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Winnie and Wilbur in Winter

By Valerie Thomas

Part of the Winnie The Witch Picture Books series
whimsical humorous imaginative

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.

Genres

Fantasy Humour Animals

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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