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Gentle chaos sets in when the absent-minded Mr Pim calls in to see George Marden, bearing some innocent news... George is a fine upstanding citizen and a stickler for doing the right thing. He has a devoted wife, Olivia, and is guardian to his somewhat flighty niece, Dinah.But his careful peace is broken when Mr Pim casually announces that he’s recently seen an ex-convict from Australia, Telworthy. The only thing is that the character sounds awfully like Olivia’s first, and supposedly deceased, husband… and if he’s eally still alive, then Olivia is a bigamist.

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Gorgeous gold-foiled hardback facsimile edition of When We Were Very Young presented in a gold-foiled slipcaseCurl up with this special facsimile edition of A.A.Milne's classic book of poetry for children, When We Were Very Young. This gold-foiled hardback edition has been reproduced with all the printer marks and irregularities that were present in the edition first printed in 1924. It is presented in a stylish gold-foiled slipcase with a beautiful paper bellyband wrapped around it.When We Were Very Young is Milne's first volume of rhymes written especially for children. It's as popular now as when it was first written. This collection offers the same sense of humour, imagination and whimsy that we've come to expect from Milne''s books about Winnie-the-Pooh, that Bear of Very Little Brain.This facsimile edition is all the more special due to E.H.Shepard's decorations, which are shown in their original black line glory. They are truly iconic and contributed to him being known as the ma

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Chloe Marr is young, beautiful and so irresistible that countless people fall in love with her, and friends are hypnotized by her charm and warmth. Her origins are a mystery and, in London society, such mystique carries both allure and suspicion. But when an untimely exodus pulls Chloe from the people around her, they soon realise nobody really knows the truth about anybody else… A. A. Milne’s ability to portray interwar society is second to none, and this classic novel of an elusive Mayfair delivers his signature humour and lightness of touch.

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With a gorgeously redesigned cover and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard, this beautiful edition of the beloved classic poetry collection When We Were Very Young by A. A. Milne is sure to delight new and old fans alike!Before there was Winnie-the-Pooh, there was Mr. Edward Bear, a rotund teddy bear who was proud of his stature. Meet him and many other lovable characters in this verse collection that launched A. A. Milne’s career as a children’s author and led to the creation of his novels about Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin. Full of whimsy, humor, and imagination, these children’s poems tell of visits to the zoo and Buckingham Palace, the romance between Little Bo Peep and Little Boy Blue, the shenanigans of peculiar characters, quiet afternoons in nature, and more.

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With a gorgeously redesigned cover and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard, this beautiful edition of the beloved sequel to Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne, The House at Pooh Corner, is sure to delight new and old fans alike!Pooh and Christopher Robin’s escapades in the Hundred Acre Wood continue! Piglet, Eeyore, and other familiar friends encounter the energetic Tigger for the first time, whose bounce first, think later personality brings new excitement. With more Heffalump hunts and funny moments in store, each chapter is a new adventure!

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Jenny Windell is obsessed with murder mysteries, so when she discovers her estranged aunt dead at her country home, the stage is set for her own investigation. Worried that being the first at the scene of the crime will make her a suspect and ruin her inquiry, she flees. On the run, she befriends Derek Fenton, the dashing younger brother of acclaimed crime writer Archibald Fenton, and persuades him to join her in her attempts to solve the crime and outsmart dim-witted Inspector Marigold. An affectionate send-up of the classic Golden Age murder mystery, this charming comedy is A. A. Milne at his most delightful.

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With a gorgeously redesigned cover and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard, this beautiful edition of the beloved classic poetry collection featuring Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne is sure to delight new and old fans alike!Originally published after the novel Winnie-the-Pooh and the verse collection When We Were Very Young, A. A. Milne wrote this classic book of children’s poems about and for his son Christopher Robin when he turned six. With appearances from the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh throughout, these sweet and funny poems tell of playful adventures, the joys and pains of growing up, memorable animal friends, and more.

