Welcome to Green Bean Books
Green Bean Books is a wild and whimsical community-based, independent children's bookstore in the Alberta Arts District of Portland, Oregon. Our little red house is home to new books, used books, red books, blue books, books for babies through the most grownup grownup! As children’s book lovers for life, we have a ball handpicking an ever-growing selection of board books, picture books, beginning readers, beginning chapter books, middle-readers (tween books), young adult, and even adult titles! We stock hot-off-the-press books, but we also adore the classics! Besides books we have a load of loopy and lovely extras like science kits, birthday cards, Nee Doh squishies, miniature secret message capsules, and a whole menagerie of cuddly creatures!
Green Bean Books is deeply committed to coziness and color! Your family is cordially invited to spend some story time together on our little green couch, discover our shadow-box dioramas, explore theme sections like Earth Science, Bedtime, Poetry or Fairy/Princess, and to pick out an extra goodie or two from our troop of vintage coin-operated vending machines. A muskrat finger puppet perhaps? Some fake facial hair for a special occasion? A tiny journal in which to write the world’s most miniscule masterpiece?
Green Bean Books also has a big, sunny, flower-filled garden and a deck on which to while-away an afternoon. We are especially fond of our magical umbrella tree, big enough for a whole family to crawl under and explore!
We’ve got regular weekly story times (in-person and virtual), visiting author readings, pop-up craft stations, and we are always planning for more fun! Stay tuned via our Facebook page, Instagram, and newsletter!
Happy reading, we hope to see you soon!
Green Bean Books is a wild and whimsical community-based, independent children's bookstore in the Alberta Arts District of Portland, Oregon. Our little red house is home to new books, used books, red books, blue books, books for babies through the most grownup grownup! As children’s book lovers for life, we have a ball handpicking an ever-growing selection of board books, picture books, beginning readers, beginning chapter books, middle-readers (tween books), young adult, and even adult titles! We stock hot-off-the-press books, but we also adore the classics! Besides books we have a load of loopy and lovely extras like science kits, birthday cards, Nee Doh squishies, miniature secret message capsules, and a whole menagerie of cuddly creatures!
Green Bean Books is deeply committed to coziness and color! Your family is cordially invited to spend some story time together on our little green couch, discover our shadow-box dioramas, explore theme sections like Earth Science, Bedtime, Poetry or Fairy/Princess, and to pick out an extra goodie or two from our troop of vintage coin-operated vending machines. A muskrat finger puppet perhaps? Some fake facial hair for a special occasion? A tiny journal in which to write the world’s most miniscule masterpiece?
Green Bean Books also has a big, sunny, flower-filled garden and a deck on which to while-away an afternoon. We are especially fond of our magical umbrella tree, big enough for a whole family to crawl under and explore!
We’ve got regular weekly story times (in-person and virtual), visiting author readings, pop-up craft stations, and we are always planning for more fun! Stay tuned via our Facebook page, Instagram, and newsletter!
Happy reading, we hope to see you soon!
MEET US
Jennifer
loves gardening, books, miniatures and Sebastian the wonder dog! When Jennifer isn't buried in a middle-reader book or sailing through a picture book, she is building dioramas for the bookstore. She's the creator and co-owner of Green Bean Books! 
Sophie
loves drawing chickens, reading spooky books about ghosts and monsters, sending hand-written letters and collaging. One of her favorite books is “The Runaway Bunny.” When not working, you’ll find her cuddling her orange cat Bobby, trying new foods, going to concerts and creating digital art inspired by her favorite children’s books. Check out her art on Instagram: @isophie.art |
Stefan
loves reading and writing, paper marbling, and making zines. He's a poet and an artist, a music lover, and a soccer fan (go Thorns! go Timbers!). When he's not in the shop, you can find him drinking too much coffee and reading with his much too cute rabbit, Jean-Pierre. 
Matilda loves reading to herself or others, as well as sewing, drawing, and juggling! She is an artist and a performer who always makes time for a good book. Join us for a story time on the deck with Matilda any Tuesday at 11am! 
Maggie
loves extremely hot yoga, braising meat, suede clogs, and her best bud, Clyde. She's the website whiz and also a co-owner of Green Bean! |
Megan
loves reading, cooking, Scrabble. and being silly. She's a children's book author, a screenwriter, and a mom of one kid and two odd cats. She runs our Youth Advisory Board meetings because there's nothing more she loves to talk about than books. Okay... maybe food. 
Earl
loves writing, reading- of course, bookstore and library hopping, lists, word games, and pajamas. He's a firm believer that more adults should be reading children's books. Don't be shy to ask him for recommendations when he's in. |
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