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First published in 1924, "When We Were Very Young" is the timeless collection of poetry by A. A. Milne. The introduction to the collection suggests that the narrator is meant to be Christopher Robin, the child at the center of Milne's famous tales of The Hundred Acre Wood. In the poem "Teddy Bear", readers are first introduced to Milne's most famous character, Winnie-the-Pooh, who was originally called "Mr. Edward Bear" by Milne's real-life son, Christopher...
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A fully revitalized edition of the 1928 classic sequel to Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne, with full-color versions of the original illustrations by E.H. Shepherd. The first book in the series featuring the beloved character Tigger!
Winnie the Pooh has enchanted readers of all ages for nearly one hundred years with its relatable, heartwarming adventures that follow the famously friendly and lovable teddy bear.
Now you can own the original 1928...
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The Red House Mystery (1922) is a detective novel by A.A. Milne. Known more for his series of Winnie-the-Pooh stories and poems for children, Milne also wrote novels and plays for adults, including this successful whodunnit. The Red House Mystery, Milne's only detective novel, was highly successful upon publication and is noted for its use of an amateur sleuth as well as its intricate, puzzle-like plot. Despite earning the ire of Raymond Chandler,...
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Experiencing a story read out loud is one of the oldest forms of entertainment there is. Fireside Reading is a way to slow down, reconnect with the timeless wisdom of great books and rediscover the simple pleasure of being read to. Join Gildart Jackson in front of a cozy fire as he reads Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne to you and your family from beginning to end.
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This collection, written between 1907 and 1920 by beloved children's author A. A. Milne, contains the following essays:
Bruce: A Short Study of a Great Life?
The Charm of Golf
The Cupboard
On Going into a House
Goldfish
My Library
The Old Order
Changes
The Pleasure of Writing
Smoking as a Fine Art
Thoughts on Thermometers
The University Boat Race
A Word for Autumn
The author of more than twenty-five plays, ten nonfiction books, seven novels, five...
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Presented here are the complete stories and poems of Winnie-the-Pooh, as originally conceived and published by his creator, the legendary children's book author A.A. Milne.
Pooh and all of his friends are here: Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga, Roo and, of course, Christopher Robin. As they explore the Hundred Acre Wood, they have all sorts of adventures: tracking the Heffalump, visiting with Rabbit (and getting stuck in a Very Tight...
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When We Were Very Young is a children's book of poetry by A. A. Milne. The book begins with an introduction entitled "Just Before We Begin", which, in part, tells readers to imagine for themselves who the narrator is, and that it might be Christopher Robin. The poem "Teddy Bear" was the first appearance of the famous character Winnie-the-Pooh, first named "Mr. Edward Bear." Table of Contents: Corner of the Street Buckingham Palace Happiness The Christening...
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A Gallery of Children is a collection of twelve children's fantasy stories by A. A. Milne, illustrated by Saida (Henrietta Willebeek Le Mair). The collection was the author's second children's book and first book of prose for children, appearing between his poetry collection When We Were Very Young (1924) and Winnie-the-Pooh (1926).
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"When We Were Very Young" is a book of poetry for children by the legendary British author A.A. Milne and marks the first appearance of the "silly old bear" who would soon become a worldwide sensation: Winnie-the-Pooh.
In these poems, the narrator - a young boy named Christopher Robin (after Milne's own son) - navigates the world of adolescence, imagining kings and queens, questing knights, talking bears, imaginary friends and explores the...
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From the beloved creator of Winnie-the-Pooh comes an irresistible collection of short stories guaranteed to delight readers of all ages.
Drawing from a collection of stories originally published in 1921 and chosen exclusively by the author himself, The Sunny Side gathers the best short works by the inimitable A. A. Milne. Written for the satire magazine Punch, these brief stories and essays perfectly capture Milne's sly humor, beguiling social insight,...
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Alan Alexander Milne was an English writer best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh, as well as for children's poetry.
Winnie the Pooh is the second most valuable character after Mickey Mouse.
"Winnie-The-Pooh" the book was published in 1926, followed by "The House at Pooh Corner" (1928), and a second collection of nursery rhymes, "Now We Are Six" (1927). Together with "When We Were Very Young" the four books make up the full...
14) Happy Days
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A collection of humorous pieces written by Milne for Punch and collected in 1915. A familiarity with early 20th century English society will help you better appreciate the humour, and some of the terminology might be unfamiliar, but it's pleasantly light-hearted and nostalgic feel makes for an easy read. (Goodreads)
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"The Classic Collection of A. A. Milne" presents two timeless tales: "Winnie the Pooh" and "The House at Pooh Corner." This enchanting anthology, adorned with charming illustrations, immerses readers in the whimsical world of the Hundred Acre Wood. In "Winnie the Pooh," readers follow the endearing adventures of Pooh Bear and his friends, including Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger, as they navigate the simple joys and challenges of life. The narratives...
16) If I May
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Not That It Matters is a collection of essays that a appeared in a variety of newspapers at the beginning of the last century, sort of an upper class, mild mannered Dave Barry of the 20's. Many were charming and generally humorous in gentle, whimsical way, as you might expect from the author of Winnie the Pooh. (Goodreads)
17) The Day's Play
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Excerpt: "I selected a handkerchief, gave a last look at the weather, which was beastly, and went down (very late) to breakfast. As I opened the door there was a sudden hush. Everybody looked eagerly at me. Then Miss Fortescue tittered. Well, you know how one feels when that happens. I put my hand quickly to my tie-it was still there. I squinted down my nose, but there was no smut. To make quite sure I went over to the glass. Then Simpson exploded....
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This whimsical classic tale of childhood is now available in an exclusive collector's edition, featuring beautiful cover art from artist Laci Fowler and decorative interior pages, making it ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike.
Beloved by readers everywhere, Winnie-the-Pooh is the story of a bear named Pooh and his delightful animal friends. This time-honored classic is now available as an exclusive collector's edition.
Whether you're...
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A.A. Milne, the beloved author of the Winnie-the-Pooh series, followed up his blockbuster success with the original Pooh book with this collection of poems for young readers that has become a classic in children's literature.
The book features Christopher Robin and Pooh Bear (of course) but also a wide range of characters throughout the thirty-plus poems collected in this volume. "Now We Are Six" includes poems like "King John's Christmas" where...
20) Children's Favorites - Volume I - Winnie-the-Pooh - My Father's Dragon - The Story of Doctor Doli
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Presented here are three of the most popular children's books of all time: A.A. Milne's "Winnie-the-Pooh," Ruth Stiles Gannett's "My Father's Dragon" and Hugh Lofting's "The Story of Doctor Dolittle."
"Winnie-the-Pooh" tells the story of Christopher Robin and his friends, which includes Winnie-the-Pooh (a Bear of Very Little Brain), sweet-natured Piglet, cantankerous Rabbit and the gloomy Eeyore. An instant hit when it was originally published,...