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The Curious Bear Toy and Book Shop is an independent, locally-owned modern children's toy and book shop located in the tiny but mighty Tacoma suburb of Fircrest, Washington. We take great care and pride at The Curious Bear in choosing the products we carry. Our mission is to provide children and care givers alike a delightful and enjoyable place to explore. You'll find toys, puzzles, books, and gifts of all kinds and price ranges for all ages.

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Combine the magic of music-making with the joy of exploring the world hidden underwater with this Sea World Drum!

This kit is perfect for little ones wanting to feel like big kids! It includes an eyeshadow and applicator along with a lip shimmer.

What's for lunch today? It's a SURPRISE! These blind bags are PERFECT for the younger crowd and are filled with fun wooden and felt play food.

More than a book, this is a bedtime ritual of comfort and connection. It’s a quiet place for little ones to process the day and put it away. The words will walk readers through bedtime meditations for toddlers, helping kids focus on breathing, snuggling up, and feeling safe and loved before falling asleep.

Did you know the entrance to the Mouse Mansion can be found right in your bedroom? Paint the door and letterbox and stick them to a wall. Put little letters in the mailbox and wait for them to be discovered!

Keep the kids occupied with a Sketch Pal! Kids love to use these for doodles, games, and notes! 🦈🗒

Get ready to play dominoes with this beautiful Woodland Domino set by @eebooalwaysgood This simple to learn, classic, old-school game features fanciful creatures from all over the forest.

Meet Smiskis!! They are curious little creatures that love all sorts of corners and small spaces. We love this 'YOU CAN DO IT' type of Smiski as they are there wherever their owner needs a little CHEERing up! Collect them all!

It's spooky season! 🎃💀 Come grab a Squish N' Stretch Skeleton for your BOO-Basket! This creepy-cool skeleton is perfect for Halloween—stretch it, squish it, and enjoy endless eerie fun! Perfect for haunted houses, stress relief, or spooky decor. 👻✨

Bartholomew Bear is all cozy in his pumpkin costume and ready to take on Halloween! 🧡 Come snuggle up with Bartholomew and grab a NeeDoh to help you squeeze and snuggle your way through this spooky season! 🐻✨

🚂 All aboard for our Brio Train Play Day to help kick off OctoBRIO! Bring the kids in for a hands-on, fun-filled day of building and playing with our HUGE selection of BRIO tracks, wooden trains, and accessories. It’s the perfect opportunity for little engineers to get creative and explore the endless possibilities of wooden trains.

🫧🌈🫧 WOW! A rainbow in every bubble!?🫧🌈🫧 This Bubble Vibes OMG sleek, shiny blaster comes with a special bubble solution - creating bubbles that are WAY more vibrant and colorful than normal ones! Enjoy giggles as kiddos dance around popping them all!

🐰✨ No Easter basket is complete without a little chocolate! These Madelaine solid milk chocolate bunnies wrapped in shiny gold Italian foil are as delicious as they are adorable. 🍫💛 Grab one (or a few) for your Easter baskets today! 🐣

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Check out this tried and true parent fave: Tonies! Screen-free storytelling starts with the Toniebox! Give the gift of independent audio play to little listeners. When placed on top of the Toniebox, Tonies play audio stories and engaging songs from favorite characters. Great for on-the-go and creating bedtime rituals.

🌲✨ Meet the magical Forest Friends Play Dough by Earth Grown Kid Dough! ✨🌲 This isn’t just play dough—it’s a sensory adventure! 🦊🍄 Crafted with natural colors and a delightful woodland theme, it’s perfect for little hands and BIG imaginations.

Enjoy the iconic Tetris® game with this pocket-sized game housed in a tin. Perfect for any kid or kid at heart's stocking this holiday!

🎄✨ The holiday season is here, and so are our holiday hours!🛍🕒 Holiday Hours: 🦃 THANKSGIVING - CLOSED 🎅🏽 CHRISTMAS EVE - 10AM-3PM 🎄 CHRISTMAS DAY - CLOSED ✨ NEW YEARS EVE - 10AM-3PM 🍾 NEW YEARS DAY - CLOSED Stop by, say hello, and let us help you spread some holiday cheer! 🎁

Twist it, squish it, love it--but don't eat it!! 🍪✨ This Oreo squishy is the 'sweetest' way to relieve stress and add fun to your day. You'll love the no crumbs apsect along with pure squishy goodness! 😍 #oreo #oreoobsessed #fun #squishy #squisytoy #toy #toys #toystore #localtoys #localshop #locals #shoplocal #shopsmall #shopnow #shoptoys #toysforkids #kids #pnwkids #oreos #squishy #sensorytoy #tacomawa #tacomawashington #local #sensoryforkids #gift #gifts #giftsforkids

