Winnie's Great War

Name: Winnie's Great War
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781444949841
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The remarkable story of a brave bear cub in World War One

By Lindsay Mattick and Josh Greenhut

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Summary

Winnie's Great War is a heartwarming children's book that tells the true story of Winnie, a real bear who becomes the famous inspiration behind the beloved character Winnie-the-Pooh. The narrative follows her incredible journey from the Canadian wilderness to the battlefields of World War I, where she finds herself as the mascot of a Canadian regiment. It's a tale of friendship and adventure, beautifully interwoven with historical events seen through the eyes of an extraordinary bear.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might like this book if you have a fondness for heart-warming animal tales, especially those inspired by real history. It offers an enchanting journey through the First World War seen through the eyes of a lovable bear, making it perfect for young readers with an interest in historical adventures and charming animal characters.

Winnie's Great War

Everyone has heard of Winnie-the-Pooh, but not everyone knows about the real Canadian bear who lent him her name. Find out all about how she travelled from Canada to London during WW1 and went on to meet Christopher Robin Milne in London Zoo. A wonderful tale of courage and friendship, for fans of Michael Morpurgo

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Everyone has heard of Winnie-the-Pooh, but not everyone knows about the real Canadian bear who lent him her name. This is a wonderful tale of courage and friendship, for fans of Michael Morpurgo.

Come on a heart-warming adventure, inspired by the journey undertaken by an extraordinary bear called Winnie during World War One.

From her early days with her mama in the Canadian forest, to her travels with the Veterinary Corps across the country and overseas, Winnie has a remarkable wartime story to tell. And when she meets a little boy called Christopher Robin Milne in London Zoo, he loves her so much that he names his teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh in her honour.

Sophie Blackall's wonderful black and white artwork brings Winnie to life and will capture young readers' imaginations.

The author, Lindsay Mattick, is the great grand-daughter of Captain Harry Colebourn - who originally rescued Winnie as a cub - and the story contains entries from his real wartime diaries from WW1. The book also includes a selection of artefacts from the Colebourn Family Archives. The result is a one-of-a-kind exploration into the realities of war, the meaning of courage, and the power of friendship, all told through the historic adventures of one astonishing bear.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Winnie's Great War is celebrated for its undeniable charm and poignant storytelling. Reviewers highlight the book as a heart-warming and incandescent celebration of friendship and courage, describing it as a triumph. It's noted as a charming addition to the lore of the Hundred-Acre Wood, with reviewers appreciating its detailed descriptions and the believably moving friendship at its core. The book is praised as a heartwarming read-aloud, capturing the emotional depth of the story beautifully.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444949841

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 228g

Pages: 144

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Josh Greenhut Lindsay Mattick Young Adult

About the Author

Lindsay Mattick (Author)

Lindsay Mattick, the great-granddaughter of Captain Harry Colebourn, grew up thinking of Winnie-the-Pooh as her own great-grandbear. She has shared Winnie's story as a radio documentary, spearheaded an original exhibition, and traveled to the UK to commemorate Harry and Winnie's experience in World War I. She works at Narrative Public Relations, and lives with her family in Toronto, Canada.

Josh Greenhut (Author)

Josh Greenhut is a consultant and writer. He lives in Toronto with his family.

Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)

Sophie Blackall is the illustrator of many picture books, including Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear - winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal. She lives with her family in New York, but keeps an eye on lighthouses for sale, just in case.