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Winnie's Dinosaur Day

by

Valerie Thomas

Illustrated by Korky Paul

Winnie the Witch is always resourceful. When she discovers that the local museum (which bears a striking resemblance to the Natural History Museum in London) is holding a competition to make a model of a dinosaur she realises that she can put her magic to good use. As a result not only does she win the prize but she ends up with a new pet who turns out to be very useful with the gardening.

 

Thomas and Paul have now been collaborating for over 25 years, but the Winnie stories feel just as individual and quirky as ever. Every spread is brimming with energetic, funny details, which make them perfect for exploring together. Long live Winnie the Witch!

 

Publisher: Oxford University Press

  • Valerie Thomas

    Valerie Thomas was born in Melbourne, Australia, and has lived there for most of her life. She is a teacher, and has taught in primary, secondary, and special schools in Australia and England, as well as lecturing in English Teaching Method in a Teachers College in Melbourne.

    In 1987 her phenomenally successful children's book Winnie the Witch, illustrated by Korky Paul, was published by Oxford University Press and won the Children's Book of the Year Award.  It has since been translated into more than twenty-five languages around the world, and adapted for CD-ROM.  Since then Valerie has written many more fabulous Winnie adventures.

  • Korky Paul

    Korky Paul's bright energetic style is instantly recognisable. With a string of awards to his name, including both the Kate Greenaway Award and the Red House Children's Book Award, he is best-known for his portrayal of Winnie the Witch, everyone's favourite magical mischief maker. Korky has two grown children and lives with his wife in Oxford.

    Korky Paul
    Korky Paul

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