Storytime

Spectacular Story Time!

Friday morning fun with books!

Our most popular story time is ready to delight and dazzle with enthusiastic troubadour, Maddi! 

Free to attend.

There is a large FREE parking lot off Florencita Dr. as well as COIN-ONLY metered parking along Honolulu Ave. and Montrose Ave.

Event date: 
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 9:30am
Storytime! Every Friday at 9:30 am at Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020

Circle Round Interactive Folktale Story Time with Rebecca Sheir

Get immersed in a story!

Nothing brings the family together like a good story. Rebecca Sheir, Circle Round podcaster and author, will be reading The Lion's Whisker one of the picture books adapted from an episode of the award-winning public-radio podcast. She'll be accompanied by live music played by Circle Round composer Eric Shimelonis. This special story time presention is best for attendees ages 4+.

Event date: 
Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 1:00pm
$5.00
SKU: CIRCLERSVP
Availability: Unavailable

Event is sold out!

Due to limited inside space, the special presentation is now full.

However, if you order a signed book from us, you can wait in line to meet the author, but you will NOT be able to come inside for the reading. 


$14.99
SKU: 9781635865202a
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$14.99
SKU: 9781635863437a
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$14.95
SKU: 9781635863147a
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$14.95
SKU: 9781635864922a
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SOLD OUT - Circle Round for folktales that inspire! Sunday, June 11th at 1 pm at Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020. $5 RSVP required.

Spectacular Story Time!

Friday morning fun with books!

Our most popular story time is ready to delight and dazzle with enthusiastic troubadour, Maddi! 

Free to attend.

There is a large FREE parking lot off Florencita Dr. as well as COIN-ONLY metered parking along Honolulu Ave. and Montrose Ave.

Event date: 
Friday, June 16, 2023 - 9:30am
Storytime! Every Friday at 9:30 am at Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020

Story Time with Leah Hayes for I Touched the Sun

Come with celestial courage

New York Times bestselling Illustrator Leah Hayes will read her debut picture book, I Touched the Sun to all who are brave enough to explore. This beautifully illustrated story encourages readers to find courage and hope together and is best for ages 4+. After the reading, there will be an easy craft and drawing demo. Leah will then sign books! 

Masks are recommended for attendees. 

Event date: 
Saturday, June 17, 2023 - 11:00am
I Touched the Sun By Leah Hayes Cover Image
$18.95
ISBN: 9781592703906
Availability: Recently On Our Shelves
Published: Enchanted Lion Books - June 6th, 2023

I Touched The Sun Story Time with Leah Hayes on Saturday, June 17th at 11 am at Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020. Best for ages 4+.

Spectacular Story Time!

Friday morning fun with books!

Our most popular story time is ready to delight and dazzle with enthusiastic troubadour, Maddi! 

Free to attend.

There is a large FREE parking lot off Florencita Dr. as well as COIN-ONLY metered parking along Honolulu Ave. and Montrose Ave.

Event date: 
Friday, June 23, 2023 - 9:30am
Storytime! Every Friday at 9:30 am at Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020

Spectacular Story Time!

Friday morning fun with books!

Our most popular story time is ready to delight and dazzle with enthusiastic troubadour, Maddi! 

Free to attend.

There is a large FREE parking lot off Florencita Dr. as well as COIN-ONLY metered parking along Honolulu Ave. and Montrose Ave.

Event date: 
Friday, June 30, 2023 - 9:30am
Storytime! Every Friday at 9:30 am at Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020

Spectacular Story Time!

Friday morning fun with books!

Our most popular story time is ready to delight and dazzle with enthusiastic troubadour, Maddi! 

Free to attend.

There is a large FREE parking lot off Florencita Dr. as well as COIN-ONLY metered parking along Honolulu Ave. and Montrose Ave.

Event date: 
Friday, July 7, 2023 - 9:30am
Storytime! Every Friday at 9:30 am at Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020

Celebrate Pippi's 8th Birthday!

Show your love to our bookstore cat!

Celebrate another year with our cat Pippi!

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES!

10% off all cat related items (Pippi is not for sale, sorry) 

Event date: 
Thursday, July 13, 2023 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Staff Pick Badge
Jenny and the Cat Club: A Collection of Favorite Stories about Jenny Linsky (Jenny's Cat Club) By Esther Averill, Esther Averill (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Esther Averill, Esther Averill (Illustrator)
$17.95
ISBN: 9781590170472
Availability: Recently On Our Shelves
Published: NYR Children's Collection - November 30th, 2003

Party Hearty Kitty-Corn By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781419750953
Availability: Recently On Our Shelves
Published: Abrams Books for Young Readers - March 28th, 2023

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The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza By Mac Barnett, Shawn Harris (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mac Barnett, Shawn Harris (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9780063084087
Availability: Available to Order from Our Warehouse
Published: Katherine Tegen Books - May 10th, 2022

Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach (My First I Can Read) By James Dean, James Dean (Illustrator), Kimberly Dean Cover Image
By James Dean, James Dean (Illustrator), Kimberly Dean
$4.99
ISBN: 9780062110725
Availability: Available to Order from Our Warehouse
Published: HarperCollins - May 21st, 2013

Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue By Paula Harrison, Jenny Lovlie (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Paula Harrison, Jenny Lovlie (Illustrator)
$5.99
ISBN: 9780062934710
Availability: Recently On Our Shelves
Published: Greenwillow Books - September 10th, 2019

Katie the Catsitter #3: Secrets and Sidekicks: (A Graphic Novel) By Colleen AF Venable, Stephanie Yue (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Colleen AF Venable, Stephanie Yue (Illustrator)
$13.99
ISBN: 9780593379721
Availability: Recently On Our Shelves
Published: Random House Graphic - May 2nd, 2023

Cat's First Baby: A Board Book By Natalie Nelson Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781683692935
Availability: Available to Order from Our Warehouse
Published: Quirk Books - March 1st, 2022

Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book: A Caldecott Award Winner By Kevin Henkes, Kevin Henkes (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kevin Henkes, Kevin Henkes (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9780062417107
Availability: Available to Order from Our Warehouse
Published: Greenwillow Books - September 15th, 2015

Spectacular Story Time!

Friday morning fun with books!

Our most popular story time is ready to delight and dazzle with enthusiastic troubadour, Maddi! 

Free to attend.

There is a large FREE parking lot off Florencita Dr. as well as COIN-ONLY metered parking along Honolulu Ave. and Montrose Ave.

Event date: 
Friday, July 14, 2023 - 9:30am
Storytime! Every Friday at 9:30 am at Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020

Ramen for Everyone Story Time with Patricia Tanumihardja and Shiho Pate

Come delight in this favorite dish!

Author Patricia Tanumihardja and illustrator Shiho Pate can't wait to share Ramen for Everyone with readers at Once Upon A Time! Let your tummy explore this fun picture book about discovering your favorite food. The two will read the book, Shiho will do a quick drawing demo, and then they will sign books. Perfect for hungry readers ages 4+.

Masks are recommended for our events. 

Event date: 
Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 11:00am
$18.99
SKU: 9781665904353a
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Ramen for Everyone. Delicious Story Time with author and illustrator! On Saturday, July 15th at 11 am. Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020. Best for ages 4+

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