Who Was A. A. Milne? by Gregory Copeland, Inspired by his son and their time playing in the woods, author Alan Alexander Milne wrote a story about Christopher Robin and his stuffed bear, Winnie the Pooh, on a hunt for honey. This instant success, brought requests from readers to hear more about the boy, his bear, and the magical Hundred Acre Wood. The popular Winnie the Pooh classics remain a favorite read for kids of all ages. Paperback, 112 pages. Ages 8 to 12 years old.