Winnie and Wilbur in Winter
By Valerie Thomas
Pageticker community rating
Average score: 4.6
From 5 readers
What do our readers think of Winnie and Wilbur in Winter? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children enjoy the funny magic, lively story and detailed illustrations, especially Winnie’s amusing problems with winter. They often find the book entertaining and like returning to the Winnie and Wilbur characters.
What does the Pageticker team say about Winnie and Wilbur in Winter?
Winnie and Wilbur in Winter turns a chilly complaint into a chaotic magic mishap. Valerie Thomas’s playful story and Korky Paul’s illustrations are full of visual jokes, while the gentle ending reminds us that every season has its charms. A cosy, funny choice for young children who enjoy witches, cats and a little bit of mayhem.
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What is Winnie and Wilbur in Winter about?
Winnie the Witch and her cat, Wilbur, are fed up with the freezing winter. To escape the cold, Winnie casts a spell to bring summer to their garden. However, the unexpected arrival of crowds eager to enjoy the warmth leads to chaos. Realising the drawbacks of her magic, Winnie must find a way to restore peace and appreciate the winter season.
About the author
Valerie Thomas is a much-loved author from Australia, best known for creating the wonderful 'Winnie the Witch' stories. Her books are filled with magic, adventure, and lots of fun, making them favourites for children all around the world. Valerie enjoys bringing laughter and imagination to every page she writes.
Discussion ideas around Winnie and Wilbur in Winter
Winter or summer?: Which season would you choose if you could change the weather, and what might you miss about the other seasons?
Magic has consequences: Why does Winnie’s spell cause problems, and what could she have thought about before casting it?
A busy garden: How do the visitors change Winnie and Wilbur’s day, and how would you feel if lots of people arrived in your garden?
Finding the good: What makes winter special for Winnie and Wilbur by the end of the story?
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2016
First published
1996
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