Winnie : the true story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh / Sally M. Walker ; illustrated by Jonathan D. Voss.

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    • Publication Information:
      First edition.
    • Abstract:
      Summary: "When Harry Colebourn saw a baby bear for sale at a Canadian train station, he knew he could care for it. Harry was a veterinarian. But he was also a soldier in training for World War I. Harry named the bear Winnie, short for Winnipeg, his company's hometown, and he took her along to the training 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 had to go to the battleground in France? Harry found just the right place for Winnie while he was away: the London Zoo. There, a boy named Christopher Robin came along and played with Winnie--he could care for this bear too! ... [This book] brings to life the heartwarming story of the real bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh."--Front flap of jacket.
    • Notes:
      Portraits and other illustrations on endpapers.
      Includes bibliographical references.
      540L Lexile
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    • Other Titles:
      True story of the bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.
    • ISBN:
      9780805097153 :
    • Accession Number:
      2014028434
    • Accession Number:
      ccp.949533