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Reindeer Readathon Book:  The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh

12/20/2020

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Prancer's Reindeer Readathon book is required to have a map in it, and I wanted to choose a book I would actually want to read. Finding one wasn't easy, but finally, I did!
Once upon a time, a very long time ago now, about last Friday, Winnie-the-Pooh lived in a forest all by himself under the name of Sanders. - "In Which We Are Introduced to Winnie-the-Pooh and Some Bees, and the Stories Begin," Winnie-the-Pooh
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Confession: I chose this book for two reasons: it had a map in it, and I loved Winnie-the-Pooh!

But I was sure that the book, itself, would be dreadfully boring, and I'd just have to slog through it and enjoy looking at the pictures. To my surprise, it was sweet and charming, instead.

​The author's writing is exquisite! And she tells the reader so much about A.A. Milne, his father, and the adventures of his childhood, that those stories were almost like a book within the book. 

His collaboration with E.H. Shepard and the stories of how Winnie-the-Pooh came to be are fascinating, too. But what I loved most was the tender recounting of Milne's idyllic childhood, and what must have been very loving relationships with his father, his next oldest brother, Ken, and his family, in general.
The real and imagined places of the Hundred Acre Wood are tender touchstones for the precious time of childhood. - Kathryn Aalto
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Would I Recommend it?


Yes, I do. Especially if you have loved the Winnie-the-Pooh books and movies!

It's just so neat to learn about the author, and his childhood, and how the books came to be.

See you next time!

Love, Jeanine
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6 Comments
Wildrose Healer - Karen link
12/20/2020 01:05:14 pm

Winnie the pooh is a classing! I love everything about the books, movies, and shows. From the characters, down to the artwork! It's brings me back to when I was younger.

I'd love to have this book in my library and go through it slowly.

Great post :)

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Jeanine Byers link
12/20/2020 11:10:52 pm

Thanks!! I loved them all, too! Among my cherished memories is taking my son to see not one, but two, Winnie-the-Pooh movies, which we both loved.

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Fritzie | Lifetravelsoul link
12/20/2020 01:59:47 pm

I would choose this book for the same reasons too. I love Winnie the Pooh! There's a lot of life lessons you can learn from this cuddly bear. I'd really love to know more about the author and how Winnie the Pooh came to be - will be checking out this book.

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Jeanine Byers link
12/20/2020 11:12:40 pm

Oh, good! I hope you enjoy it, too. I was so delighted to read those unexpected stories. You can almost feel he magic and wonder that became the foundation for Winnie-the-Pooh!

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Sophie link
12/21/2020 05:39:21 am

This sounds incredible! Everyone had Winnie the Pooh in their childhood, right? This sounds like a great way to explore that and get a sense of nostalgia at the same time.

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Jeanine Byers link
12/21/2020 06:23:01 pm

YES! Exactly. It's like it deepens the nostalgia to sort of steep yourself in the author's childhood stories.

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