{"title":"Winnie and Wilbur","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"winnie-and-wilbur-16-books-collection-set-ages-5-7-paperback","title":"Winnie and Wilbur by Valerie Thomas 16 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-7 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie the Witch\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: The Big Bad Robot\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: The Broomstick Ride\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: The Dinosaur Day\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: The Magic Wand\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: In Winter\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Happy Birthday, Winnie\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: In Space\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: The Midnight Dragon\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: The New Computer\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: The Haunted House\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: At the Seaside\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: The Amazing Pumpkin\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: The Pirate Adventure\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Under the Sea\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: The Flying Carpet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780192775061\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: OUP Oxford\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 5-7 (Kindergarten-Grade 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMeet Winnie the Witch and her big black cat Wilbur in this joyful 16-book paperback collection from Valerie Thomas and illustrator Korky Paul. Since Winnie the Witch first delighted readers in 1987, the pair have starred in one hilarious mishap after another, from wobbly spells to runaway broomsticks. Each story is a short, self-contained picture book bursting with bold, busy artwork and warm humor that rewards repeat readings. Ideal for read-aloud time or early independent reading practice, this collection introduces young readers to one of Britain's best-loved picture book duos in one giftable set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMany children fall in love with reading through characters they want to visit again and again — and Winnie the Witch has been exactly that kind of character since her first appearance in 1987. Valerie Thomas's stories follow Winnie, a scatterbrained but big-hearted witch who lives in a black house with her equally black cat, Wilbur. The trouble is, Winnie keeps losing track of Wilbur against all that blackness, and her well-meaning magical fixes tend to spiral into delightfully chaotic new problems. Korky Paul's illustrations are dense, funny, and endlessly rewarding to pore over, packed with sight gags, hidden details, and Winnie's unmistakable stripy-socked energy on every page. This 16-book set brings together some of the pair's most memorable adventures, sending Winnie and Wilbur broomstick-riding through storms, hunting a runaway robot, meeting a baby dragon at midnight, decorating pumpkins, sailing under the sea, and zooming off on a flying carpet. Each book is a complete, bite-sized story, making the set perfect for bedtime or classroom read-alouds. The stories gently explore friendship, problem-solving, and the idea that even magical mistakes can be fixed with a little cleverness and kindness. Because every title stands on its own, children can dip into the collection in any order, discovering favorites and revisiting them again and again. For families building a home library or teachers stocking a classroom shelf, this bundle offers reliable, funny, beautifully illustrated stories that have introduced generations of children to picture books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSixteen complete Winnie and Wilbur picture book adventures in one convenient paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold, detailed illustrations by Korky Paul bring every spell and mishap to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, self-contained stories are perfect for bedtime or independent reading practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages early reading confidence, vocabulary growth, and imaginative play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ready-made gift set for birthdays, holidays, or building a home reading library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeloved characters that have entertained young readers since 1987\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie the Witch — The story that started it all, as Winnie's spell to see her black cat against her black house turns Wilbur an unexpected shade of green.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Big Bad Robot — Winnie builds a robot to help around the house, only to discover that a little too much magic can make even the most helpful gadget go hilariously wrong.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Broomstick Ride — A gusty storm sends Winnie and Wilbur on a wild, windswept broomstick journey full of narrow escapes and laugh-out-loud turbulence.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Dinosaur Day — A spell gone slightly askew whisks Winnie back to the age of dinosaurs, where she and Wilbur must find their way home again.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Magic Wand — When Winnie's trusty wand starts misbehaving, she learns that even a witch's most reliable tool can bring surprising new chaos.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Winter — Winnie tries to conjure a snowy wonderland for Wilbur, discovering that magic and winter weather don't always mix as planned.