The Bear and the Books

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45 W Broad St
Hopewell, NJ 08525
+1 (609) 466-1166
http://www.thebearandthebooks.com

The Bear and the Books is a beloved children's bookstore located in Hopewell, New Jersey, offering a wide selection of books for children and young adults. Founded in 2013 by Bobbie Fishman, a former bookseller at Micawber Books and Labyrinth Books in Princeton, the store provides a diverse range of beautifully illustrated picture books, captivating stories of distant lands, educational books about nature and the cosmos, as well as books about vehicles and creatures with wings, all designed to accompany and inspire young readers as they grow.

Not only does The Bear and the Books cater to children, but it also prides itself on being a community-oriented bookstore, willing to order any book requested by customers, including books for adults. With prompt delivery and a personal touch, the store ensures that customers' orders are fulfilled efficiently. Additionally, the store offers Bear Mail Books, a unique service that allows customers to have carefully selected books sent monthly to children, providing them with delightful surprises and fostering a love for reading.

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5.010 reviews
Ann B.
8/7/2025

Wonderful selection, great advice, something for every kid from toddlers to young adults, a happy place to browse and find treasures.

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R S.
1/27/2023

Treat yourself to a lengthy stay at this warm and wonderful house of books. Admittedly, the name was enough to reel me in. I was welcomed in by the shop's owner, Bobbie, and chatting with her was...

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Susan C.
5/13/2020

We love this beautiful store and its kind proprietor, Ms. Bobbie. Whenever my young son attends a party, we stop at The Bear and the Books on our way. With encyclopedic knowledge of her product,...

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Glenn C.
5/29/2017

This is the best! Bobbie Fishman, the owner, has a detailed awareness of all the books in the store. When we said we wanted to buy a few books for our 6-month-old granddaughter, she asked us to...

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Celenia M.
5/14/2016

Cozy children's bookstore. Owner is very friendly and welcoming. If you let them know what kind of child you are shopping for she can help find the perfect book for them. All the books on display...

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