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Winnie the Witch #3
Winnie Flies Again
Winnie the Witch loves flying on her broomstick. But recently Winnie and Wilbur have had a few mid-air crashes.
Winnie uses a little magic to find a safer way to travel, but perhaps she should look no further than the end of her nose ...
Winnie uses a little magic to find a safer way to travel, but perhaps she should look no further than the end of her nose ...
29 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
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Valerie Thomas
248 books87 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
Valerie Thomas is the author of the bestselling and much loved Winnie the Witch picture books, illustrated by Korky Paul.
Valerie was born in Australia and has lived there for most of her life. Although she doesn’t have a broomstick, she has traveled to most parts of the world, and she is now trying to organize her life so that she never has to experience another winter. She used to live with a big black cat exactly like Wilbur, but luckily her house was not black.
Valerie Thomas is the author of the bestselling and much loved Winnie the Witch picture books, illustrated by Korky Paul.
Valerie was born in Australia and has lived there for most of her life. Although she doesn’t have a broomstick, she has traveled to most parts of the world, and she is now trying to organize her life so that she never has to experience another winter. She used to live with a big black cat exactly like Wilbur, but luckily her house was not black.
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February 17, 2020
Winnie Flies Again is part of the Winnie the Witch series by Valerie Thomas, with the oddish and fun illustrations of Korky Paul.
Winnie has difficulties with flying. She tries to solve the problem with magic, but now the solution is a pair of glasses. Lovely story and cool illustrations.
4 stars.
Winnie has difficulties with flying. She tries to solve the problem with magic, but now the solution is a pair of glasses. Lovely story and cool illustrations.
4 stars.
December 20, 2018
Winnie takes to the skies in this third adventure from Australian author Valerie Thomas and British illustrator Korky Paul (I'm not quite sure why Paul's name is listed first on this one), running into all sorts of unexpected difficulties. Whether colliding with a helicopter, or crashing into a tower, it's Winnie's cat Wilbur who gets the worst of it, losing whiskers, clumps of fur, even a piece of his tail! Soon the duo are grounded, although surface transport doesn't seem any less disastrous. What is wrong with Winnie? And will she ever fly again...?
I enjoyed Winnie Flies Again, which combines a fun story with zany, attention-grabbing illustrations, and think it would make an ideal selection for the young reader who needs to get glasses. The solution to Winnie's problem allows her to return to an activity she loves, sending a very positive - but non-didactic - message to the child with ambivalent feelings about their own sight issues. Of course, the story and artwork are also just really funny! Definitely one for fans of "witchy" picture-books, a la Alice and Greta: A Tale of Two Witches or Meredith, the Witch Who Wasn't .
I enjoyed Winnie Flies Again, which combines a fun story with zany, attention-grabbing illustrations, and think it would make an ideal selection for the young reader who needs to get glasses. The solution to Winnie's problem allows her to return to an activity she loves, sending a very positive - but non-didactic - message to the child with ambivalent feelings about their own sight issues. Of course, the story and artwork are also just really funny! Definitely one for fans of "witchy" picture-books, a la Alice and Greta: A Tale of Two Witches or Meredith, the Witch Who Wasn't .
July 24, 2010
I’d read Winnie the Witch and loved it, and want to read as many Winnie books as I can find. Unfortunately, many are not available. I’ve found only two others; this is one of them.
This story about Winnie and her cat Wilbur is funny, fun to read aloud, has a great layout (sometimes you have to flip the page to read the text and see the 2 page picture layout, and it’s a great story for kids who need to wear glasses. Winnie can’t seem to find any mode of transportation that doesn’t lead to disaster, especially for poor beloved Wilbur, until she goes into a shop to order some tea, tea and a muffin for herself and a saucer of milk for Wilbur the cat. That misstep leads to a solution for her and for Wilbur too.
The illustrations are hysterically funny, and they make the story much more amusing. They’re so colorful and intricate and interesting. I love the illustration that’s on the inside front and back covers; it’s a beautifully colored picture of Winner with Wilbur on her broomstick with a black background.
Winnie and Wilbur are wonderful characters; they’re both very endearing.
There is nothing scary about these books, so they’re good “witch books” for kids who are fearful. They’re also great for anybody with a sense of humor who enjoys likeable cats and witches.
I’m waiting for a third title, and then hope to find some way to read more books in this series.
If I had kids at home, I would buy these books.
This story about Winnie and her cat Wilbur is funny, fun to read aloud, has a great layout (sometimes you have to flip the page to read the text and see the 2 page picture layout, and it’s a great story for kids who need to wear glasses. Winnie can’t seem to find any mode of transportation that doesn’t lead to disaster, especially for poor beloved Wilbur, until she goes into a shop to order some tea, tea and a muffin for herself and a saucer of milk for Wilbur the cat. That misstep leads to a solution for her and for Wilbur too.
The illustrations are hysterically funny, and they make the story much more amusing. They’re so colorful and intricate and interesting. I love the illustration that’s on the inside front and back covers; it’s a beautifully colored picture of Winner with Wilbur on her broomstick with a black background.
Winnie and Wilbur are wonderful characters; they’re both very endearing.
There is nothing scary about these books, so they’re good “witch books” for kids who are fearful. They’re also great for anybody with a sense of humor who enjoys likeable cats and witches.
I’m waiting for a third title, and then hope to find some way to read more books in this series.
If I had kids at home, I would buy these books.
March 19, 2019
That delightful and inseparable pair Winnie the Witch and her cat Wilbur are at it again - thank goodness!
On this occasion, Winnie discovers that the normally empty sky is suddenly more crowded and, on her broomstick, she starts to bump into other flying machines and objects in the sky. A collision with a helicopter caused Wilbur to lose a whisker, a bump into a hang glider causes Wilbur's tail to get bent and even inanimate objects cause problems as she crashes into a skyscraper and Wilbur loses a clump of fur.
Winnie is peeved and so she takes out her magic wand, shouts her favourite word, ABRACADABRA, and turns her broomstick into different kinds of transport. She tries a fantastically designed bicycle but finds it slow and difficult to pedal and when she cycles into a pond and disturbs one of the frogs, she decides it is too dangerous. So … ABRACADABRA, she turns her broomstick into a skate board but it is difficult to steer and not easy to stop and when she crashes into an ice cream vendor, she decides that is enough.
Once again it is ABRACADABRA, and she turns the skateboard into a horse, which trots along much more sedately. But when she doesn't see a low branch she and Wilbur are suddenly hanging from the tree. She decides it is better to walk so the pair set off home walking; it is slow but at least Winnie feels safe. That is until she steps into a manhole and ends up in a tunnel that she dramatically climbs out of, looking very bedraggled.
She then goes into a shop and orders a cup of tea and a muffin plus some milk for Wilbur But it is not a tea shop and the assistant tells her so, but on hearing of her troubles she does say that she can help Winnie. It is an optician's shop and she sells Winnie a pair of glasses!
Problem solved! Winnie and Wilbur then begin to fly on the broomstick once more and are able to avoid any further trouble … happy times are here once more!
Winnie and Wilbur are a great pair and Korky Paul's illustrations really bring them to life - if that is possible, of course - I've not seen them anywhere in the sky around here for instance!
On this occasion, Winnie discovers that the normally empty sky is suddenly more crowded and, on her broomstick, she starts to bump into other flying machines and objects in the sky. A collision with a helicopter caused Wilbur to lose a whisker, a bump into a hang glider causes Wilbur's tail to get bent and even inanimate objects cause problems as she crashes into a skyscraper and Wilbur loses a clump of fur.
Winnie is peeved and so she takes out her magic wand, shouts her favourite word, ABRACADABRA, and turns her broomstick into different kinds of transport. She tries a fantastically designed bicycle but finds it slow and difficult to pedal and when she cycles into a pond and disturbs one of the frogs, she decides it is too dangerous. So … ABRACADABRA, she turns her broomstick into a skate board but it is difficult to steer and not easy to stop and when she crashes into an ice cream vendor, she decides that is enough.
Once again it is ABRACADABRA, and she turns the skateboard into a horse, which trots along much more sedately. But when she doesn't see a low branch she and Wilbur are suddenly hanging from the tree. She decides it is better to walk so the pair set off home walking; it is slow but at least Winnie feels safe. That is until she steps into a manhole and ends up in a tunnel that she dramatically climbs out of, looking very bedraggled.
She then goes into a shop and orders a cup of tea and a muffin plus some milk for Wilbur But it is not a tea shop and the assistant tells her so, but on hearing of her troubles she does say that she can help Winnie. It is an optician's shop and she sells Winnie a pair of glasses!
Problem solved! Winnie and Wilbur then begin to fly on the broomstick once more and are able to avoid any further trouble … happy times are here once more!
Winnie and Wilbur are a great pair and Korky Paul's illustrations really bring them to life - if that is possible, of course - I've not seen them anywhere in the sky around here for instance!
