Children's bookshops in Brussels
13 October 2025
Whether for bookworms or kids who have trouble putting down their tablet, these bookshops focus on children's books and cater to all types of audiences. Fiction, encyclopaedias, learning to read, pop-ups, baby books, comics, manga... These shops will satisfy the need for adventure, knowledge or experience of even the most reluctant kids. Push open their doors and let the books work their magic.
Waterstones
This is obviously THE meeting place for all English-speakers living in Brussels. Head to the city centre, between Rogier and De Brouckère, to visit one of the famous English bookshop's few addresses outside the UK. Head upstairs to find the children's section, which offers a selection of books for children and teenagers. Manga fans will find plenty to keep them busy. Waterstones also sells a selection of games and magazines.
Boulevard Adolphe Max 71-75, 1000 Brussels
Bimbi books
Bimbi Books, just next to place Eugène Flagey, is a dedicated children’s literature bookshop. A true haven for Brussels’ multicultural families, it offers a wide selection of children’s books in French, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, and Dutch. Each title is carefully chosen for its values, the quality of its illustrations, its cultural and local significance and the beauty of its production. Rather than chasing the latest releases at all costs, the bookshop values coherence and quality, offering books that retain their magic and stand the test of time. Bimbi Books also loves introducing children to classic picture books from other countries - sometimes translated - to share creative richness from around the world. Activities are organised every Saturday!
Chaussée d'Ixelles 301, 1050 Ixelles
Filigranes
The impressive Filigranes bookshop needs no introduction. Among the maze of sections, the children's shelves offer a huge selection of books for all ages, including comic books, as well as board games, toys and creative leisure materials. The international literature section includes children's books in English.
Boulevard de Waterloo 25, 1000 Brussels
Tropismes
This pretty bookshop nestled in the Royal Galleries has reserved its mezzanine for young audiences. Their "English-language" section offers novels for teenagers as well as the entire Tintin collection.
Galerie des Princes 5-11, 1000 Brussels
Librebook
Amidst its extensive multilingual selection (with a focus on French, English and Dutch), Librebook reserves a small space for kids. The books available in English are for children of all ages. The bookshop sometimes organises workshops or meetings with authors.
Chaussée de Wavre 128, 1000 Brussels
Treasure Trove
If you haven't found what you're looking for, there's still one option left at the region's border: Treasure Trove is located in Tervuren and entirely dedicated to the English-speaking world. Kids are well catered for in their selection of works. As a bonus, the bookstore offers workshops for children.
Hoornzeelstraat 35, 3080 Tervuren
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