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Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear

Jane Riordan

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      NEW stunning paperback edition of Jane Riordan’s prequel collection inspired by Milne’s classic stories, with Mark Burgess illustrations created in the style of E.H.Shepard's iconic art. ‘You should find out about your Before, Christopher Robin, and then tell it to us all.' Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in this stunning 100th anniversary range’s hardback edition. This authorised prequel story collection takes the reader back to the younger Christoper Robin’s world, when Pooh Bear was bought from Harrods. It includes a furry tale in London Zoo, a tall tale at The Natural History Museum and a tiny tale of a nursery mouse. We all have a place in our hearts for the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh told by A.A.Milne in Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Highly talented author Jane Riordan has written a wonderful collection of stories in the style of A.A.Milne, that take us back to where it all began, when Winnie-the-Pooh was first purchased for Christopher Robin in Harrods. Jane Riordan has a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King, Tales from the Forest, Winter in the Wood and Winnie-the-Pooh Easter Hunt. The stories in this 100th Anniversary range’s paperback edition are decorated with beautiful illustrations by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. Mark is uniquely suited to this having also illustrated Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, The Best Bear in All the World, Tales from the Forest and Winter in the Wood. It’s a real tribute to the world’s most famous bear and the perfect opportunity for everyone to find out how these favourite friends become the larger than life characters we all love. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-Pooh The House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six Return to the Hundred Acre Wood The Best Bear in All the World Once There Was a Bear Tales from the Forest Winter in the Wood The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for nearly 100 years. Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself – are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you’re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.

      CONTRIBUTORS: Jane Riordan EAN: 9780008648213 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: 128 WEIGHT: 240 g HEIGHT: 210 mm
      PUBLISHED BY: HarperCollins Publishers DATE PUBLISHED: 2025-10-09 CITY: GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Bears, JUVENILE FICTION / Classics, JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Lifestyles / City & Town Life, JUVENILE FICTION / Toys, Dolls & Puppets WIDTH: 140 mm SPINE:

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      Interest age: from c 5 years, Picture books: character books, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Stories Inspired by or adapted from other media, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Companion works, Children’s / Teenage general interest: City and town life, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Bears, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Stuffed or soft toys, Children’s gift books

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      Jane Riordan originally trained to be a primary school teacher but her love of children’s books led to a career in publishing. Since then, she has edited and written countless books for children, most notably Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King, Winnie-the-Pooh Easter Hunt and Once There Was a Bear. The authorised Winnie-the-Pooh prequel is written in the style of the original Winnie-the-Pooh stories by A.A.Milne with illustrations created by Mark Burgess, that echo E.H.Shepard’s iconic original decorations.

      Format: Paperback / softback

      NEW stunning paperback edition of Jane Riordan’s prequel collection inspired by Milne’s classic stories, with Mark Burgess illustrations created in the style of E.H.Shepard's iconic art. ‘You should find out about your Before, Christopher Robin, and then tell it to us all.' Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in this stunning 100th anniversary range’s hardback edition. This authorised prequel story collection takes the reader back to the younger Christoper Robin’s world, when Pooh Bear was bought from Harrods. It includes a furry tale in London Zoo, a tall tale at The Natural History Museum and a tiny tale of a nursery mouse. We all have a place in our hearts for the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh told by A.A.Milne in Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Highly talented author Jane Riordan has written a wonderful collection of stories in the style of A.A.Milne, that take us back to where it all began, when Winnie-the-Pooh was first purchased for Christopher Robin in Harrods. Jane Riordan has a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King, Tales from the Forest, Winter in the Wood and Winnie-the-Pooh Easter Hunt. The stories in this 100th Anniversary range’s paperback edition are decorated with beautiful illustrations by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. Mark is uniquely suited to this having also illustrated Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, The Best Bear in All the World, Tales from the Forest and Winter in the Wood. It’s a real tribute to the world’s most famous bear and the perfect opportunity for everyone to find out how these favourite friends become the larger than life characters we all love. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-Pooh The House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six Return to the Hundred Acre Wood The Best Bear in All the World Once There Was a Bear Tales from the Forest Winter in the Wood The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for nearly 100 years. Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself – are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you’re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.

      CONTRIBUTORS: Jane Riordan EAN: 9780008648213 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: 128 WEIGHT: 240 g HEIGHT: 210 mm
      PUBLISHED BY: HarperCollins Publishers DATE PUBLISHED: 2025-10-09 CITY: GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Bears, JUVENILE FICTION / Classics, JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Lifestyles / City & Town Life, JUVENILE FICTION / Toys, Dolls & Puppets WIDTH: 140 mm SPINE:

      Book Themes:

      Interest age: from c 5 years, Picture books: character books, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Classic fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Stories Inspired by or adapted from other media, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Companion works, Children’s / Teenage general interest: City and town life, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Bears, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Stuffed or soft toys, Children’s gift books

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      Jane Riordan originally trained to be a primary school teacher but her love of children’s books led to a career in publishing. Since then, she has edited and written countless books for children, most notably Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King, Winnie-the-Pooh Easter Hunt and Once There Was a Bear. The authorised Winnie-the-Pooh prequel is written in the style of the original Winnie-the-Pooh stories by A.A.Milne with illustrations created by Mark Burgess, that echo E.H.Shepard’s iconic original decorations.

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