The Complete Winnie-the-Pooh - A.A. Milne

Pooh Bear. A truly classic figure in Children’s literature, Pooh has been translated into dozens of languages, starred in many movies, and spawned trillions of toys across the world. He’s been used to satirise the gentle art of literary criticism ( The Pooh Perplex, Frederick Crewes) and to introduce Chinese philosophy ( The Tao of Pooh, Benjamin Hoff). Poor Pooh. Since being yanked abruptly from the Hundred Acre Wood by the magic of Disney, he’s even graced a brand of yoghurt. And it’s easy to forget, as you wander past racks of ‘pooh’ teethers, dummies and beakers that he’s a literary character, based on a soft ...  Read the complete review

The complete Winnie the Pooh collection of stories is for me simply the best story collection that money can buy. I have loved this book ever since it was given to me as a Christmas present by my grandparent when I was 5 years old and since that date I have read the entire collection many times, as has my younger brother. This fantastic collection gathers together all of the Winnie the Pooh stories written by A. A. Milne as well as two collections of his poems and presents them in a brilliant way. The book itself is broken down into four sections, two of them full of stories, two of them full of poems. Each section then has its own contents page ...  Read the complete review

CHAPTER ONE In which we are introduced to Nolly and his book review, and the basics about the book he would like to write an opinion on. Here is Uncle Nolly, coming down the stairs now, bump, bump, bump on the back of his head, ready to sit at his PC to write yet another opinion, behind his beautiful darling wife. It is, as far as he knows, the only way of coming down the stairs. He opens a book beside him. It is called ‘Winnie The Pooh – The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems’ by A.A. Milne, with illustrations by E.H. Shepherd. The version he has is published by Ted Smart for ‘The Book People’ (R.R.P £29.99, but ...  Read the complete review

“Go and pick a bedtime story.” I say. “What about The Very Hungry Caterpillar?” says James. “Can we have Winnie the Pooh, James?” I ask. “Again?” Asks James. “But I like it.” I say. So we snuggle up on the bed, and pick a story. This is not an easy task. The Complete Collection has so much to choose from, it could be time for sleep before a decision is made. {About the author} AA Milne was born in Scotland, but moved to London as a child. Much of his education was provided by his teacher “H.G. Wells”, also a great writer. In 1913, he married Dorothy, and they had a son, Christopher. In 1924, Alan’s first book, ...  Read the complete review

On beginning this book I had no idea that Winnie The Pooh was called Edward!! I was given this book by my best friend for my 18th Birthday. A peculiar present you may think! But have you ever read it? The stories, poems and rhymes are heart felt and moving! Some still bring me to tears. But it is a childrens book, I hear you say! Again i ask, Have you ever read it? The cover price for the book is £29.99, but Im hoping Anna did not spend that much on it. I have seen it offered in The Book People with substantial discount at £9.99. It is hardback with a dust jacket. The hard cover is bottle green with gold embossed writing. 'Winnie The Pooh, The ...  Read the complete review