Alan Alexander Milne, born on January 18, 1882, in London, England, was a talented writer and poet. Before creating Winnie-the-Pooh, he wrote plays, essays, and poetry for adults, developing the wit and charm that would make his children’s stories timeless. Inspired by his son Christopher Robin and illustrated by E.H. Shepard, Milne’s gentle, playful tales continue to delight children and adults around the world.
