When We Were Very Young

Love the book brought back a lot of memories came in good condition nicely wrapped!

It has been since I was a child that I read this collection of poems. I loved Winnie-the-Pooh and wanted to read this when the librarian told me that a few of the poems were about Christopher Robin and there was a fun one about a teddy bear. I took her advice and even as a young child of eight learned to adore more of A.A. Milne's talent.As an adult, I think I appreciate these nostalgic and whimsical pieces even more that take one back to the innocence of childhood. When a child has learned to be polite and is, but grows weary in the chore, when a child gives impressions of a visit to the zoo, or is regaled with tales from a favored aunt, or loses his pet mouse in a relations' house, or imagines an adventure of the imagination.I will definitely be returning to this slim volume of poetry when I need to see a simpler, brighter, dreamier world. Recommend for young and the young at heart alike.

When I was very young, my parents thoughtfully got the A.A. Milne collection, which consisted of the two Winnie-the-Pooh books and two somewhat related books of short poems – this and Now We Are Six. As with all fine children’s literature, they are so rich and magical that one can return to them as an adult and discover something new each time.The poems come in many forms and styles. Some are idyllic pictures; some are funny stories. All concern children, or characters from fairy tales or life with whom children are familiar. Even Winnie-the-Pooh, that silly old bear, appears! Each is a stand-alone gem, so a parent reading to a deserving child at bedtime (and showing them the illustrations. Mustn’t forget E.H. Shepard’s delightful pictures!) can select the ones their child might best respond to. Later, when the child reads on his or her own, the ones you skipped will be discovered. There is much treasure here.If you have not heard of this book or its companion, I highly recommend giving them a read. You may have heard some of the poems somewhere. The Limelighters did a rousing musical setting of “Disobedience”. And Arnold Schwartzenegger reads the opening stanza of “Spring Morning” to his kids in Kindergarten Cop. You and your child will laugh at the funny ones, you’ll get all sentimental at the ones that capture perfectly the perennial wonder of youth… and when you’re fixing breakfast the next morning and your child wants toast, you can ask, “Would you like a little butter for the royal slice of bread?” and you’ll both crack up, because you’ll know what THAT was all about!

very different from the better-known stories, these are a disconnected series of short, vivid passages

Third or fourth time I've purchased this book. I personally love the poems by the author of Winnie The Pooh. I love reading them to children, and frequently get requests to reread them. They have GREAT rhythm and rhyme, although it doesn't always work as well with American English.Summer may recognize "James James Morrison Morrison," and my niece's favorite is "Puppy and I."Definitely rated G, and will be loved by anyone who loves fun poetry. A great way to introduce poetry to young children.I highly recommend this book for all ages.

“When We Were Very Young” is a series of delightful little verses that capture the spirit of childhood and written with the special combination humor, sweetness, silliness and pathos that characterizes all of Milne’s beloved classics. Obviously meant for very young children, adults who might be reading it to them will also love the little stories in verse and both will adore the line drawings that illustrate them.I saved the copy I’d had as a child and read it to both my children. This one is for my new granddaughter! If your kids love this one, be sure to give them “Now We Are Six” for their sixth birthdays. I remember feeling very grown up to graduate to the next volume!

As a child, oh, so many years ago, I had the 4 book series. But my favorite was this book of poems. When I came across it, I knew I had to have it in order to reread the poems, and also to add to my other books of poetry. I was not disappointed as reading them took me back to the good days of my childhood.

'Tis a book of poetry I grew up with, and one I read to my own children - this one I sent to my granddaughter and, once we are all able to safely fly again, I look forward to reading her these same wonderful children's poems! No child's library should be without either A.A. Milne's 'When We Were Young' and 'Now we are Six'!

This was part of a present to compliment "now we are 60"It was in very ,very good condition and arrived very promptly

My children grew up with Christopher Robin and I love the magic and rythmical use of language in this book. My grandchildren are into more contemporary books but I recite a poem from WWWVY and they love that - so I am gradually introducing more poems from the book. They particularly like the rythm of "James James Morrison Morrison Weatherby George Dupree, took great care of his mother, although he was only three". I think using poems like this helps their appreciation of language and music as well.

Everybody should have a copy of this book - not just children. I know the whole book by heart - that is how much I love it. My copy is 55 years old and looking 'loved'. Read 'The Kings Breakfast' and then resist a recitation every time you serve marmalade of a morning! The poems are easy to learn - ideal for the young reader. Fun to recite together - which is the foundation of loving books.Young friends receive a copy of this from me at the earliest opportunity.

Excellent - my Grandson is very pleased with this book. He is only 3 but already knows the words of Halfway Down which I taught him and which I was taught as a child - and taught my own son in the meantime! A longer than normal bedtime reading session was had on it's first outing!

Lovely timeless book beautifully illustrated and will appeal to all literature lovers young and old