Winnie the Pooh

By: A. A. Milne

Narrated by: Patrick Barker

Winnie-the-Pooh was Milne's first collection of stories about a fictional toy bear, which is owned by a boy called Christopher Robin, who was named after Milne's son. It was published in 1926. The stories also feature several characters modelled after Christopher's other stuffed toys, including Piglet, Eyeore, Tigger, Kanga, Roo, and Owl. The bear was originally named Edward but was later renamed after a Canadian black bear called Winnie which was left at London Zoo during the First World War.

Unlike the escapades of a later fictional bear, Paddington, Winnie leads a fairly undramatic life, with a strong focus on neighbourly friendships and domestic harmony.

A second collection, The House at Pooh Corner, was published in 1928.

The Winnie the Pooh books are among the most popular works of children's literature and have been adapted many times for presentation on stage, film, and as audio dramatizations.

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