Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults

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CHILDREN’S BOOK WORLD and CBW Teens & Adults has been open since 1986 and is a full-service bookshop for children, teens, and adults in West Los Angeles. childrensbookworld.com

On a red background at the top, text in a cream-colored oval reads: Spanish-English Storytime and Mini Concert with Isabel Brazon! Sunday - 11:30AM. ⁠
On a red background, on the left at the top is a photo of James Alfie. Underneath is the cover of Hugo's Hair. On the right, text reads: Debut Launch: A story & music celebration for the debut launch of the wonderful new picture book Hugo's Hair by author & illustrator, James Alfie. Come join us and let your hair down. August 22, 10:30AM. Kevin Schatz: Kevin Schatz is a children’s songwriter and performer in West LA. He brings his uplifting and whimsical songs to every performance with an infectious energy of friendliness and fun.⁠
On a purple background, in the upper left corner is a tree, a cauldron, an owl and treats. In the upper right is a haunted house and moon. In the bottom right is a photo of Kevin Schatz. The center text reads: August 15, 10:30am, Kevin Schatz, Summerween Mini Concert. Celebrate Summerween with musician Kevin Schatz! A little sunshine spooky pop, ghost party bops, skeleton songs, and Summerween singalongs!⁠
In the upper left corner is a photo of Stuart Gibbs. In the upper right, is a photo of James Ponti. Below, text reads: Stuart Gibbs & James Ponti - Sept. 8 - 4pm. Celebrate the book birthday of Sherlock Society: Art Attack, with best-selling and bestie authors, James Ponti & Stuart Gibbs!⁠
On a dark green background with balloons in the upper corners, text reads: Book Launch and CBW 40th Birthday Celebration kickoff! In the left center is the cover of Chelsea Lin Wallace's new book - Today is the Day. To the right, text reads: We are kicking off our Children's Book World 40th birthday celebration!! Join Chelsea and your CBW booksellers for a delightful story filled morning with special book related give-aways, fun art activities, music & treats, and all hosted by the magnificent author herself, Chelsea Lin Wallace.⁠
On a light blue background with white and yellow shapes, at the top text reads: As part of the LA Indie Book Crawl July 24-26! French-English Storytime and Music! Join us for an introduction to the French language through storytelling with Monsieur Gavin! Below is a photo of Gavin reading to a little girl in pink. Below right is a photo of Mista Cookie Jar. To the left, text reads: Then settle in as Mista Cookie Jar serenades the crowd with his "stars and moon" steel guitar, mixing a rock star excitement with the warmth of family music. Sunday, July 26 - 11:30AM - 10580-1/2 W. Pico Blvd., LA⁠
On a white background, at the top, text reads: Isabel Brazon: Baila Baila. Join us on Saturday, July 25th at 10:30am for a Music & Dance Party for the littlest readers while we celebrate the L.A. Indie Bookstore Crawl weekend. In the bottom right corner in a circle is a photo of Isabel Brazon playing the guitar. ⁠
On a cream-colored background with a turquoise and burnt orange border with shapes, text at the top reads: Come and Attend: LA Indie Book Crawl - July 24-26. Thirteen independent bookstores across greater Los Angeles have joined forces to create an unforgettable weekend! Pick up a passport at any participating store; making a $10 minimum purchase at each stop earns stamps for exclusive merchandise and prizes. Visit all 13 stores to be entered to win the grand prize! Big thank you to our booksellers! 10580-1/2 W. Pico Blvd. Underneath to the left is a photo of Isabel Brazon, who will play Saturday, July 25 at 10:30am and to the right is a photo of Gavin, who will do a French-English storytime Sunday, July 26 with Mista Cookie Jar as a special guest. ⁠
On a dark green background with balloons in the upper corners, text reads: Book Launch and CBW 40th Birthday Celebration kickoff! In the left center is the cover of Chelsea Lin Wallace's new book - Today is the Day. To the right, text reads: We are kicking off our Children's Book World 40th birthday celebration!! Join Chelsea and your CBW booksellers for a delightful story filled morning with special book related give-aways, fun art activities, music & treats, and all hosted by the magnificent author herself, Chelsea Lin Wallace.⁠
On an orange background with black spiderwebs in the upper corners, the text reads: Happy Summerween - Come check out these spooky new books - and more - just in time for summer. Underneath are covers for The Dark and Other Spooky Stories, Where's Waldo? Spooky Spot the Difference and Princess in Black and the Trick-or-Treating Trouble.⁠
