This enchanting adventure winds back the clock to the origins of Winnie and Wilbur's truly magical friendship. When Winnie moves into her big house, it's much too quiet. She magics up some company, and chaos ensues! Winnie wonders if she'll be alone forever -until she spots a scruffy black cat... Scan the QR code to hear the story with music!

Since creating her characters Winnie and Wilbur in 1987, Valerie Thomas has taken them on all kinds of adventures: on a broomstick and a flying carpet, with a baby dragon and a big bad robot, in a haunted house and aboard a pirate ship, under the sea and even into outer space! Valerie, who lives in Australia, doesn't own a broomstick herself, but she has travelled to most parts of the world. Born in Zimbabwe, Korky Paul is a well-known illustrator. His drawings appear in more than fifty Winnie and Wilbur books, as well as many other titles. Known only to himself as 'the world's greatest portrait artist', Korky regularly visits schools and appears at festivals to promote his passion for drawing. He lives in Oxford with his wife where he regularly cooks on the 'braai'.

An 'origins' story with nostalgia appeal for fans who are familiar with Winnie and Wilbur. A perfect introduction to bewitch new readers of the series. The theme of friendship is universally resonant - every child wants a best friend! Full of hilarious slapstick fun: when Winnie magics up a parrot and a baby dragon, chaos ensues. Over 9 million Winnie and Wilbur books have been sold worldwide, in more than 44 languages. Currently being developed as a TV animation for Channel 5's Milkshake! Korky Paul's madcap, intricate illustrations will delight readers. Scan the QR code in the book to hear the story with music and sound effects!