Winnie-the-Pooh (Galimore Edition) characters

Appears from the start

A good-natured bear who lives in the Forest and is Christopher Robin's close companion. He loves honey, makes up simple songs, and approaches problems with patient optimism even when his plans go astray. His attempt to reach a beehive with a balloon begins the book's adventures.

Appears from the start

A young boy whose toys and Forest friends populate the stories. He listens to the opening tale about Pooh and also enters the adventures himself, offering reassurance and practical help when Pooh's schemes become difficult.

First appears in chapter 2

A brisk, practical resident of a burrow in the Forest. He welcomes Pooh to a generous meal but becomes impatient when his overfed guest gets stuck in the entrance, leaving Rabbit to organize the long wait and eventual rescue.

First appears in chapter 3

A very small and cautious animal who is one of Pooh's closest friends. He is easily alarmed by imagined dangers but is willing to accompany Pooh, beginning with their attempt to identify mysterious tracks in the snow.

First appears in chapter 4

A gloomy old donkey who expects disappointment and lives in a quiet corner of the Forest. When Pooh finds him, Eeyore has lost his tail and treats the loss with weary resignation.

First appears in chapter 4

A self-important bird whom the others consult as a source of learning and advice. Owl speaks with confidence and has an impressive-looking notice at his home, though his command of spelling is less secure than his manner suggests.

First appears in chapter 7

A calm and capable mother who arrives in the Forest with her child, Roo. Her confidence and unfamiliar routines unsettle some of the established residents, particularly Rabbit.

First appears in chapter 7

Kanga's energetic young child and the newest small resident of the Forest. Roo is curious, cheerful, and eager for activity, with little of the caution that guides Piglet.