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Winter Stories
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384 pages, Paperback
First published October 4, 2018
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Enid Blyton
5,134 books6,314 followersSee also:
Ένιντ Μπλάιτον (Greek)
Enida Blaitona (Latvian)
Энид Блайтон (Russian)
Inid Blajton (Serbian)
Інід Блайтон (Ukrainian)
Enid Mary Blyton (1897–1968) was an English author of children's books.
Born in South London, Blyton was the eldest of three children, and showed an early interest in music and reading. She was educated at St. Christopher's School, Beckenham, and - having decided not to pursue her music - at Ipswich High School, where she trained as a kindergarten teacher. She taught for five years before her 1924 marriage to editor Hugh Pollock, with whom she had two daughters. This marriage ended in divorce, and Blyton remarried in 1943, to surgeon Kenneth Fraser Darrell Waters. She died in 1968, one year after her second husband.
Blyton was a prolific author of children's books, who penned an estimated 800 books over about 40 years. Her stories were often either children's adventure and mystery stories, or fantasies involving magic. Notable series include: The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, The Five Find-Outers, Noddy, The Wishing Chair, Mallory Towers, and St. Clare's.
According to the Index Translationum, Blyton was the fifth most popular author in the world in 2007, coming after Lenin but ahead of Shakespeare.
See also her pen name Mary Pollock
Ένιντ Μπλάιτον (Greek)
Enida Blaitona (Latvian)
Энид Блайтон (Russian)
Inid Blajton (Serbian)
Інід Блайтон (Ukrainian)
Enid Mary Blyton (1897–1968) was an English author of children's books.
Born in South London, Blyton was the eldest of three children, and showed an early interest in music and reading. She was educated at St. Christopher's School, Beckenham, and - having decided not to pursue her music - at Ipswich High School, where she trained as a kindergarten teacher. She taught for five years before her 1924 marriage to editor Hugh Pollock, with whom she had two daughters. This marriage ended in divorce, and Blyton remarried in 1943, to surgeon Kenneth Fraser Darrell Waters. She died in 1968, one year after her second husband.
Blyton was a prolific author of children's books, who penned an estimated 800 books over about 40 years. Her stories were often either children's adventure and mystery stories, or fantasies involving magic. Notable series include: The Famous Five, The Secret Seven, The Five Find-Outers, Noddy, The Wishing Chair, Mallory Towers, and St. Clare's.
According to the Index Translationum, Blyton was the fifth most popular author in the world in 2007, coming after Lenin but ahead of Shakespeare.
See also her pen name Mary Pollock
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January 2, 2021
Enid Blyton holds a very special place in my heart – she may be a little out of favour now, but I am largely a reader because of her books. With Christmas around the corner, I'm pleased to receive this collection of thirty stories with a Winter theme. The back of the book shows where all the stories were previously published and they range from those first published in 1930 to 1959.
June 6, 2019
На път сме да отбележим астрономическото лято, но това съвсем не ме спира да разтворя „Зимни приказки” на Инид Блайтън. Какво да се прави – миналата зима не стигнах до тази книга, а съвсем нямам търпение чак до следващата! Инид Блайтън е писателка, чието творчество винаги ме е интригувало. При все, че доста от родните читатели тепърва я откриват чрез новите томове с приказки от изд. „Сиела”, тя е едно от най-големите имена в западната детска литература и книгите й вероятно могат да бъдат открити в почти всеки дом в родната й Великобритания. Прочетете ревюто на "Книжни Криле": https://knijnikrile.wordpress.com/201...
December 20, 2019
Изключително сладурски сборник с приказки. Нямам идея дали ще се харесат на малките в публиката, но на големите - 100%. Благодарение на илюстрациите и искрящите идеи до голяма степен ми напомнят и на разказите на Пратчет, което допълни удоволствието от (пред)коледното четене.
January 5, 2023
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A lovely selection of stories for children and adults alike, including many remembered characters from my childhood like brer rabbit, the twins, mr twiddle.
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A lovely selection of stories for children and adults alike, including many remembered characters from my childhood like brer rabbit, the twins, mr twiddle.
December 26, 2019
Инид е един особен вид автор, като за да ме разберете правилно какво ви намеквам, препоръчвам силно да гледате биографичния филм за нея с Хелена Бонъм – Картър, откъдето става ясно как всъщност напълно социално дисфункционален човек, с липсващо майчино чувство и каквато и да е биологично вродена привързаност към деца, може да напише едни от най-добрите, топли и забавни детски приказки, сравними само с историите за пораснали и не съвсем на Астрид Линдгрен и Туве Янсон.
