Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults

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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38 minutes ago
In the background is blue sky, clouds and sun. At the bottom is green grass and flowers. A white headline reads: Sunshine Storyteller. Text reads: Spring Is Here with the Sunshine Storyteller, Ina Buckner-Barnette with participatory stories and songs for the whole family to celebrate the coming of Spring! Saturday, March 21 at 10:30 am.⁠

Spring Is Here with the Sunshine Storyteller, Ina Buckner-Barnette - Participatory stories and songs for the whole family to celebrate the coming of Spring! Saturday, March 21st at 10:30 a.m.

For more information, go to: childrensbookworld.com/event/2026-0...

#books #storytime #bookstore #kidsbook

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21 hours ago
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📚📚📚Great having beloved author Drew Daywalt come to the store this afternoon to read his new picture book Forty the Fortune Teller - and give kids their fortunes!

Purchase the book at childrensbookworld.com/event/2026-0...

#books #author #picturebooks #authorsigning #kidsbooks #bookstore

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3 days ago
In the background are ornate graphics in tan on a purple background. At the top, text reads: Check out the new book in the Wings of Fire Series! The Hybrid Prince. Below is a cover of the new book.⁠

📚📚🐉🐉Check out the new book in the Wings of Fire series - The Hybrid Prince!⁠
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Purchase in the store or online at childrensbookworld.com

#books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore

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3 days ago
In the upper left and lower right corners are spring flowers. At the top, the headline reads Hello Spring: Come check out our assortment of books for Spring - for all occasions! Below, are book covers for Easter (Chicka Chicka Peep Peep), Passover (One Little Goat), and St. Patrick's Day. ⁠

📚📚📚Spring is a great time for reading! Come check out our books for Easter, Passover, St. Patrick's Day... and more!⁠

Buy books online at childrensbookworld.com

#easter #passover #saintpatricksday #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore

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5 days ago
At the top are orange and pink fortune tellers. Text reads: Make Your Own Fortune-Teller Craft Activity! Join fan favorite author Drew Daywalt in person at Children's Book World for the launch of his hilarious new picture book, Forty the Fortune Teller! Plus a special Make Your Own Fortune Teller craft activity! Underneath is a photo of Drew Daywalt and another of the cover of Forty the Fortune Teller.⁠

📚📚📚Join favorite author Drew Daywalt in person at Children's Book World for the launch of his new picture book, Forty the Fortune Teller!⁠
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Plus a special Make Your Own Fortune Teller craft activity!⁠
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Saturday, March 14 at 12:30 pm at 10580-1/2 W. Pico Blvd. in LA⁠

#books #bookstore #KidsBooks
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1 week ago
Author Connor White reads from his new book (co-written with Annabeth Bondor-Stone) Kitty Caterpillar while illustrator Brigette Barrager and kids look on.

📚📚📚Connor White reads from his new book Kitty Caterpillar (co-written with Annabeth Bondor-Stone) while illustrator Brigette Barrager and kids look on.

Buy the book at childrensbookworld.com/event/2026-0...

#books #picturebooks #bookstore #newbooks #author #storytime #kidsbooks #childrensbook

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1 week ago
Photo of Glenton Richards holding his new book The Honor Society.

Great to have author Glenton Richards in the store to sign copies of his new book The Honor Society!

You can purchase the book in the store or at childrensbookworld.com

#books #bookstore #YA #indiebookstore #LAbookstore #independentbookstore #book #author #authorsigning #KidLit #KidsBooks

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1 week ago
On a white and light red background. In the upper right corner is a photo of Zohreh Ghahremani, and underneath is the cover of the book Celebrate Nowruz! To the left, a headline reads: Celebreate Nowruz! Storytime with Zohreh Ghahremani. Join us at Children's Book World for a very special Spring event as author Zohreh Ghahremani launches her newest picture book, Celebrate Nowruz! A Persian New Year Holiday To Honor Spring. ⁠In the lower left corner is a photo of Teacher Davis with text that reads: With special guest Teacher Davis.⁠

Join us as author Zohreh Ghahremani launches her new picture book, Celebrate Nowruz! Saturday, March 14 at 10:30am⁠
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Plus beloved musician Teacher Davis will play songs made for singing and dancing.⁠
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Purchase the book at childrensbookworld.com/event/2026-0...

#books #booklaunch #bookstore

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1 week ago
On a tan and light blue background, on the upper right is the cover of Kitty Caterpillar. To the left, text reads: Book Party. In the bottom right corner is a photo in a circle of authors Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White. In the bottom left is a photo of Mista Cookie Jar. Text reads: With special musical guest Mista Cookie Jar!⁠

📚📚📚Join authors Annabeth Bondor-Stone & Connor White and illustrator Brigette Barager for a storytime of their new book, Kitty Caterpillar, with special musical guest, Mista Cookie Jar! March 7 - 10:30 am⁠
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Order personalized copies at childrensbookworld.com/event/2026-0...

