Monroe Free Library

A woman tells her young son the true story of how his great-great-grandfather, Captain Harry Colebourn, rescued and learned to love a bear cub in 1914 as he was on his way to take care of soldiers' horses during World War I, and the bear became the inspiration for A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh.

"An imagining of the real journey undertaken by the extraordinary bear, from her early days in the Canadian forest to her travels with the Veterinary Corps across the country and overseas, all the way to the London Zoo, where she met Christopher Robin Milne and inspired the creation of Winnie-the-Pooh"--

Ten adventures of Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Piglet, Owl, and other friends of Christopher Robin.

Winona Farmington once dreamed of graduating from college, moving to New York City, and pursuing a career in publishing. Then real life got in the way when she left college and returned to her small Michigan hometown to care for her sick mother. Years later, stuck in a dead-end job and an unsatisfying relationship, Winnie has concluded that dreams were meant for others. She consoles herself with binge-watching the British television series that she...

Mariah Ellison, Charlotte Pitt's grandmother, accepts her long-time friend Sadie's gracious invitation to spend Christmas with her and her husband, Barton, in their picturesque village. But upon arrival, Mariah discovers that Sadie has vanished without a trace, and Barton rudely rescinds the invitation. Once Mariah finds another acquaintance to stay with during the holiday season, she begins investigating Sadie's disappearance. Mariah's uncanny knack...

When Winnie Wolf Cub finds a feather in the forest, she is determined to find its owner as well. She meets a lot of new friends in her search, but no one with a black and white feather. Will she ever find its owner? Lift the flaps that appear throughout this pop-up adventure and you will see.

Join Roo on a search to find out where a baby beaver lives while learning about other animal homes.

"With rent rising, Winnie Johnson had hoped her bakery would be saved by an inheritance from wealthy friend and neighbor Gertrude Redenbacher. Instead she gets the widow's hostile tabby, Lovey, and a vintage ambulance restored by Gertrude's late husband. As Winnie's dream crumbles, she delivers a peach pie to an elderly widower and finds him smothered by a pillow. Winnie comes to the rescue of her frightened and grieving neighbors with baked goods...

Ten-year-old Mallory, determined to find out what her brother Max does while spending time with his girlfriend, Winnie, spies an innocent kiss on the cheek then tells her babysitter and friends a more exciting tale. Includes a recipe for double chocolate chip cookies and directions for playing four games.