Scholastic Store Extreme Makeover
In my opinion the Scholastic Store in SoHo is one of the better kid stores in New York City. Whether I am looking for books, toys or a last minute birthday party present, I know I can always find something of quality at the Scholastic Store. Most of the toys and books are educational as well as being fun. They've just done a complete overhaul of the store making this great shopping experience even better.
Read more to find out some of the changes at the Scholastic Store in SoHo, some last minute gift ideas.
- Guided shopping areas organized by age and interest
- An 11-foot-tall dinosaur with a bean bag tail where kids can play or sit and read
- A Magic School Bus kids and families can step in to
- An expanded bilingual books and books in Spanish sections for every age
- Creative activity area and magnetic Build-a-Book activity board
Another good reason to visit The Scholastic Store is for their free special events every Saturday and free story-times every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. While these events are on hold until after the hectic holidays, they will resume in January.
To help with last minute Holiday shopping ideas Hope van Winkle, the Scholastic Store Director, has put together a gift guide just for Mommy Poppins readers.
Scholastic Store Gift Guide 
- For babies & toddlers: the Little Scholastic line (Ages 0-3, $9.99 and up)
- For preschoolers who are being introduced to the world of computer learning: Clickstart My First Computer (Ages 3+, $59.95)
- For kids who love learning pranks and other useful info: The Encyclopedia of Immaturity by Klutz (Ages 8+, $19.95)
- For kids (and adults) who can’t get enough of Star Wars or pop-up books: Star Wars: A Pop-Up Guide to the Galaxy (Ages 6+, $32.99) and the Star Wars Jumbo Chubby: Darth Vader (Ages 8+, $59.95)
- For tweens & teens who love video games and being active: Dance, Dance, Revolution DVD game (Ages 6+, $29.95)
- For tweens & teens who love fantasy: Harry Potter Hardcover Boxed Set #1-7 (Ages 9+, $136.50)
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Without a doubt, the
Without a doubt, the "Veterinary Hospital Pretend Play!" My brother was a veterinarian for 33 years before he passed. What a fantastic sounding store. I wish there were one like it here. Thanks,Cindi
I love the Merry Christmas
I love the Merry Christmas Hand Puppet Board Book!
Because of Winn-Dixie was
Because of Winn-Dixie was always one of my favorite books x3
Richard Scarry's Best Rainy
Richard Scarry's Best Rainy Day Book Ever
http://store.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_Ric...
At $7.50, you can't go wrong with this classic. I loved it when I was little, and my 2.5 year old also loves this book- He's even napped in bed with it still in his hands!!!
The Real Mother Goose Board
The Real Mother Goose Board Book
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I was excited to see this book because right now we're using the same one from the 1970s which was originally my husband's and obviously, can't let our daughter really turn the pages. To have one she could "read" herself would be lovely. A classic for every baby's book collection!
I know its not a book.. but
I know its not a book.. but I've been eyeing it on their online store for weeks now..
I really want the Baby Rocking Horse its $99 and something change.. :)
My son, the 17 month-old
My son, the 17 month-old bookworm absolutely loves "Goodnight Gorilla," as well as "Freight Train." So simple and yet he remains fascinated. Sometimes I find him in his room flipping through "Goodnight Gorilla" just giggling to himself. And any of the "Baby Faces" books are great as well. We are finding that they are some of the first books our son can actually "read" himself (picture/word recognition). These are all good picks and great opportunities for cuddle time on a cold day.
The Eric Carle's Very Little
The Eric Carle's Very Little Library for a sale price of $27.99 is GREAT! These books will go along way!
I would put in the Clifford
I would put in the Clifford 40th Anniversary book. The Clifford stories are great!
Read to Me Tot Tower for
Read to Me Tot Tower for ages 2-5 would be a great addition!
I think you should add the
I think you should add the Transform and Play table to the list. Quality table but some much better than other ones like it that I've seen.
I think Busy Bee will
I think Busy Bee will delighted a lot of curious infants
Knuffle Bunny is oh so much
Knuffle Bunny is oh so much fun.
The giant blocks would be a
The giant blocks would be a huge hit with my granddaughter!
Thanks for the contest!
Book of the month club!
Book of the month club! Thanks for the great giveaway
I saw so many books my girls
I saw so many books my girls would love but the item that really caught my eye was the Lacing Beads in a Box!!
Harry Potter Schoolbooks
Harry Potter Schoolbooks Boxed Set
my daughter is just starting to read this series!
