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Winnie-the-Pooh: 100th Anniversary Edition (Winnie-the-Pooh; The House at Pooh Corner)
368 pages, Paperback
Published January 6, 2026
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A.A. Milne
1,848 books3,696 followersAlan Alexander Milne (pronounced /ˈmɪln/) was an English author, best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh and for various children's poems.
A. A. Milne was born in Kilburn, London, to parents Vince Milne and Sarah Marie Milne (née Heginbotham) and grew up at Henley House School, 6/7 Mortimer Road (now Crescent), Kilburn, a small public school run by his father. One of his teachers was H. G. Wells who taught there in 1889–90. Milne attended Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied on a mathematics scholarship. While there, he edited and wrote for Granta, a student magazine. He collaborated with his brother Kenneth and their articles appeared over the initials AKM. Milne's work came to the attention of the leading British humour magazine Punch, where Milne was to become a contributor and later an assistant editor.
Milne joined the British Army in World War I and served as an officer in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and later, after a debilitating illness, the Royal Corps of Signals. He was discharged on February 14, 1919.
After the war, he wrote a denunciation of war titled Peace with Honour (1934), which he retracted somewhat with 1940's War with Honour. During World War II, Milne was one of the most prominent critics of English writer P. G. Wodehouse, who was captured at his country home in France by the Nazis and imprisoned for a year. Wodehouse made radio broadcasts about his internment, which were broadcast from Berlin. Although the light-hearted broadcasts made fun of the Germans, Milne accused Wodehouse of committing an act of near treason by cooperating with his country's enemy. Wodehouse got some revenge on his former friend by creating fatuous parodies of the Christopher Robin poems in some of his later stories, and claiming that Milne "was probably jealous of all other writers.... But I loved his stuff."
He married Dorothy "Daphne" de Sélincourt in 1913, and their only son, Christopher Robin Milne, was born in 1920. In 1925, A. A. Milne bought a country home, Cotchford Farm, in Hartfield, East Sussex. During World War II, A. A. Milne was Captain of the Home Guard in Hartfield & Forest Row, insisting on being plain 'Mr. Milne' to the members of his platoon. He retired to the farm after a stroke and brain surgery in 1952 left him an invalid and by August 1953 "he seemed very old and disenchanted".
He was 74 years old when he passed away in 1956.
A. A. Milne was born in Kilburn, London, to parents Vince Milne and Sarah Marie Milne (née Heginbotham) and grew up at Henley House School, 6/7 Mortimer Road (now Crescent), Kilburn, a small public school run by his father. One of his teachers was H. G. Wells who taught there in 1889–90. Milne attended Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied on a mathematics scholarship. While there, he edited and wrote for Granta, a student magazine. He collaborated with his brother Kenneth and their articles appeared over the initials AKM. Milne's work came to the attention of the leading British humour magazine Punch, where Milne was to become a contributor and later an assistant editor.
Milne joined the British Army in World War I and served as an officer in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and later, after a debilitating illness, the Royal Corps of Signals. He was discharged on February 14, 1919.
After the war, he wrote a denunciation of war titled Peace with Honour (1934), which he retracted somewhat with 1940's War with Honour. During World War II, Milne was one of the most prominent critics of English writer P. G. Wodehouse, who was captured at his country home in France by the Nazis and imprisoned for a year. Wodehouse made radio broadcasts about his internment, which were broadcast from Berlin. Although the light-hearted broadcasts made fun of the Germans, Milne accused Wodehouse of committing an act of near treason by cooperating with his country's enemy. Wodehouse got some revenge on his former friend by creating fatuous parodies of the Christopher Robin poems in some of his later stories, and claiming that Milne "was probably jealous of all other writers.... But I loved his stuff."
He married Dorothy "Daphne" de Sélincourt in 1913, and their only son, Christopher Robin Milne, was born in 1920. In 1925, A. A. Milne bought a country home, Cotchford Farm, in Hartfield, East Sussex. During World War II, A. A. Milne was Captain of the Home Guard in Hartfield & Forest Row, insisting on being plain 'Mr. Milne' to the members of his platoon. He retired to the farm after a stroke and brain surgery in 1952 left him an invalid and by August 1953 "he seemed very old and disenchanted".
