Winnie-the-Pooh and the Grand Christmas Surprise by Andrew Grey (illustrator)
Based on the Winnie-the-Pooh works by A.A. Milne and E. H. Shepard.
Hardie Grant Egmont, 2011. ISBN 9781742970295
'Nothing is better than a surprise Christmas letter!' Pooh is
stumping home through the snow from Christopher Robin's house, humming
a little hum,
when he has an idea. Next day, Piglet, Christopher Robin, Kanga, Roo,
Tigger, Eeyore and Owl all receive mysterious letters telling them to
go to the North
Pole at luncheon. Piglet is very worried that Pooh has been kidnapped
by
Hostile Animals or a Heffalump so they all go to see Rabbit for advice.
But Rabbit also has a letter, and, appointing himself in charge, he
leads them off to
the North Pole where they find . . .
This is the most delightful story in the traditional Winnie-the-Pooh
style that is my favourite. It has beautiful coloured illustrations
akin to
the originals of E.H. Shepard with the added excitement of five real
letters in
envelopes, as well as something special in Pooh's envelope.
I know
whose Christmas
stocking this book is going into, but if your students love Pooh and
the
excitement of opening envelopes then this is just perfect. Maybe they
could
pretend they have been invited to the North Pole too and create an
acceptance card for
Pooh or a Christmas card for all the friends. Lots of ideas for this
special time of the year.
Barbara Braxton