A. A. Milne was an English author best known for creating the beloved children's character Winnie-the-Pooh. Born on January 18, 1882, in London, he initially worked as a playwright and a journalist before turning to children's literature. His stories about Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood have delighted readers for generations. Milne's first collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories was published in 1926, followed by a sequel, The House at Pooh Corner, in 1928. His gentle storytelling and charming characters have made his works timeless classics, cherished by both children and adults alike.