Welcome to A Whale of a Tale Children's Bookshop 

We stock an in-depth selection of children's books for kids of all ages and their parents.

We continue our tradition of Integrity + Service + Respect + Love of books and community.

We have hosted many award winning children's book authors, including J. K. Rowling, Brian Jacques, Julie Andrews, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sharon Creech, Henry Winkler, T.A. Barron, Dav Pilkey and of course our very own local stars: Robin Preiss Glasser, Ernesto Cisneros, Steve Bramucci, Steve Bjorkman and many others.

Whale of a Tale has been honored with the prestigious Lucille Pannell Award. This national award is given to one bookstore annually in recognition of its excellence in stimulating, promoting and encouraging young people's interest in books. Whale of a Tale embodies the unique creativity and effectiveness in bringing children and books together.

Sadly Whale of a Tale closed  at the end of May due to the pandemic and other complicated issues. We are actively looking for a new location and hope to see you soon.

Please sign up for e-mail updates at whale@awhaleofatale.com and we will keep you posted. 

A Whale of Tale Children's Bookshoppe Staff

 2020 AWARDS 

                                                                                                                                                                

       California Legislature Assembly Resolution                      

City of Newport Beach Proclamation       

                                                       Irvine City Council; " Irvine "100"