Winnie-the-Pooh

Winnie-the-Pooh, illustrated by Travis Dandro, is the newest foray into the “Pooh” series, and it does not disappoint. After slipping into the public domain in 2015, the original adventures of Christopher Robin, Winnie, and all their friends has been expertly reimagined as a graphic novel for today’s young readers.

The book, itself, stays true to the original Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne. It consists of 10 chapters, each of which follows Pooh and his friends through various adventures, from how Pooh first earns his moniker to how Eeyore loses his tail and then finds it again. Newer readers will be delighted with Pooh’s silly banter and slapstick antics while fans of the original will be thrilled by the new format.

Travis Dandro’s black and white illustrations really turn this graphic novel into a work of art. Staying true to E.H. Shepard’s original drawings, Dandro elevates this graphic novel with each panel that he creates. His meticulous attention to detail, from the luscious landscape of Hundred Acre Woods, to Pooh’s favourite ‘hunny’ pot, lends a sense of nostalgia that is palpable. Trust me, you will not want to put this book down.

Overall, a beautifully illustrated graphic novel of the original Winnie-the-Pooh, this newest edition of the classic is highly recommended.