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In his classic autobiography A. A. Milne, with his characteristic self-deprecating humour, recalls a blissfully happy childhood in the company of his brothers, and writes with touching affection about the father he adored. From Westminster School he won a scholarship to Cambridge University where he edited the university magazine, before going out into the world, determined to be a writer. He was assistant editor at Punch and went on to enjoy great success with his novels, plays and stories. And of course he is best remembered for his children's novels and verses featuring Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin. This is both an account of how a writer was formed and a charming period piece on literary life - Milne met countless famous authors including H. G. Wells, J.M Barrie and Rudyard Kipling.

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Winnie-the-Pooh Classic 4 book Slipcase

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The first complete collection of A. A. Milne's short fiction for grown-ups, including several newly discovered stories

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A fully revitalised edition of the 1928 classic sequel to Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne, with full-colour versions of the original illustrations by E.H. Shepherd. The first book in the series featuring the beloved character Tigger!Winnie the Pooh has enchanted readers of all ages for nearly one hundred years with its relatable, heartwarming adventures that follow the famously friendly and lovable teddy bear.   Now you can own the original 1928 classic with all of the E.H. Shepherd illustrations fully colourised by Diego Jourdan Pereira, which bring new life to these timeless and beloved tales. In this classic sequel to the original book, Winnie navigates the Hundred Acre Wood with Christopher Robin, Eeyore, Piglet, Owl, Rabbit, and—for the first time in the series—Tigger! Together, in a multitude of classic tales, they learn the value of friendship and what it means to grow up. This ser

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With a gorgeously redesigned cover and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard, this beautiful edition of the beloved childhood classic Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne is sure to delight new and old fans alike!Explore the Hundred Acre Wood with everyone’s favorite bear-of-little-brain, Winnie-the-Pooh! In this children’s classic that has captured imaginations for the past century, meet Pooh, Christopher Robin, and the other residents of the forest, including timid Piglet, downcast Eeyore, impatient Rabbit, loquacious Owl, and newcomers Kanga and Roo. In each chapter, they have a new adventure, from searching for honey or celebrating birthdays to hunting Heffalumps or navigating a flood.

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How well can you ever know another person? Happily married, Reginald and Sylvia seem to lead a perfect, and perfectly quiet, life. They have more than enough money and their own country house. But when success overtakes them, and allure of London life pulls Reginald in, they find parts of themselves they never knew. Where does their happiness really lie? Reminiscent of Evelyn Waugh, this wry, intimate examination of a relationship is a gem of 1930s literature.

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The adventures of a group of friends, pre-war, with far too much time on their hands.

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This exquisite, deluxe edition contains the complete illustrated texts of both Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner. In full-color and featuring a satin ribbon marker, it is the perfect gift and a cornerstone of every family's bookshelf.Since 1926, 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 volume brings both Pooh stories—Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner—together in one beautiful, full-color edition. The texts are complete and unabridged, and all of the illustrations, each gloriously recolored, are included. Elegant yet simple, whimsical yet wise, this classic edition is a book to savor and treasure. The perfect gift for holiday, to welcome a new baby, or for your favorite collector and book lover.

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Classic crime, at its very best.With a new introduction by Gyles Brandreth.The Red House is a country residence far removed from the world of the Hundred Acre Wood but its story has much of the same charm and wit. There is, of course, a murder, and when the local police fail to solve the crime, an amateur sleuth readily steps in. What follows is a delightful whodunnit with humour, excitement and a suitably surprising twist at the end.A. A. Milne loved detective stories and pays homage to Sherlock Holmes in his detective - the clever and charismatic Anthony Gillingham- and his assistant, Bill Beverley. This is classic crime at its very best.'I love his writing' P.G.Wodehouse

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Wondering what to do on a rainy day? Pooh and his friends have lots of ideas!It rained and it rained and it rained. Piglet told himself that never in all his life, and he was goodness knows how old - three, was it, or four? - never had he seen so much rain. Days and days and days.The friends of the Hundred Acre Wood have 50 things to try on rainy days. Join Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Owl as they build a rain gauge, find Eeyore’s tail and take part in a scavenger hunt. With step-by-step instructions and helpful hints, plus room for drawings and photos of your adventures, this handbook is filled with perfect ideas for the greyest of days. How long will it take to finish all 50 things?Also available:Winnie-the-Pooh's 50 Things to do before you're 5 3/4 9781405289535.

