| Author |
Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956 |
| Illustrator |
Shepard, Ernest H. (Ernest Howard), 1879-1976 |
| Title |
When we were very young
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| Original Publication |
United States: E. P. Dutton Company, 1924, pubdate 1925.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Corner-of-the-street -- Buckingham Palace -- Happiness -- The christening -- Puppy and I -- Twinkletoes -- The four friends -- Lines and squares -- Brownie -- Independence -- Nursery chairs -- Market Square -- Daffadowndilly -- Water-lilies -- Disobedience -- Spring morning -- The island -- The three foxes -- Politeness -- Jonathan Jo -- At the zoo -- Rice pudding -- Missing -- The King's breakfast -- Hoppity -- At home -- The wrong house -- Summer afternoon -- The dormouse and the doctor -- Shoes and stockings -- Sand-between-the-toes -- Knights and ladies -- Little Bo-Peep and Little Boy-Blue -- The mirror -- Halfway down -- The invaders -- Before tea -- Teddy bear -- Bad Sir Brian Botany -- In the fashion -- The alchemist -- Growing up -- If I were king -- Vespers.
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| Credits |
deaurider, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"When We Were Very Young" by A. A. Milne is a beloved collection of children's verses written in the early 20th century. This enchanting anthology features a series of whimsical poems that capture the innocent and imaginative world of childhood, exploring the thoughts and adventures of young children. The work is particularly known for its light-hearted and playful style, often drawing inspiration from the experiences of the author's son, Christopher Robin. The book consists of various delightful poems that reflect the simplicity and wonder of childhood experiences. Each poem invites the reader into a charming vignette, be it a day at the zoo where a child feeds elephants, a spring walk filled with the beauty of nature, or fanciful tales involving teddy bears and talking animals. Through these verses, Milne encapsulates the essence of growing up, the joy of play, and the vivid imagination that characterizes early years, making it a timeless read for both children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's poetry, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70271 |
| Release Date |
Mar 12, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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