\u003cbr\u003e\nHappy Birthday, Winnie — Wilbur and friends plan a birthday surprise for Winnie, leading to a party full of magical mix-ups and warm celebration.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Space — A spell sends Winnie and Wilbur rocketing beyond the clouds for a starry, out-of-this-world adventure.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Midnight Dragon — A mysterious baby dragon appears at midnight, and Winnie must use her cleverness as much as her magic to help it find its way.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe New Computer — Winnie tries her hand at modern technology, and her spell-powered computer quickly proves to have a mind of its own.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Haunted House — Winnie and Wilbur investigate spooky noises in a haunted house, turning a scary night into a funny, feel-good ghost story.\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the Seaside — A day at the beach turns magical when Winnie's spells stir up waves, sandcastles, and seaside surprises for Wilbur.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Amazing Pumpkin — Winnie grows a pumpkin patch with a magical boost, and the results end up far bigger and stranger than she bargained for.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Pirate Adventure — Winnie and Wilbur set sail on a swashbuckling seafaring quest, complete with treasure, trouble, and plenty of magical mishaps.\u003cbr\u003e\nUnder the Sea — A spell takes Winnie and Wilbur beneath the waves to explore an underwater world full of color and curious sea creatures.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Flying Carpet — Winnie conjures a flying carpet for a magical joyride, though keeping it steady proves trickier than she expects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nValerie Thomas is a British author best known for creating Winnie the Witch, first published in 1987 in partnership with illustrator Korky Paul. A former teacher, Thomas drew on her classroom experience to craft stories with warmth, humor, and gentle lessons that resonate with young children. Winnie the Witch has since grown into a long-running, much-loved series, with Winnie and her black cat Wilbur appearing in numerous picture books, activity books, and early readers. Thomas's storytelling, paired with Korky Paul's richly detailed artwork, has made Winnie and Wilbur a fixture on bookshelves and in classrooms for generations of young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom spellbound seasides to midnight dragons, this Winnie and Wilbur collection is packed with sixteen funny, magical adventures kids will want to revisit again and again. It's a wonderful birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, or addition to a classroom library, offering hours of read-aloud fun and a gentle boost for growing readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valerie Thomas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57173553906038,"sku":"MAN-9780192775061","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/winnie-and-wilbur-valerie-thomas-paperback.jpg?v=1785862856"},{"product_id":"winnie-and-wilbur-18-books-collection-set-laura-owen-ages-7-9-paperback","title":"Winnie and Wilbur 18 Magical Fiction Books Collection Set by Laura Owen - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Spooky Winnie\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Goes Wild\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Takes the Plunge\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie's Big Catch\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie the Twit\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Whizz Bang Winnie\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie's Alien Sleepover\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie the Bold\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Adds Magic\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Spells Trouble\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Nitty Winnie\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Goes for Gold\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Shapes Up\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie on Patrol\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Goes Batty\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Giddy-Up Winnie\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Mini Winnie\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Says Cheese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStep into the whimsical world of Winnie the Witch with the Winnie and Wilbur 18 Magical Fiction Books Collection Box Set, written by Laura Owen and illustrated by Korky Paul. This paperback bundle gathers eighteen full-length adventures starring the accident-prone witch Winnie and her long-suffering black cat Wilbur, sized for children ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4) graduating from picture books into independent chapter-book reading. Packed with spell-gone-wrong mishaps, seaside capers, spooky surprises, and everyday magic, each story balances laugh-out-loud humor with genuine heart. Published by Oxford University Press, this collection makes a wonderful birthday gift, holiday present, or addition to a classroom library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Winnie and Wilbur series began life as the beloved Winnie the Witch picture books before growing into this longer-form chapter-book collection, giving young readers a chance to spend even more time with the messy, big-hearted witch and her exasperated cat. Across all eighteen paperbacks, Winnie's spells rarely go as planned, whether she's trying to tidy a cluttered cottage, win a village competition, or simply get through an ordinary day without turning something (or someone) the wrong color. Wilbur, meanwhile, plays the perfect straight-cat, reacting