The entire space operates on twin scales – one for adult and one for children. The heights of the shelves are in direct proportion to the age group it is expected to cater to. The shelving is made with some elements of Tetra Pak Board and appears to be chewed up in parts by the bookworm who also keeps popping out of from various corners as signage.

The store is actually an adventure, a journey of self-discovery of having fun and learning as you go along.

The Shelves
The attractive shelves are packed with a selection of books ideal for 0 to 18 years. On the laden shelves are 4000 titles covering a range of topics. In addition to this there are special stationery for children, multimedia games, a selection of educational toys – all spread over ten categories and 30 sections.

Key overseas publishers including Random House- (UK & US), Puffin, Brown Watson, McMillan, Priddy, Bright Sparks, Bookmart, Lady Bird Series, Alligator, Dreamland are well represented along with the Indian counterparts like Tara, Tulika, Karadi Tales, Jaico, Katha, Navneet and Young Zubaan.

Lil' Cha Bar
A spin off from the successful Cha Bar integrated into the mother brand Oxford Bookstore, this is located at the kids store on Park Street, Kolkata. The menu includes healthy shakes, iced teas and smoothies along with fresh wholesome kid size bites.

Tucked into a cosy corner of the bookstore, the Lil' Cha Bar, which seats 6, is located at the lower level of the store and offers a unique experience for the kids. The menu includes beverages like light peach and apple flavored iced tea, a classic chocolate and milk super drink for super boys and girls; Cherry Strawberry milkshake; super organic lassi to name a few. The wholesome snacks include organic fruit and nut cake, delicious honeybee cookies, molten chocolate pastry, muffins and sandwiches.

Lil' Cha Bar is a sub brand of Cha Bar.

Gifts
Gifts, reading-related items as well as a range of beautiful stationary are all available here.

Performances/Events
To celebrate the much-awaited arrival of Oxford Junior, a three day extravaganza for children of all ages was been specially curated by the Oxford Team. On Friday 11 August, children interacted with their Superheroes from fact, fiction and film, and Saturday 12 August saw the launch of an art exhibition Spirit of a Child by children from an underprivileged milieu, who also performed in mime and dance. The initiative was supported by several celebrities and booklovers of Kolkata.

This dynamic space will encourage young readers to explore the wonderful world of books. An alternate learning zone, it will attract kids from all ages, background and interest groups. Successful children’s programme including interactive workshops, book reading, show and tell etc will be organized here. The kids will share, interact, create, express themselves, have fun and learn while they read.

Address - 17, Park Street, Kolkata 700 016
Phone - + 91.33.32625511
Fax - +91.33.2217 2680
Email - oxfordkol@apeejaygroup.com