A truly great children's book store brings joy not only to kids, but to the adults making the purchases as well. An extra great store carries not only books, but also all the best toys, games, puzzles, and gifts to make kids not care about "screen time" for a few minutes or (better yet) hours. If you don't have something in mind, the staff will be happy to inspire you. This is a store that has loomed large in Nova Scotians' childhoods for close to four decades, as well as to many visiting children to Halifax.