How do you raise a mini bookworm? Just get them to start reading– and start them early! Science often tells us why getting kids into the reading habit at a much earlier age has numerous benefits and helps open up a world of imagination and creativity in the little minds.
You may also like: Best Co-Ed Day Schools In Pune – EducationWorld India School Rankings 2018-19 (EWISR)
If you are a parent in Pune, the good news is that there is no dearth of options for your little bookworms in this city. We have compiled a list of the best bookstores in the city that you need to head to with your kids and add to their collections!
Enlit Kids
Enlit Kids is a bookstore exclusively for children. This vibrant store has a collection of 50,000 books in different languages – English, Hindi and Marathi. They also house DIY activity kits, puzzles, educational games & toys and CDs. Enlit Kids also runs a Learning Club to conduct reading and activity-based programmes.
Address: Multiple Locations, Click Here
Contact: 020-65000692, 9850730384, 020 60600384, 9850084881
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: Enlit Kids
You may also like: This Mom Picks Her 3 Favourite Kid-Friendly Parks In Pune
The Word Bookshop
The Word Bookshop on MG Road, on Bootee Street, specialising in books on art, architecture, design, advertising, and graphics etc. They also have a children’s section – with picture-books, encyclopedias, etc.
Address: 899, Bootee Street, Near Railway Reservation Centre, Camp, Pune
Contact: 9370678113, 020 3058 0007
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: The Word Bookshop
Pragati Book Centre
Pragati Book Center initially ventured into publishing academic guides and notes written by professors and other academics. These became a big hit with students. These guides have been extremely helpful for loads of students. They also have a small selection of books for children, dictionaries, self-help, fiction/non-fiction, etc.
Address: Multiple Locations, Click Here.
Contact: 020 6601 7784
Email: [email protected].
Website: Pragati Book Centre
Bargain Book Hut
Bargain Book Hut (BBH) has concept bookstores that are specifically designed for book-lovers to be able to buy books. Their range caters to all tastes from Art, Design, Health, Cookery to Gardening and Photography. They have a special section dedicated to children books. You can get some of the best titles in children’s books at huge discounts at Bargain Book Hut.
Address: Phoenix Market City, S-38, 2nd Floor, Nagar Road, Viman Nagar, Pune
Contact: 020-60500690 / 30950690
Email: [email protected]
Website: Bargain Book Hut
Facebook: Bargain Book Hut
You may also like: If You Like It Cheesy, This Cheese Heaven Factory Visit Should Be On Your Radar!
Akshardhara Book Gallery
Akshardhara Book Gallery is not only a bookstore, but it also runs many activities to induce youngsters to read more. There is a special section of popular Marathi authors is one part of the gallery and their collection includes books on Biographies, Dictionaries and Health, etc. It organizes book sales and exhibitions on a regular basis, offering amazing discounts.
Address: 1302 Sanas Plaza, Bajirao Road, Shukrawar Peth, Pune
Contact: 9822471001
Email: [email protected]
Website: Akshardhara Book Gallery
Facebook: Akshardhara Book
You may also like: Have You Been To Pune's Largest Indoor Active Play Park?
Crossword Bookstores
Crossword stocks the widest range of Books, Toys, Stationery, Magazine & Accessories. With its large children’s section, its focus on making the store a friendly, safe, fun-filled place, Crossword bookstores also promote the reading habit among children with weekly activities.
Address: Multiple Locations, Click Here.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Crossword Bookstores
Facebook: Crossword Bookstores
You may also like: Actress-Turned-Author Helps Kids Overcome Their Fear With This New Book