Story Times  

 Wednesday Mornings at 10:30 am

                        and Friday Afternoons at 3:30 pm.

             At The Annapolis Bookstore we believe in story book magic.    We want to inspire children to become life long readers.  The Annapolis Bookstore is a place of discovery.  Look for our resident scholarly mouse, Copernicus and the illusive book fairy, Luma.  Come and curl up in a cozy spot with a wonderful story.

    Our Secret Garden and wonderful Bookstore are also available for rent to accomodate your special occasions: $50 per hour

                               Featured Books

Winner of the 2011 Newberry Medal *                                         

The town of Manifest is based on Frontenac, Kan., the home of debut author Clare Vanderpool’s maternal grandparents. Vanderpool was inspired to write about what the idea of “home” might look like to a girl who had grown up riding the rails. She lives in Wichita with her husband and four children.

“Vanderpool illustrates the importance of stories as a way for children to understand the past, inform the present and provide hope for the future,” said Newbery Medal Committee Chair Cynthia K. Richey.

The voice of 12 year old Miranda rings true.  The world of New York City combined with mystery, time travel, and just enough danger provides for an engaging read.  Highly recommended.

*The Newberry Medal is awarded annually by the Association of Library Service to Children to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American Literature for Children.

Winner of the 2011 Caldecott Award*

In this tender tale of reciprocity and friendship, zookeeper Amos McGee gets the sniffles and receives a surprise visit from his caring animal friends. Erin Stead’s delicate woodblock prints and fine pencil work complement Philip Stead’s understated, spare and humorous text to create a well-paced, gentle and satisfying book, perfect for sharing with friends.

“Endearing, expressive characterization in spare illustrations rendered in muted tones distinguish this timeless picture book.  It’s a great day for Amos McGee!” said Caldecott Medal Committee Chair Judy Zuckerman.

*The Caldecott medal is awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book.

We carry a few very special items for our youngest customers (and for the young at heart.) This is our Aslan, heroic protector.  

Aslan is 30 majestic inches long, not included his tufted tail:                                      $80 He travels well with one of our editions of                                                                                                                The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe

                                                                                                                by C.S. Lewis

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