Winnie-the-Pooh: The Classic Collection

A. A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh Collection comprises both novels and two rhyme/poetry collections. The latter are full of heart-warming gems. Some of the poems stay with you for a long while after reading them. Where this collection shines, however, is in the two novels "Winnie-the-Pooh" and "The House at Pooh Corner". I genuinely think that those two volumes are perfect. They each contain 10 short tales out of the life of Christopher Robin and his friends. All of these distinct personalities accompany Christopher on his journey from very early childhood to the beginning of his school career. They are jam-packed with proper wisdom and provoke emotional responses ranging from hearty belly-laughs to sobs. Milne manages to capture the show more essence of what it means to be a child and makes it digestible both for children and adults.
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Even though I grew up watching the Disney cartoons of Winnie the Pooh, I don’t think I ever actually read any of the original stories. It was nostalgic and delightful to read familiar stories and characters, and yet feel like I was discovering something new since there were differences between what Milne wrote, and the shows Disney produced. Of course, this was no surprise, but it was interesting to see what exactly those differences were. It was also nice to read some episodes that were entirely new to me.

The one this I struggled with a bit was how he uses ‘carelessly.’

Also, the illustrations found throughout the book by Shepard really added to the enjoyment of reading this book.

The Pooh and Christopher Robin books are, in my mind, pure genius. They are timeless and ageless. E.H. Shepherd's illustrations are astonishing - such simplicity, yet able to capture the signature emotion of the moment. I detest the Disney version! I had records (LPs - oh, how that ages me!) of stories, poems, and poems put to music that I often listened to in bed, all the way through my high school years. The stories were read by the wonderful Maurice Evans, whose voice cannot be equaled. The poems put to music were lovely. I still occasionally sing,
"Halfway down the stairs
is a stair
where i sit.
there isn't any
other stair
quite like
it.
i'm not at the bottom,
i'm not at the top;
so this is the stair
where
I always
stop.

Halfway up the show more stairs
Isn't up
And it isn't down.
It isn't in the nursery,
It isn't in town.
And all sorts of funny thoughts
Run round my head.
It isn't really
Anywhere!
It's somewhere else
Instead!" show less

I grew up with Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin and to this day I cannot read the last chapter without crying: " with his eyes on the world Christopher Robin put out a hand and felt for Pooh's paw. "Pooh," said Christopher Robin earnesstly, "if I --- if I'm not quite ---" he stopped and tried again --- "Pooh, whatever happens, you will understand, won't you?" And wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on top of the forest, a little bear will always be waiting. I absolutely LOVE Milne's writing and am so grateful that he created such a wonderful little world in the woods. I can read his writings, including the poetry, over and over again.

This wonderful edition of the complete stories and poems of Winnie-the-Pooh is a treasure. There is nothing new that I can say about the actual words written by A.A. Milne. Pooh has been reviewed and discussed so many times by persons more scholarly than me. I just want to describe the beauty of this particular edition. The book is printed on beautiful paper in easy to read type and has the original illustrations in color. The actual cover is black with gold embossed lettering and an image of Christopher Robin and Pooh, also embossed in gold. This volume containing the much loved Winnie-the- Pooh books is a keepsake to be displayed and admired as much as it is enjoyed being read.

One of my reading challenges this month was to read a book with a teddy bear on the cover or in the story. I knew instantly that, even though it's a children's book, I was going to reread Winnie the Pooh. What a wonderful, classic story about one of the most beloved characters in children's literature. It's one of the most magical books that entire generations can enjoy together. If your only introduction to Pooh is through the Disney version, please read this book to get a better view of the sweet world of this “Silly Old Bear”. He thinks he's a “bear of very little brain” but he always get the “hunny” in the end. He's a loyal and steadfast friend who is fond of food and poetry. His very best friend is Christopher Robin and show more he lives in the Hundred Acre Woods with his friends, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Tigger, Kanga and Roo.

The stories retain the beauty, simplicity and charm they have had for almost 100 years. The illustrations by E.H. Shepard are amazing. It was so much fun the revisit this book after so many years. show less

Winnie the Pooh is one of the most beloved bear's for a reason. Even without a brain he can come up with great ideas to help his friends and short poems when he wants to pass the time when he isn't eating honey. I've got to admit that Eeyore is probably my favorite sassiest Winnie the Pooh character of all. I've always liked him and after reading his sarcastic remarks I love him even more. It was wonderful to recall all the stories which I remember from the tv series. I also can't believe how Tigger really looks. Tigger is more of a kid who is taken care of by Kanga.