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The Bear & the Books

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Children's books, chosen with care: beautiful picture books, books about the earth and sky and sea, books of cars and trucks and things with wings, books that rhyme, books that tickle, books that will make you cry, and books that will keep you company. Books for children from birth through young adult years. Books to grow up with. Books to keep. 

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45 W Broad St, Hopewell, NJ, 08525, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Catherine J. Fulmer-Hogan 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Bobbie is an amazing resource. She has curated her collection so carefully and can find something of interest for even the most finicky child. Our family LOVES her and TB&TB! 

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Leslie Ann 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

I'm biased because my cousin Bobbie is one of the most intelligent and wonderful people I know. Please support her book store. 

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Gael Gardner 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

she not only has wonderful books, but wonderful books you have never seen anywhere else and after looking at them you realize that you just have to have them!!! 

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Frazier Damon 
7 years ago

EJ has been getting books from here since she was born. They’re always wonderful selections and wrapped up with string. One day, we hope to visit in person. 

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Katie Fleishman 
7 years ago

Charming bookstore with a welcoming atmosphere and a knowledgeable shop owner! 

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Kanis Mudge 
8 years ago
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Brian Mangan 
8 years ago

Our boys love this shop. A great part of our community. 

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Laur Ada 
8 years ago
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Anne Jacobs 
9 years ago

When you want a new terrific book for a child, grandchild or student, Bobbie Fishman, the bookseller at The Bear and the Books, is far and away your best resource. She is a real children's book expert (Ok, fine, she's an obsessive.) with good taste, humor and a good memory for what's funny for kids of different ages. You can go to her and tell her little wisps of plot and imagery you remember from a favorite book of yore, and she'll tell you the title. In the parlance of a current political campaigner, Trust me, you'll love ... read more

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How is The Bear & the Books rated?

The Bear & the Books has a 4.9 star rating with 77 reviews. 

When is The Bear & the Books open?

The Bear & the Books is closed now. It will open at 10:00 a.m. 

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