Зимната идилия от първата книжка е всичко, което му трябва на едно дете, свряно на топличко у дома, гушнато в меко одеялце, без особени планове за деня, за да се почувства добре независимо какви бури се вихрят навън. По-добър искрено – личен подарък към децата ви трудно ще се намери. Кратки, но напълно завършени и с изящно – ненатрапчиви послания, всяко разказче ни отвежда на полето на игрите, независимо дали с деца или антропоморфни животни, сякаш наизлезли от Шумът на върбите, и е добър повод за възрастните да си спомнят безгрижните дни със шейните и снежните човеци, а пък на децата да им дойде някоя и друга идея за офлайн забавление, като са предупредени по сладък начин да бъдат внимателни и отговорни към самите себе си дори в игрите. Кънки, шейни, замръзнали езера, бой със снежни топки, строене на ледени фортове и творене на всякакви щуротии със сняг и лед – започвате ли да си спомняте или да мечтаете за онова някога, което никога няма да бъде отново? Носталгично пътешествие, прелестни истории, забавни щуротии.
Та, ето ви книжка за деца, и не съвсем, за тайни моменти, и тъжни моменти, за моменти, в които книгата може да е най-добрия ти приятел, и най-добрия начин да си убиеш времето, и най-бързия път към това да се влюбиш в думите и да почнеш да фантазираш във всяка свободна минутка. Инид Блайтън е истинска думо-магьосница, ако и да е спорен човек, но талантът и музата нямат морални ограничения, завладеят ли някой, просто магията се случва, и на нас се пада удоволствието да се поддадем на чара на добрата история. Стига да се осмелим.
Зимната идилия от първата книжка е всичко, което му трябва на едно дете, свряно на топличко у дома, гушнато в меко одеялце, без особени планове за деня, за да се почувства добре независимо какви бури се вихрят навън. По-добър искрено – личен подарък към децата ви трудно ще се намери. Кратки, но напълно завършени и с изящно – ненатрапчиви послания, всяко разказче ни отвежда на полето на игрите, независимо дали с деца или антропоморфни животни, сякаш наизлезли от Шумът на върбите, и е добър повод за възрастните да си спомнят безгрижните дни със шейните и снежните човеци, а пък на децата да им дойде някоя и друга идея за офлайн забавление, като са предупредени по сладък начин да бъдат внимателни и отговорни към самите себе си дори в игрите. Кънки, шейни, замръзнали езера, бой със снежни топки, строене на ледени фортове и творене на всякакви щуротии със сняг и лед – започвате ли да си спомняте или да мечтаете за онова някога, което никога няма да бъде отново? Носталгично пътешествие, прелестни истории, забавни щуротии.
Та, ето ви книжка за деца, и не съвсем, за тайни моменти, и тъжни моменти, за моменти, в които книгата може да е най-добрия ти приятел, и най-добрия начин да си убиеш времето, и най-бързия път към това да се влюбиш в думите и да почнеш да фантазираш във всяка свободна минутка. Инид Блайтън е истинска думо-магьосница, ако и да е спорен човек, но талантът и музата нямат морални ограничения, завладеят ли някой, просто магията се случва, и на нас се пада удоволствието да се поддадем на чара на добрата история. Стига да се осмелим.
November 29, 2018
Listened to in audio format.
This was a delightful set of 30 short stories based around winter time. Like with all Enid Blyton stories she instills good values in children such as listening to your elders, sharing and the perils of being greedy.
Like most short story collections I enjoyed some than others. My favourite stories were
The sparrow children
A peep into the magic mirror
I dare you to
The hungry little robin
Mr Pink Whistle comes along
She could never remember
The Winter Wide awakes
Is there anything particular you want?
Happy New Year
Mr Pink Whistle and the twins.
This was a delightful set of 30 short stories based around winter time. Like with all Enid Blyton stories she instills good values in children such as listening to your elders, sharing and the perils of being greedy.
Like most short story collections I enjoyed some than others. My favourite stories were
The sparrow children
A peep into the magic mirror
I dare you to
The hungry little robin
Mr Pink Whistle comes along
She could never remember
The Winter Wide awakes
Is there anything particular you want?
Happy New Year
Mr Pink Whistle and the twins.
December 12, 2022
Allemaal korte verhalen met het thema winter. Ze zijn allemaal echt anders. Het ene verhaal gaat over een mens terwijl het andere verhaal over dieren gaat. Ik heb veel gelachen vooral bij verhaal 2. Heerlijke kinder verhalen en ideaal om voor te lezen in de winter.
