Clever Bear Toys & Books

This weekend: 30% off everything! PLUS 50% off costumes, pretend play, dolls, and games. 80% off grown up books and cookbooks!

Discounts will continue next weekend, but things are selling fast so if you’ve had your eye on something f please come by!

A reminder I am closed weekdays this week until Friday when we open again at 3.

Thank you!!

We will be closing our doors at 526 South Myrtle in Monrovia on July 31st, 2024.

Someone new will be moving into the space in the coming months. It will be another type of business, and I know we can put our support behind it!

We will be putting everything on sale, including fixtures, but our hours will be limited as I wrap things up.

Friday 3-9
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 10-6
Additional select hours weekdays in the last two weeks, tbd.

A special thanks to our young friends, I know this was a place of joy for so many kids.

What's next? I am an optimist, and the future is wide open!

Our Old Town Monrovia, CA Where's Waldo scavenger hunt has officially begun! You can find a little cardboard cut out of Waldo hiding all over old town. You have all of July to find Waldos, then pass in your game board for a chance to win stickers, tattoos, coupons, gift cards, toys, games, Waldo books, and more!

Our month long search for Waldo in Old Town Monrovia, CA is now on! Pick up a game board from any of these great merchants and start playing! You'll need to find a small Waldo in each store. Have the store mark, stamp, sticker or sign off that you've found it and keep collecting! Earn stickers, tattoos, coupons, gift cards, Waldo books, toys, games and more in a raffle on July 31st!

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Get creative this summer!

Gotta love the reservation system and front of the library for the Fourth of July fireworks tonight. Lol. We will be open this evening roughly 7 PM until after the fireworks have finished. Hope you’re having a beautiful day with family and friends.

Our art series with begins next week! Details in bio!

Today we welcomed author illustrator Cherry Mo to our store with her most beautiful book, Home in a Lunchbox. With warmth and contemplation you can follow a little girl’s first school journeys as her home lunchbox, and family’s love and food, provide an important grounding force for friendship.

Cherry Mo, author and illustrator of Home in a Lunchbox, joins us this weekend. The book is gorgeous! See you Saturday!

Everyone loves Dippin’ Dots!

Free demo rides tonight with !

Ducks!

Our next event is coming up and you will want to pre order the book to attend! Find the link in our bio or on eventbrite!

Cherry Mo’s stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an unexpected place.

When Jun moves from Hong Kong to America, the only words she knows are hello, thank you, I don’t know, and toilet. Her new school feels foreign and terrifying.

But when she opens her lunchbox to find her favorite meals—like bao, dumplings, and bok choy—she realizes home isn’t so far away after all.

Through lush art and spare dialogue, Cherry Mo’s breathtakingly beautiful debut picture book reminds readers that friendship and belonging can be found in every bite.

It’s time to clear our shelves and get ready for the next big things in toys and books! We are having a massive sale this weekend! Please come in and snag some summery deals! We will also have some bargain bins and special flash sales. Thanks for shopping local!

We are seeking a book reviewer for this upcoming release by ! Send me a DM! The reviewer will submit a short review which we’ll display with our pre-orders and on a shelf taller! In gratitude they’ll receive a free Sherlock Society enamel pin, a Clever Bear gift card, and become the first member of the Clever Bear Book Critics Club! For ages 8-12, grades 3-7.

We are now open seven days a week! Come visit us in beautiful Old Town Monrovia!

Thank you for your visit and ! We loved reading with you!

Looking forward to our first author event of 2024 at ! Please join us this Saturday at 3pm for a storytime and signing with two great authors! RSVP in bio.

We love boba! And we love the new books in the shop from .press!

As we decided what to do with our own family on a rainy Easter Sunday, we’ve decided to have a little egg hunt at the shop. We’ll be open limited hours, from 11-1. Come by for egg and spoon races, hunting for eggs and general holiday cheer! Eggs are limited to 10/child and you can keep them or turn them in for a special prize. Best for ages 3-6!

Ready for Easter with lots of fun little basket fillers!

Love and puzzles in Old Town Monrovia this 2/14! Join us for a sweet evening with your love, a puzzling session, wine and a sweet treat. RSVP in the link in our bio!