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An independent bookshop for children and young adults in Retford, North Notts. Quite possibly the cutest little bookshop in the world. British Book Awards Children's Bookseller of the Year 2025. wonderlandbookshop.co.uk

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Stacks of books on a table in Wonderland Bookshop.

Stacks of books on a table in Wonderland Bookshop.

Finished World Book Week with boxing up school orders. #kidlituk

07.03.2026 06:58 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's been a magical World Book Day! We've given away over 2000 free World Book Day books over the past couple of weeks, we met a Gruffalo today, and a dear person has made magic happen for a local school.

1 million children don't own books. Let's change that!

#WorldBookDay

05.03.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

However you celebrate tomorrow, enjoy! ❀️

04.03.2026 09:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Dressing up can be fun, but it's not the primary purpose of World Book Day. WBD is about celebrating books and getting them into the hands of children.

Don't panic if you haven't sorted a costume! Many characters are everyday children. Greg from Wimpy Kid - shorts and t-shirt!

#kidlituk

04.03.2026 09:14 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Helen in Wonderland's London Marathon for BookTrust Help Helen Tamblyn-Saville raise money to support BookTrust

Β£22.78 to go to hit my fundraising target for BookTrust and a long run to do this morning. Can I get there before I get back? πŸ€”

www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...

#kidlituk

01.03.2026 08:39 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sunday thought: reading for fun is different for everyone. We love fiction, others love to read facts. Factopia is a brilliant World Book Day book and it's been a joy seeing how popular it has been - it's accessible and fun, and children love to read facts! ❀️ #kidlituk

01.03.2026 08:48 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Book cover for Jefferson by Jean Claude Mourlevat

Book cover for Jefferson by Jean Claude Mourlevat

Book cover for Donut Squad: Make a Mess by Neill Cameron

Book cover for Donut Squad: Make a Mess by Neill Cameron

Book cover for my current read Boy, Everywhere by A. M. Dassu

Book cover for my current read Boy, Everywhere by A. M. Dassu

Book cover for Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo by Philippa Leatherley

Book cover for Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo by Philippa Leatherley

With this year being the National Year of Reading, next week’s #WorldBookDay feels particularly celebratory.

For #KidsBooksFriday this week what great kids books, new and old, will you be reading, talking about and sharing with kids this coming week?

#KidLitUK #KidsBooksFriday #KidLit #EduSky

27.02.2026 07:59 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 2

So excited! ❀️ X

28.02.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Proof copy of Cinnamon Crumb Baking Detective by Harry Woodgate

Proof copy of Cinnamon Crumb Baking Detective by Harry Woodgate

NGL, I'm incredibly excited to read Cinnamon Crumb: Baking Detective by @harrywoodgate.bsky.social! Publishing in September, it promises mystery, adventure, cosiness and tasty treats!

28.02.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Helen in Wonderland's London Marathon for BookTrust Help Helen Tamblyn-Saville raise money to support BookTrust

A bookseller just Β£42 away from reaching her London Marathon fundraising target for BookTrust!

Can I get there by the end of the day?

#kidlituk

www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...

28.02.2026 14:25 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Evergreen.

25.02.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Begin Again by Oliver Jeffers.

25.02.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Book cover for Chocolate Cake by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Kevin Waldron

Book cover for Chocolate Cake by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Kevin Waldron

Book cover for The Little Wooden Robot and The Log Princess by Tom Gauld

Book cover for The Little Wooden Robot and The Log Princess by Tom Gauld

Book cover for Mixed by Arree Chung

Book cover for Mixed by Arree Chung

Book cover for Margarash by Mark Riddle and Tim Miller

Book cover for Margarash by Mark Riddle and Tim Miller

With World Book Day just round the corner I’ve seen quite a few teachers asking about good books to share in assembly.

For this week’s #KidsBooksFriday, what books do you think work well across age groups and/or with a mixed group of kids?

#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

20.02.2026 07:49 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 20 πŸ“Œ 2
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Another gem from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social today. A graphic-novel style picture book about hope, healing and the importance of nature.

19.02.2026 14:34 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yeah, collected Endgame by @melindasalisbury.com and @barringtonstoke.bsky.social from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social such a great series that highlights so many important issues with a fantastic range of relatable characters

19.02.2026 13:41 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Which World Book Day book are you most excited to read this year?

17.02.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

17.02.2026 11:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Selfie of Helen in Wonderland Bookshop. She's wearing a BookTrust tshirt.

Selfie of Helen in Wonderland Bookshop. She's wearing a BookTrust tshirt.

The slightly tired face of a bookseller who has managed her long run this morning after seeing off a chest infection.

17.02.2026 10:48 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Helen in Wonderland's London Marathon for BookTrust Help Helen Tamblyn-Saville raise money to support BookTrust

I didn't expect to be so close to my fundraising target for BookTrust in February. For the Year of Reading, they are the perfect charity to run for in the London Marathon and your support has helped so much!

Not far to go now...!

www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...

11.02.2026 09:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A bookseller about to be late because she's utterly engrossed in Survival Show by @junodawson.bsky.social, an utterly gripping YA dystopian thriller, Popstars meets Hunger Games meets Big Brother and I am obsessed.

Publishes April.

10.02.2026 09:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Books for children should never be considered as secondary to books for grown-ups. They are the most important of them all! ❀️

#kidlituk

10.02.2026 08:43 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Gruffalo Granny (pre-order with FREE art print, publishes September 2026) - Β£2 from every pre-order placed before April 2026 donated to BookTrust! - Wonderland Bookshop Publishes September 10th 2026 Say hello to another member of the Gruffalo family as Granny pays a visit in this wonderful, eagerly-anticipated third picture book in Donaldson and Scheffler's iconic s...

wonderlandbookshop.co.uk/product/gruf...

07.02.2026 08:12 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Gruffalo Granny is available to order through our website. Pre-order and get a free art print, PLUS we'll donate Β£2 from each sale to our BookTrust London Marathon fundraising! #kidlituk

07.02.2026 08:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I spy @clairelinney.bsky.social!

06.02.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
18 books laid across the sofa - children's or YA ❀️

18 books laid across the sofa - children's or YA ❀️

A sofa full of books from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social - some I'd forgotten I'd pre-ordered / ordered online, a couple of sale items, a shiny bookshelf notebook, and a big pile of additional gems. I'll add follow up post(s) to give a list. Always delightful to visit πŸ₯°

06.02.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

You left a book behind!!!

06.02.2026 13:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

And we are off to @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social ❀️❀️❀️ weather is dreadful but books are always a delight πŸ“šπŸ“šπŸ“š

06.02.2026 10:11 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How fab does this look?!

01.02.2026 09:14 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Last day to get a signed and dedicated paperback!! Don’t miss out

31.01.2026 08:41 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Love yerself by getting a copy you can carry around and hold to your heart as needed

31.01.2026 09:55 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2