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Winnie the Witch #8
سنة حلوة يا مأنوفة!
تعيش الساحرة مأنوفة في بيت كبير أسود مع هرّها نفّوش الأسود. ومن وقت لآخر، تصيبها بعض المصائب السوداء، هكذا... بسحر ساحر. وبسحر ساحر، تحلّها ما إن تلوّح بعصاها وتصيح: شرشفونا شفشرونا! أمّا بين كلّ مصيبة وحلّها، فحفنة من الجمل السلسة والفكاهيّة مع رشّة من الخيال الجامح ودزّينة من الرسوم العابقة بالتفاصيل الطريفة. نصيحتنا: لا تدعو أيًّا منها يفوتكم!
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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Valerie Thomas
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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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December 21, 2018
Winnie the witch decides to throw a huge birthday celebration for herself - on Friday the 13th, of course! - in this eighth picture-book devoted to her doings. Inviting all of her witchy relatives and friends, from Aunty Alice to Cousin Cuthbert, not to mention her sisters Wanda, Wilma and Wendy, Winnie keeps busy making herself a party frock, and preparing food for the big day. A wave of the wand takes care of her garden, now equipped with a pavilion, a hedge-maze, and a bouncy-castle, and Winnie is prepared to greet her guests. A day of fun and games commences, but when Winnie blows her new magic bugle, she finds that everyone has disappeared! Can she bring them back...?
As with other entries in Australian author Valerie Thomas and British illustrator Korky Paul's series about this winsome witch, Happy Birthday, Winnie! was a winner, boasting an engagingly magical tale, and colorful artwork whose appeal lies as much in the many zany details as in the overall energy and sense of fun. I appreciated the fact that we get to meet Winnie's family in this installment, as many of the previous adventures show Winnie on her own - or rather, with her faithful cat, Wilbur - rather than as part of a larger magical community. As a girl, I would have adored these books, and would have spent hours poring over the illustrations. Winnie's 'house' is revealed as an immense mansion here, and I would have had fun imagining all the magical things that it must contain. Like previous Winnie the Witch books, the end-paper illustrations were supplied by child fans - two seven-year-olds from an infant school in Derbyshire - and that only adds to my appreciation for this child-friendly series. Unlike previous titles, here we have a fold-out page toward the end, in which Winnie's MASSIVE birthday cake, with many different layers, is revealed. That too adds to the fun! All in all, it's another winning entry in an entertaining series - I look forward to reading the rest of Winnie's adventures!
As with other entries in Australian author Valerie Thomas and British illustrator Korky Paul's series about this winsome witch, Happy Birthday, Winnie! was a winner, boasting an engagingly magical tale, and colorful artwork whose appeal lies as much in the many zany details as in the overall energy and sense of fun. I appreciated the fact that we get to meet Winnie's family in this installment, as many of the previous adventures show Winnie on her own - or rather, with her faithful cat, Wilbur - rather than as part of a larger magical community. As a girl, I would have adored these books, and would have spent hours poring over the illustrations. Winnie's 'house' is revealed as an immense mansion here, and I would have had fun imagining all the magical things that it must contain. Like previous Winnie the Witch books, the end-paper illustrations were supplied by child fans - two seven-year-olds from an infant school in Derbyshire - and that only adds to my appreciation for this child-friendly series. Unlike previous titles, here we have a fold-out page toward the end, in which Winnie's MASSIVE birthday cake, with many different layers, is revealed. That too adds to the fun! All in all, it's another winning entry in an entertaining series - I look forward to reading the rest of Winnie's adventures!
August 6, 2019
It's Winnie's birthday and she decides to have a garden party to celebrate and her cat Wilbur just loves parties so when he hears he simply purrs.
Invitations are sent out by Winnie-e-mail, Winnie makes herself a party dress and a lovely bow tie for Wilbur, who once again purrs while telling himself how lovely he looks.
