A review by melissa1991
Once There Was a Bear: Tales of Before It All Began by Jane Riordan

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Childhood, nostalgia, nature, toys and adventures!

This is everything that you could want and more from a lovely journey through your childhood Winnie the Pooh explorations!

This children's book is a beautiful interpretation both in writing and illustrations and gives a new perspective on a classic, whilst also giving a wholesome origin story to Christopher Robin and all of his friends (my personal favourite is Eeyore). I have read all of these new stories with my toddler and it's magical to share these new adventures with him. 

I would recommend to adults and children alike. What a beautiful story that I'm sure will be re-read again and again by many ❤️