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Winnie-The-Pooh Meets the Queen
The ultimate gift for the year of the Queen's Jubilee. In this beautifully illustrated children's picture book, Winnie-the-Pooh keeps a very special appointment at Buckingham Palace.
“It’s the Queen. The Queen is coming.”
When Winnie-the-Pooh sets off for Buckingham Palace, London with Christopher Robin, Piglet and Eeyore to deliver a special hum in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, he never dares to imagine that he might actually meet the Queen.
Mark Burgess's illustrations, true to the spirit of the original drawings by E. H. Shepard, perfectly capture this incredibly special meeting. This picture book is wonderful gift for the whole family and a commemorative keepsake of the Queen’s remarkable 70 year reign and the Jubilee celebration. This special picture book also features a timeline of Her Majesty’s remarkable 70 year reign.
Pooh ranks alongside other beloved characters 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.
“It’s the Queen. The Queen is coming.”
When Winnie-the-Pooh sets off for Buckingham Palace, London with Christopher Robin, Piglet and Eeyore to deliver a special hum in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, he never dares to imagine that he might actually meet the Queen.
Mark Burgess's illustrations, true to the spirit of the original drawings by E. H. Shepard, perfectly capture this incredibly special meeting. This picture book is wonderful gift for the whole family and a commemorative keepsake of the Queen’s remarkable 70 year reign and the Jubilee celebration. This special picture book also features a timeline of Her Majesty’s remarkable 70 year reign.
Pooh ranks alongside other beloved characters 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.
32 pages, Paperback
First published May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016
2016 is the year when 2 British icons share a very special birthday. Yes thats right, both the Queen and Winnie-the-Pooh are 90 this year and to celebrate Egmont have teamed up with Disney to give fans a very special story where two well loved characters finally get a chance to meet face to face for the first time.
Pooh meets the Queen
You can download the free illustrated ebook Winnie-the-Pooh and the Royal Birthday from the Disney website HERE. Or if you prefer you can watch the video version of the story being read by Jim Broadbent on YouTube.
This is such a fun little story and the illustrations by Mark Burgess are absolutely gorgeous (just check out the examples I've included!). Join Pooh and some of his friends as they travel to London to celebrate the Queen's birthday and bring her a very special present.
It doesn't get much more British than viewing Big Ben from the top of a double decker bus!
Or watching the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
Piglet even gets to meet Prince George!
What a wonderful way to celebrate both Pooh and the Queen's 90th birthdays!
Pooh meets the Queen
You can download the free illustrated ebook Winnie-the-Pooh and the Royal Birthday from the Disney website HERE. Or if you prefer you can watch the video version of the story being read by Jim Broadbent on YouTube.
This is such a fun little story and the illustrations by Mark Burgess are absolutely gorgeous (just check out the examples I've included!). Join Pooh and some of his friends as they travel to London to celebrate the Queen's birthday and bring her a very special present.
It doesn't get much more British than viewing Big Ben from the top of a double decker bus!
Or watching the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
Piglet even gets to meet Prince George!
What a wonderful way to celebrate both Pooh and the Queen's 90th birthdays!
May 28, 2016
"... small animals, if they are very good friends, can make everything alright"
April 6, 2023
Earlier today I read Winnie-the-Pooh Goes To London and enjoyed Pooh's little day trip around the big city. But then I discovered that it was an abridged version of this book, which has been published as Winnie-the-Pooh and the Royal Birthday and Winnie-The-Pooh Meets the Queen, and boy, it's much better than the shortened version.
It turns out that in 2016, both Winnie the Pooh and Queen Elizabeth II had 90th birthdays, and this book was made to celebrate that fact. Christopher Robin takes Pooh, Piglet and Eeyore to London and they take in the sites as the head to Buckingham Palace to give the queen a present.
Jim Broadbent reads the story in this official Disney video: https://youtu.be/t2tSqyVJC7M
This unabridged version is much livelier, with more wordplay reminiscent of Milne and reference to Pooh's origin in Harrods department store. It also includes an appearance by Prince George of Cambridge that not included in the abridged version. And it has a lovely coda at the end about Pooh's age.
