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Aug 01, 1992 | ISBN 9780140361230 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program
Sep 01, 2020 | ISBN 9780593112328 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Oct 31, 1988 | ISBN 9780525444459 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
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Aug 01, 1992 | ISBN 9780140361230 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Sep 01, 2020 | ISBN 9780593112328 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Oct 31, 1988 | ISBN 9780525444459 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Celebrate the 90th birthday of one of the world’s most beloved icons of children’s literature, Winnie-the-Pooh! A classic celebration of childhood, A. A. Milne’s When We Were Very Young is a collection of poems that have touched the hearts of readers for more than 90 years. His verses sing with a playful innocence, weaving together the worlds of reality and enchanting make-believe. Published two years before Winnie-the-Pooh, careful readers will also discover the very first appearance of the Best Bear in All the World. These treasured poems are perfectly matched by Ernest Shepard’s whimsical illustrations, which have delighted countless readers. These poems have been read and re-read to generations of children, and today, they can still find a cherished place on every bookshelf.
A. A. Milne’s beloved poetry collections–When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six–are now available as part of the Classic Gift Edition line! Discover the first of A. A. Milne’s classic books for young readers with a gorgeous, collectible edition of When We Were Very Young, a book of verse.Published two years before Winnie-the-Pooh, When We Were Very Young is the first of A. A. Milne’s delightful verse collections. A celebration of childhood, these poems have been read and re-read for generations, touching the hearts of children and their families for almost a hundred years. Milne’s treasured poems are perfectly matched by Ernest Shepard’s whimsical illustrations.Artfully crafted in the style of the first American edition of When We Were Very Young, published in 1924 by E. P. Dutton, this elegant edition is the perfect gift for both new readers and passionate collectors.
A. A. Milne was born in England in 1882, the third and youngest son of London schoolteachers. As a boy he wrote verses, parodies, and short humorous pieces for his school’s paper. He went on to study at Cambridge. In… More about A. A. Milne
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