June 6, 2020
Estan muy bien las historias de la bruja Winnie con su gato Wilbur, muy cortitas pero como los peques quieren que se las leas tantas veces pues les sacas uso
October 27, 2011
The books about Winnie the Witch are just charming any time of year! Here, Winnie is having some trouble seeing other flying objects when she is out on her broomstick. Convinced that travel by broomstick is no longer safe, she and her adorable cat try other modes of transportation--all with humorously "disastrous" results! The solution is unexpected and charming. The illustrations are also just marvelous; so detailed and funny. I love Winnie's exasperated expressions as one thing after another goes wrong (gosh, I feel like she looks sometimes!) Also, and this is a slight spoiler, but I think this book would be a good one to share with children who need glasses.
July 16, 2024
Οι περιπέτειες της Winnie είναι από εκείνες που εύκολα θα πρότεινα σε γονείς με παιδιά προσχολικής ηλικίας -ή και στα πρώιμα στάδια της σχολικής-, καθότι πρόκειται για ιστορίες μεσαίου μεγέθους, άρα δεν είναι κουραστικές, που η αισθητική τους θυμίζει πολύ παραμύθι άλλων εποχών, άρα έχει κάτι το κλασσικό, προσφέροντάς τους, ωστόσο, μια ανάμεικτη αισθητική κι ένα πάντρεμα ιδεών που την ίδια στιγμή να ενισχύει τη φαντασία τους με ποικίλους τρόπους, τους διασκεδάζει, τους ψυχαγωγεί, ενώ παράλληλα έχει να τους μιλήσει και για ποιο σημαντικά πράγματα, χωρίς να δασκαλίζει.
September 7, 2019
Bewitching story of Winnie the Witch and her black cat Wilbur taking on the sky traffic on a broomstick. Very cute story for Halloween.
May 29, 2025
This book is very cute and my toddler loves it! It’s a great sequel to the original. My only issue is all the sentence fragments make it hard to read!
May 21, 2016
Buku yang penuh ilustrasi dan minim kalimat, cocok untuk anak yang baru mulai membaca. Jika font-nya sedikit lebih besar pasti akan lebih menarik
Jangan harapkan ilustrasi yang manis di buku ini. Ilustrasi di buku ini mirip dengan ilustrasi dalam buku Neil Gaiman, Diana Funke dan sejenisnya, mirip coretan anak-anak ^^
Soal cerita, saya "ditipu" mentah-mentah. Saya kira buku ini mau mengajarkan tentang betapa tidak asrinya bumi kita saat ini. Di langit sudah dipenuhi aneka kendaraan, bahkan gedung-gedung tinggi juga mencelakai Winni saat terbang menggunakan sapu terbang. Bukan hanya di udara, perjalanan darat Winnie pun penuh kecelakaan. Wah.. berat juga buku ini pikir saya. Tapi ternyata... di halaman terakhir ada satu solusi yang membuat perjalanan udara Winnie aman dan itu ga ada hubungannya sama isu makin booming-nya kendaraan, global warming dll *jedotin pala ke tembok*
Jangan harapkan ilustrasi yang manis di buku ini. Ilustrasi di buku ini mirip dengan ilustrasi dalam buku Neil Gaiman, Diana Funke dan sejenisnya, mirip coretan anak-anak ^^
Soal cerita, saya "ditipu" mentah-mentah. Saya kira buku ini mau mengajarkan tentang betapa tidak asrinya bumi kita saat ini. Di langit sudah dipenuhi aneka kendaraan, bahkan gedung-gedung tinggi juga mencelakai Winni saat terbang menggunakan sapu terbang. Bukan hanya di udara, perjalanan darat Winnie pun penuh kecelakaan. Wah.. berat juga buku ini pikir saya. Tapi ternyata... di halaman terakhir ada satu solusi yang membuat perjalanan udara Winnie aman dan itu ga ada hubungannya sama isu makin booming-nya kendaraan, global warming dll *jedotin pala ke tembok*
November 1, 2017
Read with my Turkish host family's children. I've never read a Winnie the Witch book before but I know they're popular with children. Correction: I see that I read and reviewed the first book back in 2014. The illustrations were a little too chaotic for my liking and I didn't like how the cat kept getting injured. It was told in a strange way, as well, with chapter headings in a picture book. Then again, my edition was for 'learners of English' so maybe I didn't read the real thing.
