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 Winnie-the-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 around the world. A.A. Milne passed away on January 31, 1956.