February 28, 2020
Ужасно дидактична книга. Приказките са някак накъсани, на моменти - адски скучни.
December 18, 2022
The perfect wintery read!
November 17, 2025
I've been reading a lot of Blyton recently, no idea why.
I've mixed feelings on a lot of her writing. It's all a bit saccharine at times, and some of the stories are absurdly didactic and moralistic, often in ways that are just....odd.
For example-it wasn't in this story collection, but in another, but one story by her that I read was about a little girl who said she hated parties since she was scared of them.
This girl, somehow, ends up at a christmas party and ends up having a great time. When she gets home she's like "Oh, mummy, I love parties! I was such a coward!!!! if only I hadnt be so frightened!" and I just have to wonder why were A: Ignoring the fact that some kids may simply be introverted and B: Are shaming them by calling them cowards.
But there's also bits of these that are rather charming as well. I've been reading a lot of children's fantasy this year, and so I'm enjoying some of these despite all this.
Also, whilst you cannot judge a book by its cover credit where credit is due to the cover artist for this- I'm a huge fan of Quentin Blake's illustrations and this is so close to his art style I genuinely thought he HAD drawn it at first.
I've mixed feelings on a lot of her writing. It's all a bit saccharine at times, and some of the stories are absurdly didactic and moralistic, often in ways that are just....odd.
For example-it wasn't in this story collection, but in another, but one story by her that I read was about a little girl who said she hated parties since she was scared of them.
This girl, somehow, ends up at a christmas party and ends up having a great time. When she gets home she's like "Oh, mummy, I love parties! I was such a coward!!!! if only I hadnt be so frightened!" and I just have to wonder why were A: Ignoring the fact that some kids may simply be introverted and B: Are shaming them by calling them cowards.
But there's also bits of these that are rather charming as well. I've been reading a lot of children's fantasy this year, and so I'm enjoying some of these despite all this.
Also, whilst you cannot judge a book by its cover credit where credit is due to the cover artist for this- I'm a huge fan of Quentin Blake's illustrations and this is so close to his art style I genuinely thought he HAD drawn it at first.
December 30, 2021
I'm not sure if this collection wasn't as good or whether I've just read too many Enid Blyton books in a row and got tired of them but by the end of this one I was getting thoroughly fed up.
There were some things I really loved - having winter tales that weren't Christmas related being one. Another was coming across Mr Meddle again, a character I adored as a child. And a few of the stories were absolutely wonderful.
But on the flip side, her short stories can be extremely judgemental and moralistic to the point that makes it look tiny things are huge. In both good and bad ways. If you do a tiny bad thing is the worst thing ever, if you do a tiny good thing you will get an amazingly big reward.
Another thing was the repetitiveness. There were two stories where an animal prevented a bulgarly and two where children wanted to see a pantomine and ended up with free tickets for helping one of the actors.
I'm glad children's literally isn't this preachy anymore although Enid Blyton's stories will always have a special place in my heart.
There were some things I really loved - having winter tales that weren't Christmas related being one. Another was coming across Mr Meddle again, a character I adored as a child. And a few of the stories were absolutely wonderful.
But on the flip side, her short stories can be extremely judgemental and moralistic to the point that makes it look tiny things are huge. In both good and bad ways. If you do a tiny bad thing is the worst thing ever, if you do a tiny good thing you will get an amazingly big reward.
Another thing was the repetitiveness. There were two stories where an animal prevented a bulgarly and two where children wanted to see a pantomine and ended up with free tickets for helping one of the actors.
I'm glad children's literally isn't this preachy anymore although Enid Blyton's stories will always have a special place in my heart.
January 16, 2025
I've just finished this delightful collection of short stories by Enid Blyton. This is obviously a seasonal read so I prioritised getting this one done early on in the year so that I'm reading it at the right time.
I'm not a lover of short stories as a general rule but these are really sweet. There's 30 stories and as they are for children the length of each story is just right. Filled with humble stories about nature and magic it's a really cosy read.
The last story happened to be my favourite about a little boy called Jack who makes bird houses for his neighbours to feed the birds through winter and earn money to buy his mum a present ... Lovely. That's the sort of cute stories we are talking about. There's lots of woodland creatures, snow, robins ... All the wonderful things that make winter beautiful.
Enid Blyton is a legendary author obviously and this collection is really wholesome and warm, great reading this by the fire. 🔥
I'm not a lover of short stories as a general rule but these are really sweet. There's 30 stories and as they are for children the length of each story is just right. Filled with humble stories about nature and magic it's a really cosy read.
