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Children's Books

Children's Fiction

Believing strongly that ‘Books Are Medicine’, we offer an inspiring range of fiction full of magic, wonder and self-reflection for all ages. 


Whilst we do stock some of the classics, we love to hand-pick an eclectic variety of unusual and beautifully illustrated titles to offer exciting unexpected discoveries.


Among the cloth and board books, picture books, young readers, older readers and graphic novels, there is fun and adventure for all, so step into our whimsical world of books, make some new friends (both on and off the pages), and let the magic of reading fill your heart and mind!

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books that help teens with a variety of wellbeing issues on 3 shelves

Children's non-fiction

Our non-fiction range addresses physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Our special focus on body positivity, neurodiversity, racial and cultural diversity, nature and conservation, learning differences, LGBTQ+, and kindness, is intended to promote self-awareness, empathy, resilience and critical thinking.

 

Our wish is to create a safe space for all, allowing all young people their individual, autonomous journey of learning and self-discovery.

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Activity, Colouring and Sticker Books

Not all children are early readers, yet we hope to encourage them to still enjoy the physicality of books rather than just screens for their fun by providing interactive books.

We stock a wonderful range of sticker books, colouring books and activity books, all with artistic, natural or educational themes.

Origami helps with dexterity and using both sides of the brain. Colouring can be calming and centering for the overthinker. Learning through varied activities instead of just text suits a number of learning styles, and enables siblings and parents to join in

Some of our online bookshelves - there are many more here!

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Drop by the Shop!

 Come and find us at

4, Market Street, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AF

- we are near the Butter Market

in the centre of Hay on Wye.

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Here, at The Literature Laboratory, 

we hope that we provide a magical haven

full of imagination and discovery, 

to encourage all our customers to

‘Read Well. Live Well. Be Well’.

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© 2023 The Literature Laboratory

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