Winnie: The True Story of the Bear Who Inspired Winnie-the-Pooh

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by Walker, Sally M.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Voss, Jonathan D. Published by : Henry Holt and Company, (New York :) Physical details: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm. Subject(s): Winnipeg (Bear) | Winnie-the-Pooh (Fictitious character) | Black bear Year : 2015 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Athena Consolidated School 599.78 WAL Available

Includes bibliographical references.

When Harry Colebourn saw a baby bear at a train station, he knew he could care for it. Harry was a veterinarian. But he was also a soldier in training during World War I. Harry named the bear Winnie, short for Winnipeg, his company's home town, and he brought her along to the military camp in England. Winnie followed Harry everywhere and slept under his cot every night. Before long, she became the regiment's much-loved mascot. But who could care for the bear when Harry went to battle? Harry found just the right place for Winnie--the London Zoo. There a boy named Christopher Robin played with Winnie--he could care for this bear too!

K - Grade 3.