Kent Book Company

Visit our well stocked showroom

SHOWROOM

Our air-conditioned showroom contains over 50,000 items. We hold multiple copies of the core titles known or predicted to be most demanded by schools and libraries, but also hold a copy of the less popular to ensure you are aware of the full range available.

Our friendly skilled Showroom Manager and Staff are ready to assist with any queries, and providing and clearing books from trolleys. Refreshments are available when required, and every effort is made to ensure that you make the best use of your time and the facilities available.

We have A/V facilities, including a SmartBoard, and also carry extensive Picture Books/Big Books, Story Sacks and other items.

We provide a quiet sitting area and the Showroom allows for full disabled access.

If you would like to visit please telephone or email us to make an appointment.

STOCK ARRANGEMENT

The stock is arranged to reflect the current arrangements in most children’s libraries and provides easy access under the following headings:

Board Books, Big Books

New titles (held in a  “New Arrivals” section for one month)

Picture Books, Pop-up-Books

Dual language and multicultural fiction

Text Books

Graphic Novels (including Manga)

Non-Fiction (in Dewey order)

Junior Fiction

YA Fiction (early Teenage), YA Plus (Adult Fiction)

Easy Readers, Traditional Tales

Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias

Toys, Games, Storysacks

Audio ( Tapes,CD,Book and tapes, Book and CD, DVD and Videos)

SATS Books, Teachers Books

E-Learning, Science Kits

Study Guides, Children’s reference materials

Parenting

Posters, bookmarks, dump bins and a wide range of displays and publishers’ blurb.

Opening Hours

We are open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday through Friday, and at other times by appointment. At times we may have to limit the numbers of visitors in order to maintain our high standards of customer service. We do request that all showroom visits are booked in advance.

How to get here

Our showroom is easily accessible by road and rail. Please see our map page for directions.

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