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Berkelouw Books Leichhardt

Locality: Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9560 3200

Address: 70 Norton St 2040 Leichhardt, NSW, Australia

Website: berkelouw.com.au/stores/leichhardt

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24.01.2022 NAIDOC Week is here! Celebrate in store with us 8 - 15 Nov with so many wonderful books for younger and older children that celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In particular we are loving the beautiful picture books written and/or illustrated by indigenous Australians! #NAIDOCWeek2020 #NAIDOC #childrensbooks #alwayswasalwayswillbe

22.01.2022 Thank you @lindsay_holliday_author for dropping by to sign copies of Danger versus the Ranger!! We've had such a fantastic Children’s Week and what a great way to end it!! The Danger books are a series of engaging, humorous books perfect for children 7-11. With a sequel out next week we couldn't be more excited to see what Danger gets up to next! We look forward to having Lindsay back soon to chat with our children’s book club!! Stay tuned! #childrensbooks #childrensweek2020 #chapterbooks #localauthor #lindsayholliday #bookshoplife

22.01.2022 Have you seen our front window yet?! A huge thank you to Serena Geddes @rosieandrasmus for bringing her beautiful Rosie and Rasmus illustrations to our store! This video shows her process and also gives you a little view of our store - how lovely! Serena will also be joining us this Saturday 24 Oct at 9:30am for storytime celebrating Children's Week with her new book 'Where the Dragons Live'. See the Facebook event for details. #bookshoplife #leichhardt #childrensbooks #serenageddes #storytime #illustration #simonandschusteraustralia #CBCA2020

19.01.2022 Our children’s bookseller Cassandra is getting excited as our book clubs are restarting from Saturday tomorrow! Our first sessions back will be fun, get-to-know-you events where everyone can talk about what they have been reading and choose a book for the coming month. Book club sessions run every month for children and teenagers. First Saturday year 7/8 at 3:30pm Second Saturday year 3/4 at 3:30pm Third Saturday year 9/10 at 3:30pm... Fourth Saturday year 5/6 at 3:30pm and year 1/2 at 2pm Members receive a free Berkelouw Books Membership. Register by emailing [email protected] #naughtydragons #trickynick #thewolvesofgreycoathall #howtowritethesoundtracktoyourlife #thegrandestbookshopintheworld #thisoneisours #thefteam #futuregirl #giramondo #universityofqueenslandpress #walkerbooks #affirmpresskids #allenandunwin #panmacmillanaustralia #bookstagram See more

18.01.2022 Are you celebrating the joy of reading with Australia Reads? Pop in store and chat to our wonderful booksellers who can recommend great new books ahead of Reading Hour next Thursday 12 November. Reading Hour invites everyone to stop what you’re doing for an hour, pick up a book and read to yourself or the children in your life. #australiareads #booksaremagic #findyourjoy

15.01.2022 Buzz buzz buzz we're getting into the spirit of love! Valentine's Day is coming soon and nothing says 'I love you' to the book worm in your life like a good book! We also have chocolates and gifts too #welovebooks #bookshoplife #booksareallyouneed

13.01.2022 Thanks @joshpyke for visiting us this morning to sign copies of your picture book The Incredible Runaway Snot. This is such a fun book filled with fantastic humour that's sure to grab children's attention! Pop in store to grab a signed copy -they make great gifts! #theincrediblerunawaysnot #scholasticpress #childrensbooks #booksaremagic

13.01.2022 Thank you @bertieblackman and assistant Rumi for visiting us today!! You can pick up signed copies of her children's book Mica the Star Sailor - in store now! This is such a beautiful book, with dreamy illustrations that are sure to inspire future little astronauts! We look forward to Bertie joining us early next year for storytime!!! #childrensbooks #bertieblackman #micathestarsailor #affirmpresskids

12.01.2022 Join us tomorrow for Storytime! Numbers are limited, so please arrive early to collect your free tickets from the register counter. These magical sessions are perfect for children aged 3-6 years but can be tailored for older/younger siblings to enjoy as well! #leichhardt #storytimeisback #booksaremagic

11.01.2022 We’re updating the rules for face masks in Greater Sydney, Wollongong and Central Coast. From Friday 29 January: Masks will be recommended but no longer compu...lsory at retail shopping venues. Masks will remain compulsory for front-of-house hospitality staff, on public transport, in places of worship, hairdressers, beauticians and gaming rooms. Find out more: http://bit.ly/greater-sydney-restrictions-update

10.01.2022 Last week we were lucky to have the beautiful @jacquelineharve visit us in store! Jacqueline is the best-selling author of the Alice-Miranda, Clementine Rose, and Kensy & Max series!! We can't wait to have her back for some children's events soon!! Visit us to snap up signed copies of her books. #penguinpublishing #puffinbooks #jacquelineharvey #childrensbooks #booksaremagic

09.01.2022 Check our our Children's and Young Adult Top Ten for this week! Do you spot any favourites? 1. Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger 2. The Wolves of Greycoat Hall by Lucinda Gifford 3. Sick Bay by Nova Weetman... 4. The Paper and Hearts Society by Lucy Powrie 5. Guts by Raina Telgemeier 6. Sing Me the Summer by Alison Lester 7. The Grandest Bookshop in the World by Amelia Mellor 8. Here We Are by Oliver Jeffers 9. Oh the Places You'll Go by Dr Seuss 10. Code Name Bananas by David Walliams Cassandra has been raving about Keeper of the Lost Cities this week - if you enjoyed Harry Potter and Nevermoor you'll love this one too! We've also had many collecting books for our book clubs - what at a great week! #childrensbooks #youngadultbooks #leichhardt #topten

09.01.2022 Did you miss out on @nats_what_i_reckon visiting our store? Never fear, we have some signed copies available now! #uncookyourself @penguinrandomhouse #shoplocal #leichhardt

08.01.2022 Thank you for visiting us last week @belinda_murrell and @kate_forsyth_ to sign copies of your new book Searching for Charlotte. This is a beautiful book inspired by the fascinating life of Belinda and Kate's great-great-great-great grandmother, Charlotte Waring Atkinson, who wrote the first children’s book published in Australia in 1841. Belinda and Kate will be returning to Berkelouw Leichhardt on December 5 for a special read aloud storytime and book signing at 9:30am. #searchingforcharlotte #nationallibraryofaustralia #belindamurrell #kateforsyth

02.01.2022 Celebrating @loveyourbookshopday today with not one, not two, but THREE storytimes!!! Join us at 11am, 12pm, and 2pm to share in the magic of books!! #storytime #leichhardt #childrensbooks #booksaremagic #bookshops #LYBSD2020