One of the most iconic settings in children’s literature, the Hundred Acre Wood where Winnie-the-Pooh and friends lived and played, was inspired by Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, England. Kathryn Aalto, author of The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh: A Walk Through the Forest That Inspired the Hundred Acre Wood, will talk about her book on Monday, October 19, at 1 pm in the Westport Library’s McManus Room. She will discuss how A.A. Milne’s childhood connection with nature and his role as a father influenced his famous book, The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh, and how his close collaboration with illustrator E. H. Shepard brought those stories to life. The program, free and open to the public, is offered in partnership with the Westport Garden Club.
For further information, phone 203-291-4800, or check westportlibrary.org.