When We Were Very Young

by A. A. Milne, first published 1924 "A bear, however hard he tries, Grows tubby without exercise..." At first glance, one might think that this, the very first children's book by A. A. Milne, would be more appropriate for much younger children. However, one of the criteria for great literature for kids is the use…

The World of Pooh

Winnie The Pooh

by A. A. Milne, First published 1926. "Sing Ho! for the life of a Bear! Sing Ho! for the life of a Bear"Who among us doesn't know the world of Winnie-the-Pooh? To read it is to be a child again, seeing the world with utter innocence and simplicity.