A cute little biography of the real bear that traveled as a mascot with Canadian soldiers to England where she found a home at the London Zoo and met a little boy named Christopher Robin Milne, who was so smitten with her he immediately changed the name of his teddy bear from Edward Bear to Winnie-the-Pooh.

Nicely done.

(My Pooh Project: I love Winnie the Pooh, and so does my wife. Having a daughter gave us a chance to indoctrinate her into the cult by buying and reading her every Pooh book we came across. How many is that? I’m going to count them this year by reading and reviewing one every day and seeing which month I finally run out. Track my progress here:
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The illustrations throughout the book were also captivating, and I appreciated the illustrator's distinctive style. It is remarkable how a simple visit to the zoo created an iconic line of books, shows, and movies. Teachers could use this book to spark discussions about the creative process and how everyday experiences can inspire great works of art. It is also an excellent resource for introducing young students to the world of literature and the origins of beloved characters. Ages good for 3rd-4th because of the history and biography added ( )

Animals, mammals, bears, Winnie the Pooh, nonfiction, history, WWI, Canada, Winnepeg, England, A.A. Milne

The original Winnie was, indeed, a real bear that was cared for by veterinarian Harry Colebourn. When Harry had to leave for service during World War I, Winnie went along with him to London. This is just the beginning of the real story of how Christopher Robin and Winnie, short for Winnipeg, got together and inspired the creation of Winnie-the-Pooh.

The story of the "real" Winnie-the-Pooh. The real bear Winnie was originally cared for by an army veterinarian named Harry. His unit loved to spend time with Winnie. When Harry's unit went to Europe, he brought Winnie to the London Zoo, where she met Christopher Robin.
I am a huge Winnie-the-Pooh fan, and really enjoyed this story. This is a non-fiction book with a captivating tale that young readers would find very interesting. The story contains easy sentences for beginner readers and has beautiful illustrations to reinforce what they are reading. ( )