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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here yesterday to find a gift for my friend who is having a baby boy. Though I adored the toys, books, stuffed animals, and clothing this store had (LOVED all the stuff for 0-3 MO) I had an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this store. any time i need a present for a niece, nephew, or the annual birthday present i send to the kids i babysat while in college, this is where i will go.i went there back in august to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't help but smile every time I walk by Curious George Books and Toys. The place is small and filled to the brim with colorful children's books, toys, and other random, cute items. The cramped...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If only for the fact that I now have a new Curious George book to read to the kids at night with different stories that I haven't memorized after reading for the millionth time -- I love this place. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The size and selection here are the same as the children's section of a large chain bookstore. So what sets it apart? Well, it's more cramped (upstairs, anyway) and the prices are higher. So other...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Books and stuffed animals and games cover this shop like mold from floor to ceiling. It's a bit overwhelming (and the aisles a little tight for strollering) but the staff are superbly helpful and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I looove this store!!! I am a huge Curious George fan and on my last trip to Boston had to stop in. They're located right of the Harvard "T" stop and you can't miss it. They have the front half of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After having just cabbed it to Harvard Square, my wife and I walked out of a bookstore and Curious George was staring at us. Our two year old son is a huge Curious George fan. It was theme for his...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, but they were charging (I dunno if they are now) over $40 for Cranium which could be bought at other stores for $19.99. That seems like a pretty steep markup for not being a chain...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so adorable!!If I found a good book as a child, I read it over and over while walking, in the car, under my desk at school... Those books are like a part of my soul, so when I come to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! This place is cool! Great kids books and toys, really well displayed. It is aesthetically pleasing and chock full of great stuff. If you are looking for a gift for a child, this is a great place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Great books! Every inch of this place is crawling with stuff that I want to get my daughter! I tend to stop in once a week! In fact I am going after work today to get my Fifi a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
TONS AND TONS OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS!LOADS AND LOADS OF STUFFED ANIMALS!WALL TO WALL CHILDREN'S THEMED TOYS!And Hello Kitty and Curious George too.Remember parents, don't spoil your kids. Well, okay, at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Lots of books for every age group of child and many fun, quality toys,too. Can be very hard to maneuver around in with a stroller though, becuase it gets crwoded.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In love.If I had children/taught elementary school, I would be in this store every other day.This is the perfect place for kids and kids at heart to find great literature and toys that are fun and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So somebody said, "Hey, let's put a store in the middle of Harvard Square that has a whole crapload of Curious George stuff!"Forgive me when I say, "I don't get it."Yes, I enjoyed wandering through...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as I walked into this place I felt like I was a kid again.They had all the books of my childhood and me and my BF had an awesome time reminiscing about the books we used to read when we were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Adorable toy/book store for kids. Tons of stuff, there were a lot of parents were reading to their kids in the store.It was a little cramped I thought, though and some of the prices seemed high.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This cute little shop with an adorable name is just bursting with character. They have a great selection of books available, always good for the young reader in your life. Or, if you just want to cure...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whimsical and fun...bringing out the child in anyone that steps through the door. This place has so many little gifts and classic toys and a good selection of books. If you want a place to allow your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really cute store. They have picture books and stuffed animals upstairs and young adult "chapter" books downstairs. It's good for kids and adults alike. They also have a small number of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is something for the little monkey inside of us. Do not go there unless you're curious. Lots of cool old style toys.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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wow - this bookstore has it all... not just books, they have toys and boardgames, too... they know their children's books and are always ready with an excellent, age-appropriate recommendation... fun store......
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Harvard Square so many times and I do not know why I did not go into this store. I absolutely love it! Especially since I got a little magnet that has a cute little cartoon goose on it....
