"Return to the Hundred Acre Wood" is the story of Christopher Robin's summer vacation with all of his old friends: Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Rabbit, Roo, Kanga, Owl, and Eeyore. We are also introduced to a new character: Lottie the Otter.
I really enjoyed this book. I know a lot of people probably have a problem with it, because it is Winnie the Pooh, but not written by A.A. Milne. This fact doesn't bother me in the least. In fact, I consider it to be keeping the legacy alive, introducing Pooh to a new generation of readers.
The writing is sometimes very similar to Milne's and other times you can tell it's written by a completely different person, which is fine with me. I think it's great the writing is not exactly alike. It helps to distinguish between the old and the new tales of Winnie the Pooh.
There are ten chapters in this book, and in each chapter we read of some wonderful experiences the animals of the Hundred Acre Wood have. It is very sweet and lighthearted. It's witty and quite funny at times.
The new character of Lottie was not a favorite of mine when I was younger, if I remember correctly, but now I really enjoyed her character and personality and think it was a wonderful idea to introduce her to everyone through this new tale of Winnie the Pooh.
The illustrations are 'beeutiful' (excuse the horrible pun). They captivate me on every page, and I just can't help but fall in love with them. They are part of what makes this book so wonderful!
The ending to this book made me cry. I rarely cry (like really cry) over books. I may shed a tear or two, but this book caused quite a few tears for me.
So, whether you are a longtime fan of Winnie the Pooh, like myself, or you are just looking for some lovely children's literature, I urge you to give 'Return to the Hundred Acre Wood' a try.
5 STARS FOR IT'S WONDERFULNESS!
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