TIME Special Edition - Winnie The Pooh: A Bear Like No Other, 100 Years Of Heart & Honey, Life In The Hundred Acre Wood, Friends In Adventure & Delight, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Roo & More!

For generations, Winnie the Pooh and his friends have offered something increasingly rare: a gentle world built on friendship, imagination, and simple wisdom. In this special edition, TIME explores the remarkable history and enduring appeal of A.A. Milne’s beloved bear.

Take a walk through the Hundred Acre Wood, the home of Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo, and their unforgettable friend Christopher Robin. Revisit the original stories and poetry that introduced these characters while discovering how Milne’s experiences, his son, and the illustrator E.H. Shepard helped bring Pooh’s world to life.

The issue also examines the fascinating evolution of a literary icon and the character’s journey into film and animation. Along the way, explore why Pooh’s thoughtful observations about friendship, kindness, and growing up continue to resonate. Rich with history, nostalgia, and insight, this special edition celebrates a timeless character whose quiet charm still speaks to readers of every age.