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British Embassy quashes Winnie-the-Pooh return rumors, keeping the famed bear in New York

It turns out Winnie-the-Pooh and his fluffy friends aren't getting bear-napped from their longtime home at the New York Public Library.The British Embassy in Washington dispelled rumors Thursday The British Embassy in Washington has denied rumors that Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends will be returned to the United Kingdom. The toys were owned by English author A.A. Milne's son, Christopher Robin, in the 1920s and served as inspiration for characters in Milne’s children’�s books. Rumors arose after The Washington Post reported a push to bring the teddy bear back home as the character turns 100 this year. The embassy responded by stating that there is an open invite if Pooh ever makes a temporary visit to the UK, but the New York Public Library is in "excellent hands" with the library.

British Embassy quashes Winnie-the-Pooh return rumors, keeping the famed bear in New York

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It turns out Winnie-the-Pooh and his fluffy friends aren’t getting bear-napped from their longtime home at the New York Public Library.

The British Embassy in Washington dispelled rumors Thursday abo... [3330 symbols]

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