My daughter loves these
My daughter loves these books: Fashion Angels: Chronicles and Collectibles
My son LOVES Arts and
My son LOVES Arts and Crafts! So, I picked the Colossal Barrel of Crafts!!! This would be a great item to have on hand for keeping him busy while Mom gets things done around the house, and also for "Mom & Ty Fun Time" projects!!!!! Everything you need, all in one spot!
Knuffle Bunny is my two-year
Knuffle Bunny is my two-year old's favorite book and I like it too, especially as it is about a girl who lives in the city. I don't mind reading it over and over and over.
I really like the 5-sided
I really like the 5-sided activity cart. It's all wood with a ton of stuff to do! It would certainly keep my very, very busy 1 1/2 year old entertained! If I win, I do believe I'd get that!
Madeline Hands down the best
Madeline
Hands down the best for little girls age 2-5. Be prepared to commit it to memory because you will be reading it often...
http://store.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_Mad...
I definitely recommend the
I definitely recommend the Jungle Activity Cube. Most children love these, and there is so much to keep them entertained while learning different concepts.
My family loves the
My family loves the Scholastic Video Collection Storybook Classics Jumbo Box DVD Set. We'll take it all!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this book: There Was
I love this book: There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow. It looks like the perfect book for my 3 1/2 year old. Even though it says for kids 4-8.
Let's Pretend Knight
Let's Pretend Knight Costume. My nephew still hasn't stopped talking about Lord Hammerhead, one of the knights at the Renaissance Festival in Ft. Tryon Park. This a great free event in our upper Manhattan neighborhood. Little boys are completely enthralled and its actually fun for the adults as well. For the very reasonable price it can be a holiday gift, an outfit to wear to the Festival next year - AND next year's Halloween costume!
We have really been enjoying
We have really been enjoying Dr. Seuss Pops Up! I highly recommend it.
My 4 year old saw The
My 4 year old saw The Shrinky Dinks Book in the Scholastic Store and absolutely fell in love with it. A blast from the past!
(I can't find it on the website.)
I love the idea of the Book
I love the idea of the Book Of The Month Club...It's like the Christmas gift that lasts all year! I also love the Backyard Stars and It's All About Me for stocking stuffers! Thanks for such a fun contest!
You should have a category
You should have a category of games to play with kids: I Spy Bingo looks like a great toy to play with the kids - especially more than one.
I think this cutting food
I think this cutting food set would be a huge hit!
http://store.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_Cut...
The "Deluxe Mini Play Cube".
The "Deluxe Mini Play Cube". It's got everything to keep a young kid interested and maybe some of the older ones too. Each side of the cube presents a different challenge - something to keep that quick mind and nimble fingers both occupied simultaneously! I love this one.
The Scholastic Store is one
The Scholastic Store is one of my favorite places to shop for GOOD quality kids gifts. The Stacking Chairs game is lots of fun for 4 and 5 year olds and my son plays this at school. And, the book, "When Sophie Gets Angry, Really Really Angry" has an important lesson about feelings.
Happy Holidays!! ;o)
the giant Scholastic DVD set
the giant Scholastic DVD set is amazing!
My son would love the
My son would love the sticker book dinosaur. The stickers are removable so he can stick then reuse and they will not ruin our furniture!
THe Little House Collection
THe Little House Collection of Book boxed Set OR FLY Fusion Pentop Computer!!! Please enter me!
I think the Lionel 125-Piece
I think the Lionel 125-Piece City Center is pretty cool! It's a little spendy, but most kids would LOVE it!
[...] [Our previous overview
[...] [Our previous overview of the newly renovated Scholastic Store] [...]
I would buy Charlotte's Web.
I would buy Charlotte's Web. I read a chapter a night with my five year old daughter and then we went to see the film. It's such a classic. She loved it and wasn't sad at the movie because she had talked about it.
I forgot about my 3 year old son, didn't read the book to him but ended up taking him with us to the movie. He sobbed!
the jungle cubes are far the
the jungle cubes are far the best of all,my grandson would have many hours of fun with them.
Sensory Dome. A lot of kids
Sensory Dome. A lot of kids in the cities don't have access to a garden so it would be a great experience for them to have their own indoor mini-garden.
LOVE LOVE LOVE books so I
LOVE LOVE LOVE books so I have to go with the book of the month club!
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Love the giant Clifford
Love the giant Clifford Puzzles. I am a children's librarian and the little ones play with these like crazy. They are perfect for little hands and super durable. Also love the David doll from "No, David!" (My son's favorite book!)
I like the deluxe pottery
I like the deluxe pottery wheel. Very cool!
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