An experiential bookstore where stories come to life...

In the charming station building of Mechelen-Nekkerspoel, the love for children's books is palpable in everything. This is where Pardoes is located: a vibrant experiential bookstore where every visitor - young and old - is reminded again of how much fun reading actually is. 

From the cozy Pardoes Hut to the magical Reading Forest and the cool Young Adult Cave — this is certainly no ordinary shop; this is a place where stories come to life.

Crazy about reading

Pardoes carries the slogan 'Crazy about reading' for a reason. In a world dominated by screens, it offers a magical place with an extensive selection of children's and youth books, sharing the love for stories with every visitor. In addition, they assist schools with book selections, organize storytelling and reading sessions, workshops, and book presentations, and travel across Flanders with their own book fairs to further spread the joy of reading. Pardoes thus stimulates imagination in both young and old; and that's precisely what HÖNGRY also stands for. Owner Kathleen van Steenwinkel describes it beautifully:

"The fruity series from HÖNGRY publishers touches on so many themes: emotions, nutrition, executive functions... And then also with humor and recognizable characters. Toddlers and older children devour them."

Why HÖNGRY belongs at Pardoes

What especially appeals to the Pardoes team? The unique combination of themes, design, and humor. Every book is thoughtful, funny, colorful, and educational. Exactly what this experiential store also wants to offer.

Favorites? The picture book series is a real hit, but the memory game and Go with that Banana have also become core assets here.

"We discovered HÖNGRY through social media when the book Raspberry was launched, and we were immediately sold."

Book presentations with a spectacle

Author Bieke regularly visits Pardoes, for example, at the launch of a new book. She turns reading aloud into a real party, completed with HÖNGRY tattoos and a signing session. 

"Bieke is such a fruity, creative talent, always grounded. Children adore her, and the tattoos are always a hit!"

Visit us in Mechelen

Are you looking for a shop where books breathe, the joy of reading is tangible, and children feel at home among stories? Then come discover the magical children's bookstore of Pardoes. We bet you'll leave 'crazy about reading' again?

Kinderboekhandel Pardoes
Station Nekkerspoel
Ontvoeringsplein 12
2800 Mechelen

https://www.boekhandelpardoes.be/