Banbury Cross Is Known For:

  • Unique Collection
  • Personalized Service
  • Extensive Young Adult Selection
  • Alternative to Commercialized Products For Children
  • Commitment To Fostering Literacy



Special Services:

  • Booktalks and presentations
  • Parent group presentations
  • School purchase orders
  • Professional development workshops for schools-
    • Updates on new titles
    • Developing theme units
    • Individualized workshops available

Fees Vary According to Specific Program

The Shop Offers:

  • A Selection of Books for Adults
  • Special Orders
  • Gift Certificates
  • Parenting Books
  • Reference Books
  • Story & Music CDs
  • Book Related Puzzles, Games & Dolls
  • Puppets
  • Bookplates & Bookmarks
  • Notecards, Journals, Diaries & Greeting Cards
  • Required High School Summer Reading

The Staff:

The staff are all children’s literature specialists who use their extensive knowledge and expertise to help book buyers make appropriate selections. Their goal is to connect children to books that will motivate them to become lifelong readers.


Author Tomie dePaola visits Banbury Cross