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Winnie: The True Story of the Bear Who Inspired Winnie-‐the-‐Pooh

Sally M. Walker

Sally M. Walker recounts the real bear behind Winnie-the-Pooh. During World War I, Canadian veterinarian Harry Colebourn bought an orphaned bear cub and cared for her while working with horses needed for battle. Winnie became Harry’s constant companion and brought comfort to the horses and men around them. When Harry left for the front, he made the hard choice to place her at the London Zoo. There, Christopher Robin saw Winnie, and his fascination with her helped inspire the stories his father created.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Themes
Animals · Friendship · History · War And Conflict · Writing And Storytelling
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Published
January 20, 2015
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9780805097153
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
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