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Discover Rare Children’s Literature & Vintage Classics

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Find a Favourite Cherished Heirloom Book for your Collection

Whether you are seeking the magic of enchanting Fairy Tales and classic Bedtime Stories or wish to escape into a finely-bound Historical Romance, our collection is meticulously hand-picked for quality and charm. Our shelves are a sanctuary for scarce vintage books and rare works across every genre.

Indulge your inner detective with our specialist selection of Golden Age Crime Fiction, explore the speculative worlds of Vintage Sci-Fi, or discover a first edition by your best-loved author. Every volume is a carefully curated piece of literary history.

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Exquisite Children's Classics and nostalgic Storytime Tales

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A little Welcome Note from our Small Independent Bookshop

We hope you enjoy exploring our carefully curated selection of rare and exquisite Children’s Classics. As a small independent bookshop, we take great pride in our commitment to the climate—rescuing, preserving, and rehoming antiquarian books to ensure these literary histories are cherished for generations to come.

So please, take a moment’s peace. Settle down, wrap yourself in the warmth of a favourite story and the comfort of nostalgia, and stay as long as you like. Assured every volume is expertly curated by Kitty and sent to you beautifully gift-wrapped, ready to be cherished.

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  • Bagpuss and friends cute animals and doll from Bagpuss story books

    Our Stock

    At Kittys Tales Independent Book Shop buy charming Vintage Children's Books. Perfect for Bedtime Stories.

    Classic Antiquarian Books, Vintage Horror Books, Science Fiction books and ephemera you probably weren't even looking for!

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  • Two cute red squirrels Timmy Tiptoes from Beatrix Potter Children's Book

    Our Service

    We offer personal and caring service and we might just have that vintage childhood bedtime story book you remember so well, beautifully illustrated, or that thrilling vintage classic novel in a decorative binding. Lots of lovely old books you long to read again.

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    Our Love of Books

    We aren't the biggest vintage bookshop online, we don't boast a million books but we do have a fabulous handpicked selection. We pick the very best we can find for you to choose from! Like the universe, our shelves are ever expanding!

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A LIfelong Love of Stories

All our vintage books are lovingly curated by Kitty. A lifelong bibliophile who has lived and breathed the Antiquarian trade since 2006. While Kitty is a serious Collection Valuation Consultant for charities and private clients, at heart, she is still that girl who never went anywhere without a book in her hand.

Here at Kitty’s Tales, we combine professional industry skills with a deep, personal passion. You can enjoy honest, expert descriptions and absolute peace of mind, knowing your treasures have been hand-picked by someone who truly cares for the "soul" of a book as much as its bibliographic value.

So buy without worry, you can enjoy detailed, honest & accurate book descriptions, our Complimentary Gift Wrap with Worldwide Delivery Available, Speedy & Free UK Shipping all with our trustworthy 30 day 'No Quibble' Return Guarantee.