This is the version to get. I read a library copy today, but now I hope to add a copy to our personal collection one day.
(My Pooh Project: I love Winnie the Pooh, and so does my wife. Having a daughter gave us a chance to indoctrinate her into the cult by buying and reading her every Pooh book we came across. How many is that? I’m going to count them this year by reading and reviewing one every day and seeing which month I finally run out. Track my progress here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... )
It turns out that in 2016, both Winnie the Pooh and Queen Elizabeth II had 90th birthdays, and this book was made to celebrate that fact. Christopher Robin takes Pooh, Piglet and Eeyore to London and they take in the sites as the head to Buckingham Palace to give the queen a present.
Jim Broadbent reads the story in this official Disney video: https://youtu.be/t2tSqyVJC7M
This unabridged version is much livelier, with more wordplay reminiscent of Milne and reference to Pooh's origin in Harrods department store. It also includes an appearance by Prince George of Cambridge that not included in the abridged version. And it has a lovely coda at the end about Pooh's age.
This is the version to get. I read a library copy today, but now I hope to add a copy to our personal collection one day.
(My Pooh Project: I love Winnie the Pooh, and so does my wife. Having a daughter gave us a chance to indoctrinate her into the cult by buying and reading her every Pooh book we came across. How many is that? I’m going to count them this year by reading and reviewing one every day and seeing which month I finally run out. Track my progress here:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... )
December 26, 2022
I bought this sweet book when I was in London for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Who knew that just a few months later she would pass away. That makes this book even more special.
May 31, 2016
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What a sweet story to mark Queen Elizabeth's and Winnie-the-Pooh's 90th birthday!
Christopher Robin tells Pooh and friends about the Queen celebrating her ninetieth birthday, and suggests they head to London to give her a present. With their presents in hand, Christopher Robin, Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet and Eeyore leave the Hundred Acre Wood for Buckingham Palace, taking in the sights of London along the way.
I LOVE Winnie-the-Pooh, as I'm sure most people do. I'm also a Royalist, so finding out about the book was super exciting. It's such a beautiful and fun story that can be enjoyed by absolutely anyone - it's not just a kid's story!
What's cuter than seeing Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet meet the Queen and Prince George? Nothing!
Whether your 3 or 88, you will find enjoyment from reading this story and you'll fall in love with Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends all over again.
What a sweet story to mark Queen Elizabeth's and Winnie-the-Pooh's 90th birthday!
Christopher Robin tells Pooh and friends about the Queen celebrating her ninetieth birthday, and suggests they head to London to give her a present. With their presents in hand, Christopher Robin, Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet and Eeyore leave the Hundred Acre Wood for Buckingham Palace, taking in the sights of London along the way.
I LOVE Winnie-the-Pooh, as I'm sure most people do. I'm also a Royalist, so finding out about the book was super exciting. It's such a beautiful and fun story that can be enjoyed by absolutely anyone - it's not just a kid's story!
What's cuter than seeing Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet meet the Queen and Prince George? Nothing!
Whether your 3 or 88, you will find enjoyment from reading this story and you'll fall in love with Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends all over again.
May 29, 2016
"But time is a tricky thing; years begin by lazing along slowly and then suddenly, up they jump and off they trot as quickly as ever they can." Such a sweet tribute to both Winnie the Pooh's and the Queen's birthday.
January 5, 2017
These adorable & cute pictures <3 ^_^
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December 30, 2020
What a lovely little story! I did quite enjoy reading the Pooh stories the first time round, and I think the author has done a fantastic job of making this in keeping with the tone and style of the originals. I also liked that they included references to a couple of the other stories, as a little nod. For such a short story, they did a good job of getting most of the characters involved in some form, and I liked that the illustrations stayed fairly true to the original drawings (or at least, what I remember of them).
I'll also admit that I'm a bit of a Royalist and rather fond of old Liz and so it makes me smile when I see something like this. Especially so when it's done as well as this, and nothing too outlandish. It's also interesting that Pooh was 'born' in the same year as Her Majesty, and gives a valid reason for this book's creation. Overall, just very pleasant.
