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Once Upon A Time Bookstore

2207 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020

Glendale, CA

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A cherished children’s bookstore in Montrose, known for picture books, young readers, events, and generations of family visits.

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Often described as the oldest children’s bookstore in the United States, it gives Montrose an unusually strong literary claim.

Visiting tips

Best paired with a walk along Honolulu Avenue; ideal for families, gifts, and children’s-book discovery.

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Once Upon A Time Bookstore

Independent Bookstores of Los Angeles

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