Wild Rumpus Books for Young Readers

09/05/2026

We hope that everyone is enjoying the last weekend of the state fair! 🎡🎢🎠🎟️

Come on in this weekend to pick up your copy of The Great Get-Together by Karlyn Coleman & Cori Page!

09/03/2026

Our store is a little bit quieter today which means that kids are heading back to school! ✏️

Although we’ll miss the excited squeals we hear when the kids find one of the cats roaming around, we’re so excited to hear about their year at school! 🤩

Get your little one ready for school by shopping our Back to School display in-store or online!

Good luck to all the ones starting their new adventure 🥳

09/01/2026

Wishing a BIG happy birthday to our virgo king, Dave! 👑

He might be the oldest in our bunch but that doesn’t stop him from being lively!

Come into the store today and wish him a happy birthday! 💜

08/31/2026

TOMORROW!!!

We are SO excited to have MONICA ROJAS in conversation with MAGDALENA MORA for the release of Monica’s newest picture book, Patchwork Memories. 💜

Swing by on Tuesday, September 1st at 6PM to celebrate the launch of this sentimental new picture book!✨

08/27/2026

Thanks to our adventurous pals at Wilderness Inquiry, we’re bringing story time OUTDOORS!! 🌲 That’s not all! We’ll also be joined by our friend and beloved storyteller, Molly Beth Griffin! 🛶

Join us on Sunday, September 27 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM for an enchanting Story Time Canoe Paddle! We’ll combine the magic of storytelling with the beauty of a gentle canoe paddle on south Minneapolis’ Chain of Lakes. ✨ WHAT A DREAM!

Check out the link below for more info & to register!

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED - SIGNED BOOK INCLUDED IN ADULT TICKET PRICE*

https://wildrumpusbooks.com/event/2026-09-27/story-time-canoe-paddle-wilderness-inquiry-molly-beth-griffin

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

What’s a book lover’s favorite season? FALL! It’s about that time of year to welcome the rustling leaves and chilly breeze!🍂🍁🕯️

We are thrilled to welcome back our friend, Kelsey Gross, as she celebrates the release of her new book, ‘Fall: A Seasons Story’! Grab your coziest sweater and get ready to crunch through the leaves to the bookstore for a sweet and cozy story time on Saturday, September 26th at 10:30AM! Can’t wait to see you! 🧶🍂

https://wildrumpusbooks.com/event/2026-09-26/kelsey-gross-fall-seasons-story-story-time

08/21/2026

TOMORROW!!! 🥳🥳🥳

Come on over this Saturday, August 22nd at 10:30 AM as we welcome Juliana Brandt (The Replay Trap) and Máire Roche (Little Monsters) to chat about their newest spooky titles! It’s way fun to hear from a book’s creator, so swing on by and chat us up! 👻🔮😱

08/20/2026

Cozy season is upon us & we have the perfect event to kick off the fall season! 🍂🕯️

Join us for a reading and sweet conversation on Tuesday, September 1st at 6:00 PM.

Monica Rojas and Magdalena Mora will be chatting about Monica’s newest book, Patchwork Memories — a tender and beautiful exploration of family, memory, and connecting over time and space through the tactile experience of a beautiful quilt. 🫂

08/19/2026

It is our perfect man’s 14th birthday today 🥹

Happy birthday to our most lovable guy around! Booker T is our gentle, old man and we love him so much!

Make sure to come in today & wish him a good year. He’ll be waiting for some chin scratches and cuddles 🥰

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOOKER T!