Sarah's Source of Pooh Facts
This page is dedicated to telling both the history and some fun-filled facts about Pooh and his friends Eeyore, Tigger, Piglet and Rabbit. These characters have been around for over 30 years and continue to entertain both the young and old alike. A.A. Milne has left behind a world of adventures and simple thoughts for all to enjoy for themselves and to share with their children. I hope you enjoy this trip as we go through the 100 Acre Wood and learn the importance of the simple-minded thoughts of Winnie the Pooh!
This site gives a great history of how A.A. Milne got
the idea for his Pooh characters. The site also gives an account
of the life of the author and the importance of the characters to his son
Christopher Robin. A few good pictures as well as the titles of Milne's
most famous books are also included. Other links to Pooh information
are also available which will entertain all Pooh fans.
This site is perfect for those who aren't so
familiar with the chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff. Gives
answers to the most asked questions regarding Pooh, his other animal friends
and Christopher Robin. Also links you to important books, films and
Poohraphernalia that all Winnie the Pooh fans should look into purchasing.
Great site for the curious mind or those who just want to learn more.
This site provides links to other Pooh sites and has shrines to all of the Pooh characters, not just the silly ol' bear. This site also includes a list of books by both the author A.A. Milne and the famous Pooh illustrator E.H. Shepherd. A great site to visit to learn more facts about the characters that you didn't know before. Perfect for Pooh fans and non-Pooh fans as well.
Disney Online is a great source for Pooh information
as well as many other Disney cartoon characters you may be interested in.
This site provides information on travel to the famous Disney amusement
parks, shopping at better prices than in retail stores, games and music
from your favorite movies and cartoons. Great place to visit even
with younger children.
Other Reference Sources:
Melrose, A.R. and E.H. Shepherd. The
Pooh Dictionary. New York: Dutton's Children's Books, 1995.
This publication is a necessity for anyone interested
in truly understanding the writings of A.A. Milne and the words of all
Winnie the Pooh characters. This book (ISBN 0525453954) explores
the humor and the language used by all of the animals in Milne's Pooh stories.
Without this, anyone unfamiliar with the art of Pooh-speak would be lost.
Since its publication in 1995, The Pooh Dictionary has been one of the
best-selling books concerning Winnie the Pooh and A.A. Milne. A very
entertaining and informative publication with the always wonderful drawings
of E.H. Shepherd, the original Pooh artist.
Milne, A.A. and A.R. Melrose. The
Pooh Bedside Reader. New York: NAL/Dutton's Children's Books,
1996.
The Pooh Bedside Reader contains articles about the classic stories and contemporary tales of Winnie the Pooh. This book (ISBN 0525456007) includes articles focusing on the defining traits of the Pooh characters and interesting tidbits of information many wouldn't normally know. Also included are black and white photos of the creator Milne and his family, including the famous little boy Christopher Robin. A must-have for people interested in finding out more about the characters and the creator.
Wallner, Rosemary (Ed). A. A. Milne: Creator of Winnie the Pooh. New York: Abdo and Daughters, 1992.
This book (ISBN 1562391143) is completely about the life and works of Pooh creator A.A. Milne. Along with stories about his most famous character Pooh, the book tells of the other things Milne should be noted for creating. As one of the best-selling books about the author, this short but detailed book about author Milne, is a must-read. Very good at portraying the importance of Milne's works outside of Winnie the Pooh.
Crews, Frederick C. The Pooh Perplex, a Freshman Casebook. New York: Dutton's Children's Books, 1963.
This book is actually an attempt by Crews to delve deeper into the stories of Winnie the Pooh. Through humor, Crews explores the meaning of Pooh's thoughts and what Milne was thinking when he wrote about the favorite little bear of his son Christopher Robin. The 150 page book with illustrations, discusses both the characters and the author and should be read by people of the older age group. Probably not an entertaining read for small children.
Thwaite, Ann. A. A. Milne: The Man Behind Winnie the Pooh. New York: Random House, 1990.
The story of A.A. Milne is told
brilliantly by Thwaite in this detailed biography with illustrations.
The life and times of Milne and his family, including Christopher Robin,
are discussed and beautiful black and white photographs of the family are
shown. Readers finally see the real Milne, not just the storyteller
and humorist. This book is a wonderful reference source for information
about the author and his real-life experiences.
General comments:
Online Sources of information are often easier to attain than actual
books or magazine articles. Even though seeing a hard copy is sometimes
more important, finding web sites and online information often becomes
more successful, or at least more plentiful. The web provides more
information in a more timely manner than looking in a library or in old
copies of magazines. If I needed to find extra information on my
topic, I would definitely use the web more often than the library.
This is because the web is not only easier to access, but also contains
more ways of getting information than books and other publications alone.
The web is definitely one of the best ways to do research and is often
times much more fun than a stuffy library.
Contact me at ssims@email.unc.edu
This page was updated on 06/11/98.