I ran into this shop looking for Wayside School books and haven't needed to look anywhere else. Great selection of classics! I love that I can find something I never knew was ever in print and its so exciting to happen upon the books that I would have never remembered having read as a child otherwise. Great place to start if you, too, are trying to employ a screen-free form of entertainment for your family. Shop is ran and owned by Taz a 6-year-old dingo, and his human Mr. Otto, a retired high school teacher who suffers from bibliomania. Having a conversation with Mr. Otto is like flipping through an encyclopedia - though not always the right one, at first. But guaranteed, you'll learn something new!!! Awesome character! He and Taz held my 6-year-old's attention while I flipped though the shelves. We are definitely going to be repeat customers! read more

Mr Otto's Bookstore - Tazzy Wagtails - Bookstores Near Me - Stockton, California

I worked for Mr. Tim Otto as a volunteer worker for several months. I helped him organize his book store after the pandemic crisis. It was a difficult task to take. But I have some impeccable organization skills and a previous educator with 20 years of experience. Working for Mr. Otto was a dream job for me. His knowledge of books and customer services were superb. Great job, Mr. Otto read more

Mr. Otto is a very kind man. He enjoys sharing his love for books. Story time is a lot of fun for kids and adults. Added bonus is meeting sweet Tazzy, his extra precious pup. My husband, our daughter and our two granddaughters highly recommend Mr. Otto's Bookstore! Great fun for the entire family. We will definitely return often. read more

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Brought my six year old in today. I saw some blocks and asked how much they were but the store owner said he wants to sell them to a math teacher. Okay? So they're not for sale? Then he asked me how much I want to pay for them. Uhhh... now all of a sudden I have to price your items for you? I looked on eBay and they're $6 for 200 pieces and he wanted us to count. When I informed him of this, he wanted us to count the blocks. Every. Single. Block. Who does that? I rather buy them on eBay than at this store. Indecisive owner, wants others to price his items for him. A lot of these books are way overpriced. I much rather patronize other thrift stores in town that sell just as good literature for a fraction of the price. read more

Mr Otto's Bookstore - Bookstores Near Me - Stockton, California

Mr. Otto's book store is a great children's bookstore. I was able to find the "No, David!" children's book by David Shannon. There are also a lot of picture books, Dr. Seuss books, chapter books such as Harry Potter series (I recently saw today), goosebumps etc. There are lot of educational children's books as well for math and history. Mr. Otto also has a great sense of humor and is very helpful. You should definitely stop by and check it out, you might find a hidden gem in there! read more

Mr Otto's Bookstore - No, David book! - Bookstores Near Me - Stockton, California

My friend brought me to this store, me and my toddler loved it. Mr otto was so kind and patient. He has tons of wonderful books with great prices. I bought some of my childhood books that Im so excited to read to my son! Definitely coming back for more. read more

This is a wonderful business. Not to be missed if you have kids. Mr. Otto Is a very engaging proprietor. His love of children's literature is so apparent. I know now that is a necessary stop when I'm shopping for my grandkids. read more

So many books, you'll definitely get lost in here. You'll find quality, previously loved reading for your little ones. Mr. Otto is welcoming and friendly. The shop has a wide selection that is constantly being refreshed by teachers retiring and kids advancing in their reading skills. Definitely my new go to spot for buying children's books in town. read more

Mr Otto's Bookstore - Hunter got a new library! Thanks Mr.Otto for letting us rummage through your shop. He can't wait to read through all his new books. - Bookstores Near Me - Stockton, California

Tons of children's books at great prices and the customer service is great. The two men there were beyond helpful but also funny, kind, and generous! read more

This is the best kid's bookstore. I read kids books despite being 24. I love how nice the owner is. The store is clean and organized and well decorated. read more

Really chill but helpful staff, decent but small selection, great prices. There will be something you want to read here and it will be way cheaper than buying it on amazon. Plus it's a nice well lit space. I do wish it were bigger and had a reading nook but hey it's mostly sunny outside and Empresso is right down the street. read more

This is the best book store in stockton for classic children's books and even new age ones as well. I came in here expecting to look for some novels but quivkly turned into a 7 year old again with all my childhood favorite books. The owner is a groovy guy too! Hes extremely knowledgeable . He knows his shiet about a lot of books not just kid stuff. Remember support people like this and skip out on amazon and barnes and nobles. read more

