Christopher Robin to be replaced (by a girl!!)

[wils]

I don't think anyone is saying they are afraid of change.

I know I feel strongly about this as A A Milne and these books (and yes, I have read other AA Milne books but it is Winnie the Pooh that he is best known for) were written, and set in the UK and part of the heritage of many UK residents' childhoods. There is a special bond there.


Also, Christopher Robin was actually A A Milne's son! This is partly why I am surprised Disney are changing his gender.

Well put Karen - thank you

 

[Richard Bruvofetc]

Ever heard of "Once on a Time", "The Red House Mystery", "Wurzel-Flummery", "Toad of Toad Hall", etc., etc. Neither did I until I read the Wikipedia article.

Actually, I'd heard of "Toad of Toad Hall" before "Winnie the Pooh". Toad of Toad Hall was one of the first books may parents bought me many "hundreds" of years ago. I never read any Winnie books until I was at university and 19, when a young lady friend introduced me to them. My first Winnie film was in 1996 (aged 38) when the video was bought for my DD.