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bookmarked_north734's review against another edition
4.0
Beautifully illustrated true story behind where Winnie the Pooh got his name. Though a little long for toddlers or early preschool, this book is great for any fans of A.A. Milne's work or the Disney takes. I really enjoyed how the book was written as a mother telling her child the story at bedtime.
zoes_human's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
4.0
Charmingly illustrated children's biography about the real bear behind the creation of the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh. Suitable for ages 4 to 8.
srash's review against another edition
3.0
I don't usually read children's picture books (I outgrew that demographic years ago), but all of my coworkers at the library have been raving about this book, which is the true story of the bear that inspired Winnie The Pooh.
This book is insane--and in a cool way. My favorite part is that Winnie the Bear got to ride around Canada and even ship overseas with the Canadian army during WWI and everybody in the chain of command was completely cool with that decision. I would definitely read a book about the story intended for adult readers.
There's also apparently some obscure movie about this story from about a decade ago starring a then-unknown Michael Fassbender. As much as I love Fassbender, I don't know how I didn't know that existed.
This book is insane--and in a cool way. My favorite part is that Winnie the Bear got to ride around Canada and even ship overseas with the Canadian army during WWI and everybody in the chain of command was completely cool with that decision. I would definitely read a book about the story intended for adult readers.
There's also apparently some obscure movie about this story from about a decade ago starring a then-unknown Michael Fassbender. As much as I love Fassbender, I don't know how I didn't know that existed.
msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my all time favorite picture books. In fact, I called that it would win the Caldecott Medal the year it was eligible....and it did. My coworkers were shocked I could predict it, but honestly, it was about Winnie the Pooh?! You're going to go up against that?!
"Finding Winnie" is about the soldier who found Winnie, making it a mascot of his Army division, and then leading Winnie to the London Zoo. It is there that A.A.Milne discovers Winnie (but that's not the part of this story ;)) It is a story of friendship and love, of finding joy in the midst of trials.
Sophie Blackall is a fantastic illustrator and paired with Lindsay Mattick (who is actually related to Harry Colebourn--his great-granddaughter in fact) it's a dynamite team!
"Finding Winnie" is about the soldier who found Winnie, making it a mascot of his Army division, and then leading Winnie to the London Zoo. It is there that A.A.Milne discovers Winnie (but that's not the part of this story ;)) It is a story of friendship and love, of finding joy in the midst of trials.
Sophie Blackall is a fantastic illustrator and paired with Lindsay Mattick (who is actually related to Harry Colebourn--his great-granddaughter in fact) it's a dynamite team!
shighley's review against another edition
5.0
I can't believe it took me this long to read this book, except that I ordered it at least three times before I finally got it; seems like it was always out of stock. From the neat argyle cover to the wonderful brushstrokes that form Winnie, the illustrations are magical... and then there's the story. How did I not know that Winnie was named after Winnipeg? Some of my fondest memories of learning to read are sitting on the couch with my dad. alternating paragraphs as we read Winnie the Pooh aloud. The inclusion of the actual photographs, the zoo accession card, and other records are a real treat.
betweenbookends's review against another edition
4.0
A gorgeous, moving and wonderfully illustrated true story of Winnie the Pooh. A beautiful gift for all ages, and Winnie the Pooh fans!
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
4.0
The story of Winnipeg the Bear who becomes Winnie the Pooh. This story has a lot of words for a Caldecott Winner, but it doesn't feel long. It tells the story of the bear as a family story passed down from parent to child along with diaries and photographs. But it still feels like a bedtime story. And works on so many levels - as an intro to author's as people, and ancestors as people and as a connection between fiction and non-fiction. With good enough art but well executed text.
missprint_'s review against another edition
5.0
*sniff* No YOU Have something in your eye. This is a charming story. I thought it might be too much text but I think it could be a great read-a-loud for older kids. It might also be fun for a fiction vs. non-fiction program. Much to recommend here.