I'll also admit that I'm a bit of a Royalist and rather fond of old Liz and so it makes me smile when I see something like this. Especially so when it's done as well as this, and nothing too outlandish. It's also interesting that Pooh was 'born' in the same year as Her Majesty, and gives a valid reason for this book's creation. Overall, just very pleasant.
July 16, 2017
It was a fun book which I thought was a fun read, but I don't think it did the original books justice. I may have been biased with skepticism from the start but I think it was too predictable and too boring to be able to replicate the style of A.A. Milne. The author also went to a great deal of effort to bring in references to previous Winnie-the-Pooh books which did not seem authentic.
July 30, 2017
Very cute, charming short story about Pooh meeting the Queen and celebrating being 90 together. However, people who are sticklers for detail may notice that Christopher Robin erroneously calls Her Majesty "Her Royal Highness" in the beginning. It isn't something that should put you off, and you can pretend that it's a child making an adorable mistake, but honestly, dear Jane Riordan. ;)
October 5, 2021
The Queen lived in her palace, as Queens often do.
Doing all those busy things that busy Queens do.
But The Queen could never know, as you and I do,
That doing nothing much can be the BEST thing to do.
So from a forest far away, for your special day,
We’re sending you some quiet and a little time to play.
Doing all those busy things that busy Queens do.
But The Queen could never know, as you and I do,
That doing nothing much can be the BEST thing to do.
So from a forest far away, for your special day,
We’re sending you some quiet and a little time to play.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 28, 2025
This was a super-cute little book in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. Pooh and the gang travel from the country up to London to deliver a special composed "hum" to the Queen. They see lots of sights and have a grand adventure.
This was a perfect way to celebrate a remarkable achievement: 70 years on the throne.
This was a perfect way to celebrate a remarkable achievement: 70 years on the throne.
May 7, 2018
To celebrate her 90th birthday, Christopher Robin and friends take the train to London to give the Queen a present. Delightfully told and illustrated.
“A present is Something and to have two is Something Else.”
“A present is Something and to have two is Something Else.”
June 6, 2022
Such a beautiful book with a lovely little story about the friends meeting the queen and Pooh reading her his hum. The illustrations are gorgeous and perfect for this Platinum Jubilee year edition of the book. Perfect in every way!
December 29, 2017
Kathy and I were in England when this "took place" last year. We read it aloud to each other. A couple of cute Milne-like turns of phrase, but mostly rather hum-drum.
March 7, 2018
3.5 to 3.75
April 18, 2020
It keeps the cute, childlike spirit of Milne's original works!
June 29, 2022
Enjoyable for an Anglophile, but of course it does not quite capture the charm of the originals.
May 19, 2023
Epilogue: One has died and the other is a serial killer.
January 13, 2025
Dit was exact hetzelfde boek als Winnie-the-Pooh goes to London… oeps
February 4, 2017
I started reading this wondering how Riordan would mimic Milne's writing, whether she would try. The pictures are so like Shepard that is not an issue, it's always refreshing to see the original Shepard style compared to the over exposed Disney version (as much as I also adore them).
As I started to read I could see that Riordan was trying, it isn't a full Pooh story, it is a special occasion story and so a few things can be forgiven. I read it seeing a few odd bits here and there that felt close but Not Quite Right, but told myself that of course it would be different because it is a new author and a whole new location and story. To her credit Riordan has done a wonderful job trying to replicate the Milne style; capitals here and there, things that aren't things become Things. It was very sweet.
With Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and co leaving the 100 Acre Woods for London it is a great chance to show off the city as well as Pooh's experience of The Real World. There are the same styled fears and thoughts of the group and Riordan even throws in a wonderful joke as Pooh passes the store he was bought from originally. The Queen makes it into the story of course, and even Prince George which was to be expected. What I was not expecting however, was to come to the very end and become emotional and nostalgic and start to tear up as Riordan lyrically and beautifully mentions that while the Queen is 90, so too is Pooh Bear.
So having gone from feeling like it was just a charming story, I've gotten all teary and heartfelt thinking about this bear of very little brain and how old he is and how it all began and it makes me love him all over again.
