A clever quick read. I appreciated that there was prose, not just comics. I wish that it was longer. I could imagine many more of these vignettes.

A cute fun read. Pooh and his pals tackle the problems of modern life. Parts of the book had me laughing out loud. Illustrations accompany each short chapter. This book will make a wonderful gift. Enjoy

Oh, Pooh! This was a sweet story about what life would be like for Pooh and friends now. If the Hundred Acre Wood was now the One Acre Wood. Honestly, I feel like Eeyore saw this coming all along.

A friend recommended I check this one out after enjoying Egerdie's Frog and Toad book. I really enjoyed this one too. I read it straight through in order to write my review, but I think this would be best appreciated by flipping through it occasionally when you need a boost. A great book to have out on a coffee table or nightstand. This will also make a great gifting book, I think I will be gifting it to some high school and college graduates this year!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in return for a fair and honest review.

Oh, Bother is a modern take on the beloved A.A. Milne characters from the 100 acre woods by Jennie Egerdie. Released 7th May 2024 by Hachette on their Running Press imprint, it's 96 pages and is available in hardcover and ebook formats.

This is part parody and a little bit of pastiche/homage featuring Pooh & co. dealing with life in the 21st century (urban sprawl encroaching on the 100 acre woods, therapy, global warming, threatening species extinction (bees) and more). Oh, bother indeed.

It's short, made up of 16 brief vignettes, and all featuring the beloved characters in various day-to-day situations. The text is enhanced by Ellie Hajdu's simple pen and ink sketches which are reminiscent of the E.H. Shepard originals without being too derivative (or actionable).

Three and a half stars. Worth a look for library acquisitions personnel and potentially for gift giving purposes.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

As the subtitle states, this is a book about our dear friend Pooh Bear and modern life, with his 100 acre-wood friends too, of course. Of the many things included we see Pooh Bear trying to sort his recycling, Eeyore goes to therapy, Piglet tries the magical method of tidying up, Rabbit has become a doomsday prepper, and they all try a bit at yoga.

It’s written in a light-hearted manner and accompanied with line drawings that will look great in the published book (my copy they were entirely too small). The characters all felt they stayed within the bounds of the original A.A. Milne characters and it was fun to revisit with some childhood friends.

Oh Bother was a really fun re-imagining of Winnie the Pooh. I appreciated the fun approach and the relevance to modern day

This book was everything that I hoped it would be and it was so cute! Definitely something that I want to own :)
(Unfortunately this title is not eligible for an Amazon review).

This hilarious and heartfelt parody follows the lovable cast of Winnie-the-Pooh as they do their best to navigate the trials and tribulations of the modern day. Eeyore sees a therapist, Piglet tidies up with the Marie Kondo method, Kanga gets a night off from taking care of Roo, Owl grapples with misinformation online, Pooh sorts his recycling and worries about the bees becoming an endangered species, the gang attempts yoga, and the Hundred Acre Wood deals with climate changes's extreme weather.

Egerdie preserved and stayed true to the charm of Milne's original characters beautifully. The warmth, humor, and soul of each of them had a chance to shine. Ellie Hajdu's illustrations are adorable. This book was comforting like eating your mom's homecooking again. I only wished it was longer!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC.

Winnie the Pooh to me is a beloved childhood favorite. Now in the public domain I guess writers can do what they want with the characters. This takes a modern take on the original characters. Eeyore goes to therapy. Rabbit has enough food stored to feed the friends for ten years if there is a disaster. Kanga takes a night out for herself. The friend group is still kind and supportive to each other. And I like that the illustrations resemble the classic look done by Ernest Shepard. I enjoyed the gentle humor and assume this is intended for adults who grew up with Pooh and his friends. (3.5 Stars)

Winnie the Pooh and friends take on real life in this book by Jennie Egerdie. It was good to visit old friends. I did not receive the pictures on my Kindle that should accompany the text, so, I'll be looking for the printed version at release time! Thanks, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with the ARC ebook I read and reviewed. All opinions are my own.

This book was more than I expected. Real life, current issues address by our old friends in the 100 Acre Woods. A hit of nostalgia with current events. I could hear myself reading in the character voices that I grew up loving. A great overall read.

This was ok. I was expecting a funny parody but sadly fell short in that aspect. This basically removed all the joy and fun out of the Hundred Acre Woods and just gave all the characters everyday struggles, but without the lightheartedness and humor. It was just a disappointing experience with a beloved world.

When my son was in preschool, we read the House at Pooh Corner together. As an adult, I was a fan of the Tao of Pooh. I mention that just to say that perhaps my expectations for Oh, Bother were too high. Now that Winnie the Pooh is in the public domain, I have no problem with people cashing in on more modern visits to the Hundred Acre Woods. But parody is a difficult genre, and I couldn't quite figure out what exactly was being parodied in some of the chapters of this book. There were some funny chapters, I will admit.. I especially enjoyed Eeyore's visits to therapy. But for the most part, the book left me as cold as the characters were during the bomb cyclone! And where was Christopher Robin? I think my favorite chapter was the last one because it seemed truest to the spirit of Winnie the Pooh. Or maybe it was because I realized the book was finally coming to a close.

This adorable little book brings our friends from the Hundred Acre Woods to life with the wit and kindness that we’ve come to know and love them for.
I loved how the author was able to bring these well-loved characters to life again and how she captured their personalities. The modern setting created little parables for our time that are good reminders for us all.
I’m very glad to have read this.
Thank you Running Press and NetGalley for allowing me a copy in exchange for honest review!

thank you for allowing me to read this book!

the only flaw in this whole book is that it's too short. i wish there were more stories or anything else from this cute little family, especially since they were my favorites while growing up!

this book has a mix of humor and wholesomeness that makes it perfect to read alone or with friends/family. the chapters are short but they are well written and the illustrations are very cute!

the last chapters felt so cozy that it made me a little upset that i was nearing the end. i want to keep this book on my shelf for as long as netgalley allows so that i can reread whenever i need a laugh or comfort with a cozy reading.

4 stars

So adorable.
Its Pooh! What more can I say. Not written by A.A.Milne but, but was very respectful of his style.
The stories are relevant for present day.

Unfortunately I did not get the images on my kindle, but hopefully that’ll be fixed come publishing time. Either way, they’re probably better in print and color.

If you read Winnie the Pooh as a child, this book is a must read. It takes modern day concerns that are easily put into the scenarios concocted by Milne so long ago and applies the Pooh wisdom that is still relevant today. The illustrate delightful and the visit back to the hundred acre wood is a sweet respite from everyday concerns. Think of nothing! Loved it!

This book is like coming back to an old friend. I know this isn’t written by AA Milne but it has the warmth and humour of the beloved stories from my childhood with beautiful animation to go along with it and the kind of stories I could imagine being told today. I absolutely adored this book. This is a book for the adult generation who need a bit of Pooh wisdom to get through the day.

4 “so cute” stars for this “updated” and modern revisionist take on Pooh & Co. as they deal with the effects of climate change on the Hundred Acre Wood, mental health challenges & therapy, recycling & more. Quick & fun read - thanks to NetGalley & the publisher for the DRC!