July 15, 2025
'The sky is too dangerous, Wilbur,' said Winnie. 'We'll have to try something else.'
So she took out her wand, waved it, and shouted, 'Abracadabra!'
Adding to our Winnie the Witch collection, this is another whimsical outing for the haphazard witch and her much maligned side-kick, Wilbur.
Finding the skies too full of aircraft, Winnie decides to try different forms of transport with increasingly bad results.
These books always make me chuckle. 3 1/2 stars.
So she took out her wand, waved it, and shouted, 'Abracadabra!'
Adding to our Winnie the Witch collection, this is another whimsical outing for the haphazard witch and her much maligned side-kick, Wilbur.
Finding the skies too full of aircraft, Winnie decides to try different forms of transport with increasingly bad results.
These books always make me chuckle. 3 1/2 stars.
September 5, 2018
I really enjoyed reading this book, even though it took me less than a day! It was very comical with lots of distinctive images to help tell the story. I think that this book would be suitable for all children and adults as it’s a nice gentle read with easygoing text and storyline.
March 20, 2018
Our copy of this is called "The Broomstick Ride", or something like that.
March 28, 2019
This is a fun one!
April 1, 2019
A great story to read to reception children.
April 16, 2019
Winnie thinks the sky have become very busy so she switches her broomstick for different modes of transport.
May 20, 2020
Fell in love with Valerie Thomas' Winnie the witch books after reading this one. Thank you.
Read it, over and over.
Read it, over and over.
July 16, 2020
Mi corazoncito. Pensé que el problema era que en serio había demasiado tráfico en el aire y resultó ser que Winnie necesitaba anteojos porque su vista fallaba. Auch.
July 4, 2015
A WITCH'S CHARM
Funny how you own some paperbooks at home and never think of writing a review for them, although you read them over and over again with enthusiasm. The Winnie the Witch series is one of them.
Winnie Flies Again was one of my son's favourite stories when he was little, and now it is one of my daughter's favourites as well. As a teacher of English, I often tell this story to my little preschoolers or younger primary school learners, and they always find Winnie funny and charming. The illustrations are so quirky and adorable, and they blend in with the story just perfectly; the partnership between the story author and the illustrator is really admirable.
In this particular story, Winnie the Witch and her grumpy, yet loyal cat Wilbur go off flying, but due to Winnie's poor eyesight, the two encounter numerous problems long the way. Their misfortune is eventually solved when Winnie gets her glasses, because not everything can be solved by magic. The story is fun and funny, but also very educational, because children fall in love with Winnie and, should the need arise for them to wear glasses, it will not pose a problem. If Winnie can do it, so can they. It also lets children see why some of their friends need to wear glasses, even though the moral is never obtrusively emphasized, nor does it feel like preaching. I am a proud owner of the edition for learners of English, which also includes activities by K. Harper, which offer every teacher great opportunity to work with this picture book on more levels than one. Not to mention how well the storyline lends itself to vocabulary extension on the topic of vehicles and verbs. There is a lovely fluency in the text, easily readable and acted out for and by children, with enough repetitive phrases for effective language acquisition, yet never losing the native language flow and feel. There is absolutely no need to worry about certain children fearing this witch - Winnie is just your friendly, neighbourhood elderly lady with a black cat and silly habits;)!
Winnie the Witch will definitely remain one of our favourites, along with all other books in the series. I recommend it to parents, grandparents and teachers! Learning and reading can really be fun!
Funny how you own some paperbooks at home and never think of writing a review for them, although you read them over and over again with enthusiasm. The Winnie the Witch series is one of them.
Winnie Flies Again was one of my son's favourite stories when he was little, and now it is one of my daughter's favourites as well. As a teacher of English, I often tell this story to my little preschoolers or younger primary school learners, and they always find Winnie funny and charming. The illustrations are so quirky and adorable, and they blend in with the story just perfectly; the partnership between the story author and the illustrator is really admirable.
In this particular story, Winnie the Witch and her grumpy, yet loyal cat Wilbur go off flying, but due to Winnie's poor eyesight, the two encounter numerous problems long the way. Their misfortune is eventually solved when Winnie gets her glasses, because not everything can be solved by magic. The story is fun and funny, but also very educational, because children fall in love with Winnie and, should the need arise for them to wear glasses, it will not pose a problem. If Winnie can do it, so can they. It also lets children see why some of their friends need to wear glasses, even though the moral is never obtrusively emphasized, nor does it feel like preaching. I am a proud owner of the edition for learners of English, which also includes activities by K. Harper, which offer every teacher great opportunity to work with this picture book on more levels than one. Not to mention how well the storyline lends itself to vocabulary extension on the topic of vehicles and verbs. There is a lovely fluency in the text, easily readable and acted out for and by children, with enough repetitive phrases for effective language acquisition, yet never losing the native language flow and feel. There is absolutely no need to worry about certain children fearing this witch - Winnie is just your friendly, neighbourhood elderly lady with a black cat and silly habits;)!