He was 74 years old when he passed away in 1956.
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Review of advance copy received from Publisher
collecting both the original Winnie-the-Pooh short story collection as well as its follow-up, The House At Pooh Corner, in one delightfully velour-covered volume reminiscent of a particularly huggable (and decidedly yellow) stuffed animal friend.
I did not, unfortunately, have a Winnie the Pooh childhood. I only really came to the property in my adolescence, after reading some A A Milne at my best friend's house (she absolutely had a WtP childhood) and being affected by my younger sister's obsession with cute tchotchkes, driven by the marketing of global corporations like McDonald's. For a time in my mid to late teens, I even had the cutest backpack that looked like Pooh Bear clinging cozily from my shoulders.
But, like many others worldwide, I hadn't actually read all the books in the series. I'd read the first book and one (or both, my memory is hazy) of the poetry volumes, courtesy of the friend I mentioned earlier. I don't think I'd ever had the opportunity to read The House At Pooh Corner, with its surprisingly moving ending. I suppose the bittersweet conclusion is a metaphor for childhood's end but, as someone who was shipped off to boarding school myself, I can see where the ending is less a gift to the actual Christopher Robin and more an attempt to assuage the author's own guilt at being the herald, if not outright engineer, of same.
Honestly, I can't tell whether I like this book better or worse for the way it resurrected those old feelings: better, probably, because as James Baldwin taught us, having my feelings recognized this way makes me feel less lonely. And overall this is a delightful volume, with charming stories perfect for imaginative children, accompanied by the wonderful original illustrations. It is hard for me, as a grown-up in the big 26-- oh, no, wait, my 14 year-old is telling me we're not carrying that designation over from last year, it's the GRAND 26. Ahem. It is hard for me, as a grown-up in the grand 26, to completely divorce my visual impressions of the book from the iconic Disney animated versions tho. In the books, Pooh is described as having a gruff voice, which definitely took me out of the story for a moment as I struggled to reconcile that with the default adorableness of Disney's Pooh Bear. This shouldn't be a problem for younger readers who've acquired less media saturation, or so one would hope. I will say that I didn't feel like the Disney version did anything but enhance the stories first told here, and make them accessible to a wider audience.
But I also think that the original stories are definitely worthwhile, especially as collected here in the centennial edition. Pooh might think he's just a bear of little brain, but he's also quite a good poet, and the tales of how he engages with his community set a fine example of how we should all care for and be kind to one another. This volume in particular is perfect for collectors, as well as for kids and caretakers who want to have a soft little snuggle over a bedtime story.
While performing background for this review, I came across the biography of the real Christopher Robin. It's a little wild to think of how Mr Milne was a precursor to the controversial family vloggers of today, tho hopefully that sad story will serve as a warning to others seeking to monetize their children. Mr Milne wasn't even as awful as some of the influencers exploiting their kids, but the scars left on Christopher Robin by his unexpected fame were lasting and led to significant family estrangement. It's a good thing that these books at least have a shot at building closeness between kids and their caretakers, no matter what happened to the original writer and inspiration.
Winnie-The-Pooh, 100th Anniversary Edition by A. A. Milne & Ernest H. Shepard will be published tomorrow January 6 2026 by Aladdin and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
This review originally appeared at TheFrumiousConsortium.net.
I did not, unfortunately, have a Winnie the Pooh childhood. I only really came to the property in my adolescence, after reading some A A Milne at my best friend's house (she absolutely had a WtP childhood) and being affected by my younger sister's obsession with cute tchotchkes, driven by the marketing of global corporations like McDonald's. For a time in my mid to late teens, I even had the cutest backpack that looked like Pooh Bear clinging cozily from my shoulders.
But, like many others worldwide, I hadn't actually read all the books in the series. I'd read the first book and one (or both, my memory is hazy) of the poetry volumes, courtesy of the friend I mentioned earlier. I don't think I'd ever had the opportunity to read The House At Pooh Corner, with its surprisingly moving ending. I suppose the bittersweet conclusion is a metaphor for childhood's end but, as someone who was shipped off to boarding school myself, I can see where the ending is less a gift to the actual Christopher Robin and more an attempt to assuage the author's own guilt at being the herald, if not outright engineer, of same.
