Winnie and Wilbur 18 Magical Fiction Books Collection Set by Laura Owen - Ages 7-9 - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Winnie and Wilbur: Spooky Winnie
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie Goes Wild
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie Takes the Plunge
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie's Big Catch
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie the Twit
Winnie and Wilbur: Whizz Bang Winnie
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie's Alien Sleepover
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie the Bold
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie Adds Magic
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie Spells Trouble
Winnie and Wilbur: Nitty Winnie
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie Goes for Gold
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie Shapes Up
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie on Patrol
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie Goes Batty
Winnie and Wilbur: Giddy-Up Winnie
Winnie and Wilbur: Mini Winnie
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie Says Cheese

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
Step 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.

About the Books
The 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.

Key Benefits

• 18 complete paperback stories in one collectible box set, so there's always a new Winnie and Wilbur adventure on hand
• Written by Laura Owen and illustrated by Korky Paul, whose comic-style artwork appears on nearly every page
• Ideal for ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4) as a confidence-building bridge from picture books to chapter books
• Short chapters and lively humor keep reluctant readers engaged for independent or shared reading
• A ready-made gift for birthdays, holidays, back-to-school, or building a classroom or home reading library
• Brand new paperback set from Oxford University Press, perfect for fans of Winnie the Witch

Book-by-Book Guide
Winnie 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.
Winnie 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.
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie Takes the Plunge — Winnie dives into a watery adventure, testing her nerve while Wilbur watches on with his usual dry skepticism.
Winnie 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.
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie the Twit — A string of clumsy blunders puts Winnie's patience, and her spellbook, to the test.
Winnie and Wilbur: Whizz Bang Winnie — Fast-paced magical mishaps keep Winnie and Wilbur racing to undo one spell gone wrong after another.
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie's Alien Sleepover — An unexpected visitor turns Winnie's sleepover into an out-of-this-world night of magical surprises.
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie the Bold — Winnie sets out to prove her courage, with Wilbur reluctantly along for the daring ride.
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie Adds Magic — Winnie experiments with new spells around the house, and Wilbur pays the price for every miscalculation.
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie Spells Trouble — One misfired spell leads to another as Winnie tries to fix her own magical mess.
Winnie and Wilbur: Nitty Winnie — A pesky household problem gives Winnie the perfect excuse to try out a brand-new spell.
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie Goes for Gold — Winnie enters a competition determined to win, leaning on magic more than she probably should.
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie Shapes Up — Winnie decides it's time to get into shape, with predictably magical and messy results.
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie on Patrol — Winnie takes on a new job keeping watch, and her spells make the task anything but routine.
Winnie 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.
Winnie and Wilbur: Giddy-Up Winnie — Winnie tries her hand at riding, and Wilbur is dragged along for a bumpy magical gallop.
Winnie and Wilbur: Mini Winnie — A shrinking spell leaves Winnie smaller than usual, turning an ordinary day into a giant-sized problem.
Winnie and Wilbur: Winnie Says Cheese — A simple photograph turns into a magical fiasco once Winnie decides to strike the perfect pose.

About the Author
Laura 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.

Why You'll Love This Set
With 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. It's a natural pick for birthday gifts, holiday stockings, summer reading, or a classroom library, giving kids months of chapter-book fun with Winnie and Wilbur's endlessly chaotic charm.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.