Monday, June 20, 2016
9. Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear (Mattick)
A fictionalized account of Captain Harry Coleburn's relationship with a bear cub in 1914, which he rescued while on his way to care for soldiers' horses during World War I and became the inspiration for A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh.
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How much money did Harry need to buy Winnie?
ReplyDeleteHe bought her for $20.
What did Harry do with Winnie when the troops shipped off to France?
Harry gave Winnie to the London Zoo.
Why did Harry have to give Winnie to the London Zoo?
ReplyDeleteBecause it would be dangerous for her to go to the war.
Where did Harry find Winnie?
At the train station.
Why did Harry leave Winnie at the zoo after the war was over?
ReplyDeleteHe left Winnie at the zoo because he saw that she was happy there.
Why did Harry buy Winnie?
Harry bought Winnie because he knew that the catcher/Owner would not take good care of Winnie.
Why did Harry leave Winnie at the zoo after the war was over?
ReplyDeleteHe left her there because he saw how happy she was there. They took good care of her.
What did Winnie eat?
She ate everything except onions.
Why did Harry name his bear Winnie?
ReplyDeleteHe named her Winnie because he wanted to remember Winnipeg which is where he was from.
I liked how they included the album of all the things that happened in the book.
Why did Harry buy the Winnie?
ReplyDeleteHe bought Winnie because he thought he was special.
I like this book because it is a true story/
Q Why did Harry name the bear cub Winnie?
ReplyDeleteA Harry wanted to remember his hometown, Winnipeg.
Q What did Winnie eat?
A Winnie ate everything except for onions.
Why did Winnie eat everything but onions?
DeleteHow did Winnie get her name?
ReplyDeleteHarry named her after his home town, Winnipeg.
My favorite part is when Christopher Robin plays with her at the zoo.
Q:Where did Harry find Winnie?
ReplyDeleteA:At the train station.
I liked the book because it was a true story of a real life bear.
Q. What famous book did Christopher Robin's dad make about him and Winnie?
ReplyDeleteA. Winnie the Pooh
Q. What was Harry Coleburn's job?
A. He was a veterinarian who took care of horses in World War 1.
Why did Harry drop Winnie off at the London Zoo?
ReplyDeleteHe dropped her off because he had to go to the war in France and he couldn't take her with him.
Why did Harry buy Winnie?
He bought him because he was with the trapper and he didn't think the trapper would take care of her.
Why did Harry drop Winnie off at the London Zoo?
ReplyDeleteHe dropped her off because he was going into war and couldent take her.
Q:Where did Winnie get his name?
ReplyDeleteA:Winnie got his name from Harry's old hometown, Winnipeg.
I like how in the back of the book there is an album with pictures of Harry and Winnie for real.
Q: How did harry get Winnie
ReplyDeleteA: Harry got Winnie from a trapper because he didn't think Winnie would be safe and well cared for with the trapper
I liked how they named Winnie the Pooh after Winnie in the story
Q:Why did Winnie get dropped off at the London zoo?
ReplyDeleteA:Harry had to go to the war and it wouldn't be safe for Winnie to go with him.
I liked that this story was real, and was the beginning of Winnie The Pooh.
How did Harry get Winnie?
ReplyDeleteHe got Winnie from a trapper. He paid $20 for Winnie because he knew the trapper would not take care of Winnie.
I like how the family tree let this story be passed down. The author is the great great granddaughter of Harry.
How did Harry think of naming Winnie?
ReplyDeleteHe named him after his home town Winnipeg.
I liked the story because it was a real story.
Where did Harry find Winnie?
ReplyDeleteHe found her at a train station.
I liked how Harry bought and took care of Winnie.
how much did Harry pay for Winnie
ReplyDeletehe payed $20 for Winnie
i liked the part were Harry feed Winnie a bottle of compressed milk
Q: why did Harry get Winnie?
ReplyDeleteA:harry got winnie because he knew that his owner now wouldn't take care of winnie.
I like how the author was creative and used christopher robin and winnie the poo's name.
Q: Did Harry get Winnie from a Trapper?
ReplyDeleteA: Yes, Harry paid the trapper $20 for Winnie at a subway station.
I liked the family tree. ( Look at my name and you'll know!)
