Jane Riordan

Jane Riordan

  • 5 stars across 26 books
A.A. Milne was born in London in 1882. He began writing as a contributor to Punch magazine, and also wrote plays and poetry. Winnie-the-Pooh made his first appearance in Punch magazine in 1923. Soon after, in 1926, Milne published his first stories about Winnie-the-Pooh, which were an instant success. Since then, Pooh has become a world-famous bear, and Milne's stories have been translated into approximately forty different languages.


H. Shepard famously illustrated both Winnie-the-Pooh and The Wind in the Willows though, like A.A. Milne, much of his career was devoted to work for the satirical magazine Punch. To do the illustrations for Winnie-the-Pooh, Shepard observed the real Christopher Robin Milne, but not the real Pooh. The bear in the pictures is in fact based on Growler, a toy belonging to Shepard's own son.
10th October 2024

Winnie-the-Pooh: Winter in the Wood

Wrap up warmly and settle down to enjoy these very special Winnie-the-Pooh winter stories. ... MoreWinnie-the-Pooh: Winter in the Wood

(10 reviews) Review
7th September 2017

Winnie-the-Pooh: A Tree for Christmas

Festive Story Inspired By Milne’s Classic Stories About The Nation’s Favourite Bear A pocket-sized, beautifull... MoreWinnie-the-Pooh: A Tree for Christmas

(5 reviews) Review
3rd October 2019

Winnie-the-Pooh: The Long Winter's Sleep

When a cold north wind blows through the Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends retreat back into their cosy... MoreWinnie-the-Pooh: The Long Winter's Sleep

(4 reviews) Review
13th April 2023

Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King

‘Kings and crowns and whatnot? It sounds like something out of a dream or a fairy tale,’ sai... MoreWinnie-the-Pooh Meets the King

(2 reviews) Review
3rd September 2020

Winnie-the-Pooh: a Song for Christmas

A Perfect Festive Gift for Young Fans of Milne’s Classic Stories In this gentle tale perfect for wintery days,... MoreWinnie-the-Pooh: a Song for Christmas

(1 review) Review
1st October 2020

Winnie-the-Pooh: A Pudding for Christmas

A Delightful Christmas Tale Inspired by Milne’s Classic Stories – Perfect For Children Aged 3 And Up Christoph... MoreWinnie-the-Pooh: A Pudding for Christmas

(1 review) Review
29th April 2021

Winnie-the-Pooh: Helps the Bees!

Learn about bees with Winnie-the-Pooh so you can help them too! One hot summer, Winnie... MoreWinnie-the-Pooh: Helps the Bees!

(1 review) Review
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