Love coming here as there is a big selection of activities, books, games, and toys for kids. I always come here for last minute gifts for my nieces and nephews. They also provide gift wrapping, too! read more

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Loved this little store! Would shop here and there and always had a pleasant visit but this last time I came in wasn't so great. My interaction with the employee was very short and awkward. When I walked in it was pretty busy but when I checked out it was just me and one other customer. It made me upset because if I'm paying $10 for a book that's $4 at target I would hope to at least have a friendly interaction with the employee ( although I think she was one of the owners). I love supporting small businesses but sometimes it's easier to support big retailers unfortunately. read more

Visited this bookstore yesterday, it wasn't big as the other bookstore. But you can still find good book here read more

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I get all my gifts for friends and family's children here! I'm always greeted warmly by the cashier and they almost always offer to help me since I love just getting lost in all the different children's books I used to read when I was younger. There's plenty of books to choose from and a huge range of ages you can shop for. Plus, gift wrap is included with your purchase! So purchasing here over the big name store nearby is super convenient. read more

Darling store with a great selection of books and more. Check it out, support local book stores!

I got to the area early. I had class scheduled at CYCLEBAR. Instead of sitting in my car doing mindless scrolling, I decided to walk around for some fresh air. Every time I see a bookstore, I must stop by. Every time I stop into a bookstore, I must purchase a book. A cozy and intimate bookstore to satisfy your literacy minds whether it'd be for your children, a gift, or for yourself. I originally wanted to search for a book titled, "Embrace Your Edge" by Hang Thi Yen Black. She was a guest speaker who spoke at my company a 2-3 weeks ago, but my phone did not have good reception, so I started browsing what I think would be a good read instead. The ladies behind the counter were really sweet and genuine in our exchanges. They both explained to me that if I bring the book back w/in 4 months in good condition, I'll receive $9 credit towards a new purchase. I thanked them for letting me know, but I'm building my personal library and will never sell or donate my books. I have almost 100 books to my name, and I cannot wait to buy more, read more. Bookasaurus is also a cute name especially for a dinosaur lover like me. read more

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Nice cozy bookstore with an admirable book selection and a calm vibe. I very much liked the lady herself too. Very positive attitude and quite helpful. read more

I walked in after completing my purchase next door at Leigh's. I was greeted and began to browse the books and toys. The store had a lot of books, educational toys, LEGO's, and unique gift ideas. I asked the young lady if they had any Spanish book and she let me know the selection was small since they didn't sell much. She showed me a Spanish edition Harry Potter book and I held on to it. She showed me the Harry Potter books in English and also showed me the section of Harry Potter themed items. The young lady let me know that they sold Usborne which is not sold at large retailers. They had a large selection of Usborne books. I really liked the wipe clean workbooks. I purchased both the English and Spanish Harry Potter book (the first one). Overall happy with my purchase and the array of items. My kiddo loved the store and all the LEGOs. I definitely enjoyed browsing the store and will keep it in mind when browsing for a new book or a gift for the kiddos. read more

Bookasaurus - Harry Potter in English & Spanish (: - Bookstores Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

Adorable book and gift store for children. My two year old and I stopped in for a get well gift for one of his little friends. Customer service was awesome, we were shown many good options. We ended up with a flamingo book and matching stuffed animal. And some bubbles too! We were even offered gift wrapping, an awesome service! We will definitely be back. read more

I was quite disappointed with the lack of books containing LGBTQ+ family representation and diversity in gender roles at this store. We usually go to Leigh's next door for our own books, which is great. However, we recently attended a baby shower where the parents had requested books that promote diversity and inclusion. I asked two people who worked there on separate days, why they didn't have such books and they both said "we have things based on requests." Why someone would have to request that in the Bay Area is beyond me, living in such a diverse area, but who knows. So I left with a stack of books that (over $200) seemed to not really hit the mark. Most books are priced $18.99. Anyways, I ended up returning almost all of them and went up to the city to buy the books requested at Fabulosa Books. I do still think this bookstore is cute and worth supporting, but it really has room to grow in some areas. read more

First time visiting and it was really nice and a breath of fresh air. I needed a baby shower gift and so glad I came here for it. The owner was really helpful and directed me to the back of the store also made some great recommendations. Prices are good here too. Gift wrapping included. Would definitely come again. read more

Super-friendly service! I needed a particular toy for my son's birthday next week, and my online order from one of those big places got canceled! I turned to Yelp and started calling all the local toy shops. Bookasaurus had one last copy of it, which she immediately put on hold for me - and even gift wrapped - while I drove to the store. THANK YOU BOOKASAURUS! Definitely bringing some big joy for my child's birthday during this shelter-in-place sadness. read more

Awesome local bookstore. Great selection and friendly staff. True gem to still have local bookstores in our town.

