We are delighted that you have visited Books of Wonder and welcome you as a new customer! There is no need to create an account before you order, because your account is created as you place your first online order with us. However, if you would like to be informed of specials, new arrivals, etc., you might wish to take a few minutes and register now. That way we can keep you informed about the world of children's books.

Finding Items

To locate a specific item, title, or group of titles, you can search for them in several ways. On the Home Page, in the green bar towards the top, you will find our Quick Search which will look through our entire website for items matching the information you type in. You can enter any word, title, or name, then just click "Go" and you will be taken to a list of books and other items that include the words you entered in their description. When you find an item you are interested in, click on the title or name of the item to view a detail page.

For a more focused search, on the Home Page, you will find the Product Search. Select which area of our website (New Books, Old & Rare, Art, or Oz) you wish to search, then enter the title, author, or illustrator of the book you are seeking in the space below. Then just click "Go" and you'll be taken to a list of books or items that match your search criteria. When you find an item you are interested in, click on the title or name of the item to view a detail page.

There are also links and sections that offer browse lists (New Books > Subjects > Fantasy Novels). When you find an item you are interested in, click on the title or name of the item to view a detail page.

Adding Items to Your Shopping Cart

If you want to order an item, click the "Add to Cart" button that appears on the detail page. This button also shows up next to featured items on section home pages and beneath the image of the book on browse list pages. You do not need to view a display page of the item in order to place it in your shopping cart. You can view the contents of your shopping cart at any time by clicking on "shopping cart" at the top of every page in the site.

Proceed to Checkout

Please take a moment to review all of the items you've placed in your Shopping Cart. If you decide you don't want an item check the "Remove Item" box and then click the "Save My Changes" button below the list of items. This will remove the item from your list and recalculate your total. If you would like to change the quantity of an item, do so in the quantity box and click "Save My Changes." Your quantity and total cost will be recalculated. Once you are satisfied with the items in your Shopping Cart, click the "Checkout Now" button.

Register / Checkout

 Simply fill in the appropriate information and click the "Submit" button. Remember to choose a User Name and Password, so we can expedite your future purchases quickly, send you special "thank you" offers, and keep you up-to-date on what's happening at Books of Wonder and in the world of children's books.

Checkout

First we ask for your billing address. Please fill out all the appropriate information, including your Telephone and E-mail Address. At the bottom of this section, there is a box checked that reads "Remember My Billing Information." If you would like us to store your billing address (the address to which the statement for the credit card you are using is mailed) for future purchases, leave this box checked. If not, uncheck it. Remember, if you uncheck this box, you will have to fill in your billing address the next time you come to Books of Wonder, at which point you will once again be given the option to store your billing address in our database. Please check carefully to make sure you have entered all your information correctly. Any errors or typos may cause a delay in you receiving your order. If you have made a mistake in any of the fields, or would like to change all the information, click the "Clear Billing Information" button and start over.

Next we ask for a Shipping Address. If the shipping address is the same as the billing address, just check the box next to "Ship to same address as billing." If your shipping address is different than your billing address, fill in the appropriate information. At the bottom of this section, there is a box checked that reads "Remember My Shipping Information." If you would like us to store your shipping address for future purchases, leave this box checked. If not, uncheck it. Remember, if you uncheck this box, you will have to fill in this information the next time you come to Books of Wonder, at which point you will once again be given the option to store your shipping address in our database. If you have made a mistake in any of the fields, or would like to change all the information, click the "Clear Shipping Information" button and start over.

Click the "Continue" button at the bottom of the page.

On this next screen, we display the ordered items, the shipping costs, tax (where applicable) and the total that will be charged to your credit card.

Below this is the method of payment you will be using. Select the appropriate Credit Card and fill in the rest of the information.

When you are ready, click the "Submit" button. Once you have done this, a page will return that lists your order number, the billing and shipping addresses, and itemizes your order. You may print this page for your records if you wish. We will also send you an e-mail that confirms your order, the shipping and billing address, and total charged to your credit card.