💕 Sweet, squishy, and full of love! 💕 Treat yourself (or your favorite human) to a cute squishy or ooey-gooey Valentine’s slime! ❤✨ Because, love should be soft, fun, and a little squishy! 😍 #sweet #squishy #valentine #valentinesday #vday #bemine #cute #ooeygooey #love #lovewins #welovelove #obsessed #squish #gifts #gift #gifting #littlevalentine #gfitsforkids #kidgifts #holidays #shoplocal #shopsmall #tacomawa #tacomawashington #shopnow #shoponline

🧩 Picking the perfect peck of puzzles for a plethora of 'pecific people on Puzzle Day! Tag someone who needs one of these. #253 ##puzzleday #nationalpuzzleday #shoppuzzles #mudpuppy #puzzle #funpuzzles #toy #toys #toystore #toystagram #localtoys #localtoy #localshop #shopnow #checkitout #toystagram #shopsmall #shoplocal #supportsmall #supportlocal #shops #tacomawa #tacomwashington

🎄✨ The holiday magic isn’t over yet! ✨🎄 Starting December 26th, enjoy 30% OFF all holiday items! 🎁 Stock up for next year or snag those festive finds you had your eye on! 🎅🛍 Shop early—once they’re gone, they’re gone! Let’s wrap up the season with a little more cheer. 🎉

Stop by the shop after the holidays for fun activity sets and creative crafting kits—perfect for keeping the kids entertained all break long! #holidaybreak #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportsmall #supportlocal #localshop #shopping #winterbreak #holidays #homefortheholidays #artsandcrafts #craftkit #crafting #cooltoys #toystore #toystagram #localtoystore #tacomawa #tacomawashington #pnw #pnwkids #253 #shop253 #shoptacoma #foilfun #craft #arts

If you like Nice Cubes then you'll LOVE this new Sploot SPLAT! It's a spectacular, splat-tastic squish! The Sploot Splat has blob extensions to pull for Squishy, squeezy, sensory fun! #needoh #fun #cooltoys #toystore #localshop #shoplocal #shopsmall #sensorytoy #sensorytoys #splat #cool #tacomawa #tacomawashington

Crazy Aaron's just dropped MORE putty and we are eve more obsessed than before. Check out their latest drop in-store or online: 💄 GRWM Shimmery & Clear Putty 🧽. Sponge Squishy Putty 🌈 Rainbow Reveal Super Color Change Putty 🍳 Egg-cellent Putty (It's a 2 in 1!) #crazyaaron #crazyaarons #thinkingputty #cool #new #newinstore #cooltoys #toystore #toystagram #localtoys #localtoystore #toys #tacomawa #tacomawashington #pnw #pnwkids

It’s springtime and we have a bunny just looking for YOUR creativity! Stop in today and pick up a coloring sheet at the Curious Bear! Your children can get as creative and innovative as you’d like, we only ask artists to refrain from using glitter in this coloring contest. The coloring sheet will be available for pick up at the front counter of The Curious Bear or by downloading HERE! Completed coloring sheets must be turned in by April 19th, at 6pm, for consideration. All completed coloring sheets will be displayed inside of The Curious Bear for everyone to enjoy during the contest. This coloring contest will be divided into two age groups: ages 5 & under and 6 & up. Each age group will have three winners that will all win a $5 gift card to The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop. Winners of the coloring contest will be announced on April 21st through our Instagram page and we will contact all caregivers as well. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity this Spring!!

Join us at The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop for a tonies® Easter Egg Hunt! We hope you’re ready for an egg-citing adventure! Come in and search for a hidden tonies® Easter Egg, and if you find it, you could win a special tonies® prize! Week 1: April 6-12th Week 2: April 13-19th *Please note there will be ONE prize for each week

A Storytime Hour where little readers and pre-readers get to listen to us read Pinkalicious the book out loud! Join us on April 8th at 11:00am to discover the magic of reading at our Storytime Hour with tonies®! We are excited to partner with tonies® to celebrate reading aloud! This Pink Day with Pinkalicious includes some perfectly Pinktastic perks, too! Our magical day will include…. A book reading Exclusive Tonies tote with stickers (while supplies last) In-store giveaway, and more! We can’t wait to read with you!

Join us during spring break in our cozy book nook on Thursday, April 10th at 10:30am for a special storytime. The Daffodil Princesses will be gracing us with their presence, ready to read a few stories to their friends. After storytime, our special guests will stick around for a meet and greet, posing for photos all while teaching us the proper princess wave. We hope you can join us at the Curious Bear for this event where we combine storytime with the charm of local royalty. We look forward to you joining us to make memories and enjoy the company of our beloved Daffodil Princesses at this special storytime.

Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt & Exclusive Discounts! 🐣✨ Hop on over to Paper Luxe and The Curious Bear on Saturday, April 12th, for a special Easter Egg Hunt—with surprises for all! 🌸 🔎 Search for hidden Easter Eggs in both stores! Each egg will contain a discount code to use at checkout—ranging from 5% to 20% off your entire purchase* in the shop it is found! 🍭Little ones who find an egg at The Curious Bear will be rewarded with candy OR stickers (whichever the parents prefer)! 🥇 ONE Golden Egg will be hidden in each shop with a special gift card prize! 📅 Saturday, April 12th ⏰ 10 AM – 6 PM 📍 Paper Luxe & The Curious Bear *In-store only. Limit one discount per family. Exclusions apply: Tonies, Yoto, Maileg, LEGO, Jellycat, Gift Cards and Workshops.

Celebrate Earth Day by using your reusable bag AND get 20% off what you can fit in your bag!* Although a small act, using a reusable bag is an impactful way to promote sustainable living and reduce our environmental footprint. We love seeing your colorful and fun reusable bags every day, but on Earth Day–we want to reward and celebrate you for promoting responsible consumption and waste management practices! We’ll see you on Tuesday, April 22nd AND your reusable bag! *Exclusions apply: Jellycat, Maileg, Tonies, Yoto, Lego & Gift Cards

Celebrate the magic of indie bookstores with us on Independent Bookstore Day! 🎉📚 On April, 26th 2025, we’re saying thank you to our book-loving community with 20% off all books—because there’s nothing better than finding your next favorite read at a local shop that loves books as much as you do. Whether you’re picking up a new bedtime favorite, grabbing a gift for a friend, or adding to your next baby shower gift, this is the perfect time to shop small and support independent bookstores. Stop by, browse, and let’s make it a bookish day to remember! 🐻✨

Out with the old, in with the new! 🌟 Join us at The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop for our Tonies® Trading Event! Bring your gently loved Tonies® that could use a new home and swap them for fresh stories and songs with fellow fans. It’s the perfect chance to refresh your Toniebox and connect with other collectors! 🎁 Plus, don’t miss out on our giveaway—fill out the form and be present to win! And, of course, enjoy exclusive event-only discounts while you’re here. We can’t wait to see you and help you discover something exciting for your little listener! 🎶✨

Join us for an EXTRA special storytime with Rhubarb the Reindeer (THE mascot for the Tacoma Rainiers Minor League Baseball Team) as he joins us to listen to some stories in our book nook! Our staff will read a few books and then you and your littles will get to meet Rhubarb and have your photo taken with him. Of course, there will always be time to play after storytime (or during storytime) as well! All are welcome. We can’t wait to see you!

Join us in celebrating May Day with a FREE Make Your Own Flower Crown craft day at The Curious Bear! Come in anytime between 10am-6pm to create a floral crown and celebrate the beginning of summer. We can’t wait to see what you create! 🌸🌼☀️

Markers that let YOU be the designer? 👀🎨 We’re loving these Fabric Doodlers by @weareooly—made just for fabric and perfect for turning plain clothes into wearable art. With 12 permanent markers, kids can doodle, color, and create their own summer style.

These clowns don’t joke around when it comes to cute. 🤡🐸 The Hoppy Clowns PipStickers are bringing big top energy with a froggy twist—bright, silly, and collectible.

Reserve your spot and get ready to SPARKLE and SHINE at our Fairy Hair Sparkle Pop Up! Cost day of will be $25 for 10 Fairy Hair Sparkles.

Join us for a Tonies x Yoto Trading Event! Bring in any of your dusty Tonies or Yoto cards from your house and and swap it for something 'new to you' that your kids can obsess over at home!

Summer is HERE, and so is Boredom’s Worst Nightmare: Summer Bingo at The Curious Bear! ☀️🎉 Swing by the shop to grab your bingo sheet and start checking off all kinds of fun. Complete the entire board and bring it back for a $5 off any $10+ purchase the day you turn it in! Because summer should be full of adventure, not “I’m bored” chants. 🎯 One bingo sheet per child for the whole summer 🗓 Turn in by August 31, 2025 🖤 Must be fully blacked out to redeem

Read. Listen. Imagine. This summer, join Tonies in encouraging young readers through the Tonies Summer Readathon! 🗓 July 15th – August 15th, 2025 📍 The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop 2061 Mildred St W, Fircrest, WA 98466 Kids complete a reading challenge inspired by Tonie favorites. Once your child has completed their reading challenge, have your child bring their Readathon sheet back to the shop for a special prize AND a BOGO Tonie figurine*! Stop in the shop or download the reading list HERE! *One redemption per child

The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop Fircrest, WA

The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop Fircrest, WA

The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop Fircrest, WA

The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop Fircrest, WA

The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop Fircrest, WA

The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop Fircrest, WA

The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop Fircrest, WA

The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop Fircrest, WA

The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop Fircrest, WA

The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop Fircrest, WA

The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop Fircrest, WA

The Curious Bear Toy & Book Shop Fircrest, WA

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