This week, our Wednesday librarian, Ms. Leibowitz, has two books to recommend: Winnie’s Great War by Lindsay Mattick and Josh Greenhut, and Finding Winnie by Lindsay Mattick, both illustrated by Sophie Blackall.

Ms. Leibowitz says:  “These two books — one a chapter book and the other a picture book — are both based on the true story of the bear that would become the inspiration for A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh.  There was a real bear that was adopted by a Canadian soldier during WWI.  The bear became a mascot to the army troop and then lived at the London Zoo.  Read either book to find out more of the story of the famous bear.

“My favorite part of the books are the actual photos and diary entries that depict this true story.

“Read the books and then go visit the MFA exhibit Winnie the Pooh: Exploring a Classic!”