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Winnie

Winnie

Author: Sally M. Walker
Illustrator: Jonathan D. Voss
Genre: Non-Fiction
Grade: 2nd grade and up


As the train stopped for a break, a soldier named Harry Colebourn saw a bear for sale. He is a veterinarian in the army and very fond of animals, he couldn’t resist to let the bear go; therefore, he bought it. The captain was shocked but he agreed anyway and the bear became their mascot. As they traveled, the bear Winnie grew close with Harry and became Harry’s shadow. As the war grew worse, Harry has to leave Winnie in the zoo for her safety and for the best. Winnie was afraid at first that he later got along well with the other bears. People grew fond of Winnie that they even allowed children to ride her back and feed her. Harry decided to permanently let Winnie stay in the London zoo for that is what he thinks is the best for him. One day, a boy named Christopher Robin was playing with Winnie and instantly renamed his stuff bear “Winnie-the-Pooh.” His father then started telling stories which later on grew as a book.


This book tells a really nice story of how Winnie-the-Pooh story and idea came from. I really like how Harry is so caring to the animals and really cared for Winnie. I will definitely read this to my class because it is based on a true story and they will be delighted on knowing where Winnie-the-Pooh came from. The illustrations in this book is really pretty and simple. It is water colored and very two or three toned colors. It is simple but uniquely painted or drawn. The paragraphs/sentences are not that long and not hard to read; therefore, it is easy for upper grade level to read. I like how the story shows kindness and care for not only to human beings but also to animals.

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