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Valerie Thomas

Have a very happy Halloween with Winnie the Witch!

October 29, 2014May 25, 2017Oxford Childrens 1 Comment

Everybody’s fiendishly favourite time of year is almost upon us once again. And if you’re looking for inspiration both for party ideas and reading recommendations for younger children, then look no further. Of course, every child’s favourite is WINNIE THE WITCH by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul, and she has everything you need for your Halloween […]

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Winnie the Witch and Wilbur fancy dress – inspiration for children’s Halloween costumes

October 28, 2013May 25, 2017Oxford Childrens 2 Comments

Halloween is nearly upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by dressing up as the mischievously magical Winnie the Witch and her black cat Wilbur! To make a Winnie the Witch costume First of all find a blue dress, purple cardigan and stripy tights with a string of shiny beads. Winnie’s hat You […]

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Why today is a dinosaur day: dinosaurs, Oxford, and Winnie the Witch

March 12, 2013May 25, 2017Oxford Childrens 1 Comment

In the latest Winnie the Witch picture book adventure, Winnie visits the museum and is transported back to the time of the dinosaurs. Oxford is home to Winnie the Witch, but did you know it is also home to one of the leading fossilists of the 19th century, William Buckland, whose birthday it is today? […]

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