Best of Boston
2005 Best Toy Store
Henry Bear’s Park
Scorning soulless plastic and cynical corporate tie-ins, Henry Bear’s makes a specialty of medieval castles, wooden blocks, dinosaur hand puppets, and dolls ready for teatime. Toys run the gamut from baby gyms to electronic circuitry kits, and kids are encouraged to sample the merchandise. Service is beyond chipper, and the colorful wrapping
19 Harvard St., Brookline Village, 617-264-2422, henrybear.com/