A.A Milne's Winnie the Pooh characters

Appears from the start

A teddy bear who lives in the Forest and belongs to Christopher Robin. Pooh is gentle, loyal, and strongly motivated by honey. His plans are often simple and imperfect, but his persistence and concern for his friends regularly carry him through difficulties.

Appears from the start

The boy whose toys and animal friends inhabit the Forest. Christopher Robin listens to stories about Pooh, joins the animals on their expeditions, and is the person they trust to understand a problem when their own plans fail.

First appears in chapter 2

A sociable Forest resident with a large household of relations and friends. Rabbit likes practical arrangements and offers Pooh food when he visits, though Pooh's appetite creates an awkward problem at Rabbit's front door.

First appears in chapter 3

Pooh's small and cautious friend. Piglet is easily alarmed by strange tracks and imagined creatures, yet he willingly accompanies Pooh and tries to be helpful even when he is frightened.

First appears in chapter 4

A gloomy donkey who lives in a quiet corner of the Forest. Eeyore expects little consideration from others and speaks dryly about his troubles, including the unexplained disappearance of his tail.

First appears in chapter 4

An old bird regarded by the other animals as learned and important. Owl gives lengthy advice and displays confidence with words, although his reading and spelling are less dependable than his manner suggests.

First appears in chapter 7

A mother kangaroo newly arrived in the Forest with her son. Kanga is calm, observant, and difficult to deceive; she responds to the other animals' suspicious scheme with patient good humor.

First appears in chapter 7

Kanga's energetic young son, who is curious about his new neighbors and eager to join their activities. Roo quickly treats a planned abduction as an enjoyable outing rather than a danger.