Please or to access all these features

Add post

Watch this thread

Save thread

Start a new thread

Flip thread

Hide thread

My feed

Active Unanswered threads

Getting started FAQ's

Unanswered threads Acronyms Talk guidelines

Hide shortcut buttons

Talk

AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

See all MNHQ comments on this thread

Flip

1 2 3

Original poster

..to ask you all to raid your bookshelves?

52 replies

milkymocha · 09/06/2013 20:55

Cheeky post.
Not really an AIBU but, posting here for the traffic.

Was on a thread a good few months ago in regards to being skint and a few wonderful mumsnetters kindly donated their childrens old/unwanted books to me.

Was wondering if any lovely mumsnetters were dusting the bookshelves and had any spare childrens books they no longer want/need?

(Iam more than happy to pay postage & donate a fee to a charity of your choice!)

OP posts:

ChaosTrulyReigns · 09/06/2013 20:58

I have loads I could do with passimg on.

What age group are you looking for?

Original poster

milkymocha · 09/06/2013 21:04

Hi Chaos!
My boys are 3 & 1!
Have been painfully trawling the local charity shops today (whilst attempting to stop DS1 from playing with the china teacups ) but, nothing suitable sadly lots of 50 shades going spare though!

OP posts:

JazzAnnNonMouse · 09/06/2013 21:12

Car boots are fab for children's books

XBenedict · 09/06/2013 21:14

PM me your address and I'll see what I can find, we have too so many books!

Original poster

milkymocha · 09/06/2013 21:14

Thats a good idea Jazz.
Havent been to any this season (i dont drive) but will have a good google now to see if theres any in public transport distance!
Thank you

OP posts:

LEMisdisappointed · 09/06/2013 21:15

I'm surprised you can't find books in charity shops and the library - to be honest i would have thought this much much cheaper than having to pay postage and packaging.

Fairylea · 09/06/2013 21:16

Library? Free!

Leeds2 · 09/06/2013 21:17

Scouts/guides jumble sales are usually a good source of cheap books. They are just so expensive to post.

RandomMess · 09/06/2013 21:17

Library definately the way to go.

harrietlichman · 09/06/2013 21:18

Use your library!

CloudsAndTrees · 09/06/2013 21:20

If your oldest is at pre school, you could ask if they are willing to lend children books. They often have loads of books that they aren't even using that they might be happy to let you borrow, because they tend to rotate them.

Original poster

milkymocha · 09/06/2013 21:21

I visited 4 charity shops this afternoon in my local town, see a few gruffalos/lots of strawberry shortcake (no idea?)/lots of books for older audiences but, not much on offer for my little ones sadly.

Will keep trying though!
Happy to pay postage if it means not having to listen to eldest moan about how BORINGGGG shopping is !

OP posts:

Original poster

milkymocha · 09/06/2013 21:23

Yes he is at preschool Clouds.
What a great idea, i didnt think of that!
Maybe i can even start a baby bookclub with the other mums

OP posts:

knackeredmother · 09/06/2013 21:23

I have loads but for the cost of postage you could buy a book from the book people. If you can get to a car boot they are ace for books. Generally 10-50p each where I am.

BeeMom · 09/06/2013 21:24

Unless you have a pathological need to "possess", or your children destroy every book that comes into their hands, the library is the place that you should be finding your books.

They will have a larger selection than you can ever hope to, will have exactly the reading level you are at, and books on every topic.

Nope - can't see a down side to using the library's services...

MuddlingMackem · 09/06/2013 21:24

Which town are you in? Some towns are better than others for charity shop book trawls and there may be people who can direct you to a better town close enough to you. :)

If you're in the North East, Sunderland and Whitley Bay are fantastic.

ShadowStorm · 09/06/2013 21:24

Is there no library near you? The ones near us always have at least some books in that are suitable for 1 and 3 yr olds.

No late fees for books out on a child's ticket in our local libraries either.

howdoIdealwiththisone · 09/06/2013 21:26

Is this a genuine post? You can buy a ten pack of books for a tenner at bookpeople or else go to the library for free and go back every day if you want to! Either way, far cheaper than paying people postage to send you random books.

I may be in a cynical mood but are you selling them? If so you'd be better sourcing from bookpeople.

glenthebattleostrich · 09/06/2013 21:27

My local church toddlers group sells kids books to subsidise (sp) the group, might be worth checking if there is anything like that near you.

Original poster

milkymocha · 09/06/2013 21:29

A pathological need to possess
Words fail me.

OP posts:

Queen0fFeckingEverything · 09/06/2013 21:32

It costs £2.60 to post anything other than the thinnest of books.

Just go to the charity shops and car boots, it'll be way cheaper, I promise you!

howdoIdealwiththisone · 09/06/2013 21:34

It's just that its odd that you would pay £2.50 ish to receive a used book which you might already have when you can pick them up for a pound at bookpeople or for that matter buy from new in tesco for £3.

But the library really is your best bet. And we should all be trying to use them too.

Original poster

milkymocha · 09/06/2013 21:34

You really are cynical Howdoi!
Iam not trying to scrounge or sell, just merely trying to build my childrens book collection.

I have a hyperactive 3 year old (arent they all!) and a 14 month old with complex mobility problem so we really enjoy winding down at the end of the day with a few books!

No motive. No underlying pyschological issue. Just a love for books!
Maybe i'll save for a kindle next time

OP posts:

Fairylea · 09/06/2013 21:35

Libraries don't charge fees on children's books that are late. You can renew and order specific books online and pick them up from your local library.

I love our library. We use it loads.

Original poster

milkymocha · 09/06/2013 21:38

We are not actually members of our local library yet (recently relocated!) So off to google now... Thanks !

(If my psychlogical need for possession with allow me, of course )

OP posts:

Flip

1 2 3