Now We Are Six

Thirty-five delightful poems capture the inner voice of a child's imaginings upon turning six years old. Illustrations of cuddly Pooh Bear (Winnie-the-Pooh), inspired by illustrator E. H. Shepard's son's teddy bear, Growler, are included.

Publisher Marketing: A treasured children's classic of 35 delightful verses captures a child's imaginings as he turns six years old. Memorably illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard, eleven of the poems feature the cuddly Pooh Bear (Winnie-the-Pooh), inspired by Shepard's son's teddy bear, Growler. These include "The Charcoal Burner," "The End," "The Engineer," "Forgotten," "The Friend," "Furry Bear," "In the Dark," "Knight-in-Armour," "The Morning Walk," "Us Two," and "Waiting at the Window." This lovely hardcover edition of Now We Are Six is British author A. A. Milne's second book of poetry, published in 1927. Best known for his books about a boy named Christopher Robin and his friendship with Winnie-the-Pooh, Milne, known primarily as a playwright, was inspired by his son, Christopher Robin Milne, and Christopher's various stuffed animals. Table of Contents : Solitude King John's Christmas Busy Sneezles Binker Cherry Stones The Knight Whose Armour Didn't Squeak Buttercup Days The Charcoal-Burner Us Two The Old Sailor The Engineer Journey's End Furry Bear Forgiven The Emperor's Rhyme Knight-in-Armour Come Out with Me Down by the Pond The Little Black Hen The Friend The Good Little Girl A Thought King Hilary and the Beggarman Swing Song Explained Twice Times The Morning Walk Cradle Song Waiting at the Window Pinkle Purr Wind on the Hill Forgotten In the Dark The End Brief Description : "Now We Are Six is a classic book of delightful children's poetry for those "six or sixty-six" by A.A. Milne, illustrated in the memorable style of E.H. Shepard. Here we finally learn Pooh Bear's true name: Winnie-The-Pooh"-- Publisher Marketing : A treasured children's classic of 35 delightful poems, this lovely hardcover edition of Now We Are Six is British author A. A. Milne's second book of poetry, published in 1927. Charming verses capture the inner voice of a child's imaginings upon turning six years old. Memorably illustrated in eleven of the poems is cuddly Pooh Bear (Winnie-the-Pooh), inspired by illustrator E. H. Shepard's son's teddy bear, Growler. The verses include "The Charcoal-Burner," "The End," "The Engineer," "Forgotten," "The Friend," "Furry Bear," "In the Dark," "Knight-in-Armour," "The Morning Walk," "Us Two," and "Waiting at the Window."

Format: Hardcover | Pages: 112 | Publication Date: 2023-01-17