Winnie: The True Story of the Bear Who Inspired Winnie-the-Pooh
Author:
Sally M. Walker
Illustrator:
Jonathan D. Voss
Publication:
2015 by Henry Holt & Company
Genre:
Animal Story, History, Non-fiction, Picture Books
Pages:
40
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When Harry Colebourn saw a baby bear for sale at a Canadian train station, he knew he could care for it. Harry was a veterinarian. But he was also a soldier in training for World War I.
Harry named the bear Winnie, short for Winnipeg, his company's hometown, and he took her along to the training camp in England. Winnie followed Harry everywhere and slept under his cot every night. Before long, she became the regiment's much-loved mascot.
But who could care for the bear when Harry had to go to the battleground in France? Harry found just the right place for Winnie while he was away: the London Zoo. There, a boy named Christopher Robin came along and played with Winnie—he could care for this bear too!
With Jonathan Voss's evocative illustrations, Sally Walker brings to life the heartwarming story of the real bear who inspired Winnie-the Pooh.
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Winnie
Reviewed by Sara Masarik
In 1914, Army Veterinarian, Harry Colebourn, was on a train traveling through Ontario, Canada when he saw a man sitting at the train station with a bear cub. Harry bought the cub from the man for $20 and named her Winnipeg after his company's hometown. Winnie, as she came to be called, quickly became a mascot for the entire section. This is a must-have for all Winnie-the-Pooh fans.
Winnie: The True Story of the Bear Who Inspired Winnie-the-Pooh
Ideal for Winnie-the-Pooh fans, this clear, straightforward biography reveals the bear behind the tale...
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