As I started to read I could see that Riordan was trying, it isn't a full Pooh story, it is a special occasion story and so a few things can be forgiven. I read it seeing a few odd bits here and there that felt close but Not Quite Right, but told myself that of course it would be different because it is a new author and a whole new location and story. To her credit Riordan has done a wonderful job trying to replicate the Milne style; capitals here and there, things that aren't things become Things. It was very sweet.
With Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and co leaving the 100 Acre Woods for London it is a great chance to show off the city as well as Pooh's experience of The Real World. There are the same styled fears and thoughts of the group and Riordan even throws in a wonderful joke as Pooh passes the store he was bought from originally. The Queen makes it into the story of course, and even Prince George which was to be expected. What I was not expecting however, was to come to the very end and become emotional and nostalgic and start to tear up as Riordan lyrically and beautifully mentions that while the Queen is 90, so too is Pooh Bear.
So having gone from feeling like it was just a charming story, I've gotten all teary and heartfelt thinking about this bear of very little brain and how old he is and how it all began and it makes me love him all over again.
February 13, 2017
The Walt Disney Company's UK office developed this free book in the style of M. & Shepard, in celebration of both Pooh and the Queen's birthdays. Most of the story seems to consist of throw backs to the original books ("'Memba Pooh Sticks?" "Oh, yeah I 'memba!"). The basic plot is that Christopher Robin and co. Devise gifts to present the Queen in London. Mostly this goes no where since her Majesty seems to take little notice aside from what pooh thinks he hears her mumble.
Weirdly, it's a bit on the nose with pooh mentioning his age. This is probably the book's biggest fault. Disney's Pooh franchise has always been vague on its setting and time period. Christopher's British accent is often traded for an American one (sometimes slipping in the same film), and often seems to cover anything between 1920s Britain to modern America.
The book Pooh, which this purports to imitate is firmly set in the 20s in Britain. Bringing forth a lot of questions on what circle of Hell Christopher Robin was damned to, in order to be stuck with talking plush toys in a forest unaged for 80 years. Much less, no one questions how a small boy with 7 talking and animated stuffed animals goes to London and bumps into the Queen unaccompanied.
Weirdly, it's a bit on the nose with pooh mentioning his age. This is probably the book's biggest fault. Disney's Pooh franchise has always been vague on its setting and time period. Christopher's British accent is often traded for an American one (sometimes slipping in the same film), and often seems to cover anything between 1920s Britain to modern America.
The book Pooh, which this purports to imitate is firmly set in the 20s in Britain. Bringing forth a lot of questions on what circle of Hell Christopher Robin was damned to, in order to be stuck with talking plush toys in a forest unaged for 80 years. Much less, no one questions how a small boy with 7 talking and animated stuffed animals goes to London and bumps into the Queen unaccompanied.
May 27, 2016
I admit it, I have a huge soft spot for A. A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh books, and from time to time, when I'm feeling a little blue (and when all the myriad responsibilities of adult life have me weighed down), I'll pick up my copies of the books and dip into them for a quick visit to the Hundred-Acre Wood. So! When I heard that a free book had been released to celebrate the ninetieth birthday of both Winnie the Pooh and Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth the Second of England, I just had to download a copy.
And I'm glad I did! It's a sweet little read, very much fits the overall tone of the original Milne books, even the artwork looks like Ernest Shepherd's classic ink and watercolor pictures, even includes Pooh-bear having a little hum about the Royal Birthday, which inspires the Hundred-Acre Wood friends to come up with a little present to give to the Queen. It's just as timeless and endearing without being cloying, much like the original stories. Great little bedtime read for children of all ages (including grown-ups who need to be a kid for a moment).
And I'm glad I did! It's a sweet little read, very much fits the overall tone of the original Milne books, even the artwork looks like Ernest Shepherd's classic ink and watercolor pictures, even includes Pooh-bear having a little hum about the Royal Birthday, which inspires the Hundred-Acre Wood friends to come up with a little present to give to the Queen. It's just as timeless and endearing without being cloying, much like the original stories. Great little bedtime read for children of all ages (including grown-ups who need to be a kid for a moment).
May 27, 2016
All together now: awwwwwwwww.
For whatever reason I couldn't get Jim Broadbent's reading of this to load, which is sad, so I read it myself and had all the voices from the 80s/90s Pooh cartoons in my head, which wasn't so bad at all. There are a few weird sentence structures in this, as though the writer forget this was for kids. And poor Eeyore! How terrible!
