Piglet is a fictional character, a small and timid pig who is a friend of Winnie-the-Pooh in A.A. Milnes classic childrens books Winnie-the-Pooh (1926) and The House at Pooh Corner (1928) ). Piglet is Winnie-the-Poohs closest friend amongst all the toys and animals featured in the stories. Although he is a "Very Small Animal" of a generally timid disposition, he tries to be brave and on occasion conquers his fears). Piglet is an anthropomorphic stuffed piglet belonging to Christopher Robin that first appeared in Disneys 1968 animated short Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day. Piglet is not a real animal, but a fictional character in childrens literature.