Local bookstore with a great selection of kids books. The staff are very helpful with recommendations too; for example, I liked books x, y, z, so what else do you think I should try?After the pandemic they will probably get back to author visits, signings, and live readings!

Loved it! My daughter says, its the best bookstore ever because they have cats! Great selection! Wonderful decor, displays and reading environment.

This is one of those best kept secrets of Minneapolis if youve never been here before or dont visit the city often. A plethora of adorable animals to look at, and just a fairy tale type kids bookstore with comfy chairs and so much to explore. One of my favorite places in the city!

Friendly staff, interesting décor, and cute shop animals!

Great selection of books! We found a lot of great choices.Its fun to see the animals and pet the cats (if they are ok with it!).Staff is friendly & polite!

What a great bookstore. Its so imaginative especially with the broken ice and upside down canoe on the ceiling. Its very Whimsical for children with chickens in the store and little corners for them to sit in. Great range of books including lots by local authors as well. Well situated next to restaurants and toy shops so one could really make an afternoon out of it. Charming neighborhood.

Magical childrens book store. Good range of books and animals to interact with...

We just moved here and placed a pick up order from here. They had everything we needed for our upcoming birthday! I can’t wait to shop inside, as it looks very sweet.

Wild Rumpus packs so many books into their small space! Series, stand alone books, fiction, nonfiction, parenting, board books, young adult, and staff recommendations. They host author events and book clubs - check out their YouTube channel. A favorite that our family will continue to visit through the years!

This place is amazing! If you have children (who arent allergic to animals), they will lose their minds in this place. They have cats and a chicken roaming around, caged chinchillas, a ferret, rats, doves...Its a zoo/petting zoo and bookstore all in one. Warning that its hard to park nearby and it gets busy on weekends, but otherwise a good time. The design of the place is something to see. A canoe forging its way through the ice across the ceiling. The animal cages are in a wonderful little abandoned cabin that looks like you stumbled upon it in the forest. Its like youre in a book. They have a ton of books for kids and a small section of books for adults. Worth it to check out.

A wonderful experience every time! Staff is incredibly knowledge & helpful, too.

Such a cute and qaint place to visit. Doesnt have a large selection of books but the many animals and decorations make up for it 💕

Great Book Store a lot of fun love that they have wild animals in there maybe not the best place to go for someone who has allergies to animals but all of the animals are friendly they have cats a chinchilla a live chicken a tarantula and I believe theres mice intentionally in the floor. Lots of good books and accessories for kids and adults mainly for children but if your parent that likes books you enjoy this location. They have standard pricing its comparable to other kids bookstores I think they all are priced the same to be honest. The only thing that was bad about my experience was going out to my car and seeing that I got a ticket for expired tabs which was my fault cuz I didnt realize they were bad but if theres anything not up to code with your vehicle I wouldnt recommend parking out front of their store the cops around there are vicious LOL I also love the mini door they have at the store hope this helps someone.

Coolest book store Ive ever been to

This is just an awesome book store.

I would have loved this place if my parents had brought me here in my childhood!The door that has a tiny kids door in it is magical and got my son super excited.The two cats hanging around were so nice and gentle. (Allergy warning I guess)I had no idea they had a little zoo like area with pets in cages. Some doves that my son tried to talk to or mock for a while. A couple of rats and chinchillas.The book selection is amazing! I love how its organized and how easy it is to find something that you either came specifically for or just something new to try from a certain age level. They had every book of every series I saw.We stayed for a writer, speaking about her new book. It was nice, cozy and informational.I usually dont like paying full price for books. I prefer to go online or Half Price most of the time. But I seriously got so wrapped up in the fantasy and fun here that I wanted to throw my money at them and bought much more than I normally would, happily.Well worth multiple visits! :)

AMAZING shop! Full of helpful staff, adorable animals, and a great selections at a full range of prices. Bring your little ones for a magical and fun experience!

