Winnie-the-Pooh and the Bees Pop-Up Book

5C A. A. Milne. Illustrations by E. H. Shepard. New York: E. P. Dutton & Co. 1952.

Notes

Winnie the Pooh and the Bees: A Pop-Up Picture Book is a charming adaptation of the beloved A.A. Milne story, designed to delight younger readers with its interactive, three-dimensional illustrations. The story follows the ever-hungry Pooh Bear as he embarks on a whimsical quest to find honey—his favorite treat. Convinced that where there are bees, there must be honey, Pooh devises a clever (but not entirely foolproof) plan involving a blue balloon and some questionable buzzing impressions.

As the pages unfold—literally—readers are treated to delightful pop-up scenes that bring the Hundred Acre Wood to life. From Pooh’s hilarious attempt to float among the bees to his eventual sticky encounter with them, each page is filled with movement, surprise, and humor. The pop-up format enhances the classic tale’s gentle wit and warmth, making it not just a story to read, but an experience to enjoy again and again. It’s a playful introduction to Pooh’s world for young children and a nostalgic treat for parents.

Description

Original pictorial boards with blue spiral ring. All pop-up’s intact and functional. Only some chipping along the edges and bumping to the corners.