Reviews
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear by Sophie Blackall, Lindsay Mattick
susannaopal's review against another edition
5.0
Remarkably darling. I gave this as a gift to a dear friend's child, who I hope will enjoy it as much as I did, if not more.
agirlsnightbookbash's review against another edition
4.0
If you have a love or nostalgia towards Winnie the Pooh, this cute tale of a bear and her soldier will not let you down. The illustrations are beautiful as well.
carstensena's review against another edition
5.0
I know this won the Caldecott for its art, but I love the text at least as much. Completely wonderful.
dscholl's review against another edition
5.0
1. 2016 Caldecott Medal
2. Grades Kindergarten-Grade 3
3. Finding Winnie tells the true story of Winnie-the-Pooh. With detailed illustrations it tells of the man who found her, raised her, and left her to be loved by a young boy. The story is the inspiration for the beloved Disney character and how her remarkable life influenced the stories.
4. This is a remarkable book that anyone will love, regardless of their knowledge of Winnie-the-Pooh. It is endearing and tells a positive message about following one's heart and that inspiration may come in the most unusual of places.
5. This is excellent for a read aloud, to teach students about caring, kindness and friendship. It can also make a great example of how to let small pleasures in life inspire great stories.
2. Grades Kindergarten-Grade 3
3. Finding Winnie tells the true story of Winnie-the-Pooh. With detailed illustrations it tells of the man who found her, raised her, and left her to be loved by a young boy. The story is the inspiration for the beloved Disney character and how her remarkable life influenced the stories.
4. This is a remarkable book that anyone will love, regardless of their knowledge of Winnie-the-Pooh. It is endearing and tells a positive message about following one's heart and that inspiration may come in the most unusual of places.
5. This is excellent for a read aloud, to teach students about caring, kindness and friendship. It can also make a great example of how to let small pleasures in life inspire great stories.
marmeelovesbook's review against another edition
5.0
I can't say enough good things about this book. I absolutely loved it and for those who love Winnie the Pooh, it is even more poignant. This is a must have for your "Children's best storybooks" shelves. Absolutely stunning book!
hanking0528's review against another edition
5.0
Finding Winnie is the story of how Winnie the Pooh came to be. Harry Colebourn was a vegetarian, but one day he left to go overseas to fight in the war. One day, his train stopped at a train station. While at the train station, he saw a man who had a baby bear. Harry was worried that the bear was in danger, so he bought the bear for $20 from the man. He named the bear Winnie. Winnie went everywhere with Harry, until Harry had to go fight in Ireland. Harry then takes Winnie to live at the London Zoo. After Winnie is at the zoo, a little boy named Christopher Robin Milne. Winnie and Christopher Robin developed a friendship. Christopher would go visit Winnie ta the zoo and even play by her habitat. He even named his stuff bear Winnie the Pooh. Christopher’s dad, Alan Alexander Milne wrote stories about his son and the bear, which is how Winnie the Pooh came to life.
I would use this book in my classroom to talk about fiction books that are based on a true story. This could be a literacy unit in the classroom.
I would use this book in my classroom to talk about fiction books that are based on a true story. This could be a literacy unit in the classroom.
juliaheagle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
4.75
This adorable picture books definitely is deserving of the Caldecott award that it was given. It is adorable and has great illustrations as well as a good theme and story. It being based off a real story makes it very special, I appreciate the photo album section at the end of the story. This would be a great example of using real, historical events and writing a realistic fiction piece that is connected to that. Great book!
laurenash's review against another edition
5.0
"And it's all true?"
"Sometimes the best stories are," I said.
OMG. This book/story was so cute!
How did I not know it was a true story?! AHHH.
"Sometimes the best stories are," I said.
OMG. This book/story was so cute!
How did I not know it was a true story?! AHHH.
nortonmerlyn's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting read aloud for my class. We learned about a bear that went to WW1. Then we talked about how some bears are raised in zoos.