While dated, most of the simple, humorous poems remain magical and relevant to todays children. Shepard has been delighting children and adults alike since being published in 1924. She lives in Connecticut and spends time with her two daughters and five granddaughters. When We Were Very Young by Milne, A A Show all copies Summary Reviews (0) This collection of poetry by A. This musical and memorable edition is by turns traditional and modern, with both delightful charm and wry sensibility.Ībout the Illustrator: Rosemary Wells is a children's book author and illustrator known for her Max & Ruby series and Mother Goose illustrations. Now, Rosemary Wells brings her signature cast of animal and child characters to a dozen of Milne’s best-loved poems, including “Disobedience,” “The King’s Breakfast,” and “Buckingham Palace” (which stars the one and only Christopher Robin). A whimsical celebration of childhood, Milne wrote the collection for his three-year-old son, and the poems have been read and sung to children for decades since. Milne’s When We Were Very Young is among the most familiar and cherished works in children’s literature. That I could create with my toys and my mind. A contemporary master of the nursery tale brings her unique imagination to a beloved classic.įirst published in 1924-two years before Winnie-the-Pooh-A. When I was young on rainy days, Alone on my front porch Id play.
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