Wild Rumpus

Holy cow this is the BEST children's bookstore I have ever been to (coming from an adult with no kids)! There are so many books for all ages and the decor is amazing! This was a place my husband grew up going to whenever his family visited the Twin Cities and returning brought back so many memories for him. We had a great time looking at the books hidden in their nooks, taking in the decor, and saying "hi" to the bookshop pets. Bring your kids here for lifelong memories, or visit to make new ones!*Tip: Take a peek inside the bathroom with the lights off.

An escape from reality in the middle of the city! This book store is amazing. It's mainly children's books - but they do have a small YA/new adult section. We could spend hours in here! The staff is always friendly, and the books are cheaper then expected in a place this fantastic. I love wild rumpus.

This is an amazing bookstore for kids. They have a range of books from board books to YA books. The atmosphere is incredible. There are two cats, a mourning dove, a cockatiel, and some sort of lizard. The ceiling looks like a river runs through it with a boat sailing on it. It made me wish my daughters were still little.

What a great book store! So many books! Cute decor! Cats roaming. Other animals in cages. Lots to see and enjoy inside.Love the front door- there's a small size for kids or full size for parents. So fun!Parking can be tricky - only street parking. Masks are still required - even for children and those who are vaccinated.

As a parent who wants to make sure his kids are into reading from the start, it takes constant work to refresh and upgrade our book inventory. Wild Rumpus is seemingly tiny storefront off the main drag in Linden Hills. However, once inside, the place is massive and feels like you are inside a kids adventure book. There is a large variety of books for whatever you are looking for and there books and books everywhere. You will definitely find what you are looking for and if you don't find the one specific title you are seeking, there will be other books that fit the bill.Staff is here is nice as well.

If i was a kid, i probably break into this store when it's closed coz i would never want to leave. The attention to detail on the interior decoration is so geared for little ones to completely and utterly fall in love with. Little couches, little chairs, little nooks to discover, and ANIMALS? What's not to love? It's a rumpus in here, no wait.... a Wild Rumpus.First thing I noticed when entering was the littler entrance door for children and maybe the local Minneapolis hobbits. The ceiling was like a scene out of a book. Right away you'll notice the cats freely roaming around. Every corner has something to discover. There's a ferret, bird, pet (big) spider, pet rats, and an ant farm. There's a wooden shed with clear glass floors to see skeletons below! A corner awaits for little ones to curl up with their book(s). The subjects and topics carried by the store was commendable. The store carries not-so-easy topics about modern day adult stuff. I did not hear one kid sighing or saying they wanted to leave. All cries on why they have to leave.

Oh my gosh, what an incredibly whimsical bookstore. And the whimsy starts with the front door that is painted purple (I'm pretty sure it was purple). But there were actually two doors (that both opened), a small one for children and a normal sized one for the adult humans. I, of course, had to go through the small door. I wanted the full experience. The bookstore is insanely adorable. The book selection is fantastic. The decor is amazing and the staff is super nice. Walking in you want to look at ALL the books and you want to explore the whole store.And yes, they do have live animals (they're in cages...mostly). The front of the store is for your younger readers. As you make your way through to the back of the store, there are books for older readers. I could've spent all day in that bookstore probably. So many books I just wanted to explore and look at more. Great place for gifts or to take children.TLDR: definitely worth checking out especially for children

Wild Rumpus is one of THE BEST children's bookstores. The staff are super knowledge and extremely helpful - even during Covid times they have been quick to respond to any email I sent with questions regarding selection. The bookstore carries a wide selection of books, including Spanish kids books. I have found that Wild Rumpus has a wider selection of Spanish book publishers than other local bookstores - lots of NubeOcho! When a book is not in the store they will order it for you and let you know when it arrives. Covid pickup is also a breeze- they set the bag outside their door and you can run up and grab it. I only hope the store will open again soon so we can experience the magic of in-person shopping at Wild Rumpus!

I can't imagine a better all-children's books store. The sheer quantity and range of choices were almost overwhelming--a great problem to have. I kept turning around and finding new possibilities: "Oh, [author that we like] has a bunch of books we've never heard of. Let's pick one out!" We try to space out new books for our toddler daughter to keep them each special, but we struggled to limit ourselves to only four selections.As a bonus, there are animals such as caged birds and ferrets, and a freaky headless ninja chicken that roams the shop.I wish that we had a place like this in Chicago.

Just one question: Why would you keep a cat THAT BITES in a CHILDREN'S bookstore? My seven year old daughter left the store in tears after she was bitten by one of the cats. She approached the cat gently with her hand extended and it reached out and bit her. The storekeepers had no reaction and no sympathy. They didn't even do anything to deter a toddler who approached the cat just a few minutes after my daughter was bitten! We used to love this bookstore and recommended it far and wide, so this was kind of heartbreaking for both my daughter and myself.