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- Publisher: Methuen & Co (1924)
- ASIN: B004K2QP3A
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having grown up with the classic poems in this book, and its slightly lesser known companion volume "Now We Are Six", and knowing that it's of my oldest posessions, it's hard to describe how it feels to now be revisiting its battered pages and reading them to my own children, but I rarely read them out loud without an enormous lump in my throat. It's a testimony to the timelessness of Milne's work that its as universally loved by them as it was by me at their age. There's something about his style that paints such a vivid picture of childhood that the reader is irresistably swept up by the imaginative and colourful landscape of Milne's writing. Some of these poems have become famous in their own right - 'Buckingham Palace' , 'Halfway Down' 'The King's Breakfast' to name but a few. Among my personal favourites though, are 'Sand Between The Toes', 'The Island, 'Before Tea' and, the haunting closing 'Vespers' but in all of them, the author conveys the child's view of the world in a way that has been much imitated but in my opinion never equalled. Immersing yourself in the lines of these poems, somehow you are really there, peeping through a crack in the door as Christopher Robin kneels muttering by his bed, or watching him as he sits halfway up the stairs, or walking with him, coin tucked tightly in hand on a windswept beach. Such is the evocative power of the text.
Of course, all this is only enhanced by the illustrations of E.H Shepherd who "helpd" make the visual aspect so memorable, and who created the pre-Disney Winnie-The-Pooh that we all know and love. No bookshelf of child adult or anywhere in between can be complete without a copy of this unforgettable work!
Of course, all this is only enhanced by the illustrations of E.H Shepherd who "helpd" make the visual aspect so memorable, and who created the pre-Disney Winnie-The-Pooh that we all know and love. No bookshelf of child adult or anywhere in between can be complete without a copy of this unforgettable work!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book as a present and I was thrilled when it arrived. The detail on the cover made it extra special as a gift. I will remember it and may buy another copy in the future when I am unsure what to buy to give to someone. Also, very good value for money. Thank you Amazon.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Bought these editions of "When We Were Very Young" and "Now We Are Six" for my mother as it was a favourite book of hers when she was young. They are beautifully produced with the original Shepherd drawings very tastefully painted in, in watercolours. Printed on pale yellow pages with a quality book binding. Overall these have a lovely feel and lovers of these rhymes will not be disappointed. I am very pleased I chose these editions and so is Mum!
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When we were very young
This is a beautiful hardback book with delightful poems by A A Milne and beautiful drawings by Shepherd. A must have for any young child and a pleasure to read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Val C
Present for Children
When We Were Very Young (Winnie the Pooh Deluxe Edition) I loved this book of poetry when I was young! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Joann
A Lovely Gift
I purchased this book as a gift to a friend in Australia. She has just had her second son and has asked for another book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. M. Cox
outstandingly funny!
My teacher read it to me and my class and I laughed my head off with some of them.It is a great poetry book for people who like laughing a lot.It is definitely worth buying.
Published 6 months ago by Daniel Mincer
Jenny G
Everybody should have a copy of this book - not just children. I know the whole book by heart - that is how much I love it. My copy is 55 years old and looking 'loved'. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jenny G
A.A. Milne books
I had this book as a child, and bought it for my own daughters. I have now bought a copy for my 7 and 4 year old grandchildren, and they absolutely love the poems! Read more
Published 13 months ago by grumpyoldlady
lovely edition
Beautiful edition. The feel of the book is good and the original black and white drawings have been very sympathetically coloured and add to the enjoyment.
Published 14 months ago by eva
Perfection and unsurpassed
How many paperbacks have the generations of our family loved and worn out? I lose count. So it is time for a hardback edition for the bookcase now we are a lot older than six. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Sophie Anne
when we were very young
this is a classic story book. i grew up with it during my youth and wanted my son to have the same love of this book as I do. Read more
Published 21 months ago by kmac
Happy memories.
What is there to say about having this wonderful aspect of childhood recaptured.
Just longing to pass it on to the grandchild generation before the get swamped with all the... Read more
Just longing to pass it on to the grandchild generation before the get swamped with all the... Read more
Published on 18 May 2010 by Mrs. Frances M. Mclean
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