Henry Bear's Park grew out of two of my favorite things: play and kid's books. My first job after college was as an assistant to the children's editor at the Atlantic Monthly Press, the publisher of David McPhail's picturebook, Henry Bear's Park. Working next for a small specialty toy store in Cambridge as a book buyer and manager, I got the essential hands-on retail experience that I needed in order to start my own store in 1976 on Huron Ave. in Cambridge. David McPhail kindly permitted me to use Henry Bear's Park as the store name and gave me a drawing of Henry Bear which we use to this day on our bags, stationery, gift cards, and gift wrap.
Children's stories and characters from children's books continue to play a big part in our selection of products, and over the years we have added lots of fun and creative items for children of all ages.
Discovering a new toy is a thrill for me, just like the feeling that kids experience when they play with a toy for the first time. But for a toy to be really valuable, it needs to generate a sense of wonder and discovery each time a child plays with it. These are the toys we look for and love to sell.
We are happy to be in the heart of three great family communities in Brookline, Arlington, and Cambridge, where I've watched a whole generation of kids grow and start having families of their own.
Henry Bear's Park
Sally Lesser
19 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA
02445
617-264-2422
www.henrybear.com
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