to each chaotic scheme with expressions that Korky Paul renders in richly detailed, comic-book-style illustrations on nearly every page. The stories move between settings and situations, from seaside outings and alien encounters to sports days and detective work, but they always return to the same warm formula: good intentions, a magical mix-up, and a resolution that rewards kindness and quick thinking over perfect spellcasting. Sentences are short and punchy, vocabulary is accessible without feeling babyish, and the visual humor supports readers who are still building confidence, making this an ideal bridge between early readers and longer novels. Teachers and parents often use the series for shared reading because the comedy keeps reluctant readers engaged while the repeated character dynamics build familiarity and comprehension. Collected together in one paperback box set, these eighteen stories offer months of read-aloud or independent reading material, letting fans follow Winnie and Wilbur from one delightfully chaotic adventure to the next without ever needing to track down a missing title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 complete paperback stories in one collectible box set, so there's always a new Winnie and Wilbur adventure on hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Laura Owen and illustrated by Korky Paul, whose comic-style artwork appears on nearly every page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4) as a confidence-building bridge from picture books to chapter books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters and lively humor keep reluctant readers engaged for independent or shared reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ready-made gift for birthdays, holidays, back-to-school, or building a classroom or home reading library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback set from Oxford University Press, perfect for fans of Winnie the Witch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Spooky Winnie — Winnie tries to banish a case of the shivers from her cottage, with Wilbur bearing the brunt of every spooky spell.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Goes Wild — A trip into the wild sees Winnie's magic run untamed, leaving Wilbur to keep the chaos from spiraling further.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Takes the Plunge — Winnie dives into a watery adventure, testing her nerve while Wilbur watches on with his usual dry skepticism.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie's Big Catch — A day out fishing turns into a magical mix-up as Winnie's spell reels in far more than she bargained for.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie the Twit — A string of clumsy blunders puts Winnie's patience, and her spellbook, to the test.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Whizz Bang Winnie — Fast-paced magical mishaps keep Winnie and Wilbur racing to undo one spell gone wrong after another.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie's Alien Sleepover — An unexpected visitor turns Winnie's sleepover into an out-of-this-world night of magical surprises.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie the Bold — Winnie sets out to prove her courage, with Wilbur reluctantly along for the daring ride.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Adds Magic — Winnie experiments with new spells around the house, and Wilbur pays the price for every miscalculation.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Spells Trouble — One misfired spell leads to another as Winnie tries to fix her own magical mess.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Nitty Winnie — A pesky household problem gives Winnie the perfect excuse to try out a brand-new spell.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Goes for Gold — Winnie enters a competition determined to win, leaning on magic more than she probably should.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Shapes Up — Winnie decides it's time to get into shape, with predictably magical and messy results.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie on Patrol — Winnie takes on a new job keeping watch, and her spells make the task anything but routine.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Goes Batty — A house full of bats sends Winnie scrambling for a spell, with Wilbur caught in the middle of the flapping chaos.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Giddy-Up Winnie — Winnie tries her hand at riding, and Wilbur is dragged along for a bumpy magical gallop.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Mini Winnie — A shrinking spell leaves Winnie smaller than usual, turning an ordinary day into a giant-sized problem.\u003cbr\u003e\nWinnie and Wilbur: Winnie Says Cheese — A simple photograph turns into a magical fiasco once Winnie decides to strike the perfect pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLaura Owen is a children's author who has written extensively for Oxford University Press, including the Winnie and Wilbur chapter-book series that grew out of the classic Winnie the Witch picture books. Her stories are known for gentle humor, easy-to-follow plots, and warmth, making them a favorite with early independent readers. The books are illustrated by Korky Paul, a Zimbabwe-born, award-winning illustrator whose richly detailed, comic-style artwork has defined the look of Winnie and Wilbur for decades. Together, Owen's storytelling and Paul's illustrations have helped the series become a beloved staple of children's shelves and classrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith 18 complete stories, laugh-out-loud magic, and Korky Paul's iconic illustrations on every page, this box set is an easy favorite for young readers. 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