- Hardcover
- Publisher: Acropolis Books, Inc. (January 1900)
- ISBN-10: 087491003X
- ISBN-13: 978-0874910032
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Book Description
A classic certain to be treasured by Milne fans everywhere.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
About the Author
Dutch born artist Henriette Willebeek Le Mair
--This text refers to an alternate
Hardcover
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for Milne lovers,
By Kristin Lindh (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Gallery of Children: A Reproduction of the Milne Classic (Hardcover)
Definitely not just a children's book, it will appeal to the adult in each child and the child in each adult. The most interesting aspect is that each story was written about it's illustration, rather than the other way around. Le Mair's exquisite drawings and Milne's prose and poetry are so woven together that you find yourself flipping back and forth between them as you read.As with all Milne's stories and verse, these children are strong and independent. The last story, "Castles by the Sea", is politically correct enough to have been written today. Anyone who loves Milne should give these children a try.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must for Milne lovers,
By Kristin Lindh - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Gallery of Children: A Reproduction of the Milne Classic (Hardcover)
Definitely not just a children's book, it will appeal to the adult in each child and the child in each adult. The most interesting aspect is that each story was written about it's illustration, rather than the other way around. Le Mair's exquisite drawings and Milne's prose and poetry are so woven together that you find yourself flipping back and forth between them as you read.As with all Milne's stories and verse, these children are strong and independent. The last story, "Castles by the Sea", is politically correct enough to have been written today. Anyone who loves Milne should give these children a try. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
The unknown children's book by Milne,
By James - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Gallery of Children: A Reproduction of the Milne Classic (Hardcover)
Published just after "When We Were Very Young" and before "Winnie-the-Pooh", this book displays a transition in Milne's writing. Although the title would suggest it was written for children, it's probably more correct to say it was written for parents. The stories, while good, are not quite the exciting tales we might tell our children today, but have that distinct rhythm of Milne's that is very soothing and will aid in the children falling asleep. The joy is not so much in the stories themselves, but in the manner in which they are told.There are eleven stories in the book, and in several you can see the foundations for what would be the Pooh books. He often speaks in the first person, including himself as a character in the stories. In "Miss Waterlow in Bed", we find a character that could easily be Pooh himself. And the real gem of the book is the last story, "Castles By the Sea". Told partly in verse, and partly in prose, it's a fun tale that draws you in. Parents will enjoy getting into the role of the story teller for that one. Readers who only know the Pooh books might be disappointed in this book, but fans who have read and enjoyed Milne's other works will find this one very familiar and a welcome addition to their collection. |
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