Frugal Frigate Childrens Books

Bookshops are going the way of record and video stores, obsolete but I still frequent all of those. This bookstore caters to children’s literature and they have virtually everything you can think of. If they don’t they can special order it and have it in within a few days. I make it a point to support small businesses, in particular those that serve purpose to the community. Getting children interested in reading begins at an early age and this shop makes it fun with their set up. The staff is always friendly and willing to engage in conversation with its customers. If you’re not sure what you’re looking for they are always willing to suggest titles. The prices are comparable to big chain bookstores, even if they’re a buck or two more it’s always money well spent.

I love this bookstore!!! The employees there are incredibly nice and they have a great selection of childrens books. The build a bear thing they have there is cheaper then the build a bear at the mall.

The Frugal Frigate is far and away the best bookstore I have ever had the pleasure of visiting, get ready to fall in love. From the nostalgic history of the building itself to the wonderful, well read and brilliant staff; the magical milieu, legendary parties, author signings and exceptional book fairs are surprisingly just a small sample of the serendipity to be found amidst these shelves.
Ask any employee for a recommendation and have pen and pad at the ready, because they all possess extensive knowledge of children’s literature. Looking for a book for yourself? Not to worry, they will order you just about anything with an ISBN. Know a child who has a love affair with reading? Introduce them to their new favorite hangout. Kid hates all things bound and published? See if a visit to this exciting world of imagination and wonder doesn’t begin to assuage those most tragic of feelings. I’ll wager you’ll have an enthusiastic reader on your hands before too long.
I implore you to treat yourself and make some time to stop by the Frugal Frigate, the child in you will thank me.
«Deep within the hearts of all,
Curls up a timid child.
Who pines for pleasant parties,
Fancifully styled.
She dreams of dancing dinosaurs,
dressed in dashing duds;
He bathes in bubbly billabongs,
Slyly splashing suds.
And all day long they sing this song,
Longing to be free;
A soliloquy of liberty:
„Won’t someone read to me?“»

Easy to see why this place has 5 stars! Not only was the staff amazingly friendly and had great recommendations, but the store layout is totally designed to appeal to children. My son «had tea» and did puzzles in a clubhouse under the stairs. Very cool store.

I remember as a kid, our school used to take us on trips here to buy books! Now, looking back on it, I realize what a rip off this place is. They’re extremely overpriced! They sell books here that you can find at Barnes & Noble for 2 – 5 dollars less, and even cheaper than that on Amazon. I think it’s sad how they do this to parents and kids. Not only that, but their selection of books is seriously lacking. Also, add all that on to the fact that the «treehouse» they have looks awfully dangerous. You’re only allowed to have a certain amount of people on it. It creaks and wobbles, making the entire store feel unsafe!

I love this place! They are amazingly nice and accommodating. Between recommendations and ordering personally requested books, they are always willing to help their guests out. They treat you like guests and not just another customer. It is a bit of a commute to get here but I am glad to drive it to support them and their business.

Wonderful. Marvelous. Fantastic.
This bookstore has so many different books you will not find at other, larger bookstores. I am not local, but I still make the 45 minute drive.
The staff is very friendly, helpful, knowledgable, and always has fun recommendations for my classroom library.
They will order books you are specifically looking for if out of stock. Special orders usually arrive quickly.
I will definitely be back!

Magical. Just magical.
Not only does this store have every children’s book I’ve gone in there to look for, but the place itself literally belongs in a child’s imagination.
They opened their doors when I was 4 years old and I distinctly remember how special and exciting it felt in there, and I’m so happy they’re still around for my daughter to experience, too.

Absolutely my favorite bookstore to visit! Separate rooms and books with beautiful murals and so many books to choose from for kids! Even adults, I’m sure could find some classic and nostalgic timeless literature pieces to add to their library. Staff is so friendly! Hard cover and paperback selections were diverse. Getting your hands on the books themselves makes the shopping experience so u unique these days. When the environment is comfortable, cozy, and so inviting as it is in this store, perusing each selection puts some heart and thought into a perfect gift as I had found today. I love shopping here and make it a point to try and visit each time I am in the area. It is so neat and organized. I had no problems finding what I needed. I especially love the Redlands literature and art pieces to celebrate the community. Perfect treat after the bookstore: head to a la minute for the best ice cream EVER… That review is next! :)

A place that captures the hearts and imaginations of everything a book should be! The owner is compassionate and you always feel welcome. Will always come here and buy all of my favorites! All parents should bring their children here ! Cool experience for everyone. Especially would like to thank the staff and owner/​owners family for their amazing contribution to my ship — the USCGC Alex Haley — she donated boxes of best sellers to us two Christmas’s in a row while we were deployed. Just an example of how much they actually care about the community and those who serve!

Such a charming little store tucked just off the State St. beaten path. A bookstore made just to inspire young minds. We spent a couple of hours here and will definitely be back. They do birthday parties too, what fun!

What a darling little bookstore! It really makes the charm of reading come alive. I wish I lived closer, I’d be here all of the time.

One of the best bookstores. A thoughtful collection of children’s books housed in a magical space.

I never been here.

I LOVE it. Constantly getting books there. I had stopped going for a long time because past management but they have changed owners since November ’10. Now all of the workers are so very nice, always greet with a smile and can offer all kinds of help when I need it. I do love that they wrap anything I need for free when I buy my books and its. I do enjoy the free story time on Saturdays. I am thoroughly pleased with their variety of subjects, the age ranges the have, and especially the old AND new books they keep in stock. Also, I am very pleased that they order any books I need with no additional charge. I definitely have replaced shopping at Barnes and Noble with this small store.

This store is straight out of a movie! I love coming here with my daughter. I usually can;t get her to leave. There are so many books, and the ambiance is pretty amazing, it’s every kids dream come true. And just because its a specialty store does NOT mean its expensive. The prices are exactly what you spend at a large store like Barns and Noble. And it is sooooo much better to go here, experience a truly special store and support a small business! WE LOVE IT AND IT IS SO WORTH A TRIP!

If only I were 6 years old and meeting Roald Dahl for the first time all over again – this is where we’d sit and talk :)
This place is too cute. I love the loft inside. The staff is super nice and made great suggestions for my niece.

The Frugal Frigate is a delightful throw-​back to the time when bookstore owners deeply cherished their books and their customers and treated each purchase like the exchange of an exciting new treasure. The staff is highly knowledgeable, extremely professional and if they don’t have whatever you are looking for (highly unlikely), they can place an order and the book will be in your hands in days! This is the perfect shopping place for birthdays, Christmas and any special occasion when you want a gift that will engage a child’s curiosity and allow them to appreciate the wonders of imagination fueled by the written word. The Frugal Frigate brings out the child in us all!

This bookstore is so cute! It’s right out of a storybook and has plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. The staff is impressively knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. If they don’t carry it, they can special order it and they are definitely willing to go above and beyond.
I’ve always loved children’s books, but I finally have a valid reason to buy them (a niece) and the shopping experience here is completely personal and can’t compare to megabookstores. They even have special storytelling events where everyone (children and staff) will dress up. The day I walked in, they were dressed as pirates… adorable!
I usually round up my ratings for the inland empire area (because there’s so little out here), but this place could hold its own even in OC or LA. It’s like a hidden treasure though, I wonder how many people know about it which is why I’m writing this review…