An imagining of the real journey undertaken by the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh—from her early days in Canada, to her overseas travels with the Veterinary Corps, and all the way to the London Zoo where she met Christopher Robin Milne. Colebourn Family Archive with photographs and afterword. One-color text and illustrations.
Topics Winnie-the-Pooh (fictitious character). Winnipeg (bear). Bears. Voyages and travels. World War I (1914–1918). History of Canada, 1914–1945. History of Great Britain. George V, 1910–1936. Harry Colebourn (1887–1947). Canadian Army Veterinary Corps. London Zoo.
SRC Level 4.500000
SRC Points 8.000000
Lexile 740L
Trim Size 7" x 8 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2018-09-17
JLG Release Date Jan 2019
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Upper Elementary Fiction Plus (Grades 3-5)
Upper Elementary Fiction Plus
Upper Elementary Fiction Plus (Grades 3-5)
For Grades 3-5
A collection of longer-format novels for readers ready to move beyond chapter books. These stories emphasize fun while beginning to explore deeper themes. With engaging plots and relatable characters, this category helps keep readers excited as they take the next step into longer, more immersive stories.