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Honeys and Heroes
Contemporary, fashionable, and gr oovy children's clothing
and accessories.
3366 Sacramento St.
&
415/567-6780.
www.honeysandheroes.com.
Kidiniki
Shop at Kidiniki for upscale designer togs for kids who don
't get dir ty.
2 Embarcadero Center #S15.
&
415/986-5437.
Kids Only
Here you'll find tie-dyed T-shirts, hats, and locally designed retro styles for
your flower child.
1608 Haight St.
&
415/552-5445.
Kindersport
This stor e stocks all kinds of serious high-quality spor ts clothing for
toddlers to preteens.
3566 Sacramento St.
&
415/563-7778.
www.kindersport.com.
Lavish
Baby clothing and gifts made by artists and designers based in the Bay Area
or elsewhere in California.
540 Hayes St.
&
415/565-0540.
Mudpie
Expensive is the watchwor d at this r efined store stocking elegant bab y and
kids' clothes, accessories, and children's furniture. Visit the basement for sale items.
1694
Union St.
&
415/771-9262.
Oilily
This designer label carries v ery expensive, but oh-so-coveted, haute couture for
kids up to age 12. D on't want to pay $145 for a toddler sw eater? Then skip it.
Westfield
San Francisco Centre, 865 Market St.
&
415/593-4622.
www.oililyusa.com.
Small Frys
This is where Noe Valley parents pick up leggings, sweaters, and leopard-
print coats for their little ones.
4066 24th St.
&
415/648-3954.
www.smallfrys.com.
Wee Scotty
This funky kids' clothing store offers sewing classes for children 7 and
up, teens, and par ents. With several sewing machines in back and racks of fabrics out
front, your kids will appr eciate that their ne w shirt was actually made on the pr emises.
1807 Divisadero St.
&
415/345-9200.
www.weescotty.com.
BOOKS (INCLUDING COMICS & SPORTS CARDS)
Alexander Book Co.
Huge selection of topics and a commitment to the community
make this a fine resource.
50 2nd St.
&
415/495-2992.
www.alexanderbooks.com.
Barnes & Noble
This w ell-known chain has a childr en's depar tment and seating.
2550 Taylor St.
&
415/292-6762.
www.barnesandnoble.com.
Book Passage
This new branch of the popular M arin County booksellers has a
nice selection of har dbound kids' topics and hosts bi-monthly r eadings b y authors of
children's literature.
Marketplace Shop #42, One F erry Building.
&
415/835-1020.
www.book
passage.com.
Books Inc.
The oldest independent bookseller in town, Books Inc. has excellent chil-
dren's and y oung adult sections and spot-on customer ser vice.
3515 California St.
&
415/
221-3666;
2251 Chestnut St.
&
415/931-3633;
2275 Market St.
&
415/864-6777.
www.booksinc.net.
Booksmith
This terrific independent bookseller sponsors readings and book signings
featuring contemporary authors. The kids' section is in the back.
1644 Haight St.
&
415/863-
8688.
www.booksmith.com.
Border's Books and Music
These three spacious branches of the national chain are
conveniently located 1) on the corner of Union Square, 2) across the street from AT&T
Park, and 3) somewhat near the zoo.
400 Post St.
&
415/399-1633;
200 King St.
&
415/357-9931;
233 Winston Dr. (Stonestown).
&
415/731-0665.
www.borders.com
.
Cartoon Art Museum
The small, specialized gift store in the museum has a sophis-
ticated selection of comic topics that aren't exclusively for kids.
655 Mission St.
&
415/227-
8666.
www.cartoonart.org.
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