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Generations of children have grown up reading and rereading A. A. Milne's verses, hums, and rhymes from his Winnie-the-Pooh storybooks and two volumes of poetry. This lovely gift collection gathers ten of these delightful verses, carefully chosen for the very youngest of Pooh's fans, accompanied by Ernest H. Shepard's beloved drawings in full color. Here are such favorites as "Furry Bear," "Us Two," "Vespers," and more. Elegantly designed with a special padded cover and gold edges, this charming volume is the perfect introduction for a whole new generation to the Best Bear in All the World-Winnie-the-Pooh.

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The famously rotund bear is happiest when in possession of a brimming pot of honey, but when it comes time for meals and smackerels, the residents of the Hundred Acre Wood need something a little more substantial. This delightful collection contains over fifty tried-and-true recipes for readers of all ages to make and enjoy, starting with Poohanpiglet pancakes and ending with a recipe for getting thin-with honey sauces, holiday treats, and dishes for every mealtime in between. Forty years after its original publication, this updated and beautifully redesigned cookbook features quotes from the original books and Ernest H. Shepard's beloved drawings, which leap off the pages in full color.

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Since its beginnings as a series of stories told to Kenneth Grahame’s young son, The Wind in the Willows has gone on to become one of the best-loved children’s books of all time. The timeless story of Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger has delighted readers of all ages for more than eighty years.Friendly Rat, mild-mannered Mole, wise Badger, and kind—but conceited—Toad all live on the banks of the Thames. While Mole and Rat are content to go out in a row boat or travel the roads in a caravan, Toad prefers the excitement of motor cars. He’s already wrecked seven! While his friends try to keep him out of trouble, his passion for cars eventually results in his being caught and kept prisoner in the remotest dungeon of the best-guarded castle in all the land. Somehow, he has to escape and get home but what will he find when he gets there? The Wind in the Willows is a book for those “who keep the spirit of youth alive in them; of life, sunshine, running water, woodlands, dusty roads, winter firesides.” So, wrote Kenneth Grahame of his timeless tale of Rat, Mole, Badger, and Toad.

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A deluxe two-book set of A.A. Milne’s classic stories about Winnie-the-Pooh in beautiful collectible edition formats. The perfect gift for any occasion and an essential part of every family’s bookshelf.For almost a century, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends—Piglet, Owl, Tigger, Kanga, Roo, and the ever doleful Eeyore—have endured as the unforgettable creations of A. A. Milne, who wrote two books of Pooh’s adventures for his son, Christopher Robin, and Ernest H. Shepard, who lovingly gave them shape through his iconic and beautiful illustrations. These characters and their stories are timeless treasures of childhood that continue to speak to all of us with the kind of freshness and heart that distinguishes true storytelling.This deluxe two-book set includes the classic gift editions of Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. Each title is artfully crafted in the style of the American first editions, with gold foil stamping and illustrated endpapers.The perfect gift for holiday, to welcome a new baby, or for your favorite collector and book lover.

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Winnie-the-Pooh leads the way in this adventure of shapes, colors, numbers, letters, and how to tell time while exploring his oversize lift-the-flap book. Each page is packed with surprises hidden under 70 fun flaps. There is an alphabet's worth of presents to open and a clock that tells what Pooh does at each hour of the day. There is even a Hundred Acre Wood game of hide-and-seek to play. This is a primer to learning fun that children will want to join again and again!

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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.

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A. A. Milne's beloved poetry collections--When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six--are now available as part ofthe Classic Gift Edition line! Now We Are Six is A. A. Milne's second book of verse for young readers, featuring the timeless, beloved bear Winnie-the-Pooh and friends, in a gorgeous collectible editionWhether you're six, sixty-six, or anywhere in between, this joyful collection of verse will enchant with its gentle humor and playful rhythms, all perfectly captured in Ernest Shepard's beautiful illustrations. The essential gift for that all-important birthday, or any celebration, Now We Are Six lovingly returns to the world of Christopher Robin and his friends, including Winnie-the-Pooh.Artfully crafted in the style of the first American edition of Now We Are Six, published in 1927 by E. P. Dutton, this elegant edition is the perfect gift for both new readers and passionate collectors.

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The perfect gift for both new readers and passionate collectors!A gorgeous new collectible edition of the beloved classic, Winnie-the-Pooh, crafted as a replica of the first American edition from 1926. This elegant book features a textured case, gold foil stamping, and illustrated endpapers. For over ninety years, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends—Piglet, Owl, Tigger, and the ever doleful Eeyore—have endured as the unforgettable creations of A.A. Milne, who wrote this book for his son, Christopher Robin, and Ernest H. Shepard, who lovingly gave Pooh and his companions shape through his illustrations. Now fans can celebrate the legacy of Pooh with a beautiful new gift edition of the original stories as they were first published in the United States.

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