These high quality editions of the original Milne and Shepard titles Winnie-the-Pooh, The House At Pooh Corner, Now We Are Six and When We Were Very Young are essential titles for every child's library. A. A. Milne's stories about Pooh and his forest friends have been loved by generations of children and their parents since the publication of the first book of stories, Winnie-the-Pooh in 1926. Pooh first appeared as a character in Milne's poetry, but it was the timeless tales of the Hundred Acre Wood that struck a chord with readers- and continues to do so today.
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This is the second volume of stories created by A.A. Milne for his son, Christopher Robin, in which Pooh and Piglet go adventuring again with all their friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. We are introduced to Tigger, and find out what he likes to eat; Piglet "Does a Very Grand Thing"; and Eeyore finds the Wolery. Accompanied by E.H. Shepard's original illustrations in colour, this is a perfect book to have handy when a request is made for a bedtime story. --Philippa Reece
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A.A. Milne grew up in a school - his parents ran Henley House school - but never intended to be a children's writer. He fought in the First World War, wrote some 18 plays and three novels, and fathered a son, Christopher Robin Milne, in 1920. Christopher led Milne to produce a book of children's poetry, When We Were Very Young, in 1924, and in 1926 the seminal Winnie-the-Pooh. More poems followed in Now We Are Six (1927) and Pooh returned in The House at Pooh Corner (1928).
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ONE DAY when Pooh Bear had nothing else to do, he thought he would do something, so he went round to Piglet's house to see what Piglet was doing. Read the first page
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ONE DAY when Pooh Bear had nothing else to do, he thought he would do something, so he went round to Piglet's house to see what Piglet was doing. Read the first page
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Ruth O'D
Format:Paperback
Apparantly JRR Tolkien stipulated before his death that on no account was the Disney company to be allowed to get hold of his work, it's a pity A A Milne didn't do the same. The original Disney film - Winnie The Pooh - The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh [DVD] [1977] - isn't too bad; a little cute perhaps, but it does use the original stories and mostly keeps to the spirit of the books. Since then, however, Pooh Bear and his friends have become just another group of cute Disney animals who love each other and learn trite lessons about caring and sharing. Eeyore has perhaps suffered the most - from a wonderful bitter, sarcastic, patronising character he has become a mild depressive who only wants to be loved.
So don't be put off by the cartoons, these stories are wise, funny and poetic. They deal with all the faults and foibles of adult society; Pooh's laziness, greed and thoughtlessness, Piglet's cowardice and insecurity, Rabbit's bossiness and impatience, Tigger's boastfulness - I could compare it to Middlemarch for it's insight into human character and power of observation, but it is much funnier and is simple enough to be enjoyed by very young kids. A A Milne's unusual way of writing adds greatly to the stories; he writes in his own particular, rather mock-heroic style with lots of Unnecessary Capitals for Emphasis - I'd love to type out the whole book, but here is a little sample from the title story - "Thank you, Piglet," said Pooh. "What you have just said will be a Great Help to us, and because of it I could call this place Poohanpiglet Corner if Pooh Corner didn't sound better, which it does, being smaller and more like a corner.... Read more ›
So don't be put off by the cartoons, these stories are wise, funny and poetic. They deal with all the faults and foibles of adult society; Pooh's laziness, greed and thoughtlessness, Piglet's cowardice and insecurity, Rabbit's bossiness and impatience, Tigger's boastfulness - I could compare it to Middlemarch for it's insight into human character and power of observation, but it is much funnier and is simple enough to be enjoyed by very young kids. A A Milne's unusual way of writing adds greatly to the stories; he writes in his own particular, rather mock-heroic style with lots of Unnecessary Capitals for Emphasis - I'd love to type out the whole book, but here is a little sample from the title story - "Thank you, Piglet," said Pooh. "What you have just said will be a Great Help to us, and because of it I could call this place Poohanpiglet Corner if Pooh Corner didn't sound better, which it does, being smaller and more like a corner.... Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Onewithall
Format:Hardcover
First off, let me say I'm an adult, having never read the Pooh stories when I was a child. Now for the review:
The House At Pooh Corner is just as good, if not better, than the original Winnie the Pooh. It's a shame Milne only wrote two (prosaic) Pooh books - but then I think that's also what makes them so special. I made sure I savoured this slowly, reading a chapter every now and then. It is actually a superb read for adults - Milne is an author of great skill (both in technique and in story telling), and there are so many nuances in the text; it's not too difficult to see Milne's world view and philosophies behind the surface of each chapter, and his stories so wonderfully reflect his wonder at the imagination of children. Each of the character personalities is so distinct, too - Milne often makes fun of society, particularly by cheekily capitalising certain words. And Shepard's illustrations are ingenious, capturing the essence of Milne's descriptions humorously and, I'm sure, accurately. Finally, the grammar and punctuation is fantastically old school and top drawer - a much better reference than a dry text on the subject. If you want a refreshing break from your day-to-day life, are an adult that wants to awaken their inner child, or if you want to transport yourself to a world where life is simple and delightful, read The House At Pooh Corner! In fact, there is a lot to be said for reading early years fiction as an adult.
