The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh

by A. A. Milne

Children's Literature 101
Before you begin diving into the world of the 100 Acre Wood, swimming through all its entertainment and doggy paddling through its educational values, make sure it's been at least a half an hour since you last ate. Oh, and you should also read this Shmoop article on children's literature. It's a great foundation for preparing your lessons, and by the end you'll feel ready to rip off those floaties and cannonball off the diving board.

The Roaring 20s
So, you're trying to help your students understand the world of Britain in the 1920s when Winnie-the-Pooh was released, but they all claim that they were not born yet and therefore can't remember anything about the Jazz Age. Excuses, excuses. If you'd like to merge a little history lesson with your tales of Pooh, Shmoop has a great timeline to get you started. In this timeline, you'll find a ton of little links to other great articles and resources.