La Coccinella blu. Libri giochi creatività.
Rating
Family of 4
USD 20-80 depending on purchases; browsing is free
Duration
30-60 minutes
Best Ages
0-12
About
La Coccinella Blu — The Blue Ladybug — is a charming Rome children's shop that brings together three of the best things for young minds: books, games, and creative materials. Rather than specializing in just one category, the store serves the full spectrum of a child's imaginative life, making it one of the more versatile children's retail destinations in the city.
For families visiting Rome with curious kids, La Coccinella Blu offers a richer browsing experience than a standard toy shop. The books section provides exposure to Italian children's literature and illustrated works; the games section covers board games, educational activities, and logic puzzles; and the creative supplies — art materials, craft kits, and activity sets — give tactile learners something to engage with on the spot and take home for later.
The store is stroller-friendly and browsing is entirely free. The name and atmosphere skew toward younger children and primary schoolers, but the breadth of the selection means there's likely something for everyone up through age 12. Italian art supplies and creative kits often have a different character than US equivalents — worth exploring if your child has any interest in drawing, crafts, or hands-on making.
A genuinely lovely rainy-day stop in Rome.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Setting
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings for the most relaxed and least crowded experience
Wait Times
No wait — open to walk-ins
Nearby Food
The surrounding Rome neighborhood has cafes and family-friendly restaurants within walking distance.
Why Kids Love It
La Coccinella Blu (The Blue Ladybug) brings books, games, and creative materials together in one child-focused space — kids who love any of these things find everything they want under one charming roof.
Pro Tips from Parents
- The combined books-games-creativity focus makes this more versatile than a single-category children's shop.
- Italian art supplies and creative kits often differ from US equivalents in quality and design — worth exploring.
- Ask staff about any children's events or story hours they host — Rome's children's bookshops occasionally run programming.
What to Bring
- Budget for books, games, or creative supply purchases
- Your child's current creative interests (drawing, crafts, reading)
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
USD 20-80 depending on purchases; browsing is free
Tips to Save
- La Coccinella Blu combines books, games, and creative supplies — buying all three categories in one shop saves time versus visiting multiple stores.
- Look for Italian children's books with illustrations as lightweight, unique souvenirs.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 4:00 – 7:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM