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Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear
Sophie Blackall2016 selection · Picture books
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear
A family story explains how a Canadian soldier's rescued bear inspired the character Winnie-the-Pooh.
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You enjoy true animal stories and book history.
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