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The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh
by Kathryn Aalto
#UM2832
Hardcover, 307 pages; 2015
$24.95
Fans of A. A. Milne’s beloved children’s books are
familiar with the real-life Christopher Robin and
the stuffed bear that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh.
Now meander through Pooh’s physical world
with this handsomely illustrated exploration of
England’s Ashdown Forest, the inspiration for
the Hundred Acre Wood. Landscape historian
Kathryn Aalto begins with biographies of Milne
and his longtime collaborator, illustrator E. H. Shepard, before
leading readers through the village and farm the Milnes called
home, then deep into Ashdown Forest. Explore the stream where
Christopher Robin and his friends discovered the North Pole,
Roo’s sandy pit, Galleons Lap (real name: Gills Lap), and more,
along with the lush flora and fauna still to be found in the forest
today. Whether you’re inspired to visit Ashdown in person or happy
to explore it from the comfort of your own corner of the world,
The
Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh
is a lovely guide.
(KG)
Members’ Price $21.21
BBS
Reading Animals Cards
#UM2002 $12.95
Wild about books? You’re not the
only one! The cute critters gracing
our vibrant
Reading Animals
Cards
are devoted bibliophiles:
An otter floats in the water with
a book between his paws, a
turtle reads while perched on a
sunny rock, a heron dips his beak
between the pages, and a keen-
eyed fox delves into a good story.
Created exclusively for Bas Bleu
by artist Cindy Lindgren, these
adorable 4"x5½" note cards are
sure to brighten the mailbox of
the animal-lovers you know! Set
of four cards with envelopes.
Bring Your Own Book Game
#UM2212 $14.99
Take your favorite literature wildly out of context
with this hilarious party game! To play, each
person brings a book—any book—and gathers
around the play area. One person (“The Picker”)
chooses a card and reads the prompt (
“Something
Arnold Schwarzenegger might say,”
“Strange first
words for a child,”
“A sentence that’s funnier when
you replace one word with pants”
) and everyone
else has sixty seconds to find a line in their book
to satisfy the prompt. The Picker chooses a favorite
and the winner claims the card. Find the funniest,
most fitting, or most outrageous lines to win! For
three or more players, ages 12 and up.
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Bas Bleu Society
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and more!
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