Vintage Wonder Books Children's Stories - Copyrights 1950 to 1976 - Printed in USA
$6.06
Relive your childhood, share nostalgic memories with a special little one, or add to your collection of vintage children's books, with one or more titles from this assortment of Wonder Books. First launched in 1946, the majority of titles offered here were printed in the '70s, with copyright dates between 1950 and 1976. Most are in very good to excellent condition for their age, but please take a few moments to review the photos provided, and request more if necessary; prices vary based on edition, rarity, and condition. Select desired title(s) from the drop-down menu. Combined shipping calculated at checkout. Please note most books have a name stamped on flyleaf - see photo for example. Books measures approx. 8" x 6.5". Printed in the USA.
Brave Little Steam Shovel - approx. 1" separation of cover from spine. See photo 10
Casper - some discoloration around page edges.
Choo Choo Train - name inscribed on interior front cover.
Christmas Favorites - approx. 1.5" split where top of spine meets front cover. See photo 11
Dick Whittington - minor shelf wear/rub marks on covers; name printed at top right corner of front cover. See photo 12
Diz and Liz - slight musty odor, otherwise outstanding condition.
House that Jack Built - name inscribed on interior front cover has been redacted.
Hungry Baby Bunny - top front cover corners slightly damaged. See photos 13 & 14
Merry Christmas Book - very small puncture on front spine. See photo 15
Romper Room Safety Book - name inscribed on interior front cover.
Silly Sidney - slight musty odor; approx. 2" tear where first page meets cover/spine. See photo. 16
Too Little Fire Engine - name inscribed on interior front cover.
Tuggy - name inscribed on interior front cover.
Wonder Book of Clowns - small section on front cover that has been rubbed off/peeled. See photo 17
As with all vintage books, wear including scuffing, fading, dog ears, crushed/soft cover corners, minor tears etc., are to be expected. Our books are sold in “as is” condition. Some are “like new” while others bear signs of being much loved over many decades. Significant flaws (large tears, scribbles, inscriptions, water damage) are noted by book title (see above), and in photos where space permits. Please note: photos represent the titles available, not necessarily the copy you will receive, so please read the attached descriptions where notable flaws are mentioned. Although we do our best to keep photos and descriptions up-to-date, sometimes copies sell faster than we can amend the listing so, again, be aware that you might not receive the copy represented in the listing. When we have multiple copies in inventory, we will always ship the book that is in the BEST condition e.g. you may be expecting a book with an inscription and small tear but receive one that is “like new”. Buyers who have provided Etsy their email address will be notified if there are significant differences between what is described/pictured at time of purchase and the actual copy being shipped. If any of these potential issues are particularly important to you, contact us prior to check-out for specific details about the copy immediately available.
If you don’t see the title you’re looking for, please visit our shop's "Children's Books" section or contact us for assistance; we purchase new inventory regularly, have many unlisted titles, and keep a list of customer requests to watch for while sourcing new items “in the wild”. We’re here to help. *
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I have to pay extra fees when my package arrives?
Due to NEW Customs rules (effective August 29, 2025), import duties/tariffs will be charged to most packages entering the U.S., based on the current tariff rate of the country of origin i.e. where the product was made. Our shop ships via Chit Chats, a third party service that utilizes partner carriers like Canada Post, and USPS for "final mile" delivery. Packages destined for the USA are subject to DDP postage (Delivered Duty Paid), meaning extra fees are paid up-front, so there won't be any surprises on the recipients' end on arrival. Listings that do not indicate shipping options for our American customers can, in most cases, still be shipped - we just have to calculate and collect the associated fees. Contact us for details.
How much will the extra duty fees be?
An ad valorem tariff rate, based on a product's country of origin (where it was made), and calculated as a percentage of an item's value, will apply to the majority of our listings. For listings that do not indicate a U.S. destined delivery fee, please contact us with your address: we are more than happy to complete the requisite paper work to determine any additional fees associated with your product(s) of choice, and create a private listing for said item(s).
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Will Canadian shoppers be affected by U.S. tariffs and termination of the Section 321 De Minimis exemption??
Fellow Canadians, shopping at Where the Wild Finds Are, will not incur additional fees due to U.S. tariffs.
Why is it so expensive to ship a single book to the U.S.?
The shipping cost for single book purchases is a direct reflection of the brokerage fees incurred to ship to the U.S. following the imposition of tariffs and termination of the de minimis exemption. To help offset the increase, we have reduced the cost for additional titles shipped in the same order to $2. All orders are shipped with tracking and insurance, protecting both buyer and seller from loss or damage. Shipping overages, when they occur, are refunded.