{"title":"Books by Benjamin Hoff","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780008529543","title":"The Tao of Pooh Gift Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh in 2026!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What’s this you’re writing?” asked Pooh, climbing on to the writing table. “The Tao of Pooh,\" I replied. “The how of Pooh?\" asked Pooh, smudging one of the words I had just written. “The Tao of Pooh,\" I replied, poking his paw away with my pencil. “It seems more like the ow! of Pooh,\" said Pooh, rubbing his paw. “Well, it’s not,\" I replied huffily. “What’s it about?\" asked Pooh, leaning forward and smearing another word. “It’s about how to stay happy and calm under all circumstances!\" I yelled. “Have you read it?\" asked Pooh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinnie-the-Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things that has made him the world's most beloved bear, and Pooh's Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism. Follow the Pooh Way in this humorous and enlightening introduction to Taoism, with classic decorations by E.H.Shepard throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver a million copies sold to date. This deluxe anniversary edition is a beautiful gift for any fans of this classic title or everyone’s favourite bear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you collected all the classic Winnie-the-Pooh stories and poetry collections? 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Follow the Pooh Way in this humorous and enlightening introduction to Taoism, with classic decorations by E.H.Shepard throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver a million copies sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave you collected all the classic Winnie-the-Pooh stories and poetry collections? Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a BearTales from the ForestWinter in the Wood\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56298857333109,"sku":"9781405293785","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781405293785_cf1d5361-42a4-4a64-86ee-a1e961f1edfa.jpg?v=1786019674"},{"product_id":"9781405293778","title":"The Tao of Pooh \u0026 The Te of Piglet","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh in 2026!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's hard to be brave,' said Piglet, sniffing slightly, \"when you're only a Very Small Animal.\" Rabbit, who had begun to write very busily, looked up and said: \"It is because you are a very small animal that you will be useful in the adventure before us.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinnie-the-Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things that has made him the world's most beloved bear, and Pooh's Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism. 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