{"product_id":"9780008648213","title":"Once There Was A Bear: Winnie the Pooh Classic Editions","description":"Author: Jane Riordan\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780008648213\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 10 Feb 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 128\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNEW stunning paperback edition of Jane Riordan’s prequel collection inspired by Milne’s classic stories, with Mark Burgess illustrations created in the style of E.H.Shepard's iconic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘You should find out about your Before, Christopher Robin, and then tell it to us all.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in this stunning 100th anniversary range’s hardback edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis authorised prequel story collection takes the reader back to the younger Christoper Robin’s world, when Pooh Bear was bought from Harrods. It includes a furry tale in London Zoo, a tall tale at The Natural History Museum and a tiny tale of a nursery mouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe all have a place in our hearts for the adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh told by A.A.Milne in \u003cem\u003eWinnie-the-Pooh\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe House at Pooh Corner.\u003c\/em\u003e Highly talented author Jane Riordan has written a wonderful collection of stories in the style of A.A.Milne, that take us back to where it all began, when Winnie-the-Pooh was first purchased for Christopher Robin in Harrods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJane Riordan has a strong pedigree in writing in the style of A.A.Milne, having also created\u003cem\u003e Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King, Tales from the Forest, Winter in the Wood \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Winnie-the-Pooh Easter Hunt\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stories in this 100th Anniversary range’s paperback edition are decorated with beautiful illustrations by Mark Burgess in the style of E.H.Shepard. Mark is uniquely suited to this having also illustrated \u003cem\u003eReturn to the Hundred Acre Wood,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Best Bear in All the World, Tales from the Forest \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eWinter in the Wood.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s a real tribute to the world’s most famous bear and the perfect opportunity for everyone to find out how these favourite friends become the larger than life characters we all love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you own all the classic Pooh titles?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinnie-the-Pooh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe House at Pooh Corner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen We Were Very Young\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow We Are Six\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturn to the Hundred Acre Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Best Bear in All the World\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce There Was a Bear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTales from the Forest\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinter in the Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for nearly 100 years. Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself – are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you’re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46665363685534,"sku":"HPC-9780008648213","price":19.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780008648213.jpg?v=1775102339","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780008648213","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}