The best stories are often true
Guide
Children of appropriate age: 4-12
Theme: love, affection, warmth
If your kids also love characters from the Disney cartoon Winnie the Pooh, then don't miss out on Finding Winnie the Pooh! Pooh in the picture book is the prototype of the Disney character of the same name. Many children grew up watching the story of Winnie the Pooh, but they did not know that there was such a warm story behind it.
Harry, the protagonist of the picture book, is a World War I soldier who bought a black bear cub from a hunter for $20 on his way to the war. He named the bear "Pooh" after his hometown, and Harry has been taking good care of it ever since, and after a journey, Pooh has grown from a bear to a big bear and become a member of the army, and everyone loves it.
But the time for separation has finally arrived. Harry was told to be transferred to the French front, and after much deliberation he decided to send Pooh to the zoo to protect it from the war. After being sent to the zoo, Winnie met a new friend, Robin, and the boy's father used this as inspiration to write many stories about Robin and Winnie, which is what we often call "Winnie the Pooh".
Reasons for recommendation
The author, Lindsay Marty, is the great-granddaughter of Harry in the picture book. The story about Pooh has been passed down from generation to generation in their home, so for them Pooh is also a member of the family. The book also won the 2016 Cadecco Gold Award. Painter Sophie Blackkel also had an indissoluble relationship with Winnie, and it is said that the first book she bought with her pocket money was Alan Alexander Milne's Winnie the Pooh.
The theme of the book is love and warmth, revolving around the story between Harry and Winnie, Robin and Winnie, and Lindsay and his son Cole. In the particularly heavy period of the First World War, Pooh's story is like a small flower from the ruins of the war, a hint of sweetness that flutters in the flames of war. And this warmth and sweetness stems from the love that flows between them. It's like Lindsay saying to Cole, "When I saw you, I thought, this boy is a little bit special." In fact, this point is especially because of Lindsay's love for her son.
This reminds me of the little rose in "The Little Prince", there are thousands of roses in the world, but in the eyes of the little prince, his one is unique. This is because there is only one rose poured out of his love.
In addition, for children with strong understanding and learning skills, parents can also properly popularize some history related to the First World War, which is conducive to expanding children's knowledge.
At the end of the book, there are photos of the author's real-life family photo album, which makes people feel like "fairy tales come true", and confirms the author's words in the book: "The best stories are often true." "When we give warmth to others out of love in life, this love will also be passed on to others.
Content sharing
Harry bought the Cubs
Pooh became a member of the army
Winnie parted ways with Harry and is sent to the zoo.
Robin meets Pooh
"The best stories are often true."
Part of the artwork is from the picture book "In Search of Pooh"
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