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There was a time that I really loved this store. When they first opened, they had a wide selection of quirky little gifts that I could get for a child, but might just keep for myself. Now it seems a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Curious George is a whimsical book, toy, and gift store that conjures up childhood memories of colorforms and etch-a-sketch. I was so happy to have C's niece and nephew to shop for, because as much...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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I don't love this shop in Harvard Square. The toys on the first floor are cute but more the sort of thing that is fun to look at. I have been in this store many times and never been moved to actually purchase...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love poking in here every so often to bring out that kid in me. I seriously hate kids but this place is mostly full of adults and people my age doing the same thing I'm doing, being tourists, or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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Curious George is the children's division of the late, great Wordsworth Books. It has a nice selection of appealingly displayed children's books and some toys. The staff are friendly and helpful and...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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Awesome place where you can find a lot of unusual or hard to find stuff. They also have Tintin comic books.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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this is a cute store right in the heart of Harvard Square that has a lot of different books as well as a nice variety of toys. they also have a really nice selection of bath toys for kids which you d...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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Kid friendly bookstore - from babies to pre-teens - with lots of unusual gift ideas. Staff very helpful and offer up great suggestions
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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Fantastic bookstore!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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Cool stock. A must for anyone in the cambridge area.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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Great location. Very cute bookstore although it feels a bit cramped.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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This one-stop-shop in Harvard Square is perfect for books and other book related gifts. It's tough to manage with a stroller, but works great with a Bjorn/Sling.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/03/2006
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A little pricey, but it is in Harvard Square. Decor is fun for all ages.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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Great place for children's books!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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This place is just darling. It's a kid-friendly store specializing in children's books. Also great for us older kids who never get tired of reading those classic children's novels. The prices are typical for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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I don't have any children, but I love stores like this. They have just about any children's book you're looking for, whether it be a classic by Roald Dahl or the latest from Lemony Snicket. The prices...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/30/2005
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If you find some book stores kids sections lacking - look no more. This is the place to be. Its fun and whimsical decor is inviting to kids of all ages. They have two levels of merchandise. Books of all kinds...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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Wordsworth offers a wide selection of books in a unique bookstore right in the heart of Harvard Square. It does not offer the cafe and other amenities that are being offered at Barnes and Noble or Borders...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2005
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I just left Curious George Goes to Wordsworth with Harry Potter, Beverly Cleary and Mark Twain books. . They have a great selection. I now know where to go for these books. I will be back my friend and I will...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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This is right off the Harvard T stop, which is a good thing, since you can't find parking around the area. They have two levels of books and some of the greatest toys for kids. Great selection of items for all...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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Walk into Curious George and you walk into a magical world that delights children and captivates the young at heart. The friendly staff is quick to recommend the latest new kids book or toy and kids are...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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I love going into Curious George goes to Wordsworth bookstore because it's fun and not stuffy. In addition to books, the store sells toys, puzzles, and children's bedroom items. The store is ultra cute with...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I were a kid again, I would spend all my time here. Since I am nominally no longer a child, I only drop in occasionally...a great selection of books, fun toys, and great, pointy building location....
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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Curious George Goes to Wordsworth is a wonderful place to waste away an afternoon, especially if you have a child to entertain. I always remember the GIANT stuffed animals (especially George, of cour...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/07/2005
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My FAVORITE children's bookstore! It's great for both "classics" and new favorites. Their staff is friendly and extremely knowlegeable. It reminds me of Meg Ryan's bookstore from "You've Got Mail."
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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I love to visit this store and look forward to sharing it with my children. Every book you remember from your childhood is here, alongside thousands of wonderful others waiting to be discovered. The...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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I am in my twenties, but I still love curious George, I do not know if any one else can empathize with that, but if you can this is the place for you. This place is great for kids and adults alike. ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this store! It is perfect for shower and birthday gifts if you want something a little unique. I loved these books when I was little, and I am still a fan. It is so nice to go into a place...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Unfortunately, the parent of this store, Wordsworth Books, has gone out of business.But this kids store is a lot of fun -- great selection of children's books, as well as related accessories. The...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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I love going into Curious George goes to Wordsworth bookstore because it's fun and not stuffy. In addition to books, the store sells toys, puzzles, and children's bedroom items. The store is uber cu...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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Even though I'm no longer a kid (at least according to my drivers license) I can't help but stop in this store whenever I'm in Harvard Square. It's always under the pretense of finding something for ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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This fun store, decorated with a fake hut and tropical plants, caters to kids of all ages. You'll find Curious George hanging from all the rafters--color and activity books, play sets, mugs and even c...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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The Curious George store, right in Harvard Square, a a world of fun for the kids. George dolls hang everywhere, as do kiddie sized tables and chairs for the little ones to test out the cool toys and ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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Boston and Cambridge are both huge college towns - however, if you happen to be raising a family in the area sometimes it can be hard to find family friendly activities. Curious George is a great place to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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This is my favorite kids bookstore. They have a large selection, devoted staff, and a love of children's literature.
