Christopher Robin, Pooh's human companion, was named after Milne's own son, Christopher Robin Milne (who was less than thrilled about his inescapable association with the popular books as he got older). Milne didn't encounter a real bear, accompanied by a group of animal friends, wandering around the Hundred Acre Wood, but almost all of the characters in his books had real-life counterparts. In honor of Pooh's creator, let's take a look at five fascinating facts about the man behind the honey-loving bear. Without Milne, Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and the rest of the gang would never have seen the light of day. Milne), author of Winnie-the-Pooh (1926) and The House at Pooh Corner (1928). That particular date was chosen because it’s the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne ( A.A. In fact, Pooh is honored every January 18th, otherwise known as Winnie the Pooh Day. Winnie the Pooh, the "Bear of Very Little Brain," continues to be a bear with lots of fame.
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