With thanks to Olga for posting the link on Facebook and to James Osborne for writing it.
Special thanks to CBC Radio for an interview that resurrected this little-known story about the origins of Winnie-the-Pooh. Here’s a summary. Winnie-the-Pooh was born in Canada! Well, sort of. I…
Source: Winnie-the-Pooh: The Forgotten Connection | jamesosbornenovels
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I had heard of this story of the bear in the car, being driven to London Zoo. However, it was enchanting to read the full background behind it.
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I’d heard not a whisper so I was delighted to encounter James’ post. x
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As a born and bred Winnipeger, I love that Winnie is one of our most famous exports! He is a magical little bear whose stories and quotes stay with you for life- my favourite? “As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen”. Cheers!!
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I can quite understand your pride! Oh, Pooh is the bee’s knees! Lovely quote. My favourite is “Pooh!” he whispered. “Yes, Piglet?” “Nothing,” said Piglet, taking Pooh’s paw. “I just wanted to be sure of you.”
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Last year’s Caldecott winner was the true story, told through the eyes of the family. Wonderful! I highly recommend it for all.
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Getting it immediately!
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You won’t be disappointed. 🙂 “Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear” by Lindsay Maltick. There is another one by Sally Walker as well. Please let know what you think. Really!
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Already bought and downloaded the first but no idea when I’m likely to get round to reading it!
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Lovely story. Reminds me of another bear in the army story. Wojkek was adopted as a bear cub and served with the Polish army, carrying boxes of munitions at Monte Cassino. He liked a smoke and a bottle of beer. When the Poles eventually arrivied in Scotland Wojkek remained with them in a camp in the Borders until the soldiers returned to Poland. Wojkek then went to Edinburgh zoo. There’s now a statue to him in Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens. If you google him you’ll find lots of links.
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Oh yes! I’d forgotten about him. Thank you for reminding me, Mary.
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Thanks for spreading the word, Sarah. It’s a fabulous story and a great post. 🙂
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It’s been a delight to do so, Olga!
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My gosh, I heard the tail-end of this story only last week when I was on my way for the school pickup. My ears pricked up when I heard Winnipeg mentioned – small world!
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A lovely piece of synchronicity!
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Hi All
Thank you for your wonderful comments and contributions. It makes sharing this story so much more rewarding.
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I’m thrilled all round so thank you very much for writing it up.
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Glad to discover this on your blog. Had to pop over to James Osborne’s blog to reblog it!
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I’m not surprised, Marje!
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We stopped at the Winnie the Pooh flower garden and statue in White River last year on our cross country jaunt in our RV. There’s a shop just up the way that sells the best doughnuts ever! 😀
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I like the sound of that. A lot!
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What a great background story for all us Winnie-the-Pooh fans!
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Thanks sydspix for your kind remarks
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It is indeed, Syd! And let’s face it, who could not be a Pooh fan! I look upon such with a suspicious eye!
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My children loved Winnie the Pooh growing up!!
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I’d be suspicious of any child who didn’t!
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hahaa!
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