Winnie's Great War
The story of the real bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh
Published on 20. September 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-4449-4984-1 (ISBN)
Description
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 - perfect reading for Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th year!
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.
2026 is the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh - what better time to discover the real story behind the world's most beloved bear!
'Oh my, how I love Winnie's Great War. Only the magical team who brought us Finding Winnie could have created this poignant and heart-warming novel. An incandescent celebration of friendship and courage, this perfect little book is one to cherish. A triumph.' Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan
'A work of undeniable charm.' The New York Times Book Review
'A heartwarming read-aloud.' School Library Journal, starred review
'A charming addition to Pooh lore that will send readers happily back to the Hundred-Acre Wood.' Kirkus Reviews
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.
2026 is the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh - what better time to discover the real story behind the world's most beloved bear!
'Oh my, how I love Winnie's Great War. Only the magical team who brought us Finding Winnie could have created this poignant and heart-warming novel. An incandescent celebration of friendship and courage, this perfect little book is one to cherish. A triumph.' Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan
'A work of undeniable charm.' The New York Times Book Review
'A heartwarming read-aloud.' School Library Journal, starred review
'A charming addition to Pooh lore that will send readers happily back to the Hundred-Acre Wood.' Kirkus Reviews
Reviews / Votes
Oh my, how I love Winnie's Great War. Only the magical team who brought us Finding Winnie could have created this poignant and heart-warming novel. An incandescent celebration of friendship and courage, this perfect little book is one to cherish. A triumph. * Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan * A work of undeniable charm. * The New York Times Book Review * A heartwarming read-aloud. * School Library Journal, starred review * A charming addition to Pooh lore that will send readers happily back to the Hundred-Acre Wood. * Kirkus Reviews * Well-detailed descriptions carry the reader along on the trip, and Colebourn and Winnie's strong friendship, rendered believably and movingly, is the emotional heart of the story. * Publishers Weekly *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 6 to 8 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
224 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4449-4984-1 (9781444949841)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Lindsay Mattick | Josh Greenhut
Winnie's Great War
The remarkable story of a brave bear cub in World War One
E-Book
09/2018
1st Edition
Hodder Children's Books
€3.99
Available for download
Persons
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.
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.