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really cute children's book/toy store. I recommend browsing in it for any post-eight year olds who still have a silly side.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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So, so cute!! This adorable shop in Harvard Square offers an exciting adventure for younger guests and a refreshing trip back to childhood for the older ones. Filled with books and toys, it is the per...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a great place to check out in Harvard Square, i great place for kids and a neat place for adults. Who cares if you're 40, it's definitely a place to check out while around the area.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of Harvard Square's little known attractions. A lot of people believe that this store is merely dedicated to selling products having to do with Curious George. That is not true, though the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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Even the name of this store makes me happy. The store is creative, beautiful, and has great books for children. I always go to shop for my sister there. It is a very colorful and child-friendly place, with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2005
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This is one of Harvard Square's little known attractions. A lot of people believe that this store is merely dedicated to selling products having to do with Curious George. That is not true, though the name of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's a good thing i look young, or the amount of time i spend checking out toys and kid's books might creep people out. what can i say--i'm a kid at heart, and this place is one of my favorites to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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Curious George Goes To Wordsworth is a children's book store in Harvard Square. It has the best selection of children's books I have every seen anywhere. Along with the books they also carry accessories,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Curious George Goes To Wordsworth is located in the heart of Harvard Square and has an amazing selection of children's literature. The moment you walk into the store you know that your children will want to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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This is a great kids bookstore to browse in. There are all the classics, as well as more current books, and also a good selection of little toys, stuffed animals, etc. The staff has been knowledgeable in my...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With a large selection of books and toys for every age child and a friendly staff this store is hard to beat. It is always a fun place to stop in and browse even if you are an adult.As far as I know...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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With a large selection of books and toys for every age child and a friendly staff this store is hard to beat. It is always a fun place to stop in and browse even if you are an adult. As far as I know it is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a little kid at heart so I love poking around this store to see what's new. I really enjoy their small stationary section-it's a great place to get thank you notes, little cards, whatever, for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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This is a great place to shop for childrens/young adults books. The decor is very kid friendly and the selection surpasses most stores i've been to. Highly recommended!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to shop independent stores, so I avoid the Coop. The Harvard Bookstore is the best bookstore in Boston (maybe the world) but their kid's section is very small... CGGTW more than makes up for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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Best selection of books for children of all ages in any store I've seen. Recently they have added more music and toys.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/26/2005
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Even though the adult version of Wordstworth was put out of business, Im so glad that the children's branch, in a much more prominant location than its adult counterpart for sure, is still thriving. The decor...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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They know their children's books. Fun store. StapleI used to shop there before I even dreamed of being a mother.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/22/2005
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My favorite children's book store. Staff always helps me find the perfect gifts and makes it very easy to special order.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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Curious George's is a fun place for children to begin their reading experiences, and even funner for adults buying the books. Located in Harvard Square, this bright bookstore has more than just the Curious...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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I went into this bookstore to get a book for my nephew and they had such a good selection of books for kids. All the books I grew up reading were there and with such a selection, you'll be able to find a book...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2005
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Unfortunately, Wordsworth may not be around much longer. http://www.thecrimson.com/article.aspx?ref=503333
judysbook.com - user review - 10/12/2004
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I'm not one of these people who feels a deep obligation to independent book stores. In general, I think the combination of Borders, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon has been great for readers. Book shopping...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/11/2004
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