Winnie the Pooh Turns 100: Disney Launches New Books, Merch, and Collaborations for the Hundred Acre Wood Centennial

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Winnie the Pooh, the lovable, honey-loving bear known for his wisdom, deserves a big celebration! In 2026, the world of the Hundred Acre Wood will be 100 years old, and Disney is planning a global celebration to mark the occasion.

A.A. Milne first delighted readers with Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends – Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, and the rest – back in October 1926. A century later, the stories’ heartwarming messages about friendship, simple kindness, and appreciating life’s little joys still feel incredibly relevant, perhaps even more so today. Disney is celebrating this 100th anniversary with a huge range of new products, including books, collectibles, clothing, beauty items, and technology.

New Books Worth Gifting (and Keeping for Yourself)

Okay, so Random House is releasing this amazing Winnie the Pooh book – it’s a huge, beautiful treasury. Honestly, it’s the kind of book you get for a little one, but let’s be real, I’m totally keeping it for myself. It’s way too gorgeous to hide away in a kid’s room – it’s a coffee table book, through and through!

Insight Editions is releasing a Winnie the Pooh cookbook, fittingly, since Pooh Bear loves to eat! And to celebrate 100 years of Pooh, DK is publishing a book that explores the story’s lasting impact.

Coming out September 22nd from Penguin Random House, Winnie the Pooh: 100 Mindful Moments is a particularly delightful new release. Pooh has always offered surprisingly thoughtful life lessons, so a mindfulness book centered on his kind wisdom feels perfectly fitting. This book, along with others like it, makes a wonderful gift for devoted Pooh fans, parents looking for a touch of nostalgia, or anyone who could benefit from a little more of the Hundred Acre Wood’s peaceful spirit.

Shop the new Winnie the Pooh book collection:

  • Winnie the Pooh: Wonders of the Hundred-Acre Wood Treasury: $19.99
  • Disney: Winnie the Pooh: The Hundred-Acre Wood Cookbook: $29.99
  • The Winnie the Pooh Book: A Centenary Celebration: $9.99
  • Winnie the Pooh: 100 Mindful Moments: $22.99

The Merch Lineup Is Massive

As a huge fan, it’s amazing to see how much this 100-year celebration is inspiring all sorts of partnerships! They’re putting it on everything – you can find licensed products in just about every store now!

I’m so excited! Old Navy, GAP, and Carter’s are all coming out with Winnie the Pooh collections, which means I can get the whole family matching outfits – how cute is that?! And it doesn’t stop there! Vera Bradley is doing Pooh-themed bags and accessories, and even PopSockets has phone accessories covered. Basically, you can get your Pooh fix everywhere!

Makeup and beauty lovers can join in the fun too! Brands like Wet Brush, Wet n Wild, and Mad Beauty are releasing Winnie the Pooh collections, so you can add a touch of Pooh to your makeup routine.

Collector Highlights You’ll Actually Want

Funko is launching new Winnie the Pooh figures, including designs of Pooh in the Honey Tree, with a balloon, and sleeping – all highly collectible. LEGO is also joining the fun with Disney Winnie the Pooh LEGO sets like ‘Piglet’s Birthday Fun.’ Loungefly bags, Pandora charms, and plush toys from Just Play and GUND complete a collection that fans will definitely want, but it might be expensive!

Pre-order the Funko x Winnie the Pooh collection:

  • Funko Pop! Pooh in Honey Tree: $31.94 at Amazon
  • Funko Pop! Pooh with Balloon: $31.94 at Amazon
  • Funko Pop! Sleeping Pooh: $12.99 on sale (reg. $14.99) at Amazon
  • Funko Pop! Tigger: $14.99 at Entertainment Earth
  • Funko Pop! Eeyore: $14.99 at Entertainment Earth
  • Funko Pop! Piglet: $14.99 at Entertainment Earth
  • Funko Pop! Holiday Tigger: $14.99 at Entertainment Earth

A Year-Long Celebration Worth Following

Disney is launching a campaign to reconnect fans with Winnie the Pooh and the Hundred Acre Wood. This includes sharing content on social media, working with popular creators, and releasing a heartwarming video celebrating Pooh’s timeless lessons.

Throughout 2026, which marks a special anniversary for the beloved bear, fans can expect new products at stores like Disney Store, Target, Five Below, and TJ Maxx. It’s going to be a fantastic year for both longtime fans and those revisiting the charm of the classic stories and characters, bringing back the joy of exploring those familiar woods.

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2026-03-17 17:15