NEW stunning hardback edition showcasing the original E.H.Shepard art with Milne's classic
timeless poetry for children. 'Hush! Hush! Whisper who dares! Christopher Robin is saying his
prayers!' E.H.Shepard's original iconic artwork has been reproduced for this 100th anniversary
range so it truely pays homage to the vividness of the original art that accompanied Milne's
classic favourite stories. In this famous collection of verse for children we join
Christopher Robin and his friends for a trip to Buckingham Palace learn what a King likes for
his breakfast and meet a much-loved bear for the very first time. Curl up with A.A.Milne's
classic book of poetry for children When We Were Very Young. This is the first volume of
rhymes written especially for children by Milne - as popular now as when they were first
written. This special 100th anniversary hardback collection is a heart-warming and funny
introduction to children's poetry offering the same sense of humour imagination and whimsy
that we've come to expect from Milne's favourite books about Winnie-the-Pooh that Bear of Very
Little Brain. This book is all the more special due to E.H.Shepard's decorations which are
shown in full glorious colour. They are truly iconic and contributed to him being known as
'the man who drew Pooh'. Milne and Shepard had a unique working relationship for their time in
that they closely collaborated on the design of the storybooks and poetry. This joint approach
to laying out the words and illustrations was clearly the perfect partnership Shepard entirely
captured the charm of Pooh's world created by Milne resulting in the gorgeous books we all
know and love. The nation's favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children
for nearly 100 years. Milne's classic children's stories - featuring Piglet Eeyore
Christopher Robin and of course Pooh himself - are gently humorous while teaching lessons
about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington
Bear and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you're 5 or 55
Pooh is the bear for all ages. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-Pooh The
House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six Return to the Hundred Acre Wood The
Best Bear in All the World Once There Was a Bear Tales from the Forest Winter in the Wood Some
retro reviews of the original publication in the 1920s: "To children it is something more than
a volume it is a treasure trove - richer in value than Aladdin's Cave or any sunken Spanish
galleon that ever carried gold from Peru. In literature it ranks with the highest and the
greatest. It is a classic!" Northern Weekly Gazette 18th September 1926 "Now when Mr. A. A.
Milne started the 'Christopher Robin' poems in 'Punch' he was starting something altogether
bigger than he knew." Sheffield Daily Telegraph 9th December 1926 "When Mr. Milne began four
years ago to write verses for his small son and through 'Punch' had the good fortune to have
them illustrated by Mr. E. H. Shepard he little realised that within a few months five
continents would be clamouring for the adventures of 'Christopher Robin' and his pets." Sunday
Express 21st October 1928
