The best bookstores for children in Singapore

The warm and welcoming bookstore on Yong Siak Street is well-stocked with delightful pictorial treasures. You can find children's classics like Goodnight Moon and Where the Wild Things Are as well as quirky graphic novels, complex pop-up books and colourful maps and activity books for kids of all ages – that means adults too. 

From the same team as Woods in the Books, Books Ahoy! at Forum the Shopping Mall specialises in picture books – just like its sister outlet. Browse through its thoughtfully curated collection of classics, new releases, graphic novels, as well as niche titles that are hard to come by in Singapore. Aside from the usual favourites by Roald Dahl and Hergé, the store also carries books with a local flavour, such as Samsui Girl, Wayang Girl, Gasing Boy and Coolie Boys from local publisher, The History Workroom. With books lovingly displayed like artworks on shelves and walls, Books Ahoy! mirrors a mini-museum of children’s literature the young ones will be happy to explore.

Browsing promises to be a fun affair at this charming two-storey shophouse-turned-bookshop. The indie bookstore carries a wide range of books for the younger audiences – from a selection of picture books to intriguing Young Adult novels that will stretch the mind with fantasy and fiction.

The eclectic space in Chinatown is known for its carefully handpicked collection of books that cover politics and culture, feminism, spirituality, poetry and more. But The Moon also stocks a compelling selection of books for children. On top of the classics and beautiful picture books, you can also find books on strong women, climate change, history and even current affairs for kids. Start 'em young.

About 90 percent of the books at the Huggs-Epigram Coffee Bookshop are by local authors – including its selection of books for children. It's a great place to get the kids acquainted with local lit early. Some of our picks would be titles like The Phantom of Oxley Castle and The Crane and The Crab.

The online bookstore started from the success of its monthly book subscription for kids. It is still available on the site but if your young ones are voracious readers and cannot wait for their weekly stash, you can stock up at Friendly Giant Books. Browse according to book type or age group – books are pretty affordable and there's free shipping for purchases over $60.

My Imagination Kingdom is a children's bookseller based in Singapore dedicated to encouraging the joy of reading with the young ones. Though the physical store has closed, the team has continued the business online and still offers a wide range of children's books that you can browse by age group or different themes like award-winning books, classics, bedtime stories.