Petunia's Place

Although Jane created this blog as a forum for naming good books, and the discussions that follow, I hope you will allow me to veer slightly for a moment. As most of the members of our book club are moms or grandmothers, as well as book lovers, we surely have children in our lives for whom we love to find a great book! This week, in search of one for my nephew's birthday, I visited Petunia's Place. I must admit, it has been too long since I have entered the literary treasure trove that is Petunia's. I didn't want to leave! I wanted to browse for hours, getting ideas for my kids' birthdays, and Easter, and summer, and on and on! So if you have never visited this wonderful store (on the south-west corner of Bullard and Marks), stop in to browse sometime. They are, in my opinion, the best childrens' and young adult book store in Fresno! However, being a small, locally owned store, their future is never certain. I am happy to report I left with an armful of new books, not just for my nephew, but for my own kids, and even some friends. There is nothing like the feel and smell of a new book!
P.S. They have a free, pre-school story-time at 11 a.m. every Thursday and Friday.