The Golliwog News

When ten-year-old Gladys begins noticing odd accidents in her nursery, she discovers that her beloved Golliwog, John James, is no ordinary toy but the editor of the magical Golliwog News, a paper that reports the secret lives, quarrels, and laws of toys. Soon the hidden world spills into everyday childhood life, as missing buttons, stolen treats, and toy cupboard punishments lead to comic investigations, mock trials, and a growing sense that even playthings have their own standards of justice. From a bustling seaside excursion to Toy-Town-on-Sea to a train ride packed with dolls, bears, cats, and rabbits, the story moves through a delightfully chaotic world of gossip, performance, and adventure. Gladys, Freda, and Tommy are drawn into concerts, interviews, and theatrical spectacles, while John James gathers news with tireless curiosity. The playful tone darkens in a dramatic retelling of Who Killed Cock Robin, where vanity, rivalry, and public grief build into a courtroom-like tragedy. With its blend of whimsy, mystery, and moral comeuppance, this children's tale turns nursery life into a vivid society of toys and birds, alive with humor and surprising authority. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.