Whale of A Tale Childrens Book

Best Children's Bookstore Ever. Ever since my 4 1/2 year old grandson was born, I have loved patronizing this store! The staff have always been extremely helpful in trying to find both books and toys that will bring joy to him. I have especially enjoyed the opportunity…

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NOT a friendly place.. We just moved to town and we are very excited to have a children's bookstore nearby (and with such great reviews). Unfortunately the owner and staff make for an extremely uncomfortable shopping experience. They hover and stare and give…

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Horribly Rude Staff. We just moved to town and we are very excited to have a children's bookstore nearby (and with such great reviews). Unfortunately the owner and staff make for an extremely uncomfortable shopping experience. They hover and stare and give…

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Go to Barnes & Nobel.. This store would be very nice except for the terrible customer service -- no warm welcome, no interest until you are ready to make a purchase. The owner is cold and although some of the staff tries to be helpful, the owner sets the tone. …

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Take your business elsewhere!!. I have visited this store several times over the past year, and every single time my daughter and I get treated like crap. It is a children's bookstore, but the second my daughter reached for a book, the owner told her to "please not…

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Hurray for Whale of a Tale. Although we live in Chicago, this bookstore is always on our list of "must visits" when we're in town to see the grandparents. Over the past 17 years and at least 50 visits, we've relied on Alex's expertise and recommendations. This store,…

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Think twice before you shop there.. Preferential treatments are being given by the color of your hair and skin. If you are dark skinned or Asian decent you would get the treatment as listed below with dirty looks and cold shoulders. This is especially from the owner.

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what a horrible experience. I went to this bookstore recently with my little girl hoping to find some books for her. Unfortunately the salespeople must hate children. They never smiled and never helped us. In fact, when my daughter picked up a book she was…

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A child's book shop...but rude salespeople. I used to go here a lot with my mom when I was younger. The shop is set up very nicely and organized, and they have a great selection of books for kids. However, while I was there with my mom, the salespeople were super nice to us. I just…

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Great Bookstore for Kids!. A Whale of a Tale is a wonderful store. Don't be fooled by its relatively small size, you don't need a superstore for an excellent selection. The people who choose the books really know what they're doing. Not only is there a great…

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