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  • The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh

  • A Walk Through the Forest that Inspired the Hundred Acre Wood
  • By: Kathryn Aalto
  • Narrated by: Corrie James
  • Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (6 ratings)
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The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh

By: Kathryn Aalto
Narrated by: Corrie James
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Summary

Loved Goodbye Christopher Robin? Learn more about the real place that inspired the beloved stories.  

Delve into the home of the world's most beloved bear! The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh explores the magical landscapes where Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their friends live and play. The Hundred Acre Wood - the setting for Winnie-the-Pooh's adventures - was inspired by Ashdown Forest, a wildlife haven that spans more than 6,000 acres in southeast England. In this enchanting book you can visit the ancient black walnut tree on the edge of the forest that became Pooh's house, go deep into the pine trees to find Poohsticks Bridge, and climb up to the top of the enchanted Galleons Lap, where Pooh says goodbye to Christopher Robin. You will discover how Milne's childhood connection with nature and his role as a father influenced his famous stories, and how his close collaboration with illustrator E. H. Shepard brought those stories to life. This charming book also serves as a guide to the plants, animals, and places of the remarkable Ashdown Forest, whether you are visiting in person or from the comfort of your favorite armchair. In a delightful narrative, enriched with Milne's own words, you will rediscover your favorite characters and the magical place they called home.

©2015 Kathryn Aalto (P)2019 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Aalto's lovely book provides two great pleasures: a visit to the actual wild spots that inform the fictional Pooh world and a chance to slip into our memories of the books themselves." (The Washington Post)

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Helped the reader join Pooh and friends in their wanderings.

brilliant book to escape into. Took me back to reading the original Pooh books to my kids.

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Delightful.

Not my type of listen, but gave it a go and was so pleased with the outcome.
So much to be happy with, not just the history of WTP, but Ashdown Forest as well.
Narration was excellent, listened to it several times so far & keep picking up little snippets of information.

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