The last story happened to be my favourite about a little boy called Jack who makes bird houses for his neighbours to feed the birds through winter and earn money to buy his mum a present ... Lovely. That's the sort of cute stories we are talking about. There's lots of woodland creatures, snow, robins ... All the wonderful things that make winter beautiful.
Enid Blyton is a legendary author obviously and this collection is really wholesome and warm, great reading this by the fire. 🔥
December 5, 2025
Enid Blyton (2018) WINTER STORIES (AUDIOBOOK)
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⭐️⭐️ 2 out of 5 stars
BorrowBox writes, "A dazzling selection of 30 short stories from the world's best loved storyteller.
Get ready for snowball fights and sleigh rides in this collection of 30 classic short stories from Enid Blyton, celebrating the magic and excitement of winter. These fun, entertaining stories are ideal for newly confident listeners and are the perfect length for listening to at bedtime or in the classroom.
Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors, and her bumper short-story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of listeners."
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⭐️⭐️ 2 out of 5 stars
BorrowBox writes, "A dazzling selection of 30 short stories from the world's best loved storyteller.
Get ready for snowball fights and sleigh rides in this collection of 30 classic short stories from Enid Blyton, celebrating the magic and excitement of winter. These fun, entertaining stories are ideal for newly confident listeners and are the perfect length for listening to at bedtime or in the classroom.
Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors, and her bumper short-story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of listeners."
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November 30, 2018
Sweet nostalgia and it's good to see old Enid is evidently finding a new audience after undergoing a C21st tidying. The usual array of a mix of fairytales and nature stories and featuring some perennial favourites such as Mr Pink-Whistle, a character I first encountered in second year infants back in primary school. Happy days.
It's interesting coming to Blyton as an adult and realising the ease with which she clearly wrote. Whilst she may not be producing brilliant sentences, there's something to admire in the tidy structuring of stories that can easily come in under a thousand words and still deliver. One thing that this latest collection proves is that one is never to old for Enid Blyton.
It's interesting coming to Blyton as an adult and realising the ease with which she clearly wrote. Whilst she may not be producing brilliant sentences, there's something to admire in the tidy structuring of stories that can easily come in under a thousand words and still deliver. One thing that this latest collection proves is that one is never to old for Enid Blyton.
February 24, 2019
I think this book was entertaining to read. Some of the short stories were interesting, while others seemed kind of odd or weird. I would recommend reading this book though because it is fun and entertaining. All ages and genders would enjoy this book. It's good to snuggle up with because the stories are wintery, but don't avoid reading this in the summer. There isn't really anything to do with the holidays (except New Year's), but I think all of the stories take place with snow outside. I think anyone would enjoy reading this book, and I would read a book by Enid Blyton again.
December 2, 2019
Обичам детски книги и приказки и макар че в тази открих чудесни неща - фантастични създания, любопитни факти, уважение и любов към природата, скандинавска топлина, вкусна храна, много птици! и интересни поуки, книгата за мен не беше чак толкова увлекателна. Хареса ми стилът на авторката, но в преводът на български се усещаха пропуски и доста дребни, но дразнещи грешки по страниците. Искаше ми се да мога да дам повече от 3 звезди.
February 20, 2019
Reading Enid Blyton stories always takes me back to my childhood. The stories have a unique spin of their own, each one exuding a special magic. If you have children or are planning to have children or are a little bit of a child at heart, please read Enid Blyton.
January 29, 2021
It’s very dated but I quite liked that these were stories grandparents might have read as children. My favourite was Old Father Time And His Pattern Book. A lot of no nonsense parenting which provoked lots of discussion. Plus, the chapters were really short, ideal for bedtime reading.
November 9, 2019
Awsome
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January 2, 2020
Great book!
January 11, 2020
Lovely, light-hearted read full of heart-warming short stories
January 1, 2023
Very good. Enid Blyton is a very good writer and all of stories have been one of a kind and this is no exception.
December 21, 2023
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July 6, 2025
A mix of stories all set in winter.
April 25, 2019
Read to my children and while I was reading it took me back to my childhood. Unfortinetly my children found the stories quite boring and dated
September 19, 2023
I really liked this book. Full of lovely short stories with really well created characters.
Enid Blyton has a way with words. These books are magical and enchanting. They not only have important themes throughout them they are also relatable.
I adored Enid Blyton's books when I was younger and I loved this book. I really enjoy short stories because you can read at least a whole story in a one sitting.
This book is great for adults and children alike and I love reading stories like this to my Nieces and nephews.