On a blue checkered background with dark blue music notes in the upper left and lower right and white smiley faces... in the upper right corner is a photo of Mista Cookie Jar. Text in the center reads: This Saturday! Mista Cookie Jar! Kids Concert. LA-based "kindie rocker," Mista Cookie Jar, brings his urban-island-folky-rock-&-roll sounds to Children's Book World. ⁠
On a watercolor background with red, white and blue, in the center is a headline reading WE ARE AMERICA: Reflecting on 250 Years of the United States.⁠
Photo of Gavin reading a French story to kids
On a light purple background, a variety of shapes pepper the area. At the top in a circle is a photo of Teacher Davis. Text underneath reads: Teacher Davis Mini Concert Join us for a FREE mini-concert with beloved musician Teacher Davis! Fun for kids & families!⁠
On an off-white background, at the top left, text reads: Bilingual Storytime - English and French. French Reading Circle is a fun 30-minute storytime for toddlers and early elementary readers. Each session features a read-aloud of a picture book in French and a brief English story summary so every child (and grown-up!) can follow along. Below are three photos of Gavin reading to kids.⁠
On a yellow background, at the top right and left corners are branches with flowers, on the bottom are green and orange striped shapes. At the top is a photo of Ina. At the bottom, text reads: A Unity Celebration: Sunshine Storyteller. Saturday, June 27 - 10:30-11AM. Celebrate unity and opportunity for all in story, song and movement with the international tales of Ina, The Sunshine Storyteller!⁠
Isabel Brazon playing a kids concert in the store.
On a white background, text at the top reads: Father. Hero without a cape. Calm harbor. Below it are four Father's Day picture books. To the right is a blue tie with a red heart at the bottom.⁠
On a blue and white background, text in the middle reads: French and English Bilingual Storytime with Gavin - Sunday, June 21 - 11:30AM.⁠
On a light purple background with gray and pink notes and swirls, at the top, text reads: Special Sunday Event! Kids Concert! Join us for a FREE mini-concert with Teacher Davis! Fun for kids & families! Underneath is a photo of Teacher Davis, followed by text that reads: Sunday after fourth of July - July 5 - 11:30 AM.⁠
An endcap with books and lyrics underneath. Text in the center reads: Choose a book based on your fave Olivia Rodriguez song.
Book selections for The World Cup on a book case.
On a light blue background, on the left is a dark blue drawing of the Eiffel Tower. At the top are blue and red fireworks. Underneath is a photo of Gavin. Text reads: French and English - Bilingual Storytime - Sunday, June 14 - 11:30 am.⁠
On a white background, text at the top reads: Baila Baila! Kids Mini Concert - Get up and dance with this bilingual mini concert for the whole family! In the lower right corner is a photo of Isabel Brazon playing the guitar.⁠
On a dark blue background, text at top reads: Kids Mini Concert - 10:30-11am - June 13, 2026 - Mista Cookie Jar. Photo underneath of Mista Cookie Jar.⁠
On a light blue background, at the top in a blue box, text reads: Bilingual Storytime - French and English. In the center is a red, white and blue illustration of France with the Eiffel Tower in front of it. Underneath, in a dark blue box text reads: Parlez vous français? Oue ou non, please join us for our bilingual French & English storytime! CBW's own Monsieur Gavin will entertain in two languages. While you're here, check out our extensive selection of children's books in French. À bientôt!⁠
Illustrator Marcelo Verdad reads his new book The Dumped Truck
Photos of Alexandra Katona reading her book Finding My Wave.
On a blue sky background with a green grass bottom and floating clouds and stars, headline reads Kids Storytime. Join Chudney Ross and Books and Cookies for another wonderful Saturday morning music & story celebration! ⁠
On a black and gold background, at the top right is a photo of Marcelo Verdad, underneath is a cover of his book The Dumped Truck. To the left text reads: Special Sunday Event! Storytime & Art Party. Start summer early with a special The Dumped Truck story time, art, and coloring party with award winning illustrator and author, Marcelo Verdad. Sunday, May 31 at 11:30AM. ⁠
On an orange background, in the upper right corner is a photo of Christian Robinson. Below is the cover of his book Dad. To the left, text reads: Special Sunday Event! A Celebration of Dad: A book by Christian Robinson. Join Caldecott Honoree, NY Times bestselling, and beloved children's book creator, Christian Robinson, for a celebration of Dad, his acclaimed new picture book. Christian Robinson is bringing the magic of his storytelling and his kid friendly artistry to this very special Sunday morning book party!⁠
On a colorful background with summer drawings, text reads: Kids Concert - Andrew & Polly! A photo of them is in the center.
Charlotte Offsay reads from her new picture book The Quiet Ocean.