Skip to navigation Skip to content
  • twitter
  • instagram
  • facebook
Shop Now
House of Books & Friends
My Account
  • £0.00 0
House of Books & Friends
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Resources for Connection
    • News
  • Shop
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Coffee & Connections
    • Loneliness Awareness Week 2026
  • Our Café
    • Bookish Afternoon Tea
  • Contact
    • Hire Us
    • Accessibility Information
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Resources for Connection
    • News
  • Shop
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Coffee & Connections
    • Loneliness Awareness Week 2026
  • Our Café
    • Bookish Afternoon Tea
  • Contact
    • Hire Us
    • Accessibility Information

Buy Online

Letters from Wonderland

£14.99

In this illustrated collection of letters, Josie George, well-being guru, shows readers that the world is full of magic and mystery if you only look hard enough. Because Wonderland exists outside of stories – it’s in the cracks between the pavement, in neglected urban spaces, in overgrown gardens, in weeds and upturned flower pots. It’s the wonder we all experience as very small children but that we grow out of as time goes on. Reading it is to feel bewitched – and transported to a happier place. She gives readers the tools they need to navigate through life and retain an inner peace and joy.

In Stock

ISBN: 9780571380169 Category: Children's - Older Readers Tags: Children's / Teenage general interest: Discovery & exploration, Children's / Teenage general interest: Practical interests, Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Self-awareness & self-esteem, Children's / Teenage: general interest
  • Description
  • Additional information
  • Reviews (0)

Description

I am a little strange, but warm like porridge and sunshine. I grow things and find treasures. I know the names of the birds and the trees. My body and my mind work differently to most. I am full of surprises. Will you join me?

Wonderland exists outside of stories.

It’s in the cracks between the pavement.

In overgrown gardens, down amongst the weeds.

It’s a witchy, magical, enchanted place.

It’s waiting for you.

And it needs you.

Follow the trail laid out for you in this sumptuously illustrated book of letters that will lead you on a journey of discovery into the magical world all around you.

If where you live feels grey and boring, if you’ve ever felt different or alone, doubted yourself or wondered if you really matter, if you’ve found yourself feeling sad that magic isn’t ‘real’ or longed to feel like someone special in a real story, this book is for you.

Additional information

Dimensions 21.5 × 15.7 cm
Author

George, Josie

Publisher

Faber & Faber

Imprint

Faber & Faber

Cover

Hardback

Pages

166

Language

English

Edition

Hardback original

Dewey

158.1 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.

Related products

  • Island of whispers

    £8.99
    Add to basket
  • Treasure Island

    £14.99
    Add to basket
  • Runaways

    £7.99
    Add to basket

houseofbooksandfriends



View Instagram post by houseofbooksandfriends


Jun 5



Open post by houseofbooksandfriends with ID 18126598225626142


We are now looking for an experienced Café and Catering Manager to lead our café operations.

If you bring energy, enthusiasm, and a love of people — and want to be part of a growing organisation that makes a real difference in the community — we would love to hear from you.

For more information about the role and how to apply, click the link in our bio.

houseofbooksandfriends



View Instagram post by houseofbooksandfriends


Jun 5



Open post by houseofbooksandfriends with ID 18086696564570473


Want to win this beautiful illustration of HOBAF? Follow the instructions on the second slide! 🎨🖌️

@marisa.giannasi.art has captured the essence of the shop perfectly, including the grade II listed exterior and even a teeny tiny HOBAF man! 

Competition ends 14/06 winner will be contacted by DM

houseofbooksandfriends



View Instagram post by houseofbooksandfriends


Jun 5



Open post by houseofbooksandfriends with ID 18052892726758303


We’re teaming up with Manchester City of Literature to host a walking tour with a difference! 👣

Our Connection Tours are less about history and more about meeting new people and discovering local places to connect. Using the Manchester UNESCO City of Literature Map, our relaxed tours will start at House of Books & Friends and feature a snapshot of the city’s literary highlights, what community activities they offer and how to get involved – perfect for all you bookworms out there! 📚

We will end the tour back at the bookshop where you’ll get the chance to know your group better over a free hot drink.

Find out more at the link in our bio!

houseofbooksandfriends



View Instagram post by houseofbooksandfriends


Jun 4



Open post by houseofbooksandfriends with ID 17929221180324425


We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at House of Books & Friends in Manchester city centre.

We are looking for:
1 x Bookseller/Barista – 10 hours per week over Saturday and Sunday, must be available Saturday & Sunday, with some other availability Monday-Friday.

Immediate start possible. Candidates must be 18+.

Click the link in our bio to find out more about the role and how to apply.

houseofbooksandfriends



View Instagram post by houseofbooksandfriends


Jun 4



Open post by houseofbooksandfriends with ID 17997665033776536


Can you guess the bookseller based on their current read?!🤔
Let us know in the comments if you got it right and if there are any books that caught your eye👀

houseofbooksandfriends



View Instagram post by houseofbooksandfriends


Jun 3



Open post by houseofbooksandfriends with ID 18592521169017120


Wanna be well read AND well fed? We've got some new nibbles in our cafe ready for you to try! 🧀🍬


Follow on Instagram

You're here, so you must like reading.... our newsletter is akin to a literary classic! We have so many projects, events and plans for House of Books & Friends all of which we will pack in to our newsletter so you can be among the first to find out about all the latest news. Don't worry, we promise not to bombard you!

SUBSCRIBE
  • twitter
  • instagram
  • facebook

Get in Touch

We love to hearing from fellow Bookworms!

Please drop us a message, find out where we are or get directions via our contact page.
Contact Us

 

© House of Books and Friends 2026 / Website designed by Bookswarm

The House of Books and Friends CIC is a community interest company registration number 13909633, the registered office of which is 53 King Street, Manchester, M2 4LQ. Trading Address - 81 King Street, Manchester M2 4AH. what3words ///stars.wished.papers

  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy and Cookies
  • My Account
  • Search
  • Basket 0