Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
The true story of the real bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh
Brief description:
Jonathan D. Voss was a portrait artist and graphic designer before becoming a children's book illustrator. Winnie: The True Story of the Bear Who Inspired Winnie-the-Pooh by Sally Walker was his first book. Brave Enough for Two is his author-illustrator debut. He lives in North Carolina with his family.
Review Quotes:
"Beautifully illustrated with humanistic, old-fashioned washes, Walker's true tale is a low-key heart warmer about an unexpected interspecies bond." --Booklist
"Readers will be captivated by the fictionalized picture book account of the bear that eventually became the inspiration for A.A. Milne's acclaimed "Winnie-the-Pooh" series." --
School Library Journal "Ideal for Winnie the Pooh fans, this clear, straightforward biography reveals the bear behind the tale." --
Kirkus Reviews "Walker's short, descriptive text provides the essentials of the story, and Voss's watercolor illustrations portray the unusual situation with a mix of realism and humor." --
The Horn Book "This is an intriguing and well-written look at a different era....Voss' watercolor and pen and ink illustrations paint a casual and affectionate portrait of man and bear." --
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (
BCCB)
