Three Cheers for Pooh (Hardcover)

by Brian Sibley (Author), Ernest H. Shepard (Illustrator) "ow and again when Pooh is on his way to and from some else, he stops at that warm and sunny..." (more)
Key Phrases: Christopher Robin, The House At Pooh Corner, Christopher Milne (more...)

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Amazon.com Review
Seventy-five years after he was introduced to readers by author A.A. Milne, the "best bear in all the world" continues to delight new generations of children (and one or two grownups, as well!) in such classics as Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Brian Sibley, avid Pooh devotee (and editor of The Pooh Book of Quotations), here gathers a fascinating collection of biographical information about Winnie-the-Pooh, A.A. Milne, the real Christopher Robin, Ernest H. Shepard, and many other "collaborators" in the creation of a childhood archetype. Readers will learn Milne's initial opinion of Shepard as an illustrator, how Pooh came to have so many names, and whether there was ever a real bear named Winnie. Packed with illustrations and sketches by Shepard, as well as photographs, newspaper articles, and manuscript pages, this attractively designed book will please Pooh fans of all ages--and answer a few long-wondered questions about the beginnings of the beloved Bear of Very Little Brain. (Ages 7 and older) --Emilie Coulter

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Gr. 4-6. Three cheers hardly expresses the enthusiasm Sibley brings to the subject of Winnie-the-Pooh in this beautifully produced volume. The book combines appreciation, quotation, and information in almost equal measure, making it most pleasing to true fans. There are endless quotes and references, but what most readers will find fascinating is the information about A. A. Milne, his family, his professional life, the genesis of ideas and characters in the Pooh stories and poems, and the books' impact on the lives of Milne and his son. This tribute by Pooh's original U.S. publisher is colorfully illustrated with drawings and paintings from various editions of the books as well as many photos of the Milnes, Web sites related to the books, and Pooh merchandise, such as bookends and board games, available as early as the 1930s. Although the book has no index, its probable audience is a browser (likely as not, an adult) who is curious about the subject and perhaps a little nostalgic for the Hundred Acre Wood. Carolyn Phelan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 126 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525467963
• ISBN-13: 978-0525467960
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,015,567 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A magnificent, timely tribute., November 30, 2001

By	MLPlayfair (Ravenna, OH) - See all my reviews

This lovely publication commemorates the 75th anniversary of the publication of "Winnie-the-Pooh." It's not a storybook -- it's a sort of "biography" of Winnie-the-Pooh, the Milne family, and Ernest Shepard. The book has lots of interesting trivia for Pooh-ophiles like me and lots of quotes from the Milne stories and verse, as well as beautiful prints of some of the well-known and lesser-known Shepard illustrations. I'm not sure why the book was designed as oversize. This is a lovely, well done book that's going to have a permanent place on my shelf next to my beloved Pooh books. I love it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story behind the stories, January 9, 2007

By	Karin L. Crawford "God's Garden Treasures Flo... (Mesa, AZ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Three Cheers for Pooh: The Best Bear in All the World (Hardcover)

I loved reading the behnd-the-scenes of Pooh and friends. Very well written, and in the flavor of Milne's originals, with pictures and verses throughout!