Hooray for Books! is an independent children's bookstore in Old Town Alexandria.
As an independent bookstore, we pride ourselves on knowing children's books and providing great customer service. If you can't find a book you want - ask us! We can order it for you.
If you aren't sure what to get, our staff can recommend books for children of all ages.
Got an idea or a special event you want to build around books? Call or email us - we'll do our best to help!
We'll be offering special events and author visits so check in here often, and sign up for our email list.
1555 King St. Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Ph. 703-548-4092 Fax 703-548-4094
Hours M-Sat. 10-6 Sun 11-4
Hooray News!
Join us and volunteers all over the U.S. in giving away free books! In celebration of World Book Night on April 23, 2012, you
give away 20 free books (choose a title--for adults or children-- from
our list) at a location you choose in your community -- a hospital, a
park, a church, a bus stop. The goal is to give books to light or non-readers, to encourage reading and to share your passion for great books.
Sign up by February 1 to be a book giver on World Book Night! Please go the website to read up on its mission, the list of books you can choose from, and some rules and regulations. All you need to become a giver is a little time, a love of books, and the desire to give something to your community.
COMING IN MARCH AND APRIL ...
Saturday, March 10, 10:30 a.m.
Kristi Yamaguchi is an Olympic gold medalist and world champion whose motto, "Always Dream," serves as her personal inspiration, as well as the name of her charitable foundation for children. In It's a Big World, Little Pig, Poppy the Pig has a new adventure in store -- the World Games ice skating championship in Paris! 
Poppy is nervous about meeting so many new people in a new place, but embarks on this exciting adventure head on. She meets a snowboarding Panda, a skiing Maltese, and two fellow skaters, a Crane and a Kangaroo. Poppy realizes that although these animals look different, act different, and are from different places, they are all the same at heart.
One hundred percent of Kristi's profits from It's a Big World, Little Pig will benefit early childhood literacy programs supported by her Always Dream Foundation.
Tuesday, March 20 - Secret Agent Splat
Rob Scotton is the bestselling author and illustrator of Splat the Cat; Love, Splat; Merry Christmas, Splat; Scaredy-Cat, Splat!; Russell the Sheep; Russell and the Lost Treasure; and Russell's Christmas Magic. He lives in Rutland, England, with his wife, Liz, who is also an artist. 
Who messed with my ducks?Splat the Cat notices that something isn’t quite right in his house. First his father’s duck decoys start to go missing. Then they are mysteriously returned but, strangely enough, without their beaks! Who could possibly be causing all of this trouble? To solve the mystery, Splat musters up his courage and rises to the challenge as Secret Agent Splat.
This wacky cat-and-mouse story from bestselling author and illustrator Rob Scotton will have readers laughing from beginning to end.
Thursday, March 29 - Big Nate Goes for Broke
Lincoln Peirce is a cartoonist/writer and the creator of the comic strip Big Nate. On March 29, he will visit local schools and appear at Hooray For Books! to talk about his latest book, Big Nate Goes for Broke. When you’ve got a head the size of Big Nate’s, losing is not an
option. But Na
te’s school P.S. 38 get beaten by arch-rivals Jefferson
Middle School at EVERYTHING. Whether it’s sports, maths or just a
snowball fight in the park, P.S. 38 just can’t seem to win. When
their school springs a leak and they have to join forces with Jefferson
for a while, Nate and his friends are mortified.What degrading losses
must they face now? Or can Nate find something that P.S. 38 can actually
win at?
Friday, April 13_-_Warriors author Erin Hunter
Erin Hunter is inspired by a love of cats and a fascination with the
ferocity of the natural world. As well as having great respect for
nature in all its forms, Erin enjoys creating rich mythical explanations
for animal behavior. She is also the author of the bestselling Seekers
series. 
We have autographed books!
Hooray for Gifts!
Want a gift that lasts all year? We'll select and send a book to those special someones in your life every month, wherever in the world they may be. Whether you live near us, and want to give books to those far away, or live away from us, and want to give books to someone here, we can help. Call or e-mail us for details -- this has proven to be a great way to keep in touch with loved ones!
Don't Miss A Hooray for Books! Event!
Keep up with our events by becoming a fan on our Facebook page (search for Hooray For Books Children's Bookstore or click here) or by following us on Twitter (@HFBooks).
Lists and Recommendations!
Want the latest recommendations for children's books? We're adding new reviews to our blog every week, along with insider book news. So check back regularly – and be sure to post your own reviews!
If we happen to be sold out when you come to the store, or if there is a book that we don't have, don't worry: we can order any book in print (for children AND for adults) and we can usually have a copy to you in 2-3 days.
Running low on time? We take phone orders, and can have gifts wrapped and ready to go. Out-of-town relatives looking for suggestions? We offer gift registry services and can work with you to create a reader's wish list. We have gift certificates, too. Call us at 703-548-4092.