Winnie-the-Pooh: A Little Boy and His Bear: Hardback edition

By Jane Riordan, Illustrated by Andrew Grey

Join Pooh’s 100th Anniversary Celebrations with this Centenary Story Collection!

This gorgeously gold-foiled authorised sequel was written by Jane Riordan and features beautiful images by Andrew Grey.

Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh in 2026!

This very special sequel story collection has been created to celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s centenary anniversary in 2026, one hundred years after Winnie-the-Pooh was first published in 1926.

‘It’s going to be the biggest party the Forest has ever seen!’

Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends are celebrating a hundred years of adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood! Everyone is invited, so join in with the tales of blustery kite flying, slippery stepping stones and, of course, a spectacular party!

This gold-foiled jacketed hardback edition of the authorised story collection celebrates Winnie-the-Pooh’s world and the beauty of the Hundred Acre Wood. These brand-new stories are set after A.A.Milne and E.H.Shepard’s timeless tales in Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner.

Pooh remains highly popular with fans, both old and young, and talented author Jane Riordan, herself a huge fan of Pooh and his friends, lovingly and respectfully captures A.A.Milne’s writing style as she created new adventures for his iconic characters.

Andrew Grey, himself a fan of E.H.Shepard’s work, captures the gentle humour and strong friendship of the characters in his art that is inspired by Shepard’s original, iconic decorations.

Jane’s writing is filled with the gentle humour, friendship and life lessons that echo A.A.Milne’s original stories. She has a true gift for conveying the essence of Milne’s characters and the Hundred Acre Wood, while showing her real affection for Winnie-the-Pooh, a true bastion of British literary heritage.

  • A gorgeous story collection that celebrates Pooh’s 100th anniversary.
  • These brand-new stories will be enjoyed by both new and long-standing Winnie-the-Pooh fans of all ages.
  • The stories are beautifully illustrated by talented artist Andrew Grey.
  • This gold-foiled hardback is the perfect gift for the special people in your life whatever their age.

Collect all the Winnie-the-Pooh classic story and poetry collections:

Winnie-the-Pooh

The House at Pooh Corner

When We Were Very Young

Now We Are Six

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood

The Best Bear in All the World

Once There Was a Bear

Tales from the Forest

Winter in the Wood

Format: Hardback
Release Date: 08 Oct 2026
Pages: 112
Price: £20.00, £20.00 (Export Price) , €None

Jane Riordan originally trained to be a primary school teacher but her love of children’s books led to a career in publishing. Since then, she has edited and written countless books for children, most notablyWinnie-the-Pooh Meets the King,Winnie-the-Pooh Easter Hunt, Winnie-the-Pooh Goes to LondonandOnce There Was a Bear.

This authorised Winnie-the-Pooh sequel story collection is written in the style of the original Winnie-the-Pooh stories by A.A.Milne with illustrations created by Andrew Grey, that echo E.H.Shepard’s iconic original decorations.

‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom, and an irrepressible sense of youthful fun that never ages or fades. So join Winnie and make your day extra special!’, Lancashire Post -

Reviews for ‘Tales from the Forest’: -

'Riordan’s collection captures the essence of Milne’s characters and the Hundred Acre Wood … [a] gift for the special people in your life whatever their age.’, Lancashire Evening Post‘ -

Reviews for ‘Once There Was a Bear’: -

‘For those who don’t know the background of the bear bought from Harrods and how he met his friends, it’s a treat.’, Daily Mail Christmas gift guide -

‘Not only is Winnie-the-Pooh a much-loved character, the appeal of these stories is enduring. They have followed me through my childhood, into adulthood and, now, I can share these cherished books with the next generation. I’m reminded of the power of reading, of shared stories and connection. There’s something wonderful about that.’, Northern Soul -

Reviews for ‘Winnie-the-Pooh Meets the King’: -

This gentle tale, written by Jane Riordan and Andrew Grey, would, I think have won the approval of AA Milne and EH Shepard.’, Newburytoday -

‘If you’re looking for a royally memorable keepsake of the coronation, turn the pages of this classic illustrated gift book as Winnie-the-Pooh makes a special appearance and charms everyone… including the king!’, Lancashire Post -

‘Author Jane Riordan and illustrator Andrew Grey turn on the smiles as they put the nation’s favourite bear at centre stage in this gorgeous picture book which is filled with A.A. Milne’s unique enchantment and classic characters.’, Lancashire Post -

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