Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear Tales of Before it All Began …
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Biografisk notat
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.
<p>‘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</p>
<p>‘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</p>
<p>‘Once There Was a Bear is a beautiful hardback’, Artists and Illustrators magazine</p>
<p>‘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</p>
<p>‘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</p>
<p>‘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</p>
<p>‘It's the forest where Christopher Robin once played, and here, a new generation are keen to retrace Pooh's history.’, WYNT.com</p>
<p>‘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</p>
<p>‘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</p>
NEW stunning hardback 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 hardback 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.
NEW stunning hardback 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.'
NEW collectable edition of illustrated Pooh prequel stories inspired by Milne and Shepard – the perfect Christmas gift for fans!
NEW collectable edition of illustrated Pooh prequel stories inspired by Milne and Shepard – the perfect Christmas gift for fans!
(With jacket, ribbon bookmark and beautiful images created by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard.)
• Eye-catching, collectable 100th Anniversary range’s hardback edition with a foiled jacket design
• The hardback book cover is equally stunning with a gold foiled character image on a dark blue background that pays homage to the original publications
• Gift purchase for fans of all ages
• Collectable range, perfect for shelf displays
• This authorised prequel story collection was first created to celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 95th anniversary
• Stories written by Jane Riordan in the style of A.A.Milne reveal the early adventures of Pooh before the tales we all know and love in ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ and ‘The House at Pooh Corner’
• With highly appealing illustrations by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard’s classic decorations.
• With stories set in London and in the Hundred Acre Wood
• Winnie-the-Pooh celebrates 100 years in 2026
• Winnie-the-Pooh has sold over 50 million copies in over 70 languages
• Winnie-the-Pooh was an immediate success, selling over 175k copies in the USA and UK in the year of publication (1926)
• You can visit the Winnie-the-Pooh statue at London Zoo, former home of the Canadian black bear who inspired Pooh’s name
• The 100 Acre Wood is based on Ashdown Forest in Sussex, UK
• Jan 18th is Winnie-the-Pooh day, being the birthday of A.A.Milne
• Christopher Robin’s teddy bear was purchased in the Harrods toy department
• The perfect gift for old and new readers alike
Competition: Paddington; Velveteen; Peter; Rabbit; Wizard; Oz; Fairy Tales; Wind; Willows; Welcome; to; World; Brambly Hedge; Gruffalo; Elmer; Alice; Wonderland; Mog;Tiger. Michael Bond; Beatrix Potter; L. Frank Baum; Jacob Grimm; Kenneth Grahame; Jill Barklem; Julia Donaldson; David McKee; Lewis Carroll; C.S. Lewis; Judith Kerr; Enid Blyton
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
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.