Winnie the Witch is a popular children's book character created by Valerie Thomas and illustrated by Korky Paul. The series tells the story of a witch named Winnie and her black cat, Wilbur, who always seem to find themselves in interesting and magical situations. The storytelling in Winnie the Witch books is full of creativity, humor, and enchantment. Each story begins with Winnie's bewitching home, where she lives with Wilbur. The illustrations vividly capture Winnie's colorful world, showcasing her quirky personality and unique magical abilities. Throughout the books, Winnie and Wilbur embark on various adventures, often with unintended consequences due to Winnie's spells going awry.

The Misadventures of Winnie the Witch by Laura Owen and Korky Paul

Have you met Winnie the Witch yet? I do hope so. She's really quite bonkers, often rather disgusting, and she has a fat, long-suffering cat called Wilbur. She's a bit of a favourite in our house, so we were eager to sit down and read her newest stories together!

This collection brings eight new stories, all illustrated, which see Winnie doing everything from setting up a car boot sale stand, designing her own knickers and taking part in a local football match. The Winnie stories are always fairly accessible, so you don't need to read them in any particular order and you should be able to follow along without any problems even if you've never read any Winnie stories before.

Korky Paul's drawings always brings the stories to life, but I felt in this case that I prefer the individual picture books of Winnie stories. Here the artwork seemed a little bit more slapdash in some of the illustrations here and although some are in full colour and as wonderful as you'd expect, others are only partly coloured, and this left Winnie looking a little bare at times. However, it is entertaining to have illustrations throughout a story collection like this and they help move the stories along, supporting the action all the way.

The stories themselves are lively and fun. Winnie gets into scrapes, as ever, and her magic often makes things worse rather than better. I did get the feeling that she was a little more profane than usual. don't worry, there aren't any real swear words to upset little ones, but she did seem to shout out exclamations such as Knotted noodles, you're blooming right! rather more often than I'm used to! Wilbur is playing his usual side-kick role and is still my favourite - I like his little sighs and rolled eye expressions! There's enough stories here to give you over a week's worth of bedtime reads, and each story is long enough to encourage a nice quite sit down, yet short enough to allow you to read two in a row if you're eeling particularly generous! It would make a nice gift for a Winnie the Witch fan.

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Littlest Witch's Story

Little monsters have trouble listening to their parents, too! Winnie the Witch wants to sneak out for a ride on her magic broom, but her mother won't let her. Find out if the spell she put on her mother's cup will work, letting Winnie fly free. Rhyming text and delightful art will keep readers enthralled.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

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Best Books for Kids – Winnie the Witch

My kids just love Valerie Thomas’ Winnie the Witch stories. These are certainly some of the very best books for kids that we have at home and we read them time and time again. Winnie is a kindhearted but misguided witch whose

Winnie is a kindhearted but misguided witch whose well-intentioned deeds usually go wrong. She frequently gets herself into a pickle and needs the help of her much more clever pet, Wilbur the cat, to put things right. Though poor Wilbur is often the victim when Winnie’s noble attempts to do something good go hilariously awry.

The books have very well written stories with interesting and very different plots and there are some excellent turns of phrase which make my children giggle with laughter, particularly when something goes wrong and Winnie uses her funny expletives such as ‘gnats knickers’ and ‘soggy babies bottoms’. Some of her foods are also squirmingly disgusting too.

What brings these books to life is not just the amazing stories but also the highly imaginative illustrations by Korky Paul. There are highly detailed, colour illustrations all the way through that kids just love to look at. For those of you still reading to your kids, these will give them lots of things to focus on whilst you read the story to them. You can also play the Korky Paul hunting game. In many of the pictures, Korky Paul incorporates his name as part of the picture, such as writing it in stars, my children love to spot them. There are also lots of other spotting things you can do – such as hunt for Santa in the Winnie in Winter story.

The particular book pictured here is a fantastic collection of six of Winnie and Wilbur’s crazy adventures – a great way to introduce your kids to the series. The stories allow you to meet Winnie in her black house, take a wild and haphazard ride on Winnie’s broomstick, watch her turn Winter into Summer only to regret it and see the disasters which happen when Winnie’s wand stops working, before finding out how a computer can cause utter chaos and spending time with them at the at the seaside.

If you finish these, there are also lots of other Winnie the Witch books to explore including a follow-up series written by Laura Owen, which is just as funny and well written but come in a smaller paperback size and with black and white illustrations – aimed more at slightly older readers.

Overall, we love these books and have spent many a bedtime read enjoying Winnie and Wilbur. We think you find them some of the best kids’ books around. But don’t just buy a single story to start with, your kids will be begging you for the next one before you can say ‘blazing bloomers!’

All opinions in this review are our own, however, we may be compensated should you make a purchase through the links provided.

Littlest Witch's Story

Little monsters have trouble listening to their parents, too! Winnie the Witch wants to sneak out for a ride on her magic broom, but her mother won't let her. .

Throughout the books, Winnie and Wilbur embark on various adventures, often with unintended consequences due to Winnie's spells going awry. Whether Winnie turns Wilbur into a dinosaur or accidentally conjures an entire zoo into her garden, the stories are filled with excitement and unexpected twists. The storytelling in Winnie the Witch is engaging for young readers, with a mix of rhyming text and dialogue, making it fun to read aloud.

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Each story presents a problem that Winnie must solve using her wit and magical skills. Children can relate to the challenges Winnie faces and the lessons she learns along the way. Although Winnie is a witch, the stories emphasize friendship, kindness, and learning from mistakes. Winnie often realizes the unintended consequences of her spells and finds a way to make things right, teaching children the importance of taking responsibility for their actions. As the stories progress, Winnie's character evolves, and she becomes more proficient in her magical abilities. This character development adds depth to the series and allows young readers to grow alongside Winnie as they continue to follow her adventures. Winnie the Witch storytelling is a delightful blend of humor, magic, and life lessons. It captivates children's imaginations and encourages them to explore their own creativity. Whether reading alone or with an adult, children can enjoy the enchanting world of Winnie and Wilbur and the many adventures they encounter..

Reviews for "Step into the Whimsical World of Winnie the Witch through Storytelling"

1. John - 1 star

The Winnie the witch storytelling was extremely disappointing. The plot was predictable and lacked any originality. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth. It felt like I was watching a children's cartoon with no substance. Overall, I was not impressed and would not recommend it to anyone looking for a engaging and thought-provoking storytelling experience.

2. Sarah - 2 stars

I found the Winnie the witch storytelling to be quite underwhelming. The pacing was too slow and it failed to captivate my attention. The humor was juvenile and not appealing to adult viewers. The animation was also subpar and lacked detail. I was expecting more from this storytelling, but it fell short of my expectations.

3. Mark - 2 stars

I was not impressed with the Winnie the witch storytelling. The storyline was too simplistic and lacked any real excitement. The animation was average at best and the voice acting was mediocre. It felt like a generic children's program with no real magic or charm. I was disappointed and would not recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable storytelling experience.

4. Lisa - 3 stars

The Winnie the witch storytelling was okay, but it didn't leave a lasting impression on me. The plot was predictable and the characters were forgettable. It had some fun moments, but overall, it felt lacking in depth. I would recommend it as a casual watch, but don't expect anything outstanding from it.

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