Mr Otto's Bookstore - Stinky cheese man 1st edition - Bookstores Near Me - Stockton, California

We had a great time at this gem in Stockton. The owner was amazing and my son loved hangout here. We got some gem of books too. Highly recommended. read more

Mr Otto's Bookstore - What a great owner. So kind and entertained my son while helping us pick out some great classics. - Bookstores Near Me - Stockton, California

My gr and I stumbled upon this place while renting an instrument from the music shop next door. We went in there and instantly felt very welcomed. This book store is amazing and has so many of my childhood books. Mr. Otto (I believe that's his name) was talking with a friend of his while we were in there and he was very funny. We weren't trying to eavesdrop but it was only us 4 in the small store. He also is very very welcoming. I loved loved loved this store so much. The atmosphere and the owner, just amazing. That store was right up my alley. I never thought I would ever feel like I want to go back to a book store like I want to go back to this one. Once we paid, he was talking with us and reciting poems with us. It was so fun. I can't wait to one day go back and take my kids to pick books. Thank you Mr. Otto. read more

It is always a pleasure to visit this store. Mr. Otto is really friendly and loves to involve children in conversation. There are a wide variety of books to choose from for all sorts of ages. Even adult children can find something too. read more

We love bringing our children here! Mr Otto is great with kids, even taking the time to read a book to our daughter often. I appreciate how well he engages with kids here, since this is a children's shop after all. He always has a good selection of books as well. Sure, they're not as cheap as a thrift store's prices, but I find the pricing to be fair and I like knowing that we are supporting a locally owned business. read more

Great place! Found cool books, plus some beautiful vintage purses.

I went to his shop today wanting a break from my baby boy. I was in a bad mood when I got there. Let me just say this guy is sure to get you smiling. He has a great conversations and stories to tell. Make sure you have some time to spare he is talkative and wonderful. Very nice guy and a great children's bookstore. So long as I live in the area this is where I will buy my son books from. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE!! It's always so fun coming in to choose your next adventure. You never know what you're going to find next in here. You can spend hours browsing or talking to Mr. Otto, who is such a conversationalist! There are a lot of gems in this store, including 1st editions (ask about the first edition under the glass at the register!). This is my first stop before anywhere else for books. Thank you Mr. Otto. read more

I came in here once to snoop around. Nothing caught my eye and if I could have, I would have spent hours in there. Definitely will return in the near future. read more

Great little place to check out on the miracle mile. They have a little bit of everything. They have a lot of cool and one of a kind costume jewelery and bags. I definitely recommend this place! read more

A great little bookstore with more than books! Music, movies and funky "other" items that are worth a look. Nice variety for its size, I picked up a beautiful coffee table book for a great price! Low key, no fuss personnel. I'll come back. read more

Best children's book store in area. Big selection of new and used books. The man at the counter was very friendly and helpful in finding something that our kids would love. read more

I walked in her after my brother-in-law stumbled upon this place about a week ago. Doors Book Recyclery isn't just confined to books, they also sell CD's, DVD's (a great selection at a great price, about 2 or 3 bucks) and other little trinkets like jewelry, purses ect. What I really like about this place is that they invite the artistic community to hang out and show their stuff. They designated a spot in the back corner for local artist and painters to do their work and the art is proudly displayed on the wall. They also have musical instruments for musicians to come in and have a little jam session. For that I give them five stars because I believe it is so important to nurture the arts in this city and I applaud the owner for his ideas. They really should of called this place "mini amazon.com" because they have everything I want for an amazing price. Do yourself a favor and check this place out! read more

This place is really cool! They have books, CDs, movies, purses, jewelry, and all kinds of odds and ends. I love to go get a scoop at Baskin Robbins, eat it on the curb,and stroll over to the book recyclery to feed my cook book habit. read more

My daughter and I love Mr. Otto's Bookstore, which specializes in used children's books. This store and staff are a jewel to the Miracle Mile neighborhood and adds an inclusive sense of community. I stumbled across this store in an attempt to help my daughter fall in love with reading, boy did we find the right place! Mr. Otto remembers my daughter by name and sets books aside that he knows she will love. They have a wonderful selection of children's books, something for every level and interest. Not only has Mr. Otto's Bookstore been instrumental in my daughter falling in love with reading, but he also hosts great literacy events and occasional educational classes for kids, such as Writing in Cursive. This bookstore is great, we cannot recommend it more! Swing by and let your kids explore the shelves of adventures waiting for them! read more