The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh
by A.A. Milne
The Complete tales of Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne is the most amazing childhood collection of stories! Winnie-the-Pooh is a stuffed bear….and a boy’s best friend, Pooh (as most call him) is “a bear of very little brain” as Milne describes him. This collection has been a treasured book in my library for as long as I can remember. It is so wonderfully written that it is hard to describe! No one can top Pooh’s random songs and poems, not only will you learn about heffalumps, woozles, haycorns, and roo’s strengthening medicine, but you will also learn how to play Pooh sticks, and learn from owl the truly correct way to spell things. All the characters are very unique and hilarious in their own way, and it shouldn’t take you too long to realize that each Winnie-the-pooh character represents an emotion or emotional challenge. Piglet represents anxiety, Pooh represents impulsivity, Eeyore represents depression, Owl represents dyslexia, and so on and so forth. The adventures they go on are humorous and reminiscent of childhood experiences, such as going woozle hunting, finding the north pole, ( and by north pole I mean a literal pole.) and riding in umbrella boats! These stories will always be wonderful childhood memories, and these characters will always be close to your heart.
These stories are like a warm blanket. They're simple but so wise. Pooh says things that seem silly but are actually really deep. Every time I read it, I notice something new.
My Favorite Character: “Definitely Eeyore! I think it’s hilarious how gloomy he always is. When someone in my family is down in the dumps, we like to say, ‘Don’t be such an Eeyore!’” —Millie J.
Parental Guidance: Gentle and humorous, with old-fashioned language and some silly misspellings. Very suitable for family read-aloud, though younger children may enjoy it most with an adult explaining some o the wordplay.
If you loved Winnie-the-Pooh, try 'The Wind in the Willows' by Kenneth Grahame, 'Paddington' by Michael Bond, or 'Brambly Hedge' by Jill Barklem.