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July 2023 by Jill Tamada
This is my favorite toy and book store. I have been a customer since they opened. They always have a wonderful selection of books for all ages. Staff who can make excellent recommendations. My grandchildren absolutely love to go there, as my children did when they were young. Best place to buy a birthday gift, they’ll wrap it for you and give you a lucky penny.
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July 2023 by Carolyn Miye Sheppard
Such a charming store! The staff go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome. The selection of products, especially the books, is outstanding. You can't help but love this well curated and well run toy store if you're a child at heart.
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June 2023 by Jenn S.
Love this book store! Great collection of merchandise. Bravo for stocking a diverse selection!! So important here in So Cal!! Can't wait to come back!
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April 2023 by Danielle brody
The reviewers say it's closing . We were there in Spring 2023.Looked still open.. & fully stocked It's a cute store, probably as nice as 5 little monkey's in Burlingame.(this place maybe has less selection of toys and more books) This store has nice selection of books for kids too. Cashier was nice and helpful, toward their customers they were helping. Go there if you want to buy something for a young person. :) If i was 7 I would of tried out the hoola hoop.. but i'm 8 )
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March 2023 by Esteban Morales
Amazing book and toy store! Large selection of children's books for varying ages. Lots of quality toys, they carry brands you don't see in most stores. Brands like: Brio, Hubelino, Haba, Bruder. These are companies that make engaging and quality toys for kids. The owner and employees know their products too. They know what they're selling. Lots of STEM toys. A very welcoming place. Plenty of free parking in front. I highly recommend this store.
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March 2023 by Elizabeth R.
I'm so happy to have stumbled upon this local small business. The ladies running it were super kind and helpful. The selection of toys and books is vast . I found the perfect little gifts for a gender reveal party. They were sweetly wrapped at no additional cost. I will definitely be returning.
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December 2022 by Kathleen Tang
Excellent customer service, pls come and support the local business. The only local book store in town.
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November 2022 by Aaron Hathaway
They had so many wonderful toys and kids books here! The service was excellent and they even offer to gift wrap for you there on the spot.
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October 2022 by Melody C.
Most people buy books online these days, so it's very rare to find someone who can talk to young people in person and understand their interests to make recommendations for books they would actually read, but that's exactly what we found at San Marino Toy & Book Shoppe. We are so lucky to find Mark. He has picked several books and told our boys what the stories were about and also shared his views with us. It gets my kids' attention and interests them enough to choose what they want to read. And it worked: they read a lot of books over the summer! We are so happy they are reading instead looking at their phone! The store also has a variety of quality toys that keep my boys coming back. The staff who work there are very friendly and helpful. If you have kids, go check this place out. You will not regret it!
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August 2022 by Rebecca S.
The most charming little book and toy shop - I loved the sellection, the workers were polite and friendly and basically everything was a must have for my nieces and nephews ... plenty of parking quiet street - but pricey ...
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August 2022 by Efua A.
For some fantastic gift ideas, shop locally! You might assume they only carry greeting cards or stationery, but you'd be amazed at what else you might find here. There aren't even enough characters to start detailing their choices. I'm relieved to have left this location. I've found a ton of presents for the young son of my sister!
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August 2022 by Nancy M.
When reviewing my bank statements, I noticed a charge from this business. Not knowing how this happened I contacted the bank to investigate, and received information to reach the Toy and Book Store. The owner Christi researched the transaction as she promised, returning my call in a very timely manner. I appreciated her professionalism and promptness, and recommend this business.
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July 2022 by Edie O.
Had the most fun at the first annual Waldo Scavenger hunt party! There was lots of games and activities for all ages with tons of yummy treats! Thank you so much for such local fun! I had not gone to the shop in years but the event brought me and my kids back in. Amazing selections of books and toys. We will definitely be back for other events and gift purchases! Everyone working seems to have great knowledge of all the latest books and toys. Shout out to "Evan the balloon master" that took care of all the kids at the party! He made an amazing rainbow, a monkey crawling on a banana tree, and an eagle out of balloons just to name a few creations! Make sure to ask the San Marino Toy and Book Shop owner for his contact information if you ever need his services!
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July 2022 by Jennifer Hsieh
This place is the ABSOLUTE BEST! The staff are amazing and always go out of their way to make age appropriate recommendations for toys and books. The selection is fabulous! There is always new and AMAZING things to choose from. I took my two young children here, we spent over an hour shopping and discovering new things around every corner. They would have walked away with half the store if I let them. I wish I lived closer because I would shop here all the time! Support local! Support family owned businesses! Support women owned businesses!
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June 2022 by Josh A.
My family has been coming here since it's under new ownership. We knew Christine from when she ran Miracle Mile Toys. San Marino Toy is always stocked with the kind of toys we want to have for kids. We have a great tou shop in our city but drive here to support this business because they promote gay and minority rights, along with having the best stuffed bunny rabbits and every other kind of toy you could want. This is one of the few places we go to instead of ordering on Amazon because they have so many toys we didn't know we needed until we got there. Highly recommend.
