Welcome to the Book Nook
Brighton and Hove's double award winning independent children's bookshop located in First Avenue, Hove.
The Book Nook offers books for all ages, from birth to teenage fiction. Whether your child wants to discover their first words, encounter walking with Dinosaurs, explore with Dora or even unearth the mysteries behind Vampires, The Book Nook provides a wide range of stimulating books.
Set in a child-friendly and inspiring environment, the shop boasts a cosy cafe where parents can relax and chat over coffee and homemade cake whilst their children play safely or enjoy their latest read.
The Book Nook runs a variety of regular and special events throughout the year. Check out our dedicated Events page for details of all of our events which include author visits, book and character days, storytelling sessions and book review competitions.
We sell all sorts of children's books; books for babies, books for toddlers, picture books, books for newly independent readers and even books for teenagers! We have reference books, information books, cultural diversity books, dual language books and plenty of other resources for teachers and parents.
The owners and staff are passionate about providing specialist knowledge and work closely with schools and nurseries in the area. Vanessa is an experienced English and Drama Teacher and Literacy Coordinator and Julie has extensive knowledge of publishing.
Come and visit us at First Avenue, Hove, and let your children decide.