Christopher Robin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christopher Robin |
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Statue of Christopher Robin along with Pooh and other friends.
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| First appearance | Winnie-the-Pooh (1926) |
| Created by | A. A. Milne |
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| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | English |
Christopher Robin is a famous character from the Winnie the Pooh stories. He was created by author A. A. Milne, who based the character on his own son, Christopher Robin Milne.
Christopher Robin appears in Milne's popular books of poetry and the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh stories. Later, he also appeared in many Disney movies and shows based on the Pooh tales.
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Christopher Robin in the Books
Christopher Robin is a young boy in Milne's books. He is the best friend of Winnie the Pooh. His other friends in the Hundred Acre Wood include Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, and Tigger.
In the second Pooh book, The House at Pooh Corner, Christopher Robin starts to grow up. The animals of the Hundred Acre Wood throw him a farewell party. It is hinted that he will leave to attend a boarding school. The real Christopher Robin Milne, who inspired the character, went away to school when he was nine years old.
A. A. Milne also wrote about Christopher Robin in his poetry books, When We Were Very Young (1924) and Now We Are Six (1927).
In a later book called Return to the Hundred Acre Wood (2009) by David Benedictus, Christopher Robin returns to the forest for a summer visit. He shares new knowledge with his friends. Even though he is a bit older, he still enjoys spending time with all the animals.
Christopher Robin is known for being cheerful, kind, and imaginative. He loves adventures and is always ready to help. Even though he is a child, he is often wiser than the other characters. Pooh and his friends look up to him. In the book illustrations, his home is a hollow tree with a door at the top of the forest.
The Real Christopher Robin Milne
The character of Christopher Robin was based on the author A. A. Milne's son, Christopher Robin Milne. As he grew up, Christopher Robin Milne felt a bit sad about how famous the character made him. He wrote in his autobiography that it felt like his father became famous by using his childhood. He also mentioned that one poem, "Vespers," which describes him saying prayers, made him feel very embarrassed over the years.
Christopher Robin in Disney Movies
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Christopher Robin in The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
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| First appearance | Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (February 4, 1966) |
| Created by | A.A. Milne |
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| Gender | Male |
| Family | 2018 film: Evelyn Robin (wife) Madeline Robin (daughter) |
Since 1966, Disney has made many movies and shows about Winnie-the-Pooh. Christopher Robin appears in most of these adaptations. However, he is often a supporting character, meaning he only appears in a few scenes or episodes. For example, in Pooh's Heffalump Movie, he only shows up during the credits.
In the Disney cartoons, Christopher Robin's personality is very similar to how he is in the books. However, he attends day school instead of boarding school.
In the live-action opening parts of some Disney features, Christopher Robin's bedroom is shown, but not always Christopher Robin himself. Inside his storybooks, his house looks just like it does in the original illustrations by E. H. Shepard.
Christopher Robin is an English boy with brown hair. He usually wears a yellow polo shirt with a white collar, blue shorts, white socks, and black Mary Jane shoes or red sneakers. He sometimes plays a snare drum.
In The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin is shown as an American boy. He lives in a suburban house on 100 Acre Road, and his backyard connects directly to the Hundred Acre Wood. His mother also appears in this series.
Christopher Robin has appeared on House of Mouse with his friends. However, he is the only main Winnie-the-Pooh character who does not appear in the Kingdom Hearts video game series. In these games, the Winnie-the-Pooh book belongs to Merlin.
In the 2018 Disney live-action film Christopher Robin, Ewan McGregor plays an adult version of the character. Orton O'Bren plays Christopher as a child in the film. In this movie, the grown-up Christopher is very busy with his job at a luggage company. Pooh helps him remember the joy of his childhood and find a better balance in his life.
Voice Actors for Christopher Robin
Christopher Robin has been voiced by many different actors in Disney's animated productions. Here are some of them:
- Bruce Reitherman: Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree
- Jon Walmsley: Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day
- Timothy Turner: Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too
- Tim Hoskins: The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- Brady Bluhm: Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin
- Tom Attenborough: The Tigger Movie
- Jack Boulter: Winnie-the-Pooh
- Oliver Bell: Doc McStuffins
Some actors use an American accent for the character, while others use a British accent.
Images for kids
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Christopher Robin in The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
