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NATIONAL WINNIE THE POOH DAY
National Winnie the Pooh Day on January 18th commemorates author A.A. Milne’s birthday in 1882. He brought the adorable, honey-loving bear to life in his stories, which also featured his son, Christopher Robin.
Milne’s lovable Pooh Bear, as he was fondly called, is a fictional bear inspired by a black bear named Winnie. Winnie lived at the London Zoo during World War I. The author’s son, Christopher Robin, would visit the bear often and named his own teddy bear after her and a swan named Pooh.
This friendship inspired a collection of books starting with When We Were Young in 1924. E.H. Shepard beautifully illustrated the books.
Their adventures took them and millions of children through the Hundred Acre Woods. Each character played a unique role in the books. Whether the wisdom of Owl or Rabbit lead the group awry or a celebration ensued, the story’s characters became beloved around the world.
In the 1960s, Disney bought the rights to the Winnie-the-Pooh characters dropping the hyphen from Pooh’s name. The illustrations were a bit different, too.
Milne’s stories have been translated into over 50 languages and are considered classic children’s stories today.
HOW TO OBSERVE #WinnieThePoohDay
Snuggle up with your favorite Pooh fan, a pot of honey, and take turns reading about the adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Share your favorite Pooh Bear adventure or quote. Watch a Winnie the Pooh movie. Listen to songs like “Return to Pooh Corner” by Kenny Loggins.
Use #WinnieThePoohDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL WINNIE THE POOH DAY HISTORY
Since at least 1986, National Winnie The Pooh Day has been observed across the country. However, we’ve been unable to identify the founder of the day. We will continue researching.
Winnie the Pooh FAQ
Q. Was Christopher Robin a real boy?
A. Author A.A. Milne created the character Christopher Robin after his own son Christopher Robin Milne.
Q. How many books are in the Winnie the Pooh series?
A. A.A. Milne wrote four books for the series. They are:
– When We Were Very Young (1924)
– Winnie-the-Pooh (1926)
– Now We Are Six (1927)
– The House At Pooh Corner (1928)
Q. When did Tigger first appear in the Winnie the Pooh books?
A. Tigger is the last main character introduced in the Winnie the Pooh series. He first appears in The House At Pooh Corner in 1928.
