This picture book is a wonderful gift for the whole family and a commemorative keepsake of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's remarkable life and legacy. When I heard that a free book had been released to celebrate the ninetieth birthday of both Winnie the Pooh and Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth the Second of England, I just had to download a copy. In the animated tale, Winnie the Pooh delivers a special gift to Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by his trusted friends, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore - spoiler: the gift contains honey.

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The animation was created by Disney appointed artist, Kim Raymond, who drew the bespoke illustrations getting inspiration from the classic style of E. At first, I was worried that the charm of the original stories would be tarnished but there's definitely enough nostalgia and sweetness here to please new and old fans alike! It's also interesting that Pooh was 'born' in the same year as Her Majesty, and gives a valid reason for this book's creation. A new story has been written to celebrate the upcoming official 90th birthday celebrations of Her Majesty the Queen, and also Winnie the Pooh’s 90th anniversary. The group, led by the loveable bear, embark on an adventure that sees them set off on the journey from the Hundred Acre Wood all the way to Windsor Castle.

I may have been biased with skepticism from the start but I think it was too predictable and too boring to be able to replicate the style of A. This is such a fun little story and the illustrations by Mark Burgess are absolutely gorgeous (just check out the examples I've included!

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Yes thats right, both the Queen and Winnie-the-Pooh are 90 this year and to celebrate Egmont have teamed up with Disney to give fans a very special story where two well loved characters finally get a chance to meet face to face for the first time. Jane Riordan originally trained to be a primary school teacher but her love of children's books led to a career in publishing. The pair bump into each other outside Buckingham Palace, after the monarch decides to go for a stroll. I read it seeing a few odd bits here and there that felt close but Not Quite Right, but told myself that of course it would be different because it is a new author and a whole new location and story.It was a fun book which I thought was a fun read, but I don't think it did the original books justice.

Winnie the Pooh meets the Queen – and Prince George too! Winnie the Pooh meets the Queen – and Prince George too!

We understand that not everyone can donate right now, but if you can afford to contribute, we promise it will be put to good use. The Queen celebrated her 90th Official Birthday on 11 June, although her actual birthday is 21 April 1926. Mostly this goes no where since her Majesty seems to take little notice aside from what pooh thinks he hears her mumble. From riding on an open-top red bus, to taking in the sights including Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, your family can enjoy Pooh’s latest adventure by downloading Winnie-the-Pooh and the Royal Birthday here: http://inspired.As I started to read I could see that Riordan was trying, it isn't a full Pooh story, it is a special occasion story and so a few things can be forgiven. A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh books, and from time to time, when I'm feeling a little blue (and when all the myriad responsibilities of adult life have me weighed down), I'll pick up my copies of the books and dip into them for a quick visit to the Hundred-Acre Wood.

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By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Featuring a touching glimpse of Her Majesty the Queen, the short celebrates what the world has loved about Winnie the Pooh for 95 years - timeless charm, friendship and simple joys. Als u niet wilt dat wij en onze partners cookies en persoonsgegevens voor deze aanvullende doeleinden gebruiken, klik dan op ' Alles weigeren'. But time is a tricky thing; years begin by lazing along slowly and then suddenly, up they jump and off they trot as quickly as ever they can.

Whether your 3 or 88, you will find enjoyment from reading this story and you'll fall in love with Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends all over again. Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the Queen (e-book edition published as Winnie-the-Pooh and the Royal Birthday [1]) is a 2016 children's book written to celebrate the 90th birthdays of both the fictional character Winnie-the-Pooh and Queen Elizabeth II in 2016. Our resources are crucial for knowledge lovers everywhere—so if you find all these bits and bytes useful, please pitch in. With Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and co leaving the 100 Acre Woods for London it is a great chance to show off the city as well as Pooh's experience of The Real World.