Such a cute book/kid shop. I would definitely go back if it was convenient and buy gifts here.

Adorable little store - good selection of children's books, including excellent condition used copies of classics like Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. They also carry toys, with lots of great gift options, such as educational games, puzzles, and a huge selection of Playmobil for the younger set. Very quiet on a weekday, but I imagine they are a lot busier evenings and weekends this time of year. Another bonus: complimentary gift wrap! So choose your gifts, then have them wrapped while you grab a froyo next door! Another plus: it's an extension of Leigh's Favorite Books next door, so if you are shopping for kids + adults, you can get all your gifts together and support a local small business at the same time. read more

My go-to place for presents for kids! Leigh has such a good eye for beautiful, high quality things. And a great variety of excellent books. I love spending my money there, rather than the big chains. My daughters and I love to spend time there, it's kind of a magical place. read more

I adore this place and Leigh's next door. It was my first time shopping here and the manager helped me find a few things for my nieces and nephews right away. Even offered free gift wrapping. Hope these shops stick around forever! Will come back whenever I need books for the kiddos in my life. :) read more

Was going next door for children/teenager books, then they split and started this location. They ordered a book that they didn't care. Cheap even though hardback. read more

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This bookstore is so colorful! My boyfriend and I were out killing time in Downtown Sunnyvale earlier today before a Yelp Elite event and we stumbled into this bookstore. Bookasaurus is actually next to another bookstore that is catered to adults and young adults and these two shops are combined. The lady that worked there (owner maybe?) she's so sweet! She was welcoming and made small talk as well as recommend some children's books she enjoyed. Not only do they have books, they had a variety of toys and trinkets like scratch n' sniff stickers to xylophones. They also had toys that can help with child development like DIY crafts and puzzles. A big plus was that they carried Melissa & Doug brand toys. My favorite! Another great thing is that they buy books. Children's books or any other genre. If you have books stashed away you don't open up anymore, I say you should bring them here! You can use their store credit in Bookasaurus or the shop next door. Pretty neat and useful! The only independent bookstores in Sunnyvale and they're awesome! read more

I love this store!! I was so excited when I found out a children's book store was opening in Sunnyvale; especially since we just had a baby. They have a wonderful selection of both new and used books along with a reading area in the back of the store. I have purchased a few books, greeting cards and thank you cards so far. I can hardly wait until my son is old enough to take to story time! The staff is very friendly and I have gotten the same wonderful service as I've received next door at Leigh's books. read more

Bottomline: Cozy, neighborhood gem of a children's space with carefully curated books, toys, other gifts and fabulous service. The longer of it: Leigh's and Bookasaurus are life-saving antidotes to the big box or e-scroll transactional approach to books. A kid should be so lucky to stroll down Murphy after a family dinner al fresco or farmer's market outing to browse deliciously crisp ink-and-cotton pages and pictures. It's a brain candy store. At the very least, a kid can get a gift from this place - snazzily gift-wrapped, lovingly culled, and promising delightful recreation. The staff are helpful, upbeat, and kind to children and dogs and clueless adults...speaking from experience here. read more

I bought the cutest little stuffed animal lamb here after seeing a few in the window. This is an adorable bookstore that is owned by the same people as the bookstore next door. They specialize in books and toys for children, with the selection starting with those for babies in the back and progressively getting older towards the front of the store. They also offer free gift wrapping! I really liked the selection, which seemed to be very tastefully and thoughtfully procured. I'll definitely be back for a visit the next time I want to make a purchase for a kid's present. read more

Bookasaurus is awesome in so many ways, but here are just a few reasons: 1) Free gift wrapping with all purchases 2) Exclusive Usborne book supplier (there's usually one whole display dedicated to awesome Usborne books!) 3) Parent Shopping Night Events (food, demos, and 25% off one item) - usually around the holidays, but word on the street is that they might do one more during the year ... 4) Easy to check inventory through the website or by phone - I even had a book gift wrapped after calling for it, and then just walked in and paid for it, and walked out! Love that! 5) Friendly and helpful staff - Heather, Andrea and Debbie are great at helping you find what you need Shop local and support small businesses! read more

Excellent book/toy store for your little ones! If you have some shopping to do and would like a book or educational toy for children, this is the place to go! They have a great selection of books and good quality toys (the wooden kind!). They also have used books in addition to new ones. My niece loves this store, she can wander around and explore. The layout is very kid friendly with items at all levels. Great customer service, with suggestions for every age group! They also have complimentary gift wrapping. read more

