Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore

This store is amazing and is a true neighbourhood gem. I take my Son here all the time — they know us by name and offer great suggestions. Unlike most bookstores they give equal consideration to little boy readers and source out books that are truly compelling. Personally, I enjoy the demeanor of the store and its operators and I go there for the assistance of knowledgeable experts who are helping my Son develop a lifelong love of reading.

This rating is generous, because zero stars is not an option.
On 3 separate occasions I walked into this store to search for books to give as gifts and for my own child. No sooner than I walked in, I walked out!
Based on the previous review’s comment, I’ll assume the owner was working. I’m sorry, but if you own a business in a family oriented community like the Beaches, it is not acceptable to have little to no customer service skills! If in fact the person I encountered was the owner, shame on you for being a terrible example to your staff. Your staff should not be better at service than you.
The first time I walked into this store, I waited about 15 minutes, during which time I made eye contact with the person working, as well as friendly gestures indicating I needed assistance, and she looked me right in the face, and did nothing, no offer for assistance, nothing. So I finally asked for some help, and I got a mere ‘take a look over there’ with a wave of the hand as if to say ‘stop bothering me’.
The other two times, I wasn’t even acknowledged and both times, I was the only customer in the store.
I’m a huge supporter of local small business and supporting the Beach BIA, but 3 strikes and forget it. Never again, nor will I recommend this place to any of my neighbours in the area.

Great little bookstore with huge selection for boys! Store owner is not too friendly but if you go in when Evelyn is working, the service is excellent.