Enid Blyton has a way with words. These books are magical and enchanting. They not only have important themes throughout them they are also relatable.
I adored Enid Blyton's books when I was younger and I loved this book. I really enjoy short stories because you can read at least a whole story in a one sitting.
This book is great for adults and children alike and I love reading stories like this to my Nieces and nephews.
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February 4, 2019Инид Блайтън - "Зимни приказки" изд. "Сиела" 2018, прев. Явор Недев
В този не съвсем зимен ден, когато отново трябваше да си остана вкъщи, току-що затворих последната страница на "Зимни приказки" от Инид Блайтън.
И мога с чисто сърце да повторя - и да допълня - онова, което вече написах вчера тук за книгата. Това са едни от най-хубавите авторски приказки, които съм чела. В тях наистина има всичко - и освен снега, снежните човеци, гномите и елфите, децата и останалите да зимуват птичета, има и нещо, което някак не ми се вярваше, че ще открия в /относително съвременни/ приказки. А именно, онова уютно и топло усещане, което създават истинските приказки. Онова усещане, което, без значение къде всъщност се намираш, докато четеш, те кара да си представяш, че ти самият си там, в топлата стая с децата, току-що прибрали се, след като са направили снежен човек, пиеш чай и похапваш джинджифилови сладки. Или си търсиш изгубените ръкавички, защото си разсеян като Пам. Или "четеш" от книгата на Дядо Време. Или случайно виждаш малката Нова година. Или пък - ако си наистина безразсъден - отиваш да събудиш Северния вятър.
... Или пък правиш други, съвсем обикновени неща - които обаче ти се струват приказни, защото си дете и защото навън е зима, и защото край теб е имало някой, който ти е помогнал да запазиш вярата си в приказките и приказните създания. Някой, може би в семейството, който ти е разказвал приказки в детството. Или пък някой като Инид Блайтън, авторката на прелестните "Зимни приказки". И тогава даже и снегът не е истински студен, а снежинките са пеперудени криле. И кой знае, може би точно когато си мислиш, че точно днес не можеш да се забавляваш, отнякъде се появи господин Розосвир, който е тръгнал да поправи поредната неправда, и ще ти организира най-чудесното парти. Или пък котаракът Черньо ще те заведе някъде, където не си и сънувал, че ще попаднеш.
Даа... всичко това може да стане, ако позволите на Инид Блайтън да ви разкаже своите "Зимни приказки". Предлагам да го направите - и обещавам, че ще ви хареса.
В този не съвсем зимен ден, когато отново трябваше да си остана вкъщи, току-що затворих последната страница на "Зимни приказки" от Инид Блайтън.
И мога с чисто сърце да повторя - и да допълня - онова, което вече написах вчера тук за книгата. Това са едни от най-хубавите авторски приказки, които съм чела. В тях наистина има всичко - и освен снега, снежните човеци, гномите и елфите, децата и останалите да зимуват птичета, има и нещо, което някак не ми се вярваше, че ще открия в /относително съвременни/ приказки. А именно, онова уютно и топло усещане, което създават истинските приказки. Онова усещане, което, без значение къде всъщност се намираш, докато четеш, те кара да си представяш, че ти самият си там, в топлата стая с децата, току-що прибрали се, след като са направили снежен човек, пиеш чай и похапваш джинджифилови сладки. Или си търсиш изгубените ръкавички, защото си разсеян като Пам. Или "четеш" от книгата на Дядо Време. Или случайно виждаш малката Нова година. Или пък - ако си наистина безразсъден - отиваш да събудиш Северния вятър.
... Или пък правиш други, съвсем обикновени неща - които обаче ти се струват приказни, защото си дете и защото навън е зима, и защото край теб е имало някой, който ти е помогнал да запазиш вярата си в приказките и приказните създания. Някой, може би в семейството, който ти е разказвал приказки в детството. Или пък някой като Инид Блайтън, авторката на прелестните "Зимни приказки". И тогава даже и снегът не е истински студен, а снежинките са пеперудени криле. И кой знае, може би точно когато си мислиш, че точно днес не можеш да се забавляваш, отнякъде се появи господин Розосвир, който е тръгнал да поправи поредната неправда, и ще ти организира най-чудесното парти. Или пък котаракът Черньо ще те заведе някъде, където не си и сънувал, че ще попаднеш.
Даа... всичко това може да стане, ако позволите на Инид Блайтън да ви разкаже своите "Зимни приказки". Предлагам да го направите - и обещавам, че ще ви хареса.
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