Help! Wanted good English children books

Member since 13 April 2011

tmyclarkMember13 April 2011 13:16:32

Hi all

I am trying to find a variety of children books. Tried Titles and the bookstore in Mecca Mall but limited variety of children books.

Then I also tried bookdepository.com. Its free delivery but I suspected I wont be getting my order (waited for 2 weeks already). I am not sure if it is because my residential address has no PO Box or its stuck at the customs.

Can anyone advise me if it helps to get a PO Box or if there is any good bookstores in Amman that sells english children books?

Thanks in advance!

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ArmandViP13 April 2011 13:20:44

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Hi and welcome on the forum tmyclark

I hope other members will be albe to help you soon

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Armand

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tmyclarkMember13 April 2011 13:23:58

thanks armand. i hope so too!

moud23 Guest

moud23Guest15 April 2011 20:31:51

if i was you i wouldn't order any thing off line..because most sites dont ship to Jordan..try city mall thats all i can say...its a 3ed world country i mean what do you expect...

wintersolace Active member

Member since 20 July 2010

wintersolaceActive member16 April 2011 20:30:11

Try Hakawati. Their phone is (06)5561466 hakawati.jo

They have books in english and they also offer classes and activities for kids.

The Children's Musuem has a library but you can't borrow the books. You can only read them there, but they have a good selection.

wintersolace Active member

Member since 20 July 2010

wintersolaceActive member17 April 2011 12:15:39

try Jordan Book Centre Co.
Tel: 5151882-Fax:5152016
jbc@go.com.jo

tmyclark Member

Member since 13 April 2011

tmyclarkMember17 April 2011 13:56:45

thanks moud23 - bookdepository.co.uk does mentioned on its website that shipping is free to jordan. i suspect its because I do not have a P.O Box address.

thanks wintersolace - I have visited Hakawati. They have the best selection of English children books for purchase. Second is the bookstore in Mecca Mall. Third is Virgin in City Mall has only limited selection for 4 years and below.

Brit in Jordan Active member

Member since 31 March 2009

Brit in JordanActive member18 April 2011 12:33:14

@tmyclark

Hi there - sorry I know this is a bit sarcastic but if you are waiting for the postman - there isn't one. You could try to track your parcel through the bookdepository website - see who the shippers were ie DHL, Aramex, and then go to their office. That's what we do and also my friends. Sometimes you have to go to several offices before you find where your parcel is and sometimes they say they have it and its still in customs. There are many book shops in Rainbow Street area and Books@Cafe have a big English section book shop. Hope this helps. PS if you need directions email me.

tmyclark Member

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tmyclarkMember18 April 2011 12:51:37

Brit in Jordan wrote:
@tmyclark

Hi there - sorry I know this is a bit sarcastic but if you are waiting for the postman - there isn't one. You could try to track your parcel through the bookdepository website - see who the shippers were ie DHL, Aramex, and then go to their office. That's what we do and also my friends. Sometimes you have to go to several offices before you find where your parcel is and sometimes they say they have it and its still in customs. There are many book shops in Rainbow Street area and Books@Cafe have a big English section book shop. Hope this helps. PS if you need directions email me.

no worries. i got it.. good advice.