Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear: Tales of Before it all Began (Winnie-the-Pooh Classics 100thAnniversary)

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NEW stunning paperback edition of Jane Riordans prequel collection inspired by Milnes classic stories, with Mark Burgess illustrations created in the style of E.H.Shepard's iconic art.

You should find out about your Before, Christopher Robin, and then tell it to us all.'

Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in this stunning 100th anniversary ranges hardback edition.

This authorised prequel story collection takes the reader back to the younger Christoper Robins world, when Pooh Bear was bought from Harrods. It includes a furry tale in London Zoo, a tall tale at The Natural History Museum and a tiny tale of a nursery mouse.

We all have a place in our hearts for the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh told by A.A.Milne in Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Highly talented author Jane Riordan has written a wonderful collection of stories in the style of A.A.Milne, that take us back to where it all began, when Winnie-the-Pooh was first purchased for Christopher Robin in Harrods.

Jane Riordan has a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King, Tales from the Forest, Winter in the Wood and Winnie-the-Pooh Easter Hunt.

The stories in this 100th Anniversary ranges paperback edition are decorated with beautiful illustrations by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. Mark is uniquely suited to this having also illustrated Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, The Best Bear in All the World, Tales from the Forest and Winter in the Wood.

Its a real tribute to the worlds most famous bear and the perfect opportunity for everyone to find out how these favourite friends become the larger than life characters we all love.

Do you own all the classic Pooh titles

Winnie-the-Pooh

The House at Pooh Corner

When We Were Very Young

Now We Are Six

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood

The Best Bear in All the World

Once There Was a Bear

Tales from the Forest

Winter in the Wood

The nations favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for nearly 100 years. Milnes classic childrens stories featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness.

Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether youre 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.

Reviews

Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine

Once There Was A Bear by Jane Riordan is a prequel to the AA Milne Winnie the Pooh books and delightfully decorated by Mark Burgess., Stylist magazine

Once There Was a Bear is a beautiful hardback, Artists and Illustrators magazine

Often, the original is the best and any attempts to recreate a classic will simply flop. But with Once There Was a Bear the process was so painstaking, the writing so charming and the illustrations such a lovely echo of the past that reading it feels simultaneously like experiencing the very old and the brand new all at once. And wed say thats a brief perfectly fulfilled., Artists and Illustrators magazine

For those who dont know the background of the bear bought from Harrods and how he met his friends, its a treat., Daily Mail Christmas gift guide

Not only is Winnie-the-Pooh a much-loved character, the appeal of these stories is enduring. They have followed me through my childhood, into adulthood and, now, I can share these cherished books with the next generation. Im reminded of the power of reading, of shared stories and connection. Theres something wonderful about that., Northern Soul

It's the forest where Christopher Robin once played, and here, a new generation are keen to retrace Pooh's history., WYNT.com

radiating the warmth and playfulness of the original stories, Once There Was a Bear is a tribute to The Best Bear in All the World for ages 5 years to 105 years!, MyWeekly

Jane Riordan has put together a collection of brand-new Pooh stories to revel in, to think with and dream about, Bookanista Childrens Gift Guide

Author Bio

Jane Riordan originally trained to be a primary school teacher but her love of children's books led to a career in publishing. Since then, she has edited and written countless books for children, most notably Winnie-the-Pooh Goes to London and the official Winnie-the-Pooh prequel, Once There Was a Bear. After leaving art school Mark Burgess designed greetings cards before starting to write and illustrate children's books. He has now written and illustrated over thirty books and designed more than five hundred greetings cards.