Winnie the Witch will definitely remain one of our favourites, along with all other books in the series. I recommend it to parents, grandparents and teachers! Learning and reading can really be fun!
May 10, 2012
Winnie travels everywhere on her broomstick, with faithful cat Wilbur, enjoying freedom from the over-crowded world below. However a turn of strange events makes Winnie question the safety of travelling by broomstick. She decides to swap her broomstick for a variety of other modes of transport, including a bicycle, a skateboard and even a horse.
As anticipated none of these seem to suit Winnie- all having humorously ‘disastrous’ results. After much speculation we see that the solution to Winnie’s problem is quite simple- a pair of glasses! This witty charismatic tale is ideal for children who need to wear glasses. It shows the importance of wearing glasses in quite a lighthearted funny way. Children will enjoy the graphic illustrations from start to finish.
As anticipated none of these seem to suit Winnie- all having humorously ‘disastrous’ results. After much speculation we see that the solution to Winnie’s problem is quite simple- a pair of glasses! This witty charismatic tale is ideal for children who need to wear glasses. It shows the importance of wearing glasses in quite a lighthearted funny way. Children will enjoy the graphic illustrations from start to finish.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 19, 2011
Winnie's back - but is having trouble getting around because she keeps running into/over/down things. Poor Wilbur seems to get the worst end of their accidents.
The solution of glasses provides this story a practical answer to a very real problem. Thus, no fuss over the frames that are often maligned - by those that don't wear them and don't understand the enormous excitement and freedom they possess. Glasses are magic. Just ask Winnie. or me. or my dad. or my girlfriend. or .....
Side note: I love that Korky and Valerie use witchy drawings from family/friends for the endpapers of the book. This book is done by Oskar Paul 7 1/4.
The solution of glasses provides this story a practical answer to a very real problem. Thus, no fuss over the frames that are often maligned - by those that don't wear them and don't understand the enormous excitement and freedom they possess. Glasses are magic. Just ask Winnie. or me. or my dad. or my girlfriend. or .....
Side note: I love that Korky and Valerie use witchy drawings from family/friends for the endpapers of the book. This book is done by Oskar Paul 7 1/4.
October 13, 2016
The third story in the series about a witch (Winnie) and her cat (Wilbur) is as brilliant as the others. The illustrations are quirky and hilarious. This is a funny story about Winnie having trouble flying her broomstick. Usually the sky is clear but in this story she is having to dodge many obstacles! There are lots of repeated phrases in the story so it is familiar and comforting for children, and there are opportunities to get children involved by saying 'abracadabra' together, etc.
February 11, 2016
Winnie Terbang Lagi merupakan buku pertama dari seri Winnie the Witch yang saya baca.
Ilustrasinya terlalu penuh dan ramai menurut saya. Tapi dikarenakan baru membaca satu buku Winnie, saya akan membaca buku seri lainnya supaya lebih mengenal karakteristik Winnie dan juga pengarangnya.
Ilustrasinya terlalu penuh dan ramai menurut saya. Tapi dikarenakan baru membaca satu buku Winnie, saya akan membaca buku seri lainnya supaya lebih mengenal karakteristik Winnie dan juga pengarangnya.
September 16, 2010
We love Winnie! Fantastic and funny illustrations.
July 23, 2014
This is a fun story with cute illustrations. Perfect for my 6-year-old.
September 8, 2014
This book is really good if your about five years old so get your mum to read it if your five
March 2, 2015
Dangerous no matter which way Winnie chooses to travel!
August 9, 2015
This was a fun read, that myself and my 4 year old niece enjoyed.
March 4, 2016
Langit sudah terlalu berbahaya.
Bahkan kucing penyihir pun terancam tersenggol helikopter, paralayang, tersangkut gedung tinggi. Lalu dengan apa Winnie mengganti moda transportasinya?
Bahkan kucing penyihir pun terancam tersenggol helikopter, paralayang, tersangkut gedung tinggi. Lalu dengan apa Winnie mengganti moda transportasinya?
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