But it is, overall, terribly adorable and so very English. Having been to London, I was cheered to see all the familiar landmarks and amused to see them from a bear's point-of-view. And how delightful it is to see the love for the Queen (and even a cameo by Prince George!).
Not a classic, but very cute. The illustrations are rather well done, too.
For whatever reason I couldn't get Jim Broadbent's reading of this to load, which is sad, so I read it myself and had all the voices from the 80s/90s Pooh cartoons in my head, which wasn't so bad at all. There are a few weird sentence structures in this, as though the writer forget this was for kids. And poor Eeyore! How terrible!
But it is, overall, terribly adorable and so very English. Having been to London, I was cheered to see all the familiar landmarks and amused to see them from a bear's point-of-view. And how delightful it is to see the love for the Queen (and even a cameo by Prince George!).
Not a classic, but very cute. The illustrations are rather well done, too.
February 6, 2017
I HAD to read this! I love the Royal Family and Winnie the Pooh so much, how amazing that the Queen and Pooh Bear both turned 90 last year and they decided for these two British icons to finally meet.
This was so unbelievably sweet. The illustrations were gorgeous and kept to tradition with the Winnie the Pooh Series. I loved that Harrods was included and some other London monuments. But hands down the best part was when Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and Christopher Robin saw Her Majesty and Prince George.
SO CUTE!!!! Now I want an actual copy of this book and not just a free download. If you would like to read it: http://inspired.disney.co.uk/winnie-t...
This was so unbelievably sweet. The illustrations were gorgeous and kept to tradition with the Winnie the Pooh Series. I loved that Harrods was included and some other London monuments. But hands down the best part was when Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore and Christopher Robin saw Her Majesty and Prince George.
SO CUTE!!!! Now I want an actual copy of this book and not just a free download. If you would like to read it: http://inspired.disney.co.uk/winnie-t...
October 30, 2017
Review to follow soon
What better way to celebrate both one of the world's best loved bears and Queen Elizabeth II both of whom turned ninety last year than with this sweet little tale in which we get to travel to London with Winnie and friends, spotting some famous landmarks, to say nothing of her HRH Elizabeth and a certain young Prince who just so happens to be "more bouncy than Tigger", as we go.
Inspired by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard. I'm still not convinced that this book did justice to the original Pooh stories. However, more faithful to the original than some of the other later Pooh books I could mention, I really rather enjoyed it.
Copyright: Tracy Terry @ Pen and Paper
What better way to celebrate both one of the world's best loved bears and Queen Elizabeth II both of whom turned ninety last year than with this sweet little tale in which we get to travel to London with Winnie and friends, spotting some famous landmarks, to say nothing of her HRH Elizabeth and a certain young Prince who just so happens to be "more bouncy than Tigger", as we go.
Inspired by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard. I'm still not convinced that this book did justice to the original Pooh stories. However, more faithful to the original than some of the other later Pooh books I could mention, I really rather enjoyed it.
Copyright: Tracy Terry @ Pen and Paper
May 28, 2016
This is a cute little short story about Winnie the Pooh celebrating Her Majesties 90th Birthday. There is really not much to say about the book, it is a enjoyable story that brought a smile to me as I was reading it. If you are a fan of Winnie the Pooh (and who isn't) then you will like this book. The best part is that this is a free + legal download to get the PDF copy of the book
June 5, 2022
A fun, quick pictorial read celebrating the co-90th birthdays of Winnie-the Pooh and HRM Queen Elizabeth. In this, Pooh and a few of his Hundred Acre Wood friends travel to London to present a birthday present to the queen. A fun traipse down memory lane for anyone who's grown up with Pooh and friends and/or read them with children or grandchildren.
May 26, 2016
Absolutely charming. A lovely ode to both Her Majesty and Winnie the Pooh that was a treat to read, not to mention:
May 27, 2016
Not bad! At first, I was worried that the charm of the original stories would be tarnished but there's definitely enough nostalgia and sweetness here to please new and old fans alike! Happy Birthday Pooh and Queen Elizabeth too!
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