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January 23, 2026 by Betsy Bird

Winnie-the-Pooh Celebration Week: Day 5 – New Pooh-Related Titles Worth Exploring

To wrap up our Pooh coverage, we end today with two Winnie-related releases and what they have to say about the silly old bear in the 21st century.

January 22, 2026 by Betsy Bird

Winnie-the-Pooh Celebration Week: Day 4 – The Strange Case of Lottie the Otter a.k.a. The Bane of My Existence

Meet Lottie: My nemesis. For several years I was at war with this sweet little pearl-wearing otter. Sit back, kids. because I've a tale to tell.

January 19, 2026 by Betsy Bird

Winnie-the-Pooh Celebration Week: Day 1 – The Complicated History of a Silly Old Bear

In celebration of Winnie-the-Pooh's 100 anniversary, we're taking the week to consider his legacy. Today's tales concern the complicated feelings Pooh's creators felt towards him when his success became extraordinary, as well as the later fights over where he'd make his permanent home.

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