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Noddy – The wooden boy with a golden heart

With his blue hat, jingling bell, and bright yellow-and-red car, Noddy has been a beloved companion of childhood for over seventy years. Created by Enid Blyton in 1949, the little wooden boy who lives in Toyland remains one of the most enduring icons of children’s literature and television.

Originally imagined to teach kindness, honesty, and responsibility, Noddy’s adventures blend the charm of fairy tales with the warmth of everyday friendship. Surrounded by toys, dolls, and goblins, he faces small troubles that always resolve with compassion and laughter.

The books became an instant success in the 1950s and quickly spread worldwide. In France, Oui-Oui became a household name thanks to the Bibliothèque Rose editions and its numerous TV adaptations — from puppet shows to classic cartoons and CGI series in later decades.

Though his world has modernized, Noddy’s essence remains the same: a cheerful, curious, sometimes clumsy boy whose heart is always in the right place.

Beyond nostalgia, Noddy represents a timeless symbol of innocence and imagination — a reminder of the simplicity of early childhood storytelling, when even a small wooden car could take you anywhere.