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Winnie-the-Pooh: Winnie Ille Pu

By A. A. Milne, Illustrated by E. H. Shepard
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What could be better than Winnie-the-Pooh? Winnie-the-Pooh in Latin!

Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh in 2026!

A.A.Milne’s irrepressible classic Winnie-the-Pooh is translated into Latin in Winnie Ille Pu. Featuring E.H.Shepard’s original, iconic decorations throughout, Winnie Ille Pu is the perfect gift for those studying Latin or indeed for any fan of the Bear of Very Little Brain.

Originally published in the UK in 1960, Winnie Ille Pu was a hit with critics and classicists alike. It is the only Latin book to ever reach the New York Times bestseller list, spending 20 weeks on the list in its first year.

With Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th anniversary in 2026, celebrate with this very special new edition, which echoes the original 1960 publication of Winnie Ille Pu, complete with the retro classic yellow and red cover.

The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for 100 years. Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself – are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness.

Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you’re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.

Format: Hardback
Release Date: 05 Nov 2026
ISBN: 978-0-00-880672-9

Alexander Lenard was a Hungarian writer, poet, artist, linguist and teacher. His Latin translation of Winnie-the-Pooh, which took seven years to complete, was published in the UK in 1960 and immediately became a bestseller.

A.A.Milne was born in London in 1882 and became a highly successful writer of plays, poems and novels. He based Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet and friends on the real nursery toys of his son Christopher Robin and published the first book of their adventures together in 1926. Since then, Pooh has become a world-famous bear, and Milne’s stories have been translated into seventy-two languages.

E.H.Shepard was born in London in 1879. He was an artist, illustrator and cartoonist and went on to draw the original decorations to accompany Milne’s classic stories, earning him the name ‘the man who drew Pooh’.

Winnie Ille Pu is 'the greatest book a dead language has ever known.' – New York Times -

'Pooh has been a classic for so long, it's about time it showed up in a classical tongue.' – The New York Times Book Review -

Winnie Ille Pu 'does more to attract interest in Latin than Cicero, Caesar and Virgil combined.' – Chicago Tribune -

‘… a Latinist's delight' and 'a better gift for the child who has everything.' – Time Magazine -

‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.’ – Stylist magazine -

‘… a masterpiece in children’s literature … reflects the power of a child’s imagination like no other.’ – The Independent -

‘Winnie-the-Pooh is packed full of timeless wisdom and words that will resonate with you whatever your age.’ – The Independent -

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