Description: These classic stories of Pooh Bear and his friends from Hundred Acre Wood will warm your heart.
Since his first appearance in the 1920s, Winnie-the-Pooh has charmed readers with his kindness toward the other inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood, making him one of the most beloved animal characters in world literature. This volume includes both A. A. Milne's original edition of Winnie-the-Pooh (1926) and When We Were Very Young (1924)--a collection of 44 poems, including "Teddy Bear," which marked Pooh's first appearance in print. More than 200 illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard add a whimsical touch to Pooh's adventures and will appeal both to longtime Milne fans and new readers alike. Why this collector's edition is the perfect gift for fans of Winnie-the-Pooh:- Features full-color painted edges of the Hundred Acre Wood.
- Cover made of durable, flexible material.
- Includes full-color endpapers.
- Features more than 200 illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard.
- The beautiful yellow cover features foil stamping, making Winnie-the-Pooh a stylish addition to any bookshelf.
- Famous quotes from Winnie-the-Pooh are featured on the cover, including...
- "Silly old Bear!"
- "I often wish I were a king, and then I could do anything."
- "Isn't funny how a bear likes honey?"
Brief description: English artist and book illustrator E. H. Shepard is best known for his anthropomorphic animal characters in Winnie-the-Pooh and Wind in the Willows. Born in London, he showed promise in drawing early on, winning a Landseer scholarship and a British Institute Prize. During World War I, he worked for the Intelligence Department sketching the combat area within view of his battery position and was awarded the Military Cross. Married twice, with two children from his first wife, he passed away in 1976 at the age of 96.