Wild Rumpus Books

Wild Rumpus Books is unlike any other bookstore in America. Located in Minneapolis's Linden Hills neighborhood, the store is home to live chickens, cats, a chinchilla, and other animals that roam freely among the bookshelves, creating an experience that turns a bookstore visit into an adventure for children. But the animals are not merely a gimmick; they reflect the store's deep commitment to connecting young readers with the natural world through literature. The children's book selection is among the finest anywhere, curated by staff with profound expertise in every age group and genre. The picture book section is organized to invite discovery, and the young adult area treats teen readers with the respect and sophistication they deserve. Wild Rumpus has been named one of the best bookstores in the world by multiple publications, and a visit here has become a Minneapolis tradition that families return to generation after generation.