partners, the venue offers a fun kids’ program for the little ones to further expand their love of art and reading.
Where: Rua Capitão Otávio Machado, 259 – Chácara Santo Antônio
Foot of Books
With even a book club, Pé de Livros’ playful universe enchants parents and children with its mission: “Reading humanizes, stimulates creativity and consolidates values such as solidarity, empathy and critical sense”.
Where: Rua Tucuna, 298 – Pompeia
PanaPaná
At first glance, PanaPaná may seem like just a charming, colorful little door on the street, but its interior is impressive and offers experiences of interaction between children, adults, reading and play. So, if you’re passing by, be sure to check out the children’s bookshop.
Where: Rua Leandro Dupret, 396 – Vila Clementino
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The little pink and orange house provides an environment for children to explore their favorite reads with books arranged at accessible heights. In the meantime, you can also enjoy a coffee in the bookshop.
Where: Rua Coronel Melo de Oliveira, 766 – Pompeia
Odisseia Pocket Bookstore
“Pocket-sized”, as the name suggests, the small children’s bookshop is located inside the Catavento Café Coletivo. But don’t let the size fool you, the collection is carefully selected by a mother and artist educator. In other words, it’s the perfect choice for the little ones!
Where: Rua Antônio Mariani, 157 – Butantã
Bonus tip: Book Biennale 2024
Finally, if you loved our secret guide to children’s bookshops in São Paulo, you’ll surely also like the bonus tip we’ve brought here: this year, between September 6th and 15th, the 27th São Paulo International Book Fair at the Anhembi District Exhibition Pavilion. There you will have access to the best prices and launches in the literature market, both for children and other genres. Not to be missed!
Where: Av. Olavo Fontoura, 1209 – Gate 38 – Santana
