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by Valerie Thomas (Author), Korky Paul (Illustrator)
When Wilbur the cat goes missing after a picnic adventure, Winnie the Witch must use all her magical creativity--and a few surprising spells--to bring her beloved friend home. This heartwarming tale of friendship, magic, and determination will enchant young readers and remind them that love never gives up.
When Wilbur the cat goes missing after a picnic adventure, can Winnie the Witch use her magic spells to bring him safely home? It's a perfect summer day when Wilbur the big black cat wanders off for a delicious picnic feast in the park. After enjoying cheese, cream cake, and sardines from generous picnickers, he curls up for a cozy nap under a fluffy blanket. But when he wakes up, he's miles from home in the back of a campervan! Meanwhile, Winnie the Witch discovers her beloved companion is missing and worry fills her heart. This enchanting tale combines friendship, problem-solving, and gentle magic as Winnie consults her Big Book of Spells to track down her furry friend. Young readers will love spotting details in Korky Paul's vibrant illustrations while following the Lost-and-Found Spell adventure. The story teaches valuable lessons about staying close to home and the lengths friends will go to help each other, all wrapped in humor and warmth. The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both young and old since 1987 and Winnie and Wilbur have become favorite characters in homes and schools all over the world.Author Biography
Valerie Thomas was born in Australia and has lived there for most of her life. She has worked as a teacher, as well as an educational researcher and curriculum consultant in the area of spelling.
Valerie has travelled to most corners of the world, and has written about her travels: the first piece of writing she had published was an account of her experience picking grapes for the champagne harvest in France. In 1987 her phenomenally successful children's book Winnie the Witch, illustrated by Korky Paul, was published by Oxford University Press. Winnie has since enjoyed many more remarkable adventures, with amazing pumpkins, flying carpets and baby dragons! Korky Paul is an award-winning illustrator of children's books. In 1986 he illustrated his first book for OUP, Winnie the Witch, for which he and Valerie both won the Children's Book Award in 1987. Korky Paul was born in Zimbabwe and is one of seven children. He studied Fine Art at Durban Art School, South Africa and Film Animation at CalArts, California, and started his working life in advertising. He illustrated the Winnie The Witch series for Oxford University Press, which won the Children's Book Award.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.4 x 11.2 x 8.7 IN
Publication Date: August 18, 2026