I don't get it why do you like family trees so much?
DeleteQ.Why did Harry take Winnie?
ReplyDeleteA.Because an old man had Winnie on a lest and Harry do not think the old man could that care of Winnie.
I liked it when Harry and Winnie became best friends.
Elise 4M
ReplyDeleteQ. Why did Harry get Winnie?
A. Because someone was not talking good care of him.
I liked how their was a big family tree.
Q: Why is Winnie named Winnie?
ReplyDeleteA: He is named after the veterinarian's hometown, Winnipeg
Q: Where did Harry find Winnie?
A: At a train station
Q: How did Harry get Winnie?
A: He bought him from a trapper
I like the part with Harry got Winnie from the trapper.
Q:Why did Harry buy Winnie?
ReplyDeleteA:Because he knew that the trapper wouldn't take good care of her.
How much did he pay for Winnie?
ReplyDelete20 dollars for Winnie.
Q: Where did Harry find Winnie?
ReplyDeleteA: At a train station
Q:During what war did Harry find Winnie?
A:World War I
Q: were did harry get Winnie
ReplyDeleteA: a traper
Q: Where did Harry get Winnie
ReplyDeleteA: A train station
i liked the part where Harry stepped out the train and saw Winnie
ReplyDeleteQ: How much did Harry pay for Winnie?
ReplyDeleteA: $20 (Which was a lot back then!)
Q:Why did Harry only pay $20 for Winnie?
ReplyDeleteA:$20 was worth a lot more than $20 now
Q:where did Harry find Winnie?
ReplyDeleteA:he found him at the train station.
Q:how much did Harry pay the hunter for Winnie?
A:he payed $20
Why is Winnie's name Winnie?
ReplyDeletebecause of Harry's hometown Winnipeg
I liked the book because Harry was very caring to the Winnie the bear. he was caring because he bought Winnie when Winnie was with the hunter and took good care of him.
Q: What was Winnie's full name?
ReplyDeleteA: Winnipeg
Q: What was Harry's job in the military?
ReplyDeleteA: He was a veterinarian, a person who takes care of animals and their health.
Q. Where did Harry put Winnie at the end of the story?
ReplyDeleteA. At the Zoo.
C. I liked that it was/is a true story.
Q:Where did Harry get Winnie?
ReplyDeleteA:Harry got Winnie from a trapper.
Q:Where did Harry put Winnie at the end of the book?
A:At the zoo
Comment: I like this book because it was very cute and fun learning about a bear being adopted by Harry.
ReplyDeleteQ: Who was Cole named after?
A: Cole was named after his great-great-grandfather, Captain Harry Colebourn.
Q: Why was Winnie a special bear?
ReplyDeleteA: Because if you hide something she could find it really fast.
I liked how Winnie was inspired off of Winnie the Poo
Q: Where did Harry find Winnie?
ReplyDeleteA: At a train station.
Q: How much did Harry pay for Winnie?
A: $20.
what was winnie's real name?
ReplyDeletewinnipeg
what animal was winnie?
a bear
Why did Harry name his bear Winnie?
ReplyDeleteBecause Winnie is short for Winnepeg, which is where he lived. And it gave him comfort when he was away from home at war and training.
Q:why did Christopher robin's dad write stories about Christoper and Winnie
ReplyDeleteA:because it was an extraordinary freindship
Q:What type of animal is one of the main characters?
ReplyDeleteA:A bear
Q:What is the bear's name?
A:Winnie
Q:Why did Harry walk back and forth?
ReplyDeleteA:Harry waked back and fort because he was deciding if he should buy Winne.
Danny Hussa 4D
ReplyDeleteWhat is the bears name?
A bear.
no its Winni
DeleteQ: How much did Harry buy Winnie for?
ReplyDeleteA: 20 dollars
What i liked about it was that it was a true story and very intriguing!
Winnis real name was?
ReplyDeleteHer name was Winnipeg.
Winni ate every thing except onions.
Thirty ships sailed together carrying about 36000 men and how many horses.
7500 horses were carried.
Q: How much did Harry pay for Winnie?
ReplyDeleteA: $20.
Q: Where did Harry buy Winnie?
A: At a train station