Kickstart a love for reading in your children by bringing them to one of the many bookstores that cater to young readers. In addition to the six locations highlighted yesterday, here are five more kid-friendly stores in the Klang Valley, plus one a little further north, that are worth checking out!
1. Little Bookworm
If you’re a fan of box sets and books, you’re going to love this place! Little Bookworm’s physical store, located just off the Sprint Highway, has a warehouse-style setup that allows visitors to browse their wide selection of books.
As Malaysia’s largest online retailer and distributor of UK children’s books – think publishers such as Oxford Reading Tree, Usborne Books, and Miles Kelly – you’ll be able to save up to 80% off the retail price of similar titles found at most major bookstores.
Find out more via its website, as well as on Facebook and Instagram.
Little Bookworm
B-3A-23, 10 Boulevard,
Lebuhraya Sprint, Petaling Jaya
2. CzipLee
CzipLee is a family-owned and -run business that has been around for over 50 years! Bring your young ones to this favourite neighbourhood corner store in buzzy Bangsar, and they’ll be spoiled for choice with the wide array of books.
While you’re at it, check out the excellent selection of back-to-school supplies, puzzles and gifts. In addition to its beloved Bangsar outlet, Cziplee has branches in Kajang and Johor.
Check out CzipLee’s website, as well as Facebook and Instagram profiles.
CzipLee
1 & 3 Jalan Telawi 3,
Bangsar Baru, Kuala Lumpur
3. Kinokuniya
Ah, the GOAT of beloved bookstores in Malaysia! No list would be complete without this KLCC treasure trove that caters to the reading needs of the whole family.
Who doesn’t love Kinokuniya’s wide range of beautiful, quality books – and the sheer nostalgia of curling up in a quiet corner of this large space with a good book in hand?
Visit Kinokuniya’s website and Facebook profile.
Kinokuniya
KLCC, 406-408 & 429-430,
Level 4 Suria, Kuala Lumpur City Centre
4. Ilham Gallery Gift Shop
Located on the fifth floor of the Ilham Art Gallery is this unique gift shop, where a good selection of local and art-related picture books can be found. All profits from this shop play a vital part in supporting Ilham’s public and educational programmes.
Pair your visit to the gift shop with a tour around the public gallery itself, for an enriching experience that will help the kids cultivate an appreciation of Malaysian modern and contemporary art.
Order online via Ilham’s online store, and check it out on Facebook and Instagram.
Ilham Art Gallery
Level 5, Ilham Tower,
8, Jalan Binjai, Kuala Lumpur.
5. Live and Love Book House
If you’ve been hunting for books to hone your child’s Mandarin proficiency, look no further: this home-based bookstore stocks picture books that have been imported directly from mainland China and Taiwan, providing a lovely insight into Chinese literature and culture for young readers.
Find out more via its Facebook profile.
Live and Love Book House
11, Jalan 7/20A,
Seksyen 7, Shah Alam, Selangor
6. Pod in the Hood
Head northwards from the Klang Valley to Ipoh and you’ll find this haven of books for kids. Pod in the Hood is an independent children’s bookstore conveniently located on the ground floor of the WEIL Hotel on Jalan Sultan Idris Shah.
This charming nook carries a gorgeous range of children’s books and toys, lovingly curated with little readers in mind.
‘Hood’ on over to Pod’s website, Facebook page and Instagram profile.
Pod in the Hood
Unit 6, Ground Floor, WEIL Hotel,
292 Jalan Sultan Idris Shah, Ipoh
Click here to read the original article, which also includes a short list of online bookstores.
This article was written by Elaine Yeoh for makchic, a Malaysian-based online site for chic, curious, and spirited parents. makchic and has been providing trustworthy and authentic family-related content since 2013. For diverse stories of parenthood that inform, support, and uplift all families, visit makchic.com and follow them on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.