The “Pooh” part of his name came from a swan ... claimed in a 2014 interview that Shepard used his father’s name because the real Winnie bear had ties to Winnipeg. “Who did [Ernest Shepard ...

WHEN thinking of Disney characters, names such as Simba, Ariel, or Snow White may come to mind. But, what about Edward Bear?

Of course, Winnie the Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom. “You are braver than you believe ...