A.A. Milne
A.A. Milne was an English author best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh and for various children's poems.
Alan Alexander Milne
Children's Book Writer
January 18, 1882
Capricorn
January 31, 1956
74
London, England
A.A. Milne, a renowned English author, is best known for his cherished children’s books featuring Winnie-the-Pooh. The character was inspired by his son Christopher Robin’s affection for a bear called Winnipeg at the London Zoo, leading Milne to write the stories of Winnie-the-Pooh and its sequel, The House at Pooh Corner. Set in the Hundred Acre Wood, these books introduced readers to iconic characters such as Piglet, Tigger, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, Owl, and Eeyore. In addition to these beloved children’s stories, Milne’s notable works include the detective novel “The Red House Mystery” and his autobiography “It.” He also authored plays, novels, and essays for adults and was a prominent voice in the pacifist movement.