#books #bookstore

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2 weeks ago
On a light yellow background with yellow flowers and sun drawings. At the top is a headline that reads: Sunshine Storyteller. Under it is a photo of Ina Buckner-Barnette. Below the photo it reads: Spring Is Here with the Sunshine Storyteller, Ina Buckner-Barnette - Participatory stories and songs for the whole family to celebrate the coming of Spring! Saturday, March 21st at 10:30 a.m.⁠

☀️☀️☀️Spring Is Here with the Sunshine Storyteller, Ina Buckner-Barnette - Participatory stories and songs for the whole family to celebrate the coming of Spring!⁠ Saturday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m.⁠

#books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndieBookstore #LABookstore #storytime

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2 weeks ago
On a light gray background with green and gold colors and shapes. Book cover for If We Were Dogs is in the lower right corner. Text reads: No. 1 Bestseller. If We Were Dogs is Sophie Blackall's follow-up to her bestselling book If I Was a Horse. It explores the challenges of first friendships through imaginative play. ⁠

📚📚📚Come check out Sophie Blackall's new No. 1 bestseller If We Were Dogs! Or purchase online at childrensbookworld.com

#bestseller #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore

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2 weeks ago
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📚📚📚Just released today! Forty the Fortune Teller is a laugh-out-loud graphic novel-style picture book by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit. ⁠
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Order the book at childrensbookworld.com/event/2026-0...

#bookstore #picturebook #kidsbook #books #LAbookstore

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2 weeks ago
On a black and white background with green shamrocks, in an upper right large circle is a photo of Teacher Davis... with two photos beneath. In the center, text reads: Kids Concert: Teacher Davis. Sing and dance for St. Patrick's Day with Teacher Davis. Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 AM.⁠

🍀🍀🍀Sing and Dance for St. Patrick's Day with Teacher Davis!⁠

Saturday, March 14th at 10:30AM⁠ at 10580-1/2 W. Pico Blvd. in LA!

#music #kidsconcert #kidsrock #author #authorsigning #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore

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3 weeks ago
Jenny Liao standing holding three of her books.⁠

📚📚📚Great to have Jenny Liao in the store to sign copies of her new book With You in Spirit. It comes out Tuesday! ⁠
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Pre-order signed copies on our website at childrensbookworld.com

#author #authorsigning #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore

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3 weeks ago
In a circle with a light yellow background and book drawings surrounding it on the outside, at the top is the cover of Forty the Fortune Teller and Drew Daywalt's photo. Below that, the text reads: Fortune-telling fun with Drew Daywalt. Join fan favorite author Drew Daywalt in person at Children's Book World for the launch of his hilarious new picture book, Forty the Fortune Teller on Saturday, March 14th at 12:30pm⁠

📚📚📚Join author Drew Daywalt in person for the launch of his new picture book, Forty the Fortune Teller on Sat., March 14th at 12:30pm⁠!
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Plus a special Make Your Own Fortune Teller craft activity!⁠
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Order books for signing at the event or shipping at childrensbookworld.com/event/2026-0...

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3 weeks ago
On a white and gold background, at the top in gold lettering the text reads: Come and see our Ramadan display with many great selections. In the center are three Ramadan picture books - Zahra's Blessing, Ramadan for Everyone and Hannah and the Ramadan Gift.⁠

📚📚📚Come see our Ramadan display with many great selections... or check them out on our website at childrensbookworld.com/list/ramadan...

#ramadan #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore

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3 weeks ago
A dark red background with a lantern in the upper left corner and a horse in the bottom right corner. At the top are three Lunar New Year books. In the center in light yellow the text reads: LUNAR NEW YEAR 2026.⁠

📚📚📚Come check out our Lunar New Year display filled with lots of great selections - 10580-1/2 W. Pico Blvd. in LA
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#lunarnewyear #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #picturebooks

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1 month ago
On a black background with yellow, green and orange designs on the top and bottom, the text reads: Black History Month. In the center are the covers of Malcolm Lives! Black Girl You Are Atlas, and Go Tell It.⁠

📚📚📚Come check out our Black History Month selections!
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You can purchase these books and more on our website at childrensbookworld.com

#blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #LAbookstore #indiebookstore

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1 month ago
On a tan background, dark red type reads: Book of the Week. On the right is a cover of The Six Queens of Henry VIII. On the left, text reads: Get ready to meet the strong, influential and extraordinary wives of Henry VIII! Each one made major contributions in her own right. How much do you know about their lives?⁠

📚📚Check out our Book of the Week! Learn about the extraordinary SIX queens of King Henry VIII in this picture book by Honor Cargill-Martin with illustrations by Jaimee Andrews.⁠

Purchase books at: childrensbookworld.com

#books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #Bookstore #LABookstore

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1 month ago
Covers of eight new picture books.⁠

📚📚📚So many new picture books, so little time! Come check them out!⁠

#books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #PictureBook #PictureBooks #NewPictureBook #NewPictureBooks

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1 month ago
On a light pink background, covers for Every Borrowed Beat, Don't Let Me Go, Meet Me on Love Street, You've Found Oliver, On the Bright Side, and Wings of Starlight. Headline at the top reads: Valentine's Day Books for YA.⁠

💕💕📚📚 Valentine's Day books for YA lovers! Every Borrowed Beat, Don't Let Me Go, Meet Me on Love Street, You've Found Oliver, On the Bright Side, and Wings of Starlight.

