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A new Disney version of the classic children's stories about Winnie the Pooh and his friends.A new Disney version of the classic children's stories about Winnie the Pooh and his friends.A new Disney version of the classic children's stories about Winnie the Pooh and his friends.
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This is simply a nice little show, and I don't mean that disparagingly. It captures the feel and spirit of the original much better than the frenetic and occasionally just plain bizarre "New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh," though as others note the latter is intended for an older audience. The plots and lessons are generally simple, but there's no violence, no screaming, and thankfully no product placements. If you're seeking a quiet and toddler-friendly program, be sure to give this one a try. There's definitely a place for peaceful children's' programming like this; remember, Pokemon and Fear Factor would love to hook kids instead.
This film is excellent and my son loves it. Makes a real change from the usual cartoon characters. Education seems to be a key point in this series of films, teaching kids about respect and manners. The DVD contains a series of short episodes so that it becomes unnecessary to have your children sit for hours until it is finished. Certain types of kids with disabilities respond really well to this, my son has cerebral palsy and isn't interested in regular cartoons but is uncontrollably excited when this is played for him. I would rate this as 10/10, and all the better it is available on on-line auctions for a fraction of the price in the shops.
"The Book of Pooh" is the second live-action TV adaption of A.A. Milne's beloved character Winnie the Pooh and friends have gotten by Disney. The first was "Welcome to Pooh Corner" some years back, which featured full-body costumes and not so much puppets, as this one does.
I love puppetry, a big fan of Sesame Street and the Muppets myself, but I have a feeling that the move to puppets was made to crank out more of the popular 'Pooh' faster than is possible with animation. Here, the foam and fleece characters don't have much restriction to their movements. The backgrounds are all punched in on a blue screen, so it seems the puppeteers were free to move about the stage.
I guess kids who like Pooh can be happy because their pushing out tons of these, but theres nothing special about the stories and the presentation is a bit fluffy.
I love puppetry, a big fan of Sesame Street and the Muppets myself, but I have a feeling that the move to puppets was made to crank out more of the popular 'Pooh' faster than is possible with animation. Here, the foam and fleece characters don't have much restriction to their movements. The backgrounds are all punched in on a blue screen, so it seems the puppeteers were free to move about the stage.
I guess kids who like Pooh can be happy because their pushing out tons of these, but theres nothing special about the stories and the presentation is a bit fluffy.
My little brother LOVED this show as a little guy. He's 8 years younger than me so while I grew up on The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, he grew up on this. And, while it's not nearly as good as New Adventures,which was written for an older audience to begin with, it's a good show. I watched it again pretty recently and it still holds up. The stories can be a little bland at times, but it's also a show for pre-k so I'm sure kids would love it all the same. But it also retains some of what's good about the cast of characters. While it's not brilliant, it's a lot of fun for little kids and it won't bore parents who have to watch it with them. So I'd say, if your kid is a Pooh fan (or if you're like me and you're an adult Pooh fan), it's definitely worth checking out alongside New Adventures.
As a child, I watched The Book of Pooh show with great enthusiasm. The beloved characters from Winnie the Pooh were brought to life in an exciting new way, inspiring them to embark on new adventures. However, looking back on the show, I realize it fell short of my childhood expectations.
The show had moments of charm and humor, and it was always a delight to see Pooh and his friends get up to their usual antics. The puppetry animation was bright and colorful, and the songs were catchy and fun. However, even as a child, I could tell something was missing.
The show's pacing could be slow, and there were moments when the plot felt repetitive or predictable. I lost interest in specific episodes as a child and wished for more excitement and adventure.
Overall, I give The Book of Pooh a 6 out of 10 stars from my childhood perspective. It was a fun show, but it wasn't as magical or captivating as I had hoped. Despite some flaws, I have fond memories of watching this show with my family. I recommend it to young viewers who love Winnie the Pooh and his friends.
The show had moments of charm and humor, and it was always a delight to see Pooh and his friends get up to their usual antics. The puppetry animation was bright and colorful, and the songs were catchy and fun. However, even as a child, I could tell something was missing.
The show's pacing could be slow, and there were moments when the plot felt repetitive or predictable. I lost interest in specific episodes as a child and wished for more excitement and adventure.
Overall, I give The Book of Pooh a 6 out of 10 stars from my childhood perspective. It was a fun show, but it wasn't as magical or captivating as I had hoped. Despite some flaws, I have fond memories of watching this show with my family. I recommend it to young viewers who love Winnie the Pooh and his friends.
Did you know
- TriviaThe style of puppetry used in The Book of Pooh (2001) is based off a Japanese style called bunraku.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Animation Lookback: Walt Disney Animation Studios +: Part 5 (2020)
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