Winnie-the-Pooh: 100th Anniversary Edition by A.A. Milne

I'm starting the new year reading pile with a bang and taking a look at the 100th Anniversary Edition of Winnie-the-Pooh. This arrived in my mailbox as a surprise and, thanks to the fuzzy cover, has me snuggling it, too. I wondered if it was good to begin the year with an 'old' story instead of something brand new but decided that it might be the best way to begin. After all, this is one of the most iconic children book characters in the English speaking world, and by hitting 100 years, it seems to strengthen the importance of kidlit in our world.

Or maybe, it just shows how adorable and wonderful Winnie-the-Pooh is.

While many of you already know how this book rates on the story end, I'm going to revisit the tale and see if this edition does Winnie-the-Pooh the justice he deserves.

WINNIE-THE-POOH

100th Anniversary Edition

by A.A. Milne

Illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard

Aladdin

Children's Fiction

368 pages

ages 6 and up

COMING JANUARY 6th!!!

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of everyone’s favorite bear-of-little-brain with this special bind-up edition of A. A. Milne’s classic novels Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner—featuring a flocked cover that’s soft to the touch.

The story of the honey-loving, bumbling bear Winnie-the-Pooh has been a staple in children’s libraries since its original publication in the 1900s. Venture into the Hundred Acre Wood and join sweet Pooh, understanding Christopher Robin, timid Piglet, downcast Eeyore, impatient Rabbit, loquacious Owl, loving Kanga and Roo, and bold Tigger on their exploits.

In each chapter they have a new adventure, from searching for honey or celebrating birthdays to hunting Heffalumps or navigating a flood. Complete with the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard, this edition is the perfect way to experience the children’s classic that has captured imaginations for the past century.

This charming paperback bind-up includes:
Winnie-the-Pooh
The House at Pooh Corner

PUBLISHER

MY TIDBITS

Fans of Winnie-the-Pooh are met with the original tale and illustrations inside a cover as cuddly as the bear himself.

This is the 100th Anniversary edition of the much-loved Winnie-the-Pooh tales. The two collections, Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner, are included in these pages, encompassing a total of ten Winnie-the-Pooh adventures. The original map created by Mr. Shepard starts off the book and is followed by the Table of Contents as well as a short introduction from A.A. Milne. The stories are written in a standard font, making the easy to read, and the illustrations are sprinkled in between the tales. 

It's a lovely edition for the 100th Anniversary, and I appreciate the heavy tendency to stay true to the original while adding a nice touch (the fuzz), which is sure to delight younger readers. It's a nice collectable and something Winnie-the-Pooh fans...or soon-to-be...will enjoy.

And here they are...

 

A. A. Milne (1882–1956) was an English playwright, poet, and author. He served in both World Wars, but in peacetime devoted himself to writing. He is best known for his Winnie-the-Pooh books, which were inspired by his son, Christopher Robin Milne.

Ernest Shepard (1879–1976) was an English painter and book illustrator. Encouraged by his parents to pursue art, he attended the Royal Academy Schools and began his career illustrating for Punch magazine. During the First World War, he aided the Intelligence Department by sketching combat areas, and he was later awarded the Military Cross for his service with the Royal Artillery. In addition to his work as an artist, Shepard wrote two autobiographies and two novels for children. He is best remembered for his anthropomorphic animal illustrations in The Wind and the Willows and the Winnie-the-Pooh series.