One of the delights of our day trip to Tallinn was discovering the Children's Literature Centre. We were heading to the city gates to return to the ship when I noticed a little troll peeking out the window. So we decided to investigate.
Inside is a series of enchanting rooms to inspire imaginative play or history behind children's authors and their characters. While we didn't know most of the references and couldn't read the signs, it was no impediment to the joy this library inspires.
Both my daughter and I explored with grins growing bigger with each new surprise.
I would like to apologise to the children's birthday party which we intruded on, thinking it was a story time and we could just slink round the outside of, finding out only after the fact we'd been stupid, ill-mannered tourists. Opps. But thank you for kindly ignoring us.
There are exhibitions of illustrations (for us a Christmas one, so I was familliar with the Dickens stories that inspired some of them), play areas as well as books.
If you have the time, this is well worth visiting, with or without children. It is a charming space that will delight anyone with fond memories of magical childhood stories.
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Estonian Children's Literature Centre
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I have never been to Tallinn although my husband has been for work. It's definitely on my list of places I would like to visit!
ReplyDeleteI loved it so much. It's enchanting. We needed more time tho. We only did a day trip and it really isn't enough. There's a lot there to see and do.
DeleteOh it warm my heart... ♥ Waht a lovely place to find food for the brain and fantasy
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This all looks fantastic! I have heard that Israel is a wonderful place to visit in general and would like to make it out there myself someday.
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Such a charming, delightful place! My granddaughter would love it, and so would I. What a fun discovery for you.
ReplyDeleteSpent a few days in Tallin a couple of yours ago but I missed this gem. Had to laugh at you gate crashing the party!
ReplyDeleteI was mortified when I realised!!!
DeleteThis sounds absolutely delightful and I love the comfy sofas for you to snuggle down on with a book. I still love children's books no matter how old I get. Thanks for inspiring me on #FarawayFiiles
ReplyDeleteHow amazing. And heartwarming. A real gem.
ReplyDeleteWow! How magical! Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
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That looks amazing! What a find. #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteIt looks delightful! #WanderfulWednesday
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a lovely place to visit. I am afraid that my knowledge of European authors is shamefully non-existent so thanks for sharing with #stayclassymama
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such an incredibly fun place! I've had similar experiences visiting libraries during travel where I couldn't read a single word but still really enjoyed being in the environment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place! Tallinn is definitely on my bucket list #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful place for inspiring a love of language and books. Thanks for linking up with #globalblogging
ReplyDeleteOh I love how quirky this place looks. My daughter would enjoy and love exploring. Thank you so much for linking with us for #kcacols
ReplyDeleteI love that you spotted a little troll peeking out and decided to investigate. It looks like such a fun place to visit. #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous place! I love finding hidden gems like this on my travels #CulturedKids
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful last minute find, the troll must have been looking out for you. It looks like a quirky den of a place perfect for kids. Love that you gatecrashed the party, I'd have done just the same! #CulturedKids
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place, and even if you couldn't read the signs how enjoyable it still was! Hilarious that you gate crashed the party and they politely ignored you! #culturedkids
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