There is nothing like shopping for children, both big and small. And in Zurich there are so many lovely little shops catering to moms like me looking for that very special gift for a birthday party or just so. I have been to Mr. Pinocchio more times than I care to mention.
Located in the Altstadt (Old City) of Zurich on Oberdorfstrasse 3 and only a few minutes walk from my favorite deli, Bellevue Deli, Mr. Pinocchio is the brainchild of Antonella Gherlardi. She lovingly selects all of the items in her store searching out tried and true classics from Djeco, books from the series ¨This is . . . ¨ from Miroslav Sasek as well as Olivia and Curious George (who is, by the way, known in the german speaking world as Coco). And as one would expect from international Zurich, she has books available in English, German, Italian and Spanish. Mrs. Gherlardi has a love for children which you can see and feel throughout the quaint one-room store. Everywhere you turn, wonderful little toys grab your attention. From costume mustaches, pirate hats, and comic books to wind-up birds in cages and Vespa calendars, you will find everything which will make bog kids and little smile with delight.
Naturally other stores such as Pastorini & Franz Carl Weber offer customers a larger selection of toys. But as individual as my children and their friends are, I prefer to shop with Mrs. Gherlardi in her gorgeous store filled with unique and exceptional gifts!
Buon Divertimento!
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