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When Owl’s house is blown down in a blusterous storm there’s only one Small Animal who can save the day. This story first appeared in A.A.Milne’s The House at Pooh Corner, accompanied by E.H.Shepard’s original, iconic decorations. Classic Winnie-the-Pooh Story Piglet Does a Very Grand Thing – With The Original Text By A.A.Milne And Decorations By E.H.Shepard It’s A Timeless Gift For Fans Of All Ages. Collect The Range. When Owl’s house is blown down in a blusterous storm there’s only one Small Animal who can save the day. This story first appeared in A.A.Milne’s The House at Pooh Corner. This book is all the more special due to E.H.Shepard’s decorations, which are shown in full, glorious colour. They contributed to him being known as ‘the man who drew Pooh’. Look out for all the titles in the collection: Winnie-the-Pooh and the Wrong Bees Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Goes Visiting Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Meets a Heffalump Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Does a Very Grand Thing Winnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Has a Birthday Winnie-the-Pooh: A House is Built for Eeyore Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Invents A New Game Winnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Loses a Tail The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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.

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What is the connection between a bear of very little brain and a honey pot? Usually it's the very sticky paw of Winnie the Pooh, as he takes a break between adventures for a little something. In these five stories, taken from the book The House at Pooh Corner, Pooh and Piglet build a house for Eeyore, Tigger comes to the forest and has breakfast, Piglet nearly meets the Heffalump again, Pooh invents a new game and Owl moves house. As usual they are accompanied by Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl - to say nothing of Pooh's very clever young human friend, Christopher Robin. Now with a musical introduction, Alan Bennett's delightful readings bring each and every character in the forest to life.1 CD. 1 hr 5 mins.

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A picture book edition of Us Two and other favourite A.A.Milne poems. Wherever I am, there's always Pooh There's always Pooh and Me.Whatever I do, he wants to do. This selection of poetry from A.A.Milne’s When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six, features Christopher Robin and his dear friend, Pooh, with beautiful decorations from Winnie-the-Pooh artist E.H.Shepard, making it the perfect book for those who would like to be six for ever and ever. The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a Bear

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Curl up with a true children’s classic by reading A.A.Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh with iconic decorations by E.H.Shepard. “Once upon a time, a very long time ago now, about last Friday, Winnie-the-Pooh lived in a forest all by himself under the name of Sanders.” Winnie-the-Pooh may be a bear of very little brain, but thanks to his friends Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Christopher Robin, he’s never far from an adventure. In this much-loved classic story collection Pooh gets into a tight place, nearly catches a Woozle and heads off on an ‘expotition’ to the North Pole with the other animals. This stunning edition of A.A.Milne’s world-famous story is once again brought to life by E.H.Shepard’s beautiful 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’s masterpiece conveys a child’s imagination like no other story before or since. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a Bear The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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.

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“They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace – Christopher Robin went down with Alice.” 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 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’. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a Bear The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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.

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“But now I am Six, I'm as clever as clever. So I think I'll be six now for ever and ever!” Curl up with Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin in A.A.Milne’s classic book of poetry for children, Now We Are Six. This work by A.A.Milne includes poems for children which feature Pooh helping Christopher Robin with his schoolwork (if helping is the word). It is an evocation of childhood, through the eyes of the six-year-old Christopher Robin. Featuring E.H.Shepard’s original decorations, Now We Are Six 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 his favourite books about Winnie-the-Pooh, that Bear of Very Little Brain. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a Bear The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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.

