Willy's Stories

Every Monday, Willy the chimp walks through a special door at the back of the library and steps into a new adventure! One week, he's a brave knight fighting a dragon. The next, he's on a pirate ship searching for treasure. Sometimes he’s in a spooky castle or even flying through the sky!

In Willy’s Stories, Anthony Browne takes young readers on a journey through some of the most exciting classic tales in literature, from Alice in Wonderland to Peter Pan, passing through Robin Hood, Pinocchio, the Wizard of Oz and more! Each story is a short, fun adventure filled with imagination and wonder. At the end of every page, Willy asks you a question—what would you do if you were in his story?

Browne’s captivating illustrations, starring his trademark primates, pay tribute to the library and the wonders within. It’s also a fun way to learn about classic books through the eyes of a very curious chimp!