The House At Pooh Corner is just as good, if not better, than the original Winnie the Pooh. It's a shame Milne only wrote two (prosaic) Pooh books - but then I think that's also what makes them so special. I made sure I savoured this slowly, reading a chapter every now and then. It is actually a superb read for adults - Milne is an author of great skill (both in technique and in story telling), and there are so many nuances in the text; it's not too difficult to see Milne's world view and philosophies behind the surface of each chapter, and his stories so wonderfully reflect his wonder at the imagination of children. Each of the character personalities is so distinct, too - Milne often makes fun of society, particularly by cheekily capitalising certain words. And Shepard's illustrations are ingenious, capturing the essence of Milne's descriptions humorously and, I'm sure, accurately. Finally, the grammar and punctuation is fantastically old school and top drawer - a much better reference than a dry text on the subject. If you want a refreshing break from your day-to-day life, are an adult that wants to awaken their inner child, or if you want to transport yourself to a world where life is simple and delightful, read The House At Pooh Corner! In fact, there is a lot to be said for reading early years fiction as an adult.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
One of my favourite books of all time (and im 22 now) and still i read it once in a while. The strength of the book lies in the simplicity of the stories themselves. Eeyore is as gloomy and tragic as ever while Pooh as ever continues along his way appreciating the simple things in life, like using your imagination and hunting woozles and heffalumps. Milne's interpretation of a childhood through toy friends is an excellent parllel with my experiences when younger and his tales are likely to strike a chord with readers of all ages. Rediscovering "pooh sticks" earlier on this year led me to read the book again and i remembered the stunningly unexpected undertones in the last chapter of the book. Piglet, Owl, Pooh, Eeyore, Kanga and Roo all feature, not forgetting the fabulously fun filled feline that is Tigger. A must for a desert island book list.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Gnome
Format:Hardcover
I had this book when I was a child and its exactly how I remember it (unlike many things). A fantastic purchase. The kids and I love it
By MissMegs
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
A fabulous set of stories that I'm sure everyone the world over must adore! It's wonderful reading these stories, set in our local forest, to to my little girl :-)
By Lisa
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love Winnie-the-Pooh, and have the great big, hard-back, Complete Collection, but I wanted a portable version. These are really lovely, containing as they do all the colour versions of the E H Shepard drawings; and the quality of the book is excellent - the covers are sturdy yet bendable, and the pages are nice and thick. And, considering all the wisdom contained within from the Bear of Very Little Brain (who is a genius, nonetheless!), very cheap.
By ali53
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book for my grandchild's 4th birthday. It came in time and in pristine condition and at an excellent price for a hardback book. This edition has beautiful illustrations, familiar to anyone born within the past sixty years plus. It is, of course, a classic much read and much-loved. My granddaughter has enjoyed the book being read to her a chapter at a time and I'm sure it will be re-read many times - a sign of an excellent story book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful edition
A good-looking book to go with 'Winnie the Pooh' and Benedictus's 'Return to the Hundred Acre Wood.' Coloured versions of E. H. Shepard's originals are very nicely done too.
Published 3 months ago by J. Watson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Glad to finally read this
I never read the Pooh books as a child, and thought it was about time. I really enjoyed it, and was nicely suprised with how long this was.
Published 3 months ago by RosieALSmith
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Amazing
I have always loved Winnie the Pooh and this book was just amazing! A really good read, and I recommend it to everybody, young and old, for it is so brilliant.
Published 4 months ago by Dr. Gilian E. T. Dunn
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Classic story, nicely reprinted
Who doesn't enjoy these stories? This is a classic book, and this edition is strong and well printed. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dr. Nicholas P. G. Davies
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A classic
Full of beautiful lines and lovely set pieces, this is the best WtP collection. My kids are now teenagers and enjoying reading it each other as much as we enjoyed reading it to... Read more
Published 7 months ago by lyra
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Brilliant
If you have young children, as I do, then I would highly recommend this book. AA Milne has a unique ability to create an atmosphere of gentle humour and curiosity at life and its... Read more
Published 9 months ago by GMC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another classic for all ages!
The House at Pooh Corner is certainly a children's classic and also a classic in the sense that it transcends age.
I'm 41 and have just finished this joy of a book! Read more
I'm 41 and have just finished this joy of a book! Read more
Published 10 months ago by K. J. Greenland
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Another classic for all ages!
The House at Pooh Corner is certainly a children's classic and also a classic in the sense that it transcends age.
I'm 41 and have just finished this joy of a book! Read more
I'm 41 and have just finished this joy of a book! Read more
Published 10 months ago by K. J. Greenland
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House at Pooh Corner
First time I have read any Winnie the Pooh books. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The line drawings are very good. Reading it on Kindle meant I never had to remember where I had left off. Read more
Published 15 months ago by John.D
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