Winnie the Pooh was created by English author A.A. Milne. Milne wrote the stories of Winnie the Pooh, which were first published in 1926. The stories follow the adventures of the bear Winnie the Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. The stories have been adapted into several films and television series, and Winnie the Pooh remains one of the most beloved characters in children's literature.