Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear (Caldecott Medal Winner)
About this product
A #1 New York Times Bestseller and Winner of the Caldecott Medal about the remarkable true story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.
In 1914, Harry Colebourn, a veterinarian on his way to tend horses in World War I, followed his heart and rescued a baby bear. He named her Winnie, after his hometown of Winnipeg, and he took the bear to war.
Harry Colebourn's real-life great-granddaughter tells the true story of a remarkable friendship and an even more remarkable journey--from the fields of Canada to a convoy across the ocean to an army base in England...
And finally to the London Zoo, where Winnie made another new friend: a real boy named Christopher Robin.
Before Winnie-the-Pooh, there was a real bear named Winnie. And she was a girl! Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers and Goodreads readers describe Finding Winnie as a warm, beautifully illustrated story with strong appeal for children and adults, especially for families who love Winnie-the-Pooh. Goodreads shows a large volume of mostly positive ratings, and Common Sense Media highlights it as a moving story about the bear that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.
Review coverage from book-focused sources is also very favorable. The New York Times Book Review called it gorgeously illustrated, while Booklist, Horn Book, and School Library Journal all gave starred praise for its storytelling and presentation. A university-hosted review notes one recurring criticism: the book romanticizes some historical details, especially around the bear’s journey and its wartime context.
On Reddit and general forum-style discussions, the book is commonly mentioned as a touching read-aloud and a strong pick for picture-book collections, though specific thread volume appears limited compared with Amazon and Goodreads. Overall, the consensus is that this is a beloved, heartfelt, and visually appealing picture book with very strong reception.
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Specifications
| Genre | Non-Fiction |
| Illustrated | No |
Product Details
| Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
| Publication date | October 20, 2015 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 56 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0316324906 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0316324908 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Reading age | 4+ years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 10.3 x 0.65 x 10.45 inches |
| Grade level | Preschool - 3 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,286 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Children's Literary Biographies (Books) #10 in Children's Mystery & Wonders Books (Books) #19 in Children's Historical Fiction on Military & Wars |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (1,841) |
