Book Details:
- Format: Hardcover
- Publication Date: 10/1/2001
- Pages: 557
- Reading Level: Age 4 and Up
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Seventy-five years ago, that most beloved of "silly old bears," Winnie-the-Pooh, came down the stairs, "bump, bump, bump," on the back of his head, behind Christopher Robin. And now, after generations of children have grown up on stories about Pooh's adventures with his forest friends, the four all-time children's classics from A.A. Milne and Ernest H. Shepard have been collected in one hefty, handsome volume for another multitude of generations to enjoy. Gathered together are the poems and tales that celebrate heffalumps, Eeyore's birthday, the unbouncing of Tigger, Disobedience, Buckingham Palace, and sneezles. The stories about Pooh getting stuck in Rabbit's doorway, Piglet doing a "Very Grand Thing," and Eeyore losing a tail (and Pooh finding one) are timeless favorites for children--and grownups--of all ages. Four original classics are here, in all their glory: Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young, and Now We Are Six. This beautiful edition features complete, unabridged text and all of Shepard's original illustrations, each hand painted in watercolors--this is a true collector's gem. (All ages) --Emilie Coulter
From Publishers Weekly
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the beloved "silly old bear" with two new offerings. The Complete Tales & Poems of Winnie-the-Pooh collects A.A. Milne's classic stories (Winnie-the-Pooh; The House at Pooh Corner; When We Were Very Young; and Now We Are Six) and Ernest H. Shepard's original illustrations in one gorgeous oversize gift edition. Three Cheers for Pooh: The Best Bear in All the World by Brian Sibly provides readers with a historical reference point, starting with the story of Mrs. Milne's purchase of a stuffed bear at a London department store for their young son, Christopher Robin. Photographs, original manuscript pages and Shepard's sketches and illustrations complete the package.
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book as a baby shower gift, and couldn't have been more pleased. It has an attractive cover, sturdy pages, and a good binding -- all necessary for years of bedtime stories! Like most classic Pooh books, the only illustrations are the original drawings, so the emphasis is on the story. One note: This is a big, fairly heavy book. It's something to be read to or by an older child, maybe at bedtime, but it's not as durable for the poundings board books get.
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Finding a "Winnie the Pooh" book is easy. It all depends what you are looking for. For the many parents and grandparents hoping to read the wonderful stories to younger people the adventures of Pooh, Christopher Robin, Tigger, Eyeore, Piglet, Kanga, Rabbit, Owl and the rest, this will be more than adequate.
The large type is perfect for tired eyes being asked to read at bedtime, and is equally perfect for teaching young ones to follow along.
Ernest Shepard's pictures are throughout. Buying any edition with pictures by anyone else other than Shepard would disappoint Milne, of course, but also any of us who grew up with Pooh. Colored pen-and-ink drawings capture the intimate essence of the characters, and the soft meadows and fields of the 100 Acre Woods.
The stories are filled with poems and whimsy. The poems are like nursery rhymes, with the same playful tone of the stories. As delightfully written as anything in the English language, it all reads well aloud and quietly. There is more than enough to share through many months, and will entrance both child and adult throughout.
I fully recommend "The Complete Tales and Poems of Winnie-the-Pooh" by A. A. Milne.
Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com
The large type is perfect for tired eyes being asked to read at bedtime, and is equally perfect for teaching young ones to follow along.
Ernest Shepard's pictures are throughout. Buying any edition with pictures by anyone else other than Shepard would disappoint Milne, of course, but also any of us who grew up with Pooh. Colored pen-and-ink drawings capture the intimate essence of the characters, and the soft meadows and fields of the 100 Acre Woods.
The stories are filled with poems and whimsy. The poems are like nursery rhymes, with the same playful tone of the stories. As delightfully written as anything in the English language, it all reads well aloud and quietly. There is more than enough to share through many months, and will entrance both child and adult throughout.
I fully recommend "The Complete Tales and Poems of Winnie-the-Pooh" by A. A. Milne.
Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By DJ McGovern
Format:Hardcover
No childhood - or adulthood, for that matter - would be complete without the adventures of wonderful Winnie and his friends. This 75th anniversary edition is beautifully presented, and readers used to Disney's glossily commercial drawings will be amazed by the original Ernest H. Shepard illustrations featured here. Coloured by Shepard when he was in his 90s (!), Pooh, Piglet, Christopher Robin and co have never seemed more endearing and vivid.
But the greatest credit should surely go to A.A. Milne for creating some of fiction's most delightful characters. Reading this collection today after a break of 30-odd years, Milne's gentle wit and enthusiasm seem as fresh as ever. What a wonderful sense of life (and fun) the man must have possessed.
Pooh is the perfect antidote to today's cynical times!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Traditional Tales of Winnie the Pooh
We bought this book because what child grows up without hearing about Winnie the Pooh. What I didn't know before purchasing A.A. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Kellie
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It's okay
I only wanted the poems, not the stories, but could not find it published that way anywhere. The book is really heavy, uncomfortable, and awkward--especially with a little one on... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Linda Eschenweck
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My Son Wanted It to get to his girl for Birthday
Did buy it for my son to my granddaughter to her Mom. He Mom told my son it is a good book.
Published 26 days ago by Thomas Spruck
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What a wonderful book!
A friend recommended me this inclusive book on Winnie the Pooh. I'm sure enjoying it!!! I highly recommend it! Hooray!
Published 1 month ago by sue876sue
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Fantastic gift
The stories speak for themselves, but this presentation is beautiful... a strong hardback book with large, colorful illustrations and text large enough for "tiny" readers... Read more
Published 2 months ago by MDS
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A Perfect Read-Aloud Book
My grand-kids (4 and 6) and I love this book! The illustrations are perfect and the text is easy to read - even for the 6 year old.
Published 3 months ago by Nancy A. Hawes
5.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful
So very well done! easy to read, nice larger lettering, lovely pictures and so very complete! Love it! So hard to find the original stories and now we have them all.
Published 3 months ago by Sarah
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Great!
I bought this book for my mother, who is an avid Winnie-the-Pooh fan. The illustrations are very colorful and detailed. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Joshua
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A Classic
All the classic tales together with the original drawings in a handsome hardbound package sturdy enough for years of reading aloud with your child, how can you go wrong?
Published 4 months ago by Allan Yee
3.0 out of 5 stars
WRINKLED COVER!!!
Where's that shrinkwrap you promised? STILL IN THE MAIL!? How are you going to sell me a "factory sealed" book with no shrink wrap?
Published 4 months ago by Jonathan
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This book cites 3
books:
- When We Were Very Young (Pooh Original Edition) by A. A. Milne in Front Matter, and page 346
- Now We Are Six (Pooh Original Edition) by A. A. Milne in Front Matter
- Mary Poppins by Dr. P. L. Travers in Front Matter
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