We wrote this for the Guardian Children’s Book Family Reviews

Winnie the Witch is always popular with Bryn & Freya; they enjoy her mad cap adventures and this book was no exception. Proud of her cardboard robot creation Winnie decides to turn it into a real robot. The real robot turns out to be a big bad robot and chaos ensues when he gets hold of Winnies magic wand.

The illustrations bring this story to life especially when the robot causes havoc turning ducks, frogs, Winnie’s house & even Winnie into robots. The transformation from one picture to the next is as magical as Winnie’s wand.

The mix of magic with familiar activities, such as going to the library, provides a comforting start before the roller coaster adventure begins. A great story to share with the children.