Purchase these and more at: childrensbookworld.com
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#romance #romancebooks #valentinesday #Indiebookstore #YA #Bookstore #books

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1 month ago
On a red background with red and pink hearts, in the center is a photo of Andrew and Polly. Below, text reads: Valentine Concert - February 14 - 10:30 am.⁠

🎶🎶🎶Time to laugh & sing and celebrate Valentine's Day with the music and joy of musicians Andrew & Polly!⁠
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Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10:30am at 10580-1/2 W. Pico Blvd. in LA!⁠
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#music #kidsconcert #kidsrock #author #authorsigning #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidLit #bookstore #kids

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1 month ago
On a black background with lines of green, red and yellow across the top and bottom, in the center are covers for Teaching for Change, Troubled Waters and Main Street. ⁠

📚📚📚Some new picture books for Black History Month!

#books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidBook #KidLit #BookRecommendation #BookRecommendations #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore #ChildrensBookstore #KidsBookstore #ChildrensBookWorld #Bookstagram #PictureBook

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1 month ago
On a dark brown background, across the top are 6 of Korman's books. In the bottom right corner is a photo of Korman. In the center in white, the headline reads: Gordon Korman. Join us for an afternoon with #1 New York Times bestselling author and beloved author Gordon Korman talking about his newest book in the Ungifted series, Hypergifted. Signing his recent fan favorites, Old School, The Fort, Masterminds, Restart, and more. Thursday, February 5th at 4pm.⁠

Join us for an afternoon with author Gordon Korman talking about his newest book in the Ungifted series, Hypergifted. Signing his other fan favorites, too! Thursday, Feb. 5th at 4pm at 10580-1/2 W. Pico Blvd. in LA.

Buy his books at: childrensbookworld.com/event/2026-0...

#authorsigning #author

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1 month ago
Rebekah Faubion holding her new YA thriller Lost Girls of Hollow Lake.

📚📚Great to have author Rebekah Faubion in the store today to sign her new dark YA thriller "Lost Girls of Hollow Lake."

#author #authorsigning #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidBook #KidLit #BookRecommendation #BookRecommendations #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore

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1 month ago
On a dark red background with colored hearts, at the top is a photo of Joel Stern. On either side of him are covers of his books Into the Deep Blue Sea and In the Easter Egg Workshop. The headline reads: Valentine's Day and Spring Holiday Card Workshop and at the bottom is the date: February 01, 11:30 am.⁠

💝💝Join author, illustrator, and pop-up paper and origami artisan, Joel Stern, for a free workshop to make your own pop-up Valentine's Day card. Or choose your own Spring celebration and make it come to life in paper.

#author #workshop #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidBook #KidLit

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1 month ago
On a light yellow background, in the bottom right corner is a photo of Kira playing the flute with a blue circle behind her. Scattered in the background are yellow shapes. The headline in the center reads: Music with Kira Mini Concert! Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10:30-11AM.⁠

🎶🪈🎸Music with Kira Mini Concert! Kira brings along her magic flute and guitar for a fun filled morning of music! Saturday, Jan. 31 at 10:30am.⁠
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#music #kidsrock #kidsconcert #books #Indiebookstore #KidsBooks #KidsBook #KidBook #KidLit #Bookstore #IndependentBookstore #LABookstore #IndieBookstore

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1 month ago
Mista Cookie Jar singing with kids with bubbles flying.

Always a great morning with Mista Cookie Jar - and bubbles!

#kidsrock #kidsconcert #music #bookstore #childrensbooks #KidsBooks #KidLit #musician #books #indiebookstore #independentbookstore #Childrensbookworld #picturebooks #picturebook #MGLit #YA #Youngadult

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1 month ago
On a beige background with gold sparkles, are the covers for Just Right and Magick Hoodoo child. At the top, the header reads: New picture books! ⁠

📚📚📚Two new picture books this week! Just Right is a book about people who make us feel "just right!" For Toby, that's his uncle. Magick Hoodoo Child is the newest book by National Book Award finalist Amber McBride about rootwork, a powerful African spiritual practice.⁠

#Book #bookstore #picturebook

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1 month ago
On a teal and yellow background, at the top on black, at the right is a photo of Gordon Korman. To the left, the text reads: BOOK SIGNING EVENT by the best-selling author Gordon Korman. In the middle on yellow, it reads: Join us for an afternoon with #1 New York Times bestselling author and beloved author Gordon Korman talking about his newest book in the Ungifted series, Hypergifted. Below, are the covers for Ungifted, Supergifted and Hypergifted.⁠

📚📚📚Join us for an afternoon with #1 New York Times bestselling author and beloved author Gordon Korman talking about his newest book in the Ungifted series, Hypergifted.
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Thursday, Feb. 5th at 4pm at 10580-1/2 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles.⁠

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