Winnie-the-Pooh was my favorite television program as a kid, though this was my first read of the actual source material. That said, I absolutely loved it. Reading this book actually made me feel like a kid again, which is probably the highest praise I could give any type of story.

This series appealed (and appeals) to me largely because it is about a group of imperfect friends who have absolutely no idea what they are doing, but try anyways. Eeyore is sad, Piglet is anxious, Pooh is mostly confused, but when they use their personal strengths and bonds of friendship to resolve unexpected conflicts, there is little they cannot accomplish.

A. A. Milne's prose immerses the reader into the world of a child, a world that is not remotely condescending, and a world that embraces a large spectrum of personality types. At its core Winnie-the-Pooh is as pure and fun as its main bear. By embracing curiosity and silliness, the stories minimize fear by encouraging exploration and experience.

The holidays have lead me down a nostalgia-filled rabbit hole; should I get stuck I hope a ragtag group of friends help yank me out. I absolutely recommend this one, it's good for all ages in my book.

Rating: 5 stars