How a Bear Became a Book
How a Bear Became a Book
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How a Bear Became a Book

Written by Annette Bay Pimentel & illustrated by Faith Pray
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4 - 8
Reading age
48
Page count
Mar 31, 2026
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh with this gorgeous picture book about the creation of the World’s Most Famous Bear! In 1926, the very first Winnie-the-Pooh book was published. One hundred years later, generations of kids have grown up in the Hundred Acre Wood. How a Bear Became a Book tells the story of how writer, illustrator, and editor came together to craft Pooh’s first adventure. But deeper than that, this book introduces our youngest readers to how stories begin and where they can go. As Pooh’s voice enters the text, he slowly comes to life in the art. Textually delightful and visually stunning, this is a picture book about the making of picture books, but it is also a masterful exploration of ideas, storytelling, collaboration, art, and most importantly, honey.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781250358448
    Publication Date
    March 31, 2026
    Publisher
    Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
    Page Count
    48
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years

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