About these children's books
The Windy B Series
There is always something exciting, mysterious or unusual going on in Windy Bumbleston, or 'Windy B' as it is affectionately known by Fred Roll, his wife, Heidi, and all their family and friends.
The adventures start just before Christmas and then continue throughout all the four seasons, ending with another Christmas story. Thirteen books - a baker's dozen!
The 'Windy B' books are written by John Barnett and beautifully illustrated by Alice Jamieson, and are ideal for children of primary school age (6-9) to read alone or as a family read. Each book is a separate story, which means the books can be read in any order. We hope you enjoy our 'Windy B' books.
Where is Windy B?
Windy Bumbleston, or ‘Windy B’, as the locals call it, is a small town in Bumble Bay. Bumble Bay is lovely and warm in summer and crisp in winter. And that is how it should be. In July and August the beaches and streets are full of happy people, young and old. When autumn turns to winter, Windy B is quiet and peaceful, apart from when it’s really windy!
The Christmas Lights
The Christmas Lights
The Christmas Lights
When Fred Roll, Windy B’s favourite baker, opened his shop door early one December morning, a gust of wind blew in an invitation to take part in the annual Christmas lights competition. Just like his dear dad many years before, it was something that Fred could just not resist. For Fred, his wife, Heidi, and everybody living in the amazing
When Fred Roll, Windy B’s favourite baker, opened his shop door early one December morning, a gust of wind blew in an invitation to take part in the annual Christmas lights competition. Just like his dear dad many years before, it was something that Fred could just not resist. For Fred, his wife, Heidi, and everybody living in the amazing Bumble Bay, this particular Christmas would be the one that they would never ever forget!
The Snow Race
The Christmas Lights
The Christmas Lights
When Fred Roll, Windy B’s favourite baker, opened his bedroom window very early one bitterly cold January morning, he knew things were not as they should be. A short while later, an unexpected visitor arrived through the heavy snow and gave Fred a challenge he certainly was not expecting. For Fred, his wife Heidi, and everybody living in
When Fred Roll, Windy B’s favourite baker, opened his bedroom window very early one bitterly cold January morning, he knew things were not as they should be. A short while later, an unexpected visitor arrived through the heavy snow and gave Fred a challenge he certainly was not expecting. For Fred, his wife Heidi, and everybody living in wonderful Bumble Bay, the snow adventures that followed would be talked about for many years to come.
The Treasure Chest
The Christmas Lights
The Treasure Chest
One windy winter's morning, Fred Roll, Windy B's favourite baker, heard some bad news. Fred knew immediately that he would have to do something to help. The local hospital would close unless the good people of Windy B could raise enough money to save it. And if they failed? Would the brave baker risk everything and go on the dangerous se
One windy winter's morning, Fred Roll, Windy B's favourite baker, heard some bad news. Fred knew immediately that he would have to do something to help. The local hospital would close unless the good people of Windy B could raise enough money to save it. And if they failed? Would the brave baker risk everything and go on the dangerous search for the mysterious treasure chest hidden somewhere in Bumble Bay?
The Storm Rescue
When the last of the winter winds are at their strongest in Bumble Bay, nobody takes to the sea unless they really have to, not even Fred Roll, Windy B’s brave and favourite baker. As another exciting winter comes to a close, Fred, his family and friends encounter all sorts of dangers and adventures as they try to carry out the most daring rescue operation Windy B has ever seen.