Peter D.
Yelp
If you want to learn one the romance languages or just want to teach one to your kid, Idlewild is here for you. This tiny little shop is divided into two sides:
On the left, there is a miniature classroom where they host French, Italian and Spanish classes (check the schedule online or listed on the door). When I walked by, the 12 or so students appeared to be engaged by the teacher, who sounded quite competent. In fact, on nice days they leave the door open, so you can just stand outside creepily and learn for free.*
On the right is a well-organized, welcoming little bookstore filled to the brim with all manner of books...also in French, Italian and Spanish. There are classics, contemporary novels, and an excellent selection of children's books on the righthand wall. Adults can read Harry Potter in Spanish, or The Count of Monte Cristo in French. For your kids, you can pick up Le Petit Prince, [insert translation of Where the Wild Things Are that I forgot], or the Dr. Seuss favorite Un Pez, Dos Peces, Pez Rojo, Pez Azul.
Although, I'm not sure Seuss works without the rhymes.
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*Don't do that.