This is a tiny locally owned childrens toy and book store located on historic murphy avenue in downtown sunnyvale, which is more known for it's bars, restaurants with bars, coffee bars and bars that have bars. thus finding a little gem of a children's book/playstore was all the more amazing. There is plentiful parking close by, assuming that you can't find a spot on murphy street itself, there's surface lots behind the building, and well, just about everywhere within a two block radius. This is a smaller store-tiny even-so there isn't really an opportunity to get lost in the stock. However they have made excellent use if the space available. The items available are of excellent quality. They are mostly aiming for the younger crowd-toddler up to about ten year old, once you start getting in to the tweens this store won't do -except for some of the books. Pricing is for the most part quite competitive. The Schleich figures in particular seemed more then fair. All in all a small well stocked store, chock full of childhood whimsy. read more

Always a great experience! I've come here after I had lunch in the area (lots of restaurants). The lady that runs the store is very friendly and gives great suggestions. I've had great advice on some games for long airplane rides for my twin girls as well as some books to read. Games like "Spot It", "Story Cubes", coloring books, and "Step Into Reading" books. Easy to stow in a carry-on bag and great to keep the little ones entertained on a 5 hr flight. There are so many other items kids would enjoy like cute aprons, toys, and dress up wear. read more

Just had a very lovely experience here tonight. My daughter is 4 and she loved it! The owner is extremely friendly and her husband is starting a gluten-free bakery! Can't wait to try more of his creations (we got a secret taste of chocolate chip cookie that was SO GOOD). They have a surprisingly large selection of toys, books and costumes and it's in a great location. We got froyo next door while she wrapped the gift we bought and she delivered it to us while we were there! Such great customer service. We will definitely go back! read more

This store makes me want to be a kid again. Tons of books, toys, colors, shapes and sensory stimulation! Can be a little bit of a tight squeeze as the store is small, but kids of all ages love it! read more

So so cute. My kids love it here. Perfect for picking up gifts and special items. We can browse forever. The store itself is beautiful and bright and feels fun. read more

The best toy store out there, it's so small and at first glance you would think it won't have much but they have plenty of great toys for all ages, the quality of the toys is great as well. I would recommend this store to anyone. I will Definitely keep going here. read more

Small bookstore, but there's a lot of books! Suitable for children more than adults. I came here with some friends for Harry Potter Month, and it was pretty cool. Well, the event wasn't super cool, but the fact that they ran a Harry Potter event was cool. The event was basically just a sheet of trivia and then you just answer the questions. But yay, an actual bookstore still! read more

cute hole in the wall with a good selection of toys! we were considering buying birthday presents from Amazon but super glad we came in-person, there's something different to shopping locally and personally hand-picking a gift (+cute free gift-wrapping a plus!) we will definitely be coming back! friendly cashier and also tip if you're a teacher, let them know! you'll receive a 15% teachers discount :) read more

This is a fantastic little toy store with a quite great selection of high quality, beautiful toys, games and books. It's our go-to place whenever we need a present for an upcoming birthday. The only"drawback" is that it is really hard to get my 9-year-old to leave! read more

Super cute little book shop in Sunnyvale. Friendly staff and very helpful! My daughter was looking for a specific book, the cashier was very sweet and patiently assisted her. read more

Great store, friendly staff, fun selection of books! We happily purchased a couple of board books to give our friends' babies. Plus, free gift wrapping! read more

Best local store for children's presents and books! The staff is super helpful narrowing down various gifts for different ages. The selection of books is amazing as well as their toys for all ages. My family buys all our children's gifts (birthday and holidays) here. Try them out you will not be disappointed. read more

Bookasaurus is AWESOME! I work next door, but love to go over during my break. The creativity in the shop and amazing selection of children's books brings back good memories from my childhood. It seriously brings out your inner child. I'm 21 yet I walk out of the shop every time with a smile on my face. I can only imagine how great the enjoyment would've been if I had found this shop as a kid. read more

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Yay independent bookstores! A tastefully curated selection of books for kids of all ages. The new books are mixed right in with the gently used books; sometimes the only way to distinguish which is which is to look for the price sticker on the back. A heads up to anyone planning to bring their kids in - there is an oh-so-tempting gauntlet of toys, puzzles, games, and gadgets that may ultimately prove disastrously distracting to the goal of browsing a kids' bookstore... read more

Super adorable and colorful toy and book store. Very nice area to shop, friendly staff, and even has an bookstore for the grownups right next door. Support independent and local stores! read more

Such a cute bookstore; very friendly a variety of kids books. Will definitely stop at this shop again when I am in town