Books with author Becky Williams

Timmy is given a wonderful red balloon. While playing with it in the fields he lets go of the string and the wind carries it away. A horse and a bird agree to help him get it back, and all is well again. Timmy learns the benefits of kindness and co-operation, and is careful not to let go of the balloon's string again! Colorful and striking illustrations throughout by the author will make this a hit with any child.

This is a fantasy fairy story telling of three children who encounter old discarded soft toys in a disused bedroom. The youngsters are amazed to hear the toys talk. They agree to go on a trip, which turns out to be a magical experience where they meet a fairy, elves, and many other creatures both natural and supernatural. We fly with the children, trek across land and end up at the sea before flying back to the toys' bedroom. We share with the young people as we experience with them magical powers, wonder, discovery, fun, fear, danger, and heroism. All ends happily after the three adventurers realise their new understanding of nature and human relationships has enriched them for the future.

This is the companion coloring book to author and artist Bob Williams' children's picture book Mrs Watson's Washday. The original story is shown alongside line drawings of the illustrations. Coloring in the pictures and completing the activities will encourage younger children to try to read the accompanying text: the story of two naughty cats who mess up Mrs Watson's laundry, and are taught a lesson in consideration and respect for others' efforts, by a passing witch.

The adventure that began in An Elephant in the Window continues with this comic-book style story. The children return to find their friends the toys have been thrown out. After another adventure they rescue them and smuggle them home to safety.An Elephant in the Window is a charming story in which children learn the value of nature and kindness, and enjoy a daring adventure with their friends the stuffed toys from the windowledge. In this sequel, presented in comic-book graphic style by author and artist Bob Williams, the children return on a Christmas visit to find the toys have been relegated to the garden shed. Liberating them from the garbage bag, they go on another adventure, meeting old friends from the last book. Finally they manage to smuggle the toys home with them. Watch for more adventures to come, and coloring and activity books based on the author's works.