So much fun to explore as a kid, from the child-sized door to the cats, chickens, and other animals that fill the store. I didnt go in, nor even sure if its open right now. I ordered online and picked up my book. Call when you get there and theyll place your order on the doorstep. Also, the book I ordered was sold out and they were waiting for another printing, and they did a great job of keeping me updated on when it would be available. Love, love, love this store! Support your local bookseller!

Amazing covid-safe service. Personalized responses to my online orders, super willing to work with me about book questions, and pick-up is crazy fast. Have always loved this place, love it still!!

I always love to support Wild Rumpus and their many animals! They are open (contrary to what Google says) but doing curbside pickup only. You can still get a glimpse of a cat or two through their front though.

Open for online shopping and curbside pickup.I LOVE this Bookstore.What I love about the online shopping is the extensive library of books and gifts and also how quickly my order is ready. I can almost ALWAYS get next day pickup or same day if I order early enough.A great way to offer great books to great readers.

Really cool bookstore. From the moment you walk in you notice the kid friendly feel. Really enjoyed taking the kids there. Spent a few hours and found some nice books.

Best kids bookstore around

Great kids bookstore with cozy nooks and little treasures and pets located throughout the store.

We love this local book store. Pre Covid we loved going inside to shop and see all the cute animals. Great selection. Helpful staff.

Love this bookstore - as do my children! Very fun and exciting atmosphere. Great diverse selection of materials. Can be a little overwhelming to navigate with sooooo much going on in the store, but still highly recommend!

Support this magical local bookshop! It is a must visit for anyone but especially children! The live animals, hidden nooks and crannies, and creative decor make it an absolute delight.

I loved this place! My kids (3 and 5) and I were greeted by Neil the chicken. We got to pet kittys and see the ferret. The place is well organized and we were asked if we needed help. The lady who helped me knew right where the book I was looking for was. Their website is also super nice and helpful. I am unsure if there is any sort of parking lot for them however. Street parking can be tough in the area.

Fun place to bring kids.

I ordered a book online and had an excellent experience! Great customer service and a speedy delivery. Would highly recommend!

There is a silky chicken (thats the breed, I learned) running around with cats and such here!!! What the heck else is there to say? Oh! They have a fantastic foreign language book section, too.

Very fun atmosphere and a great selection for all ages.

Quirky and cute! Live animals and books what could be better?

My kids love this place.

What a great fun bookstore with a wonderful selection! And with such wonderful animals.

Best childrens book store ever! Great selection of books for all age groups, including some choices for adults. A small door for little people to enter. A playful, fun atmosphere, with cats, birds, rats & a roaming chicken. Enthusiastic, friendly staff as well!

Open for curbside pickup! This is a great little bookstore - they give helpful book suggestions if youre not sure what to get, ordering and pickup are easy, and the interior is so cute and fun to browse when there isnt a pandemic.

Live animals including chickens, cats, and rabbits. Not a petting zoo. The store focuses on YA and childrens books. You can find Wheres Waldo but dont expect the latest Danielle Steele. At most you could spend 30 minutes in the store and walk out with a great gift idea for your niece/nephew. Remember SAT scores are directly correlated with reading to children when they are young.

Amazing childrens bookstore. Willing to make really helpful suggestions and ship books as well.

Fast shipping, great communication, yay for wild rumpus

This is a must stop bookstore especially if you have children who love books. It’s such a fun and unique place with all the animals and fun little nooks to explore. The only downside is trying to decide what books to get!! The staff is super friendly, helpful, and ready to fire off great recommendations.

Excellent books, atmosphere, cats, chickens, etc.!

Amazing store for kids! So many pets, so many great books - theyve recommended many books that have become family gems. We go there all the time to hang out, read a little, see the animals, and come away with a book or two. Sometimes no books come home, its just a fun place to go! But this is definitely the store we go to for kids books hands down

Great little hidden bookstore. They have a few cats that love attention a few birds and other pets roaming about. Nice little find on my trip to Minnesota.

