Book of Pooh, The: Stories from the Heart (film) A direct-to-video movie featuring the Bunraku puppetry from the Disney Channel television series; released on July 17, 2001. Pooh and his pals are in Christopher Robin’s room awaiting his return when they discover his favorite storybook filled with endearing tales written about them. They flip through the pages and the stories magically come to life. Developed by Mitchell Kriegman. With the same voices as in the television series.