Finding Winnie
Hachette Book Group’s Finding Winnie shares the remarkable true story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh. A #1 New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Medal winner, this book follows an unexpected friendship from Canada to England, connecting a real bear named Winnie with a boy named Christopher Robin.
The rescue that started it all
In 1914, veterinarian Harry Colebourn was on his way to care for horses during World War I when he rescued a baby bear. He named her Winnie after his hometown of Winnipeg. That heartfelt decision became the beginning of a journey across the ocean and into literary history.
A remarkable journey and a familiar name
Follow Winnie from the fields of Canada to an ocean convoy, an army base in England, and finally the London Zoo. There, she met Christopher Robin, the real boy whose friendship with Winnie became part of the story behind a beloved fictional bear.
A family story to share
Told by Harry Colebourn’s real-life great-granddaughter, this story offers a personal connection to the events behind a familiar childhood character. Read it together during a quiet afternoon, then talk about the places Winnie traveled and the unexpected friendships along the way.
A thoughtful gift for a growing library
Choose Finding Winnie for a reader who enjoys animal stories, true adventures, or the world of Winnie-the-Pooh. It makes a meaningful addition to a family bookshelf and an inviting choice for shared storytime.
- True story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh
- Winner of the Caldecott Medal
- #1 New York Times bestseller
- Story begins with Harry Colebourn’s rescue of Winnie in 1914
- Told by Colebourn’s great-granddaughter
- Published by Hachette Book Group
