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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 Goes to London 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>‘Riordan’s collection captures the essence of Milne’s characters and the Hundred Acre Wood … [a] gift for the special people in your life whatever their age.’, Lancashire Evening Post</p>
<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><em>Once There Was a Bear</em> Reviews:<br />‘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>‘a collection of brand-new Pooh stories to revel in, to think with and dream about’, Bookanista Children’s Gift Guide</p>
NEW 100th Anniversary range's hardback edition of Jane Riordan’s authorised sequel collection inspired by Milne’s classic stories with Mark Burgess’ illustrations created in the style of E.H.Shepard’s iconic art.
‘With a map in your hand, you know an adventure is about to begin …'
Gorgeous 100th Anniversary range’s hardback edition of the official sequel story collection by Jane Riordan, inspired by Milne’s classic stories.
Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and their friends as they delve deeper into the Forest than ever before. From blackberry throwing at the Prickly Place to stargazing at the Great Bear Lookout, there’s a story waiting to be told in every corner of the Hundred Acre Wood.
This collection sees the introduction of Carmen, a little dog with lots of courage. Carmen may be small but she is mighty, and she has a loud ROAR! She was inspired by the discovery that A.A.Milne had a little toy dog mascot, which he called Carmen, with him during WW1.
Jane’s writing is filled with the gentle humour, friendship and life lessons that echo A.A.Milne’s original stories. She has a true gift for conveying the essence of Milne’s characters and the Hundred Acre Wood, while showing her real affection for Winnie-the-Pooh, a true bastion of British literary heritage.
‘One morning, Winnie-the-Pooh woke up with a tingling feeling in his toes that told him Something Good was about to happen …’
This 100th Anniversary range’s hardback edition of the authorised collection celebrates the Hundred Acre Wood. The seven brand-new stories are set after the timeless tales in Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. They take us back to much loved places that Milne’s stories and Shepard’s map introduced us to, like Eeyore’s Gloomy Place and the Poohsticks Bridge as well as new settings that Pooh and his friends have adventures in. The stories also feature trips to the British Museum and the Tower of London.
These sequel stories will be enjoyed by both new and long-standing Winnie-the-Pooh fans of all ages.
The book makes a perfect gift for the special people in your life whatever their age.
Jane Riordan has a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the Queen, Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King, Tales from the Forest, Winter in the Wood and Winnie-the-Pooh Easter Hunt.
The stories are illustratrated 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.
Collect all the Winnie-the-Pooh classic story and poetry collections:
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
NEW 100th Anniversary range's hardback edition of Jane Riordan’s authorised sequel collection inspired by Milne’s classic stories with Mark Burgess’ illustrations created in the style of E.H.Shepard’s iconic art.
‘With a map in your hand, you know an adventure is about to begin …'
NEW collectable edition of illustrated Pooh sequel stories inspired by Milne and Shepard
NEW collectable edition of illustrated Pooh sequel stories inspired by Milne and Shepard
(With beautiful images created by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard.)
• Eye-catching, collectable 100th Anniversary 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
• New stories written by Jane Riordan in the style of A.A.Milne.
• 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
Om bidragsyterne
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 Goes to London 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.