' inspiring text.Blackall's breathtaking watercolor illustrations demand to be examined up close, and Winnie's face is as expressive as the humans'. delightful telling'- New York Times Book Review proves that she's equally imaginative at chronicling straight-on reality too.' * 'The book strikes a lovely, understated tone of wonder and family pride. * 'A perfect melding of beautiful art with soulful, imaginative writing, this lovely story, penned by Colebourn's great-great granddaughter, is ideal for sharing aloud or poring over individually.'- School Library Journal, starred review * 'Little ones who love Milne's classic stories will be enchanted by this heartening account of the bear's real-life origins.'- Booklist, starred review –Terri Perper, Olney Elementary School, Olney, MD This review was published in the School Library Journal August 2016 issue.* 'The sum total is as captivating as it is informative, transforming a personal family story into something universally resonant.'- Horn Book, starred review VERDICT Just as Colebourn’s “heart made up his mind,” listeners should follow their hearts and seek out this book, which is sure to have wide appeal. Erin Moon’s narration is lovely and winsome, honoring the compassion inherent in this piece of history. Milne’s son, discovered Winnie at the zoo and became enamored with her. That is where, as Mattick so aptly says, “sometimes you have to let one story end so the next one can begin.” Christopher Robin Milne, A.A. It was then that Harry made the difficult decision to give Winnie a new home-the London Zoo. The bear traveled as Harry’s companion across the ocean to England and trained with him until it was time for Harry to head to the front line in France. While traveling east by train across Canada from his home in Winnipeg on the first leg of his journey as a soldier, Harry paid a trapper $20 for a baby bear and named her Winnie after his home province. Mom tells little Cole about Harry, a veterinarian in Winnipeg about a hundred years before you were born.

20, 2015 A mother tells a true bedtime story about the bear that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh’s name. Mattick’s great-grandfather, Harry Colebourn, was a veterinarian who cared for horses in the Second Canadian Infantry Brigade during World War I. FINDING WINNIE THE TRUE STORY OF THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS BEAR by Lindsay Mattick illustrated by Sophie Blackall RELEASE DATE: Oct. K-Gr 3 –This story of the bear who inspired Winnie the Pooh is sure to find a home in the hearts of listeners worldwide. Finding Winnie by Lindsay Mattick, 2015, HarperCollins edition, in English. Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear.