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Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear
Tales of Before it All Began …(the Official Prequel)
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Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in Winnie-the-Pooh Once There Was a Bear (the Official Prequel)
Illustrated Timeless Tales Inspired by Milne’s Classic Stories About Pooh, The Nation’s Favourite Bear
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Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear (the Official Prequel).
This beautiful new paperback edition of Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear captures the charm and magic of the original tales we all cherish from A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Highly talented author Jane Riordan has created a wonderful collection of stories in the style of A.A. Milne, taking us back to where it all began when Winnie-the-Pooh was first purchased for Christopher Robin in Harrods.
Jane Riordan comes with a strong pedigree for writing in the style of A.A. Milne, having also designed Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the Queen and the re-issue edition Winnie-the-Pooh Goes to London.
The stories are adorned with beautiful illustrations by Mark Burgess, crafted in the style of E.H. Shepard. Mark, uniquely suited to this, has also illustrated Return to the Hundred Acre Wood and The Best Bear in All the World.
This paperback edition of the timeless story collection is a real tribute to the world’s most famous bear. It is the perfect opportunity for everyone to find out how these favourite friends became 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 nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 years. Milne’s classic children’s 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 characters such as Paddington Bear and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you’re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.
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Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear by Jane Riordan is praised for its charming writing and delightful illustrations, which echo the classic works by A.A. Milne while offering something both old and new. The book serves as a beautiful prequel and is celebrated for its ability to introduce the beloved character to new generations while providing insights into Pooh's origins for those unfamiliar with his history. It is admired for its enduring appeal, rekindling the magic of sharing cherished stories and creating connections across ages.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008513955
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 September 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Farshore
Illustration: (With beautiful images created by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard.)
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Mark Burgess
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 128
About the Author
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.
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