Honestly, I can't tell whether I like this book better or worse for the way it resurrected those old feelings: better, probably, because as James Baldwin taught us, having my feelings recognized this way makes me feel less lonely. And overall this is a delightful volume, with charming stories perfect for imaginative children, accompanied by the wonderful original illustrations. It is hard for me, as a grown-up in the big 26-- oh, no, wait, my 14 year-old is telling me we're not carrying that designation over from last year, it's the GRAND 26. Ahem. It is hard for me, as a grown-up in the grand 26, to completely divorce my visual impressions of the book from the iconic Disney animated versions tho. In the books, Pooh is described as having a gruff voice, which definitely took me out of the story for a moment as I struggled to reconcile that with the default adorableness of Disney's Pooh Bear. This shouldn't be a problem for younger readers who've acquired less media saturation, or so one would hope. I will say that I didn't feel like the Disney version did anything but enhance the stories first told here, and make them accessible to a wider audience.
But I also think that the original stories are definitely worthwhile, especially as collected here in the centennial edition. Pooh might think he's just a bear of little brain, but he's also quite a good poet, and the tales of how he engages with his community set a fine example of how we should all care for and be kind to one another. This volume in particular is perfect for collectors, as well as for kids and caretakers who want to have a soft little snuggle over a bedtime story.
While performing background for this review, I came across the biography of the real Christopher Robin. It's a little wild to think of how Mr Milne was a precursor to the controversial family vloggers of today, tho hopefully that sad story will serve as a warning to others seeking to monetize their children. Mr Milne wasn't even as awful as some of the influencers exploiting their kids, but the scars left on Christopher Robin by his unexpected fame were lasting and led to significant family estrangement. It's a good thing that these books at least have a shot at building closeness between kids and their caretakers, no matter what happened to the original writer and inspiration.
Winnie-The-Pooh, 100th Anniversary Edition by A. A. Milne & Ernest H. Shepard will be published tomorrow January 6 2026 by Aladdin and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
This review originally appeared at TheFrumiousConsortium.net.
December 8, 2025
Copy provided by the publisher
Happy Winnie-the-Pooh Day, which is celebtrated on A.A. Milne's birthday, January 18. Born in 1882, Milne created When We Were Very Young (1924) in which Pooh was a character, and went on to feature this bear of very little brain in a total of four books. Disney started animating these tales in 1961, so Pooh and his friends featured largely in my childhood. My brother had a large stuffed version, complete with red velvet vest, and Pooh would often narrate his stories at bedtime.
This 100th anniversary edition is not only bound in Pooh yellow, but is vaguely fuzzy as well. There was a missed opportunity to have a red slipcover for this, but that is more of a Disney interpolation. For a book that came out so long ago, it holds up surprisingly well. The writing still feels crisp and modern, and Pooh's antics are not treated in an overly moralistic way. The 1920s really are the start of the modern era, when children started to be treated as individuals in their own right who made mistakes but were able to learn from them.
This volume includes several favorites, like the heffalump and woozle tales, as well as stories about Eeyore losting his tale, Pooh getting stuck, and Christopher Robin leads an expedition to the North Pole (which makes sense, since Peary and Amundsen were either in recent memory or currently trying to reach that location). Kanga and Roo come to the forest, and there is a birthday party. These stories are all told with a gentle good humor, and are quick enough that each story can probably be read in one or two sittings, depending on the patience of the people involved.
I'm a big fan of original illustrations, so it was good to see Shepard's original illustrations reproduced. There's something reassuring about the gentle pencil drawings that are comforting. Both timeless and nostalgic, the depictions of the woods, the animals, and Christopher Robin goes perfectly with the text.
I'm not sure how many middle school students will be interested in these tales, but I'm sure my daughter will enjoy this copy to read to my grandson. I recently referenced the fact that the copyright had expired on this book and that it was now in the public domain; this is why there is now a slasher flick entitled Blood and Honey with Pooh as the main character! Pooh has appeared in other works through the years, including Hoff's Tao of Pooh (1982), which I received as a high school graduation gift and Leonards' 1958 Winnine-ille-Pu, the only title in Latin ever to make the New York Times Best Seller list. I may also have owned a copy of that in my previous life as a middle school Latin teacher.
