Fairytales Bookstore

Spent 45 minutes walking here from city. Could not find it… Asked local business owners where it was. No one knew… Thoroughly disappointed.

Not much I usually can say about a book store, but the one thing that I can remember is its location. This store shares a house with an ice cream parlor that is amazing, and as such was something to walk around as we ate our ice cream. The books and toys they offer are for the kids, and the kids at heart. Stuffed toys, books from our youth, all dislayed in rooms of an old house, give it a homey feel.

a bit spendy, but so precious and whimsical!
i enjoy supporting more local small business, so, paying a little extra for some of these books and other novelties is fine.
seriously, it’s the cutest little place, you’ll wish you were a kid again, or that you had littles and therefore reasons to come in here regularly.
they have adorable whimsical and fun childhood books, games, and lovies, without the crap you find (you, not me, because i don’t shop at…) at wal-​mart.
a true, fun, local little kids bookstore. go here and pretend you’re a kid again. :)

Are you kind of a careless uncle who might’ve waited until the last minute to buy your nephews their Christmas presents?
Are you bolting down the highway at 100 mph hoping to make it in time for Christmas eve?
Have you just had Bolton’s hot chicken and actually came here to get ice cream but when the ice cream shop was closed you found that coincidence has been kind to you this day and now you can save Christmas?!
Well then, this place is for you. It has a ton of wonderful toys for age-​limited humans. The lady there is super friendly and you get free fancy gift bagging (because you’re gonna be too lazy to wrap it all anyways, you nogoodnik of an uncle). The toys aren’t the typical action heroes/​barbie dolls. They tend to lean more towards the educational/​creative side and that rules.

I wish my kids were small again. This place is awesome. thank goodness I have a grandbaby girl. I will shop around here again and again…
LOVE THIS STORE…

Was in town for work and was doubling up and seeing friends with a 1-​year old.
Needed a gift fast — but something that would impress! Unilocal to the rescue and the ideal find with Fairytales.
This place is a dreamland for kids (and the caring adults in their lives). Books, toys and other goods you probably won’t find many other places. The staff is incredibly helpful with recommendations and the prices are right. They’ll even gift wrap for you for no fee.
Lastly, ice cream and areas for reading!

This is the perfect spot to pick up a last minute bday gift for a little tyke party. Great hours too — open on Saturday and Sunday, which is a rarity in this town. They do story hours on Saturdays and have a nice little play area set up for the kids to try out toys and stretch their imaginations. And it’s now «conveniently» located next to Pied Piper (ok, not so convenient when I just needed to grab a gift and my toddler is begging for ice cream, but you can make a fun daytime event of going to both).

What a fun place! Whimiscal is the word. Paintings all around, Fairytales is the most appropriate name for this place. Not just a book store, this is a kid’s (and Adult’s) little haven of all things artistic.
Lots of books, neat toys, fun activities and art supplies. I was surprised and excited to discover they carry ModPodge a product I needed for a découpage project, I didn’t have to drive all the way from my East Nashville home to Hobby Lobby to buy it, and it was priced only a tad bit above the much further retailer.
The staff is so kind and engaging. I loved talking to the woman behind the counter, she was friendly and helpful and seemed to genuinely enjoy her work.
They also do activities daily and have a calendar you can pick up in store to get involved. I am looking forward to bringing my little ones here to enjoy a workshop or hear a story read aloud.
This is truly a neighborhood bookstore, we are lucky to have them on this side of town!

I decided the corner of Porter and Riverside needed to be graced by my presence today, as I am in the process of purchasing a home within a birds eye view. So after lunch I dropped into the Fairytales Bookstore, and was extremely surprised with what I found. They sell everything you would expect of a kids book and activities store, including books, toys, everything to tickle the kids fancy of hobbies and crafts but they also had adult activities!
I was greeted at the door by the very friendly owner and she openly shared her desire to be a true landmark in East Nashville. She not only has a store full of objects to tickle my inner child, but also offers book readings to children, kid crafts, an adult sanctuary (while the kids are entertained) and even adult art classes! Classes are Friday and Saturday and the instruction and supplies are provided. Classes seemed to be reasonably priced and you walk away with your artwork! This is really interesting to me, because the closest thing to artwork I have done in the last ten years is slapping neutral colored paint on my dining room wall… I plan on returning with my patronage for all those baby showers and kid birthdays in my near future (not for me of course, for all my crazy friends)

I never thought that I would be reviewing a children’s bookstore anytime soon as I am not what one may call «maternal»…
Don’t be alarmed, I haven’t conceived any mini-​mes as of yet but I have had several friends and family do so.
Fairytales is just a few blocks from my home and during a jog (it was actually more like whimpering and walking) I came across this fun little store. Fairytales is filled with not just books but also toys, art supplies, and tiaras and tutus. I would have loved having a special little place like this around when I was a little rascal. Although I believe that with some more time on the treadmill and a little Bikriam yoga, I might be able to squeeze into the little pink tutu that I fell in love with on my last visit. Here’s to having realistic goals!
In the few visits that I have made, I have purchased a set of Angelina Ballerina books for a friend who recently had a daughter and an adorable plush toy set for another little girl. All the prices were more than reasonable and the employees were friendly and even assisted with gift wrapping.
I also can understand how parents could enjoy some of the interactive elements of the store such as their summer reading program, party planning, and story time.
Unfortunately, I was the only customer in the store on each of my visits.
I hope that others learn about this little wonderland and support a deserving independent business.

For those of you that have not found Fairytales yet, Anna A. gave a very good description of the physical place and some of the activities to do.
But what happens inside is magical! It starts with the front façade that seems to call children to it and once they open the door… get ready… Poof!
All you’ll hear is happiness. Children exploring every corner, while calling «Mom, look at this!», «Wow, I’ve been looking for this!», and my favorite comes from adults, «Omg, I haven’t seen one of these since I was little!». The rhythm of hurried little feet mixed with laughter should convince you to come by often. But, if you still need more, there’s pixie dust to be had!
Fairytales has it all; Birthday Parties, Mon-​Fri 3:30pm Story Hour & Sat at 10:30am, Book Club and a Summer Reading Program.
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A must see!

This is a great spot! Respite for the frazzled mommy, play for the kids, Fairytales has it all. Everything is touchable, playable, and lots of fun. Heck, they even do birthday parties! Nice people, great great great books, friendly and welcoming vibe, no pressure to buy. But, it is nearly impossible to not pick up something on the way out, perhaps for the far away niece, neighbor’s kid (or even yourself).
Love it!!!

For those of you who don’t reside in East Nashville, Fairytales is another example of why we are such a cool little buro. Non corporate, pure in it’s concept, full of great stuff but not overwhelming you with so much wares you almost feel inadequate. I am always amazed at the new start ups that keep appearing in our neighborhood and even more pleased with how much I use and rely on them.
So, this little store is a book and toy store for children with a wonderful twist. There is a secure area for children to play and do art projects while mom shops and a parent’s room with a couch and hot tea if mom just wants a breather. Tammy and the girls do story time daily as well as craft activities. In addition there may be an occasional magic show or music performance so check their on line calendar for events.
As for the merchandise, it’s obviously kids books and toys. The toys are educational, art based, interactive, fair trade, and environmentally friendly. They have a line of hypo allergenic stuffed animals as well. One of the biggest surprises for me about the merchandise is the prices seem incredibly reasonable. I honestly expected them to be higher.
Once you have visited and spent a little time, you will have a hard time going back to Davis Kidd.