{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Real Story of Winnie-the-Pooh (a special episode for Jacob Barrett)","description":"Episode 183: The Real Story of Winnie-the-Pooh (a special episode for Jacob Barrett) Episode Description: Did you know Winnie-the-Pooh was inspired by a real bear? In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we travel back to World War I to uncover the fascinating true story behind one of the world's most beloved storybook characters. Meet Harry Colebourn, a Canadian veterinarian who rescued a tiny black bear cub named Winnie, and discover how her incredible journey to the London Zoo forever changed children's literature. You'll also learn how a young boy named Christopher Robin and his favorite stuffed animals inspired his father, A. A. Milne, to write the timeless Winnie-the-Pooh stories that families have enjoyed for generations. Along the way, we'll explore geography, make connections to World War I (Episode 72), and discover how one small act of kindness can leave a legacy that lasts for more than a century. Other podcast episodes featuring World War 1 stories:  Episode 2 \u2013 Jack\u2019s Story \u2013 C.S. Lewis (1914) Episode 139 \u2013 Sergeant Stubby (World War I) Episode 127 \u2013 Sergeant Alvin York (World War I) Episode 169 - The Amazing Story of Cher Ami (World War 1) Episode 165 - The Halifax Explosion of 1917 (World War 1) Episode 125 \u2013 The Last Tsar\u2019s Family (1918) ","author_name":"Real Cool History for kids","author_url":"https:\/\/directory.libsyn.com\/shows\/view\/id\/realcoolhistoryforkids","html":"