This bookstore is one of the best. I have been going here since could barely walk, and 20 some years later, nothing has changed.This bookstore is magical. From a kid sized entrance, a kayak breaking through the ceiling, an aquarium for a mirror in the bathroom, to numerous animals wandering around. Everything here is just perfect.Their book selection is fantastic, but they environment they have created is completely unique and must visit.

Nice staff. I love the stock of books there.

This place is so quaint and fun. Though during busy times it feels a little cramped in there, I still give it 5 stars because they have a great staff, a big variety of childrens books, fun animals to see, and they are so good at community events.A perfect kid date is to come here, the toy store around the corner, Sebastian Joes Ice Cream, and Linden Hills Park. 🙂

Loved our visit to Wild Rumpus! Wonderful seeing a childrens bookstore so warm, inviting, and entertaining! We loved petting Neil the Japanese Silky chicken and the 2 cats especially!!

Best kids book store ever. From the tiny separate kids door entrance to all the live wandering animals. Great selection of books and helpful staff. A place I bring all my out of town guests for a visit. Great neighborhood with good coffee shop and breakfast place

Probably the cutest book store youll ever visit, especially if youre accompanying kids. The animals in the store are a plus. They have a unique collection of books, organized very effectively. Must check it out

The cutest place to buy books. You can search for your next read, pet a cat, pet a chicken, and listen to a dove coo. So cool.

Amazing childrens bookstore. The layout is easy to navigate. The people who work there are all fantastic. They were so nice to this new mom who was pretty overwhelmed with all book options these days. We made it to a story time once and were still singing the songs we learned and I cant wait to go back. Getting 20% off list price with the bag is an awesome deal, always cheaper than Amazon. I bought gifts for my niece there and they gift wrapped it beautifully. Great area to spend a few hours too.

This is a great place to take children of all ages for books. Smaller children get to use the purple door; a door sized for children. (My three year loves that the door is his size!) There are plenty of comfy nooks and crannies to sit and read or just take a picture walk. There is a wide variety of books. The staff are helpful and very friendly. The cats roam free while the birds are safely caged. :)

Best Childrens book store! Love watching the delight on the childrens faces as they come through the kid-size door! Great service and selections!

Such an experience for kids. Besides books so much to explore within the store and animals galore! An adorable chicken and cats running wild, birds, rats, chinchillas to look at. Little nooks to stop and read a book to your little. The decor is whimsical and eye catching for littles and adults alike!

A fantastically whimsical bookstore. Great for children. Great place to explore and see different things (live animals). Amazing book selection. Will/can keep you busy for quite a while. Definitely worth checking out.

What makes a bookshop even better? A variety of animals to keep you company while you browse! The Wild Rumpus is a fantastic bookstore with a variety of adults and childrens books, chinchillas, cats, birds, and more. Staff is always kind and helpful. Well worth stopping in if youre in the area.

Fantastic, whimsical childrens bookstore. Huge selection and helpful staff. They also have animals. My only small critique is some of the books show signs of wear. But that must be an indication of their popularity among little ones.

Wild Rumpus is a rare gem of the Twin Cities. It is part of the soul of the Linden Hills neighborhood and I sure hope it stays around in this digital shopping era. Wild Rumpus is all-around lovely, cozy, unique, fun, and inspiring. Not only is there wonderful decor (look up at the ceiling and walk through the tiny, kid-size door), staff, and books, but they have pets, too! Sometimes they have aquarium animals like a tarantula and a lizard, in addition to ferrets, chinchillas, and birds. They always have cats cuddling somewhere in the store. They used to have chickens wandering about, but I havent seen them lately. Wild Rumpus is a must-visit destination for parents with children of all ages. Its so much fun to visit and support this local bookstore.

It looks like this corner store has lots to look at. It was closed the day I stopped by this area. I really wished I could of had the chance to browse because I know I would of have come out with some cool things.

So much fun. The kids loved it, even the teenager. Every nook of the place holds a different surprise. Hands down the most unique kids bookstore I have ever visited.

