2006 is the 80th anniversary of the publication of A.A. Milne's first book about Winnie-the-Pooh. This book explores how Pooh got his name, how Milne came to write the stories, and how the books became so successful.

Winnie-the-Pooh is one of the best-loved children's characters of all time - he and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood have been delighting children since 1926. But how did the famous bear become so popular? In this beautifully produced gift book, author Brian Sibley tells the story of the origins of Winnie-the-Pooh and how he came to be the Bear for All Ages. Illustrated with many rare photographs, drawings and sketches, this celebratory book is the complete guide to Winnie-the-Pooh and his creators, A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard.

Winnie-the-Pooh is always making up Hums and rhymes. Hums are Pooh's way of thinking about important things like honey, or the weather or his friends. 'It isn't Brain, because You Know Why, but it comes to me sometimes, ' says Pooh. Following the success of The Proverbial Pooh, Egmont Books is proud to present a beautiful new edition of The Hums of Pooh. Each has an introduction from A.A. Milne and stage directions, as well as E.H. Shepard's unforgettable illustrations of Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends