

" inspiring text.Blackall's breathtaking watercolor illustrations demand to be examined up close, and Winnie's face is as expressive as the humans'. delightful telling"- New York Times Book Review

proves that she's equally imaginative at chronicling straight-on reality too." As the book goes on, she incorporates diagonal lines. For instance, the first page utilizes vertical lines as well as horizontal lines. * "The book strikes a lovely, understated tone of wonder and family pride. Throughout Lindsay Matticks book, Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear, Sophie Blackall used many different ways with her lines. * "A perfect melding of beautiful art with soulful, imaginative writing, this lovely story, penned by Colebourn's great-great granddaughter, is ideal for sharing aloud or poring over individually."- School Library Journal, starred review

* "Little ones who love Milne's classic stories will be enchanted by this heartening account of the bear's real-life origins."- Booklist, starred review * "The sum total is as captivating as it is informative, transforming a personal family story into something universally resonant."- Horn Book, starred review