This place just effing rules! The selection, the animals, the atmosphere - its all amazing, comfortable, welcoming and the staff are super knowledgeable. If you say, I have a niece who is 9 years old and loves soccer.... they will find 10+ books she might like. Thank you, Wild Rumpus!

This is a magical little place! This bookstore features various animals all over the place for kids to view, interact with, enjoy, and learn about. Its so wonderful to see a place like this nestled into the neighborhood. Really recommend stopping by to look around and enjoy yourself.

Fun environment with it without kids! Great book selection. Super helpful staff!

Ok, this store is amazing! Its a great book store and its a small zoo as well. They have a silky black chicken running around in the shop and they also have a cat, rats, birds and chinchillas. Youve got to go!

Love the animals! Books are definitely aimed more towards children, but there’s still a ton of variety! Seeing the chicken made my day! The staff was also very friendly even as it was busy!

Always an amazing experience with or without kids. Love all the animals, esp the chicken wandering around. The staff has always known exactly what books would be great for each kids interest and can find books just from a description of the cover. Im always glad when I have an excuse to go there.

Best. Bookstore. Ever. Amazing selection of childrens books, ingenious kids gifts, cute critters, and comfy chairs. Lots nearby to explore, too - great restaurants, gift shops and coffeeshops. Make a morning or afternoon of it!

This is always a stop while were in Minneapolis. The kids love going through the pint-sized door and exploring the books available.Seeing all of the critters is a bonus.

A wonderland for kids, great book selection, we never leave empty handed!

Wild Rumpus has such an incredibly inviting atmosphere for kids of all ages. The lay-out of the store is great and there are so many nooks and crannies for kids to curl up and read with a parent or grandparent. My family and I have nothing but praise for Wild Rumpus.

This place is an echanted treasure for kids and their grown ups. They have a great variety of kids books in some thoughtfully, organized categories for some well-rounded learning and adventures! In the midst of all the wonderful pages, there are some friendly cats strolling around and some little critters to get your little one even more excited about the whimsical experience that is Wild Rumpus. Me and my little one love this place!

A most wondrous bookshop! We could spend hours there and still not see all there is to see. The book selection is marvelous, too.

Such a great place. And always so helpful in finding the right books for all of our children.

I love the Wild Rumpus! Ive been going for two decades since my kids were little.. amazing source of childrens books and the best place to get kids a gift certificate ever! Its a wonderful experience to spend time in this book shop.

Interesting door. Cool animals. Good selection of books. Helpful staff.

Its a beautiful, dreamy, bookstore for children and caregivers alike. It entices you into reading and firing up childrens imaginations and love for books.

First time to the rumpus and brought the kiddos. Loved it. The door to get in the bookstore is cool. Cats, birds, other animals I dont know names to, and a fancy chicken. Loved it. Check out the aquarium in the bathroom by turning out the light.

My kids loved this place! The Manx cats were so friendly and the other animals were a huge hit. But ultimately they both loved all the books best.

Always enjoy coming here. My daughter has been here before, but weve only made gift card purchases. This time it was her 1st experience picking out a book for herself for keeps. Sorry to the staff, she gathered up armfuls of books and hauled them to where I was- like the library. We cleaned up best we could, then went over book STORE etiquette. She finally settled on a book, and at the last second wanted to change it for an impulse buy in a wrapped package. We got through it. 😣🤔 WR is a fantastic independent bookstore that is no where near on our way to anywhere we go. Its always worth the trip!

Fun place for kids because of all the animals, but the book selection is great too! Its a bookstore made for kids and young adults. I remember finding so many great books here as a kid.If youre allergic to animals beware.

I had a fantastic time with my 4 year old son here. He spent the first 20 minutes looking for all of the cats and petting them. Once one of them laid down on a couch he found a cat book and pretended to read it to him.You could spend hours looking through all of the different childrens books here. They have an amazing selection of books and ones that you would be hard pressed to find other places. Plus the staff is extremely helpful and very nice.