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Wear your heart on your sleeve with this lovely gift book featuring words of love from the world's best-loved bear, Winnie-the-Pooh. With original quotations from A.A.Milne and E.H.Shepard's timeless decorations, this little book is the ideal gift for the one you love on Valentine's Day. A mini hardback book that makes the perfect present for Winnie-the-Pooh fans. “Wherever I am there’s always Pooh There’s always Pooh and me. Whatever I do, he wants to do, “Where are you going today?” says Pooh. “Well that’s very odd ’cos I was too.” This little book is yours with love from Pooh. Also available: Winnie-the Pooh: The Adventure Begins … Lessons in Love for your Life Together

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"Oh, dear, oh, dear, oh, dear!" said Piglet to himself. And he wanted to run away. But somehow, having got so near, he felt that he must just see what a Heffalump was like. Classic Winnie-the-Pooh Story Piglet Meets a Heffalump – With The Original Text By A.A.Milne And Decorations By E.H.Shepard It’s A Timeless Gift For Fans Of All Ages. Collect The Range. Pooh and Piglet decide to catch a Heffalump together, but when Piglet meets one in the middle of the night, he realises that catching Heffalumps is much easier with two. This beautiful little storybook is a great way to introduce young readers to the characters in A.A.Milne's Hundred Acre Wood. This is guaranteed to be a bedtime favourite for children aged 5 and up. 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’. Look out for all the titles in the collection: Winnie-the-Pooh and the Wrong Bees Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Goes Visiting Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Meets a Heffalump Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Does a Very Grand Thing Winnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Has a Birthday Winnie-the-Pooh: A House is Built for Eeyore Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Invents A New Game Winnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Loses a Tail The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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.

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When Rabbit said, ‘Honey or condensed milk with your bread?’ Pooh was so excited that he said ‘Both’. Winnie-the-Pooh always likes a little something to eat, but when he goes to visit Rabbit he finds he can’t quite make it out the door. Classic Winnie-the-Pooh Story Pooh Goes Visiting – With The Original Text By A.A.Milne And Decorations By E.H.Shepard It’s A Timeless Gift For Fans Of All Ages. Collect The Range. This beautiful little storybook is a great way to introduce young readers to the characters in the Hundred Acre Wood. This is guaranteed to be a bedtime favourite for children aged 5 and up. 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’. Look out for all the titles in the collection: Winnie-the-Pooh and the Wrong Bees Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Goes Visiting Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Meets a Heffalump Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Does a Very Grand Thing Winnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Has a Birthday Winnie-the-Pooh: A House is Built for Eeyore Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Invents A New Game Winnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Loses a Tail The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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.

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“They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace – Christopher Robin went down with Alice.” 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 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’. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a Bear The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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.

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“But now I am Six, I'm as clever as clever. So I think I'll be six now for ever and ever!” Curl up with Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin in A.A.Milne’s classic book of poetry for children, Now We Are Six. This work by A.A.Milne includes poems for children which feature Pooh helping Christopher Robin with his schoolwork (if helping is the word). It is an evocation of childhood, through the eyes of the six-year-old Christopher Robin. Featuring E.H.Shepard’s original decorations, Now We Are Six 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 his favourite books about Winnie-the-Pooh, that Bear of Very Little Brain. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a Bear The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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.

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“Once upon a time, a very long time ago now, about last Friday, Winnie-the-Pooh lived in a forest all by himself under the name of Sanders.” Curl up with a true children’s classic by reading A.A.Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh with iconic decorations by E.H.Shepard. Winnie-the-Pooh may be a bear of very little brain, but thanks to his friends Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Christopher Robin, he’s never far from an adventure. In this much-loved classic story collection Pooh gets into a tight place, nearly catches a Woozle and heads off on an ‘expotition’ to the North Pole with the other animals. This stunning edition of A.A.Milne’s world-famous story is once again brought to life by E.H.Shepard’s beautiful 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’s masterpiece conveys a child’s imagination like no other story before or since. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a Bear The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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.

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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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A beautiful little storybook all about Eeyore, one of A.A.Milne's most beloved characters that's guaranteed to be a bedtime favourite for children aged 5 and up. Classic Winnie-the-Pooh Story A House Is Built For Eeyore – With The Original Text By A.A.Milne And Decorations By E.H.Shepard It’s A Timeless Gift For Fans Of All Ages. Collect The Range. One snowy day Pooh and Piglet decide to build a house for Eeyore. But Eeyore already has a house, and now he’s very puzzled because it seems to have disappeared … let's hope Christopher Robin can find it for him. This charming story first appeared in A.A.Milne’s The House at Pooh Corner, accompanied by E.H.Shepard’s original, iconic decorations. Look out for all the titles in the collection: Winnie-the-Pooh and the Wrong Bees Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Goes Visiting Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Meets a Heffalump Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Does a Very Grand Thing Winnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Has a Birthday Winnie-the-Pooh: A House is Built for Eeyore Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Invents A New Game Winnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Loses a Tail The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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.

