Winnie-the-Pooh: Once There Was a Bear (The Official 95th Anniversary Prequel): Timeless Tales Inspired by Milne’s Classic Stories About The Nation’s Favourite Bear

A delightful hardback book purchased as part of my personal collection of Winnie the Pooh books and other Pooh Bear items. "Once There Was A Bear"; a beautifully illustrated book by Mark Burgess in the style of the original artist, E.H. Shepard and the text cleverly written by Jane Riordan in the style of A.A. Milne. The prequel of the original Winnie the Pooh stories, this charming text is ideal for all age groups, even "old children" like me who has been reading about Pooh Bear for over sixty years.

Very much like the original Winnie the Pooh stories and, even at 88 gears old, ajoy to read

This collection of stories is excellent. Carefully constructed and gently humorous in the great tradition of Winnie the Pooh. The illustrations are perfectly in keeping with the stories. A vital purchase for all followers of this famous bear.

A beautiful book with stories and illustrations that are in keeping with the original books.

This is a really beautiful book. Its hardback, has thick matt pages with clear text. Beautiful colour illustrations fill almost every single page. It really is quite special.It has a gold coloured ribbon bookmark which i love, and is generally missing from books these days which i find a shame, and this was a welcome surprise.A truly beautiful book that will last a lifetime if you take care of it. Mine has gone on my top shelf where i keep my 1st editions.

Have to say that you’ll not be disappointed with this book just as lovely as all the other Winnie the Pooh books. We’ve read this book over and over, my granddaughter loves it

This was a lovely book. Great for fans of the old stories.

I bought this for a friend and they were absolutely delighted with it. I never read it, so I cannot comment further.