Given the amount of nursery decorations still available in both classic Shepard illustrations as well as the Disney versions, there are still fans out there. If you want to revisit Piglet, Roo, and Eeyore to find out what exciting things are happening, this new edition is a perfect one to pick up to snuggle and read.
Happy Winnie-the-Pooh Day, which is celebtrated on A.A. Milne's birthday, January 18. Born in 1882, Milne created When We Were Very Young (1924) in which Pooh was a character, and went on to feature this bear of very little brain in a total of four books. Disney started animating these tales in 1961, so Pooh and his friends featured largely in my childhood. My brother had a large stuffed version, complete with red velvet vest, and Pooh would often narrate his stories at bedtime.
This 100th anniversary edition is not only bound in Pooh yellow, but is vaguely fuzzy as well. There was a missed opportunity to have a red slipcover for this, but that is more of a Disney interpolation. For a book that came out so long ago, it holds up surprisingly well. The writing still feels crisp and modern, and Pooh's antics are not treated in an overly moralistic way. The 1920s really are the start of the modern era, when children started to be treated as individuals in their own right who made mistakes but were able to learn from them.
This volume includes several favorites, like the heffalump and woozle tales, as well as stories about Eeyore losting his tale, Pooh getting stuck, and Christopher Robin leads an expedition to the North Pole (which makes sense, since Peary and Amundsen were either in recent memory or currently trying to reach that location). Kanga and Roo come to the forest, and there is a birthday party. These stories are all told with a gentle good humor, and are quick enough that each story can probably be read in one or two sittings, depending on the patience of the people involved.
I'm a big fan of original illustrations, so it was good to see Shepard's original illustrations reproduced. There's something reassuring about the gentle pencil drawings that are comforting. Both timeless and nostalgic, the depictions of the woods, the animals, and Christopher Robin goes perfectly with the text.
I'm not sure how many middle school students will be interested in these tales, but I'm sure my daughter will enjoy this copy to read to my grandson. I recently referenced the fact that the copyright had expired on this book and that it was now in the public domain; this is why there is now a slasher flick entitled Blood and Honey with Pooh as the main character! Pooh has appeared in other works through the years, including Hoff's Tao of Pooh (1982), which I received as a high school graduation gift and Leonards' 1958 Winnine-ille-Pu, the only title in Latin ever to make the New York Times Best Seller list. I may also have owned a copy of that in my previous life as a middle school Latin teacher.
Given the amount of nursery decorations still available in both classic Shepard illustrations as well as the Disney versions, there are still fans out there. If you want to revisit Piglet, Roo, and Eeyore to find out what exciting things are happening, this new edition is a perfect one to pick up to snuggle and read.
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January 4, 2026See my full review here: https://yabookscentral.com/winnie-the...
WINNIE-THE-POOH: 100th ANNIVERSARY EDITION is a lovely collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories. This edition is highly collectible and giftable with a soft felt cover and lovely image. The book includes both WINNIE-THE-POOH and THE HOUSE AT POOH CORNER bound together.
What I loved: These stories are classics for a reason, and it's easy to see why as you read through the stories. The tone is conversational and perfect for reading aloud. Readers are easily pulled into the lives of Christopher Robin and the animals, particularly Edward Bear or Winnie-the-Pooh (Pooh, for short).
The stories include little songs/poems as well as lovely sketch-like illustrations throughout. This helps keep reader interest, especially for budding independent readers. The length of each story is good for this age group, and the stories complete in each chapter, so it is easy to digest. A table of contents at the beginning can help young readers find a particular story, though the two books do have separate lists with the second book beginning in the middle.
The stories flow well and are a pleasure to read with just the right touch of friendship, emotion, and relatable problems that will keep young readers invested. A favorite is "In which Eeyore has a birthday and gets two presents," but there are so many lovely stories it is challenging to pick a favorite!
This giftable edition has a nice soft cover, which is pleasant to the touch. It is also small, so it can be easily carried and brought along on trips. The pages are thin, which makes the book light and easy to hold.
Final verdict: WINNIE-THE-POOH: 100th ANNIVERSARY EDITION is a lovely collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories, sure to charm fans old and new.
Please note that I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.
WINNIE-THE-POOH: 100th ANNIVERSARY EDITION is a lovely collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories. This edition is highly collectible and giftable with a soft felt cover and lovely image. The book includes both WINNIE-THE-POOH and THE HOUSE AT POOH CORNER bound together.
What I loved: These stories are classics for a reason, and it's easy to see why as you read through the stories. The tone is conversational and perfect for reading aloud. Readers are easily pulled into the lives of Christopher Robin and the animals, particularly Edward Bear or Winnie-the-Pooh (Pooh, for short).
The stories include little songs/poems as well as lovely sketch-like illustrations throughout. This helps keep reader interest, especially for budding independent readers. The length of each story is good for this age group, and the stories complete in each chapter, so it is easy to digest. A table of contents at the beginning can help young readers find a particular story, though the two books do have separate lists with the second book beginning in the middle.
The stories flow well and are a pleasure to read with just the right touch of friendship, emotion, and relatable problems that will keep young readers invested. A favorite is "In which Eeyore has a birthday and gets two presents," but there are so many lovely stories it is challenging to pick a favorite!
This giftable edition has a nice soft cover, which is pleasant to the touch. It is also small, so it can be easily carried and brought along on trips. The pages are thin, which makes the book light and easy to hold.
Final verdict: WINNIE-THE-POOH: 100th ANNIVERSARY EDITION is a lovely collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories, sure to charm fans old and new.
Please note that I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.
January 18, 2026
Happy National Winnie the Pooh Day! 🐻🍯 Today marks the birthday of A.A. Milne, the genius who brought our favorite honey-loving bear to life in 1882. Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, and of course, Christopher Robin, have been sharing their adventures with us for 100 years now, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by revisiting the Hundred Acre Wood.
If you’re looking to do just that, the 100th Anniversary Edition of Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner is the way to go. This special edition has both books in one, complete with all of Pooh’s adventures and those classic illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard that make these stories feel even more timeless. Plus, the cover is flocked (aka super soft and comfy to hold!) making it the perfect cozy read on a chilly winter day. 🌨️✨
Whether it’s been a while since you’ve picked up the books or you’ve never read them at all, this edition is a great way to dive back into the magic. Plus, Pooh’s simple wisdom and his reminder that “doing nothing often leads to the very best something” always feels like the perfect lesson. 💛
If you’re looking to do just that, the 100th Anniversary Edition of Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner is the way to go. This special edition has both books in one, complete with all of Pooh’s adventures and those classic illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard that make these stories feel even more timeless. Plus, the cover is flocked (aka super soft and comfy to hold!) making it the perfect cozy read on a chilly winter day. 🌨️✨
Whether it’s been a while since you’ve picked up the books or you’ve never read them at all, this edition is a great way to dive back into the magic. Plus, Pooh’s simple wisdom and his reminder that “doing nothing often leads to the very best something” always feels like the perfect lesson. 💛
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
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 as a read-aloud...will enjoy.
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 as a read-aloud...will enjoy.
January 7, 2026
Such a cute classic. I love hearing once again of Pooh’s adventures with Christopher Robin and friends! This is a timeless gift and the soft felt cover would no doubt be a hit with the young ones too!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Received copy from the publisher.
"Pooh, promise you won't forget about me, ever. Not even when I'm a hundred."
Pooh, Piglet and Christopher Robin continue to have adventures in this 100th anniversary edition that includes the classic tales Winnie-the-Pooh and House At Pooh Corner. The flocked yellow cover is a wonderful addition.
A timeless classic that captures the innocence of youth.
"Pooh, promise you won't forget about me, ever. Not even when I'm a hundred."
Pooh, Piglet and Christopher Robin continue to have adventures in this 100th anniversary edition that includes the classic tales Winnie-the-Pooh and House At Pooh Corner. The flocked yellow cover is a wonderful addition.
A timeless classic that captures the innocence of youth.
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