Regular store hours:
Tuesday – Saturday
11AM to 8PM
SATURDAY STORYTIME – Every Saturday at 3PM – Drop-In
STUFFY SLEEPOVER STORYTIME – 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30PM
Register for Sleepover Storytime here.
EARLY CLOSING:
Fri, Oct 24 @ 1:30PM
We apologize for any inconvenience.
We are headed downtown to both the Trick-or-Treat event at Stanton Plaza (on Elm Street in front of the Double Tree Hotel) from 3:00PM to 6:00PM handing out Halloween candy for costumed kiddos
AND
the Fall Festival on Hanover Street from 3:00PM to 8:00PM where we’ll have a pop-up with plenty of Halloween items (books and toys) plus some of our standard wares – Sugar Squeezes, Tenzi games, Fun in Motion items like the Wandini, and more + Dum-Dum lollipops for trick-or-treaters.
We’ll be open for regular store hours on Sat, Oct 25.
Visit our Upcoming Events page for info about Saturday Storytime as well as other upcoming events we are either hosting in store or attending in the area where you will be able to visit us.
WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The store has gone through a facelift, but the website is still under construction. We’ve made the Contact Us and the About pages final. We’ve just added an Upcoming Events page and are still working on our Products page. Eventually there will also be a blog. Check back periodically to see changes that have been made. (03/13/2025)
Wonderland Books & Toys
Manchester’s only children’s book and toy store is independent, locally, Hispanic, and woman-owned with products for infants through teens and young adults.
In addition to books for infants through young adults, we also have dedicated sections for educators/teachers which carry reference materials, non-fiction stories, flash cards, etc. Another section is for parents/caregivers that include books for new parents, difficult topics to discuss with kids, and general parenting titles.
We also carry an array of games and toys with the majority being education-based. Board games for ages 2+ have been curated as well as wooden toys, items and books geared for kids on the spectrum, and dedicated sections for music, science and nature, things that go, cooking, and more.
Wonderland hopes to bring whimsy into our customers lives while sharing the joys of reading and learning with the whole family.
Come visit us at Maple Valley Plaza (cross-streets of Maple & Valley in prior Double Midnight Comics location). We are across the street from Gill Stadium on Maple and from the Manchester Police Department on Valley. In the Plaza, we are located between the convenience store and the nail salon.
Our Products
Infant through Teens – fun and educational items including classics and new items. Books :: Toys :: Games
Our Products page will also list our product vendors – so check there if you are looking to see if we carry specific companies. You can always call or use the Contact Us form to find out if we have an item in stock.
Board Books
Picture Books
Chapter & Middle Grades
Teen & Young Adult
Infant Toys
Educational Toys
Board Games
Art Supplies
About Me
I’m excited to be opening a children’s book and toy store in Manchester, NH. I’ve loved children’s literature since, well, I was a child. However, it was a job at my local public library shelving picture books during high school that solidified that love.
Instilling a love of reading is such an important gift to give to a person – of any age. But if you can expose them to the joy of books at an early age it may also encourage not only the reading of fiction, but also the desire to learn about the world.
While books are a gateway to learning, not every child excels or feels the same comfort in books as others. Educational toys and games are a way to expose children to learning through an alternative method. It can help them approach concepts they may otherwise shy away from because they may think it’s not their topic or are not familiar with it.
As this store expands, there will be other items and activities added – so please keep an eye on this website, our Facebook page, and Instagram for updates.
Information about Wonderland Books & Toys?
Need to check if we have a book or toy in stock you are in search of? We are just a call away and happy to help.
If it’s not something we carry, ask if we may be able to special order it for you.