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Support Atlanta! Toy and Book Stores Offering Curbside Pick-up & Local Delivery

Let Kazoo bring the fun to you with toys and games delivered once or twice a week while schools are suspended. Photo courtesy of Kazoo Toys
Let Kazoo bring the fun to you with toys and games delivered once or twice a week while schools are suspended. Photo courtesy of Kazoo Toys
5/4/20 - By Dana Shemesh

During these "life on pause" times, families have been able to do some pretty awesome things, like tackle cool science experiments at home, take virtual tours of famous sites around the world, and check off bucket list movies for family movie night. But sometimes we need a little something new, like a book or toy, to bring a burst of joy. Coming to the rescue are local Atlanta toy and book stores, which are offering unique toys, books, and gifts—some of them not offered by the big box chain stores. These handpicked gems offer curbside pickup and delivery, and some will even spend the time to beautifully wrap special and unique gifts. The special child in your life gets a toy to treasure, and you can feel good about supporting local, family-owned businesses. 

For more ideas on what to do with your children to keep them engaged, check out our Stay-at-Home Guide with 100s of activities and resources for families on pause.

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Free local delivery is available from Rhen's Nest Toys. Photo courtesy of Rhen's Nest Toy Shop
Free local delivery is available from Rhen's Nest Toys. Photo courtesy of Rhen's Nest Toy Shop

Atlanta Toy Stores Offering Delivery and Curbside Pickup

Richard's Variety Store

Family-owned variety store offering novelty gifts, paper products, puzzles, books, arts and crafts and more, with two Atlanta locations in Buckhead and Midtown. READ MORE

Seed Factory

Boutique children's store in West Midtown offering high quality clothing, baby gifts, books, arts and crafts classics, and wooden toys for ages birth to 8 years old. READ MORE

Kazoo Toys

Kazoo Toys is a full service toy store in Buckhead with a large selection of high quality toys, games, puzzles, and creative playthings. READ MORE

Treehouse Kid & Craft

Small toy shop in Decatur run by parents, educators, artists and dreamers offering high quality toys and products that encourage critical thinking, problem solving and imaginative play. READ MORE

Atlanta Book Stores Offering Delivery and Curbside Pickup

Charis Books & More

Independently owned feminist bookstore offering unique and diverse children's books as well as gifts and books for all ages that celebrate diversity. READ MORE

A Cappella Books

Independent bookstore serving Atlanta community for over 3 decades with new, used, and antiquarian book titles. A Cappella Books also hosts literary events and book signings. READ MORE

Oxford Comics and Games

Oxford Comics & Games is an independently owned shop that stocks new and rare vintage comics as well as unique collectibles, games, and toys. READ MORE

Little Shop of Stories

Small independently owned unique book and gifts in Decatur Square, offering personalized service to help find books for children of all ages as well as one of a kind gifts including plush toys, educational toys, puzzles, games and more. READ MORE

Tall Tales Books

Full service, independent general interest bookstore heavy on the customer service that provide special orders of out-of-print books and personalized gift wrapping. READ MORE

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