Winnie and Wilbur: The Bug Safari

Winnie and Wilbur: The Bug Safari
Author: Valerie Thomas
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2019-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 019276764X

When Winnie and Wilbur discover life in miniature, the bugs in their garden suddenly seem very big indeed. It's the start of an exciting safari. But when excitement turns to survival, mini Winnie and tiny Wilbur would rather be their rightful size again. There's one small problem: teeny Winnie can't wave her whopping wand . . . Bugs, minibeasts, and creepy-crawlies are endlessly fascinating to children and they come under the spotlight in Winnie and Wilbur's latest adventure.

Winnie the Witch

Winnie the Witch
Author: Anthony Clark
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2001-12-13
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1849437963

Winnie the Witch uses her magic to solve some very practical problems. But the results are never quite as she imagined... One day after turning everything in her house black to hide the mess, she discovers she can no longer see her black cat Wilbur. So she decides to use a bit of magic, and that's when the trouble really starts... This wonderful new play for children brings together all three books in the award-winning Winnie the Witch series which have delighted children all over the world. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce children aged 3 to 6 to the excitement of live theatre.

Winnie's Big Bad Robot

Winnie's Big Bad Robot
Author: Valerie Thomas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-02-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9780192738745

Winnie the Witch is very pleased when she turns her cardboard robot into a real one. Beep, beep! But when the naughty robot takes Winnie's wand, things start to get totally out of control. It's up to Wilbur, Winnie's lovable cat, to stop the magical mayhem and save the day. With an accompanying CD for entertaining listening!

Winnie and Wilbur: Around the World

Winnie and Wilbur: Around the World
Author: Valerie Thomas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-03-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9780192772336

Winnie and Wilbur are visiting the wild animals from their library book in real life. It's exciting to journey by magic all around the world, but there is trouble for our travellers when the animals get hungry! A whistle-stop tour full of hilarious slapstick fun.

Winnie's Pirate Adventure

Winnie's Pirate Adventure
Author: Valerie Thomas
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780192736024

When Winnie and Wilbur arrive at Cousin Cuthbert's party dressed as a pirate and a parrot, they discover a whole crew in fancy dress, eager for excitement on the high seas! Winnie is ready with her magic to whisk her shipmates aboard, but will they be back with the treasure before the party's over?

Winnie and Wilbur The Naughty Knight

Winnie and Wilbur The Naughty Knight
Author: Valerie Thomas
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2017-09-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0192759485

When Winnie and Wilbur fly over a castle, they swoop down to take a closer look. When it turns out to be nothing more than a ruin, Winnie realizes that they are 'hundreds of years too late' and so makes a swoosh of her wand to take them back to medieval times. The ruin becomes a fully functioning fortress and it's a day of much archery, jousting and feasting. Winnie disguises herself as a medieval lady-in-waiting. Wilbur is a dashing knight in armour. But when they come across a naughty knight,making mincemeat of his rivals in the tournament and losing his temper in the banqueting hall, a little magic is required to put him in his place and give everyone else the entertaining day they've come to enjoy. Sir Wilbur is given pride of place at the banquet and everyone wants to know who the mysterious knight could be. Winnie realizes things could go badly if their true identities are revealed. They make a swift exit before out-staying their welcome, and the castle is restored to the ruin it was. With med

Winnie and Wilbur at Chinese New Year

Winnie and Wilbur at Chinese New Year
Author: Valerie Thomas
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2020-01-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0192772406

When Winnie and Wilbur decide to celebrate Chinese New Year, the party is going with a swing. Family? Check! Friends? Check! Food? Check! Fun? Check! But just when Winnie waves her wand to make parade costumes for everyone, Wilbur goes missing. Oh no! Will Winnie find him before the first firework lights up the sky? The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both young and old since 1987 and Winnie and Wilbur have become favourite characters in homes and schools all over the world.

Winnie and Wilbur Stay at Home

Winnie and Wilbur Stay at Home
Author:
Publisher: Oxford University Press - Children
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2020-05-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0192777629

A fun Winnie and Wilbur story that will resonate with children dealing with a sudden change to their lives during the coronavirus crisis. When everyone is told to stay at home, Winnie worries she won't have anything to do. Without being allowed out on her broomstick, what will she and Wilbur do all day? But with Wilbur's good ideas and a flick of Winnie's wand, they are soon having lots of fun - and then it's time to open the door to magic up a colourful display of thanks! With lots of great ideas for activities you can do to have fun whilst staying at home. Print off the story and enjoy colouring the backgrounds! It's a stay-at-home Winnie and Wilbur adventure! The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both young and old since 1987 and Winnie and Wilbur have become favourite characters in homes and schools all over the world.

Winnie at the Seaside (paperback and CD)

Winnie at the Seaside (paperback and CD)
Author: Valerie Thomas
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2007-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780192727251

Winnie decides she needs a seaside break, so she and Wilbur zoom off to the coast. Winnie makes a beeline for the sea to cool down. Wilbur makes a beeline for anywhere other than the sea - he hates water, and can't bear getting wet. Winnie is having so much fun in the water that she doesn't notice her broomstick being washed out to sea. She waves her magic wand in an attempt to get the broomstick back but it doesn't really go according to plan. The mix of magic and mayhem that follows involves a surfer and a whale and, predictably, it's poor Wilbur who gets the worst of things...In this paperback with audio CD edition, children can listen to the story with accompanying music and sound effects that really transport listeners to the seaside!

Lost in the Clouds

Lost in the Clouds
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0744049350

When a loved one dies, it can be a difficult topic to explain to little ones. Let this heart-warming book help you support your child through their stages of grief. You don't have to weather the storm alone! This moving book about grief shows children that, despite their loss, they always have someone to talk to. The beautifully illustrated children’s book follows Billy and his father as they navigate the loss of his mother. It includes: • A large format that makes it easy for adults and children to read together • A sensitively written narrative that moves away from the typical institutional approaches to grief for children • Beautiful full-page illustrations that allow kids to become immersed in the story • One non-fiction, working spread that teaches children and their families about how to open the conversation about grief and loss Billy misses his mommy very much. She lives in the clouds. Some days when he and Daddy play in the garden, he knows that Mommy is letting the sun shine for them. But not all days are like that. Sometimes Mommy’s clouds are dark, and Billy feels sad and alone. Written in collaboration with an experienced grief professional, Lost in the Clouds gently explores the idea of grief and teaches children how to understand and deal with their emotions surrounding the death of a loved one. With beautiful and colorful illustrations to accompany the touching narrative, this meaningful storybook is perfect for sharing and will bring comfort to both children and parents.