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Blue Marble Books

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Karina M.

A children's bookstore, the Blue Marble has been expanding the imaginations of Greater Cincinnati youngsters since 1979. My recent experience here demonstrated why this independently owned and operated establishment can compete with the big box stores. They have unparalleled customer service. I was quickly greeted within minutes of entering by a friendly gentleman and was asked "Is there anything in particular that you are looking for?" Should I tell him that I'm looking for an obscure, German language children's book from 1845, whose name I probably can't even spell correctly? I did tell him, and he went to his online database without flinching. He spent a good fifteen minutes typing away as I butchered the book's name ("I think it's spelled S-T-R-U-V-V...wait, um, maybe...I know the author's first name is Heinrich."). Though he wasn't able to locate the book based on the scanty details I gave him, he gave me a flyer with the web address of the independent booksellers' database. Sure enough, when I went home I was able to find the book (called Der Struwwelpeter, a book of horrifying cautionary tales that makes Brothers Grimm seem like Barney). To my surprise, they even had an English version, which was translated by Mark Twain, that sells for less than $6! The store itself is adorned with drawings from America's most celebrated children's illustrators. Upstairs, the owners have recreated the room from Goodnight Moon with amazing accuracy. The Blue Marble carries over 30,000 titles, so next time you are looking for that rare find or just want to grab the newest Maisy, Dr. Seuss, or Fancy Nancy book, check out the Blue Marble. You just won't have this experience at any mega-bookstore.

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5 years ago

Nice staff; nice service. Staff helped my daughter find a new book series we didn't know about and she's already hooked!

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8 years ago

Always helpful staff. Great selection and events. Items for all ages! My go to for kids books

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Charming neighborhood children's bookstore with a friendly, helpful staff and good selection of books across ages and genres.

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