The Winnie-the-Pooh Collection (Boxed Set)
Winnie-the-Pooh; The House at Pooh Corner; When We Were Very Young; Now We Are Six
Published on 6. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
624 pages
978-1-6659-4780-0 (ISBN)
Description
With gorgeously redesigned covers and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard, these beautiful editions of the four Winnie-the-Pooh books by A.A. Milne are now together in a collectible paperback boxed set-sure to delight new and old fans alike!
Explore the Hundred Acre Wood with everyone's favorite bear-of-very-little-brain, Winnie-the-Pooh!
In Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner, meet Pooh, Christopher Robin, and the other residents of the forest, including the timid Piglet, the downcast Eeyore, the impatient Rabbit, the loquacious Owl, the always bouncing Tigger, 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 new friendships.
Rounding out the collection are two books of children's poetry: When We Were Very Young-in which we meet Mr. Edward Bear, the character that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh-and Now We Are Six, in which Pooh and Christopher Robin make frequent appearances. These playful and imaginative verses explore the joys and pains of growing up, the antics of peculiar characters, quiet afternoons in nature, memorable animal friends, and more.
This charming paperback boxed set includes:
Winnie-the-Pooh
The House at Pooh Corner
When We Were Very Young
Now We Are Six
Explore the Hundred Acre Wood with everyone's favorite bear-of-very-little-brain, Winnie-the-Pooh!
In Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner, meet Pooh, Christopher Robin, and the other residents of the forest, including the timid Piglet, the downcast Eeyore, the impatient Rabbit, the loquacious Owl, the always bouncing Tigger, 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 new friendships.
Rounding out the collection are two books of children's poetry: When We Were Very Young-in which we meet Mr. Edward Bear, the character that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh-and Now We Are Six, in which Pooh and Christopher Robin make frequent appearances. These playful and imaginative verses explore the joys and pains of growing up, the antics of peculiar characters, quiet afternoons in nature, memorable animal friends, and more.
This charming paperback boxed set includes:
Winnie-the-Pooh
The House at Pooh Corner
When We Were Very Young
Now We Are Six
More details
Series
Edition
Boxed Set
Language
English
Place of publication
New York, NY
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: First Grade and over, Interest Age: From 6 to 99 years
Edition type
Combined volume
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
f-c matte aqueous box w- no sfx; books: f-c soft-touch matte uv cvr w- spot gloss, emboss, foil; b-w interior illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 48 mm
Weight
486 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6659-4780-0 (9781665947800)
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Persons
A. A. Milne (1882-1956) was an English playwright, poet, and author. He served in both World Wars, but in peacetime devoted himself to writing. He is best known for his Winnie-the-Pooh books, which were inspired by his son, Christopher Robin Milne.
Ernest Shepard (1879-1976) was an English painter and book illustrator. Encouraged by his parents to pursue art, he attended the Royal Academy Schools and began his career illustrating for Punch magazine. During the First World War, he aided the Intelligence Department by sketching combat areas, and he was later awarded the Military Cross for his service with the Royal Artillery. In addition to his work as an artist, Shepard wrote two autobiographies and two novels for children. He is best remembered for his anthropomorphic animal illustrations in The Wind and the Willows and the Winnie-the-Pooh series.
Ernest Shepard (1879-1976) was an English painter and book illustrator. Encouraged by his parents to pursue art, he attended the Royal Academy Schools and began his career illustrating for Punch magazine. During the First World War, he aided the Intelligence Department by sketching combat areas, and he was later awarded the Military Cross for his service with the Royal Artillery. In addition to his work as an artist, Shepard wrote two autobiographies and two novels for children. He is best remembered for his anthropomorphic animal illustrations in The Wind and the Willows and the Winnie-the-Pooh series.