Winnie
Subtitle: the true story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh
By: Sally M. Walker ; illustrated by Jonathan D. Voss
Contributors: Voss, Jonathan D., ill
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 40
ISBN-13: 9780805097153
Subjects: Winnipeg (Bear); Winnie-the-Pooh (Fictitious character); Bears; History; Juvenile literature; Black bear
Description: When Harry Colebourn saw a baby bear for sale at the train station, he knew he could care for it. Harry was a veterinarian. But he was also a soldier in training for World War I. Harry named the bear Winnie, short for Winnipeg, his company's home town, and he brought her along to the training camp in England.

This book recounts the true story that inspired the Winnie-the-Pooh classics, following the World War I veterinarian and soldier who rescued a baby bear, made her his regiment's mascot, and took her to the London Zoo, where she met Christopher Robin.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

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