Congratulations to Carmichael's Kids, Louisville, Ky., which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this coming Sunday, August 11, when all purchases will have a 10% discount. In addition, the store will hold a costume parade at noon featuring Dog Man; will collect gently used stuffed animals or new dog toys to benefit the dogs at Animal Care Society; a chance to spin the prize wheel and win a prize with every purchase, and games to win additional prizes; a free anniversary tote to the first 100 people who make a purchase; complimentary facepainting and balloon animals; and complimentary birthday treats from Gilberto Gelato and Bae's Bakery.
The store noted: "In August 2014, Carmichael's Bookstore was able to realize a long-held dream when we opened Carmichael's Kids. A specialty store, it was able to carry a deeper inventory of children's books and had room for toys, games, and stuffed animals that other locations did not. Whether you have come in to get a quick present on the way to a birthday party, to ask for a recommendation when your middle-grade reader was in a reading slump, to browse through our special issues section when things get tough, or to spend some quality time reading together in our book nook, you are such an important part of our story. It has been our pleasure and privilege to watch an entire generation of Louisville readers grow up in this store and we are happy to invite them back to celebrate with us."