The Wild Rumpus is one of those places that once you have been to, you cant help yourself from coming back.Tucked into one of my favorite neighborhoods in the Twin Cities, you approach the storefront with a unique door. It is a normal sized door painted black, but with a smaller functioning, purple door as a cutout. That is just where the magic begins. As you walk around inside, notice the ceiling, the animals and other little decor that are scattered about the space. It is truly a magical bookstore.They have every genre of childrens book, every size and every color. There is a small section for older readers and a recycled book section in the back. Would highly recommend, especially if you want to entertain some kids for a while!

Interesting book store. Kids loved it. Something for everyone.

Books and live animals (chicken soup for the soul is not the only kind of chicken found here). The best Sunday afternoon play date for our three boys!

Cool place for kids and families. Animals are cool and mostly friendly, however theyll hide behind the counter when its busy or later in the day.Lots of books! Most are for kids, though there are some for older audiences. You might want to doublcheck your teenagers choices, there are some authors/books that might need some parental guidance.

This book store is so adorable, I love it! They have animals and cozy places to sit and read. It’s the perfect place! They also have chickens running around as well as cats!🎉

If you have kids or grandkids, you MUST bring them here. Amazing bookstore with 2 cats and several other animals. Huge selection of books too! Nestled in a beautiful neighborhood with some very nice restaurants just down the street.

Coolest bookstore Ive been to! Family loved it. Two cats and a show chicken hanging out for petting. So fun!

Fun and charming book store. The books are so beautiful and the animals are a fun touch. Its not easy to get into if you have a stroller though.

When we first walked in I was super excited because they have such a wonderful selection of books, and they even have cats, chickens, birds, and a couple other animals in the store that my son loved! I was highly disappointed in the service! Not one associate greeted us, helped direct us in the right direction, or made us feel welcome. I did end up buying my son a few books because their selection is amazing, but I really wish they would have been more friendly and inviting.

So many books and a great atmosphere! Very fun environment for children...complete with a chicken and cats that roam the store freely and other caged birds and animals. It even has a small child-sized door for kids to use.

Such a cozy store and the animals are always a big hit with any kids I bring. They have the cutest gift card holders, as well.

This is my go-to spot whenever I need a childrens gift - they even wrap it for you! Entirely unique and inspiring space for kids and adults. I dont have littles of my own to bring here, but I love that this place exists and want to see it thrive. Of all the great small businesses in the twin cities, this place is by far one of the best.

This is a really cool little book store! Our son really enjoys the kids story time they have.

Awesome kids bookstore with a great selection of big titles and lesser known gems. They have an excellent storytime that we took our daughter to when we were visiting Minneapolis. It was very well attended and the employee that did the reading was very energetic and engaging.

It has a great selection of books. I love the animals running around. I do feel bad for the caged animals. They havent toys. The staff was nice and helpful but didnt look happy to be there. I would return again.

This is a great bookstore. The employees really know and understand children and the books meant for them. There are fun displays, little corners to read in, and interesting pets wandering around. The only drawback is that it only has street parking, and that can be difficult to find, especially before their very popular story time.

This place is great, if you can get there when its not overflowing with people. They have 2 cats that have free reign inside, a ferret in a cage, a bird in a cage, a chinchilla (or something similar) in a cage and some chickens that have free reign inside. The chickens are outside for part of the morning, so its quite a bummer if youre there at that time.Their selection of books is enormous. Its fairly hard to watch a little one who only wants to chase the cats if you actually want to look for books though...

Im sorry to say but its time the book store do an update, both with pets available and definitely with the floor window covering the rat below. Its made of plexiglass and has seen so much wear that you cant even see through the window anymore to whats below. I used to come here all the time and bring children I was watching or my niece. You used to be able to really see the animals and I do understand why they have them higher as kids putting fingers in the cages can be dangerous. Its either time to upgrade and have animal hour at different times for showing kids and teaching about a particular species or get rid of the animals all together. We hadnt gone there for a few years and we brought my nieces friend with us and we were very disappointed. The luster of this place has gone.