The best buys for Winnie the Pooh Day 2023

Adored for generations, the timeless tales of Winnie the Pooh are packed with heartfelt wisdom, warmth, and kindness. It's no wonder the story of our favourite loveable bear continues to enchant children and adults alike. With that in mind, we're taking a trip to the Hundred Acre Wood to celebrate National Winnie the Pooh Day 2023.

To mark this special occasion, we've shared the wonderful story behind Winnie the Pooh's inspiration. Not to mention, we've included some super cute Winnie the Pooh presents you can buy for your little one. That way, you can keep the wonderful classic alive in their hearts for years to come.

When is Winnie the Pooh Day 2023?

January 18 is National Winnie the Pooh Day, in honour of creator A.A Milne's Birthday. A. A Milne was born on this day in 1882, in Kilburn, London. The story of Winnie the Pooh first appeared on the page in 1926, making the classic 96 years old.

What was the inspiration behind Winnie the Pooh?

Purchased from Harrods in London, the original ‘Edward Bear’ was given to Christopher Robin Milne for his first birthday by his mother Daphne on 21 August 1921.

Christopher Milne renamed his toy bear after Winnie, a Canadian black bear he saw at London Zoo, and Pooh, a swan they had encountered while on holiday.

A.A. Milne, Daphne’s husband and Christopher’s father, was so enamoured by the bond he witnessed between the boy and his bear, that he began to write stories of friendship about their journey through life together. And so, the stories of Winnie the Pooh were born!

The best Winnie the Pooh buys for 2023