Winnie, with Wilbur's help of course, makes plenty of food and then two days before the party she goes into the garden to get it ready. It is a tip but one word from Winnie and that all changes; the word, her favourite, Abracadabra!
There are plenty of attractions for her guests to enjoy and they all arrive with a whole host of presents for Winnie, including a magic trumpet from her cousin Cuthbert. They have great fun, including playing musical broomsticks and hide and seek. But in the latter game trouble arises when Winnie somehow loses all her guests.
She looks everywhere for them with no luck but then she has a brainwave and stands on her head and blows her magic trumpet and everyone reappears. Then it is time for the food and Winnie says her magic word, Abracadabra, and a massive cake appears - shown in the book in a magical four-page fold-up.
Everyone tucks in as Winnie tells Wilbur what a lucky witch she is. But Wilbur is too engrossed in eating the cheesecake and thinking what a lucky black cat he is!
Once again Winnie and Wilbur entertain immensely with the usual great Korky Paul illustrations in support.
Invitations are sent out by Winnie-e-mail, Winnie makes herself a party dress and a lovely bow tie for Wilbur, who once again purrs while telling himself how lovely he looks.
Winnie, with Wilbur's help of course, makes plenty of food and then two days before the party she goes into the garden to get it ready. It is a tip but one word from Winnie and that all changes; the word, her favourite, Abracadabra!
There are plenty of attractions for her guests to enjoy and they all arrive with a whole host of presents for Winnie, including a magic trumpet from her cousin Cuthbert. They have great fun, including playing musical broomsticks and hide and seek. But in the latter game trouble arises when Winnie somehow loses all her guests.
She looks everywhere for them with no luck but then she has a brainwave and stands on her head and blows her magic trumpet and everyone reappears. Then it is time for the food and Winnie says her magic word, Abracadabra, and a massive cake appears - shown in the book in a magical four-page fold-up.
Everyone tucks in as Winnie tells Wilbur what a lucky witch she is. But Wilbur is too engrossed in eating the cheesecake and thinking what a lucky black cat he is!
Once again Winnie and Wilbur entertain immensely with the usual great Korky Paul illustrations in support.
May 31, 2018
Tiene elementos maravillosos: diversión, ironía, creatividad. Y la ilustración es tan explosiva, colorida y cómica, que dan ganas de releerlo muchas veces.
September 10, 2019
Another entertaining read about Winnie's birthday party!
May 25, 2017
Czarownica urządza urodziny - są na nich przewidziane niecodzienne atrakcje, specjalny wielosmakowy tort, labirynt, dmuchany zamek i zabawy dla zgrai niezwykłych przyjaciół.
June 11, 2019
Great fun
September 11, 2019
Winnie the witch celebrates her birthday that happens to fall on Friday the 13th. She invites family and has a fun birthday party with Wilbur her black cat.
August 14, 2023
A very entertaining story about the witch Winnie and her cat Wilbur. My daughter absolutely loves her books.
August 21, 2024
Excellent illustrations. However, drawings of characters' outfits and hair were inconsistent 🌟✨💫
February 2, 2025
I liked only the cake
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December 3, 2025its so fun when people plan their birthdays like this. i think i enjoyed this one more than the original !
February 1, 2016
This book is amazing. Every point such as story, some words, and illustration is perfect. Not only Winnie but also Wilbur makes this book more fun.
At the end of this book Winnie made the biggest birthday cake. Each layer has a different flavor, like cheese, chocolate and etc. I really like this illustration.
At the end of this book Winnie made the biggest birthday cake. Each layer has a different flavor, like cheese, chocolate and etc. I really like this illustration.
October 20, 2009
What a wonderful book about Winnie's Birthday! Happy birthday Winnie!
September 6, 2016
Excellent cake
December 31, 2021
نالت هذه القصة اللطيفة إعجاب رحمة كثيرا.
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February 27, 2011Just read it today with my son, I loved the cake
April 5, 2011
Heehee.Its Winnie's birthday and she gets a HUGE cake...yum.;)
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