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Milne, A. A.

(Encyclopedia) Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander Milne)Milne, A. A.mĭln, mĭl [key], 1882–1956, English author. Milne began his literary career as a journalist and later became a regular contributor to…

Ashdown Forest

(Encyclopedia) Ashdown Forest, area of heathland and forest, c.10 sq mi (2,500 ha), East Sussex, SE England, famous as the setting for the Winnie the Pooh books by A. A. Milne. E. H. Shepard's…

The voice of Winnie the Pooh

The Question: Who was the voice of Winnie the Pooh? The Answer: Sterling Holloway was the original voice of Winnie the Pooh. Holloway died of…

The 100 Best Characters in Fiction Since 1900

Book Magazine, now defunct, compiled a panel of 55 authors, literary agents, editors, and actors in 2002 to “rank the top one hundred characters in literature since 1900.”Jay Gatsby, The…

Mandela, Winnie

(Nomzamo) South African political activistBirthplace: Pondoland district of the TranskeiBorn: 1936?

45 Inspirational Children's Book Quotes

Top of Page As parents, teachers, or book lovers, we all know how powerful a good quote can be. Sometimes, just a few words can inspire, motivate, or uplift us. That's why language is so amazing; a…

Paul Winchell 2005 Deaths

Paul WinchellAge: 82 ventriloquist and inventor who created the puppet Jerry Mahoney. He provided the voice for Tigger in the Winnie-the-Pooh movies. Died: Moorpark, Calif., June 24,…

John Fiedler 2005 Deaths

John FiedlerAge: 80 actor best known for providing the voice to Piglet in the Winnie-the-Pooh movies. He also appeared in Broadway's A Raisin in the Sun and the film Twelve Angry Men. Died:…

The Tigger Movie

Director/Writer:Jun FalkensteinWalt Disney Pictures; G; 76 minutesRelease:2/00Voices of:Jim Cummings, Nikita Hopkins, John Hurt The undeniable allure of A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh and his…

Mystery Initials

Full names of famous authors tracked down by Holly Hartman Maybe "John Ronald Reuel" didn't fit on the book cover?!Ever wonder what the two R's stand for in J. R. R. Tolkien? Curious about…