Booky Advent Calendar Day 10: "Winnie and Wilbur: The Santa Surprise" by Laura Owen and Korky Paul (OUP / Oxford Children's Books)

It's time for Day 10 of our Booky Advent Calendar, and here's a fabulous chapter-based outing for two of our favourite picture book characters.

Winnie the Witch and Wilbur her long-suffering moggy are back for an all-new festive adventure in this fantastic gift edition of "Winnie and Wilbur: The Santa Surprise" by Laura Owen and Korky Paul.

The run-up to Christmas is hugely exciting, even in the magical world of witches and wizards - and Winnie & Wilbur just can't wait for the big day.

But as they start to think about presents and turkey, Brussels Sprouts and perhaps the odd glass or two of sherry or catnip, what about poor old Santa? Who's going to get HIM a present?

So it's time for an epic quest to the Frozen North for Winnie and Wilbur to ensure that the big fellah, Mr S. Claus himself, also gets a gift and a christmas he'll never forget!


Let's hope Winnie has packed her thermals!

Winnie and Wilbur might need some extra help this christmas!

A delightfully charming story outing for Winnie and Wilbur, perfect for younger readers who are looking for more wordy fare than picture books.

Picture book Winnie fans will still love all Korky's awesome illustrations for this longer read

"Winnie and Wilbur: The Santa Surprise" by Laura Owen and Korky Paul is out now, published by OUP / Oxford Children's Books (kindly supplied for review).