No this isn’t a tutorial on how to change diapers, (that article will follow!).

 It is prompted by the return of Winnie the Pooh and friends to our bookshelves.

On the 5th of October “The Return to the Hundred Acre Wood” by author David Benedictus hits the stores.

I don’t know about anyone else but when I heard the news I was both very excited and also very reflective.

A couple of things dawned on me.

Even though I am nearly 30, really I am still a little boy at heart.

I couldn’t help but be taken back to being about 4 and having my mother reading the Winnie the Pooh stories to me, or sitting in front of the fireplace with a beaker of warm milk, whilst watching the Acre Wood stories on the television.

 I realise I was lucky to have a loving childhood,and Pooh for me is reflective of that.

What also hit me was that I am now a father, and everything was coming full circle!

I am getting the chance to share the new Winnie the Pooh stories with my little boy.

We are living in a very stressful, violent and uptight world, and for me the Pooh stories are full of friendship, loyalty, laughter and trust.

What a delightful diversion, for us adults to once again immerse ourselves in that wonderful world, and to share that with our children.

The new writer Benedictus takes the helm after the estate of original author of the childrens favourite A.A.Milne agreed to authorise the first ever sequal to the stories.

Benedictus said all the original characters from the books would be involved in the new stories, and there is also the addition of one or two new characters, namely Lottie the Otter.

I know that “The Return to the Hundred Acre Wood” will definatley be making a rapid appearance to our bookcase at home, the question is who is more excited to read it, me, or my little boy!

 This wonderful book is available right now. Just click below and buy before the rush begins!