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This beautiful edition brings together four volumes in one stunning slipcased gift book: Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six. A.A.Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh is nothing less than a true children’s classic. Winnie-the-Pooh may be a bear of very little brain, but thanks to his friends Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Christopher Robin, he’s never far from an adventure. This very special collection of the classic stories and poetry will delight fans of Winnie-the-Pooh young and old. Relive all your favourite moments in the Hundred Acre Wood, brought stunningly to life with the iconic decorations by E.H.Shepard. Winnie-the-Pooh The Complete Collection of Stories and Poems is a perfect christening gift. The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a Bear

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“Once upon a time, a very long time ago now, about last Friday, Winnie-the-Pooh lived in a forest all by himself under the name of Sanders.” A.A.Milne's stories about Pooh and his friends have been loved by generations of children and their parents since Winnie-the-Pooh was first published in 1926. This magnificent slipcase features the four classic Winnie-the-Pooh titles: Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six. Each volume features the original E.H.Shepard decorations in full colour. This delightful collection is the perfect gift for Pooh fans aged 5 or 55. The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a Bear

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“In that enchanted placed on the top of the Forest, a little boy and his Bear will always be playing.” This is the second classic children’s story collection by A.A.Milne about Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. In this highly popular volume Pooh meets the irrepressible Tigger for the first time, learns to play Poohsticks and sets a trap for a Heffalump. In this stunning edition of The House at Pooh Corner, A.A.Milne’s classic characters are once again brought to life by E.H.Shepard’s beautiful decorations. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-PoohThe House at Pooh CornerWhen We Were Very YoungNow We Are SixReturn to the Hundred Acre WoodThe Best Bear in All the WorldOnce There Was a Bear The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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.

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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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When Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends are playing Poohsticks one day, they’re most surprised to see a calm, dignified Eeyore floating out beneath the bridge … This story first appeared in A.A.Milne’s The House at Pooh Corner, accompanied by E.H.Shepard’s original decorations. Classic Winnie-the-Pooh Story Pooh Invents a New Game – With The Original Text By A.A.Milne And Decorations By E.H.Shepard It’s A Timeless Gift For Fans Of All Ages. Collect The Range. Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore and, of course, Pooh himself – are both heart-warming and funny, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child’s imagination like no other story before or since. 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’. Look out for all the titles in the collection: Winnie-the-Pooh and the Wrong Bees Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Goes Visiting Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Meets a Heffalump Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Does a Very Grand Thing Winnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Has a Birthday Winnie-the-Pooh: A House is Built for Eeyore Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Invents A New Game Winnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Loses a Tail The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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.

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"Sad? Why should I be sad? It's my birthday. The happiest day of the year," said Eeyore. "Your birthday?" said Pooh in great surprise. Classic Winnie-the-Pooh Story Eeyore Has a Birthday – With The Original Text By A.A.Milne And Decorations By E.H.Shepard It’s A Timeless Gift For Fans Of All Ages. Collect The Range. It's Eeyore's birthday and none of his friends have remembered it. So Pooh and Piglet plan to cheer him up with presents, and some unexpected suprises… This beautiful little storybook is a great way to introduce young readers to the characters in A.A.Milne's Hundred Acre Wood. This is guaranteed to be a bedtime favourite for children aged 5 and up. 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’. Look out for all the titles in the collection: Winnie-the-Pooh and the Wrong Bees Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Goes Visiting Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Meets a Heffalump Winnie-the-Pooh: Piglet Does a Very Grand Thing Winnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Has a Birthday Winnie-the-Pooh: A House is Built for Eeyore Winnie-the-Pooh: Pooh Invents A New Game Winnie-the-Pooh: Eeyore Loses a Tail The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for over 95 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.

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