Books of Wonder

Specialties

Books of Wonder is your source for the finest in children’s books — both new and old. We offer a wide range of services via our New York City bookstore, our extensive mail order service, and our fully functional e-​commerce web site.

History

Established in 1980.

Founded in 1980, Books of Wonder is New York City’s largest and oldest children’s bookstore and the city’s leading specialist in children’s literature. Among the various departments in our store are sections devoted to: children’s classic and contemporary picture books, board books for infants and toddlers, foreign language children’s books, reference (dictionaries, atlases, etc.) and non-​fiction, plus chapter books and novels for children from beginning readers to teens. And, of course, there is our world famous Oz section — a whole bookcase devoted to the many Oz books by L. Frank Baum and his successors. Of special interest to collectors is our wall of old, rare, and collectible children’s books and our gallery of original children’s book art.

So whether you’re looking for the latest in children’s books, classics from the past, the joys of the world of Oz, or great children’s book art, Books of Wonder is your source for the very finest in the world of children’s books.

Meet the Business Owner

Peter G.

Business Owner

Peter Glassman is the founder and president of Books of Wonder. He began his career as a bookseller and book buyer at the age of 15, making him one of the youngest book buyers ever — and quite possibly the youngest ever who was not related to the store’s owner. In the twenty-​eight years since he established Books of Wonder, it has grown from a hole-​in-​the-​wall store to a 3,000+ square foot store featuring new and antique children’s books, as well as a gallery of original children’s book art. He also oversees the company’s many mail order catalogs, e-​commerce webstore, and publishing programs. In addition to running Books of Wonder, Mr. Glassman has appeared on numerous television and radio programs as an expert on children’s books, including Martha Stewart and Today. He is also the author of three picture books: The Wizard Next Door, illustrated by Steven Kellogg, My Working Mom, illustrated by Tedd Arnold, and My Dad’s Job, illustrated by Timothy Bush.