Bøker av A. A. Milne

Some of this delightful book was over my four year old's head - though he still listened because it was Pooh and Tigger and Eeyore! - but my husband and I loved it even more. It has so much heart in it - more than the first book, I'd say. The humor is a little more complex and therefore delightful to grown ups than in #1. (Alyssa Bohon)

CONTENTSINTRODUCTION WURTZEL-FLUMMERY THE LUCKY ONE THE BOY COMES HOME BELINDA THE RED FEATHERS A.A. Milne, in full Alan Alexander Milne, (born January 18, 1882, London, England-died January 31, 1956, Hartfield, Sussex), English humorist, the originator of the immensely popular stories of Christopher Robin and his toy bear, Winnie-the-Pooh.Milne's father ran a private school, where one of the boy's teachers was a young H.G. Wells. Milne went on to attend Westminster School, London, and Trinity College, Cambridge, the latter on a mathematics scholarship. While at Cambridge, he edited and wrote for Granta magazine (then called The Granta, for Cambridge's other river). He took a degree in mathematics in 1903 and thereafter moved to London to make a living as a freelance writer. In 1906 he joined the staff of Punch (where he worked until 1914), writing humorous verse and whimsical essays. He was married in 1913, and in 1915, though a pacifist, he joined the service during World War I as a signalling officer. He served briefly in France, but he became ill and was sent home. He was discharged in 1919.When he was not rehired by Punch, Milne turned his attention to playwriting. He achieved considerable success with a series of light comedies, including Mr. Pim Passes By (1921) and Michael and Mary (1930). Milne also wrote one memorable detective novel, The Red House Mystery (1922), and a children's play, Make-Believe (1918), before stumbling upon his true literary métier with some verses written for his son, Christopher Robin. These grew into the collections When We Were Very Young (1924) and Now We Are Six (1927). These remain classics of light verse for children.Despite Milne's success as a playwright, only these verses and his two sets of stories about the adventures of Christopher Robin and his toy animals-Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, Owl, and Eeyore-as told in Winnie-the-Pooh (1926) and The House at Pooh Corner (1928) endured into the 21st century. Illustrations by Ernest Shepard added to their considerable charm. In 1929 Milne adapted another children's classic, The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame, for the stage as Toad of Toad Hall. A decade later he wrote his autobiography, It's Too Late Now. (britannica.com)

Not That It Matters is a collection of essays that a appeared in a variety of newspapers at the beginning of the last century, sort of an upper class, mild mannered Dave Barry of the 20's. Many were charming and generally humorous in gentle, whimsical way, as you might expect from the author of Winnie the Pooh. Some were a bit dated such as the essay about the perfect walking stick or the one about pipe smoking and there is some use of some now un-politically correct language; but others felt just as current now as they must have been then, such as the essay titled "Intellectual Snobbery" about the shame one feels about reading popular fiction as opposed to the classics or the one titled "My Library", about the eternal quandary of how to best arrange one's books. (Ruthiella)

These beloved tales of Pooh Bear, with his friends Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, and more, have enchanted readers young and old for decades. Their adventures are timeless treasures of childhood, presented with the freshness that distinguishes true storytelling, and enhanced by the whimsical, wonderful illustrations of E. H. Shepard. Winnie-the-Pooh is a true classic of children's literature.

Once a Week is a collection of short stories and vignettes by A. A. Milne originally published in Punch. The collection was first published on 15 October 1914. Contents"The Heir""Winter Sport""A Baker's Dozen""Getting Married""Home Affairs""Other People's Houses""Burlesques""Merely Players""The Men Who Succeed"

Once on a Time (1917) is a fairy tale by A.A. Milne. Known more for his series of Winnie-the-Pooh stories and poems for children, Milne also wrote novels, fairy tales, and plays, including this entirely original work of fiction inspired by the author's experience in the Great War. Addressing themes of power, conflict, and moral ambiguity, Once on a Time updates the classic fairy tale format for the twentieth century, and remains a wonderful work of fiction for children and adults alike. >While testing out a pair of magical boots, King Merriwig of Euralia, a jolly and decent ruler, accidentally instigates war with a neighboring kingdom. While he is off fighting with the cruel and egotistical King of Barodia, Merriwig's daughter, Princess Hyacinth, is left in charge of Euralia. Despite her youth, she possesses both wisdom and a desire to do right by her people. But the Countess Belvane, the king's mistress, has desires of her own. Jealous of Hyacinth, she hatches a plan to take control of the kingdom, causing mischief for the Princess at every turn. With the help of Prince Udo of Araby-who suffers from a strange enchantment-and his companion Coronel, Princess Hyacinth does her best to take care of Euralia until her father is able to return. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A.A. Milne's Once on a Time is a classic work of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

A contemporary master of the nursery tale brings her unique imagination to a beloved classic.

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.

Winnie-the-Pooh may be a Bear of Very Little Brain but this adorable little book is teeming with Wise Words and Useful Advice. With topics ranging from the 'Art of Disguise' to 'Gastronomic Disappointment', this humorous book gives you Pooh's unique take on life.

A beautiful little storybook all about Eeyore, one of A.A.Milne's beloved characters that's guaranteed to be a bedtime favourite for children aged 5 and up.

Owing to the difficulties of actually writing it down, a group of children imagine their play in which there are scenes from a fairy tale - The Princess and the Woodcutter - a pirate story and a Christmas episode which includes many pantomime and nursery rhyme characters.|Large flexible cast

Let's celebrate 100 years since the birth of Christopher Robin! Christopher Robin lives behind a green door in the Hundred Acre Wood. He likes catching Woozles, leading expeditions and throwing parties with Piglet, Rabbit, Eeyore and, of course, his very best friend, Winnie-the-Pooh.

"Well either a tail is there or it isn't there. You can't make a mistake about it, and yours isn't there!" The perfect introduction to Winnie-the-Pooh!

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.

Isn't it funny How a bear likes honey? Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! I wonder why he does? The perfect introduction to Winnie-the-Pooh!

"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.

TRY A VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERYFar from the gentle slopes of the Hundred Acre Wood lies The Red House, the setting for A.A Milne's only detective story, where secret passages, uninvited guests, a sinister valet and a puzzling murder lay the foundations for a classic crime caper.