Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in Winnie-the-Pooh Once There Was a Bear (the Official Prequel)

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 Queen and the re-issue edition Winnie-the-Pooh Goes to London.

The stories 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 and The Best Bear in All the World.

This paperback edition of this timeless story collection is 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

The nation's favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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.

Timeless Tales Inspired by Milne's Classic Stories About The Nation's Favourite Bear

About the Author

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 Goes to London 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.

Reviews

'Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine

'Once There Was A Bear by Jane Riordan is a prequel to the AA Milne Winnie the Pooh books and delightfully decorated by Mark Burgess.', Stylist magazine

'Once There Was a Bear is a beautiful hardback', Artists and Illustrators magazine

'Often, the original is the best and any attempts to recreate a classic will simply flop. But with Once There Was a Bear the process was so painstaking, the writing so charming and the illustrations such a lovely echo of the past that reading it feels simultaneously like experiencing the very old and the brand new all at once. And we'd say that's a brief perfectly fulfilled.', Artists and Illustrators magazine

'For those who don't know the background of the bear bought from Harrods and how he met his friends, it's a treat.', Daily Mail Christmas gift guide

'Not only is Winnie-the-Pooh a much-loved character, the appeal of these stories is enduring. They have followed me through my childhood, into adulthood and, now, I can share these cherished books with the next generation. I'm reminded of the power of reading, of shared stories and connection. There's something wonderful about that.', Northern Soul

'It's the forest where Christopher Robin once played, and here, a new generation are keen to retrace Pooh's history.', WYNT.com

'radiating the warmth and playfulness of the original stories, Once There Was a Bear is a tribute to The Best Bear in All the World - for ages 5 years to 105 years!', MyWeekly

'Jane Riordan has put together a collection of brand-new Pooh stories to revel in, to think with and dream about', Bookanista Children's Gift Guide

Book Information
ISBN 9780755500734
Author Jane Riordan
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint Farshore
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 410g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 146mm * 18mm