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Now We Are Six (The Winnie-the-Pooh Series #4)
Now We Are Six is a classic book of children's verses, some about A.A. Milne's best-loved characters Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh and others in a more general nonsense vein. The title comes from the final poem of the book:
When I was One,...more
I had just begun.
When I was Two,
I was nearly new.
When I was Three
I was hardly me.
When I was Four,
I was not much more.
When I was
Hardcover, 101 pages
Published
October 31st 1988
by Dutton Juvenile
(first published 1927)
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This book is the continuation of the poems from "When We Were Very Young". Once again the poems contain brilliant use of rhythm and rhyming patterns. I love how the poems are so easy to relate to for all who are reading them and I feel like they sound very similar to nursery rhymes in that the rhythm is very present and that they are very childlike. There are a lot of poems about silly adults, people and many stories about little kids and their imaginations coming alive with imagery, metaphors,...more
Jan 26, 2012
Nandakishore Varma
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5 of 5 stars
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Shelves:
children-s-literature,
poetry
Like When We Were Very Young, this is also a terrific compilation. I love it when an adult can see through a child's eyes without losing his "adult-ness". Milne's poetry is simple and beautiful, and his humour can be enjoyed by adults and children alike.
Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh need no introduction. Quite a few of the poems in this book are about the duo. Milne accomplishes the extraordinary feat of seeing from the realistic and make-believe viewpoint at the same time (something whi...more
Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh need no introduction. Quite a few of the poems in this book are about the duo. Milne accomplishes the extraordinary feat of seeing from the realistic and make-believe viewpoint at the same time (something whi...more
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This book was so cute! At first I was disappointed that Pooh and his friends weren't the main characters, however, I was happy to see that, as A. A. Milne says in his forward, " (Pooh) walked through (the book) one day, looking for his friend Piglet, and sat down on some of the pages by mistake." Pooh's appearance in several poems was a pleasant surprise; however I did enjoy several of Milne's other poems that included other characters. This collection of poems was very fun to read, and I think...more
If you're like me, you'll remember this book being read to you as a child. And then you'll have the even greater pleasure of never forgetting who gave it to YOUR OWN child. (Thank you, Cricket!)
Walking the orchards with my dogs as a girl, carrying my lunch in a bandana tied to a stick slung over my shoulder, I read it aloud to the clouds overhead. I was never very good at memorizing poems, but if I was, it would be these.
Thirty-five years later, with long dark nights before us, working on a diff...more
Walking the orchards with my dogs as a girl, carrying my lunch in a bandana tied to a stick slung over my shoulder, I read it aloud to the clouds overhead. I was never very good at memorizing poems, but if I was, it would be these.
Thirty-five years later, with long dark nights before us, working on a diff...more
Jul 31, 2009
Dusty
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommended to Dusty by:
Imogene Ilchman
Shelves:
read-before-2007,
read-in-2009
As a kid, I knew this book was part of Milne's Pooh series. It came with the other books, like the others it has pictures of Pooh, Piglet and Chrisopher Robin on the cover, yet ... I can't say it's a book I retained a clear memory of. Turns out, it's poetry.
Some of the poems are quite good in a clever and didactic way ("The Old Sailor"). Others are clever and weird in a Lewis Carroll way ("Sneezles"). And the rest ... are not too much better than what you'd get from a class of nostalgic junior...more
Some of the poems are quite good in a clever and didactic way ("The Old Sailor"). Others are clever and weird in a Lewis Carroll way ("Sneezles"). And the rest ... are not too much better than what you'd get from a class of nostalgic junior...more
This book is the continuation of the poems from "When We Were Very Young". Once again the poems contain brilliant use of rhythm and rhyming patterns. I love how the poems are so easy to relate to for all who are reading them and I feel like they sound very similar to nursery rhymes in that the rhythm is very present and that they are very childlike. There are a lot of poems about silly adults and many stories about little kids and their imaginations coming alive with imagery, metaphors, and sim...more
We've read random poems from this before, but after Audrey turned six we decided to read this straight through. It's been our bedtime book and we've taken about 2 weeks. The kids have really enjoyed it. Many of the poems were over my head and I didn't really get them. Many of them were funny for me, but over the kids heads. A handful of them were genuinely enjoyable and funny for both the kids and I. That's why the three stars. It's definitely a book we will pick up and read from again and again...more
WOW! I still remember loving the very last poem in the book. The other poems, which are quite witty, must have passed right over my head. Otherwise, I attribute my memory of the last poem to elementary teachers. I think they should have gone over some of the funnier poems and taken the time to explain them to me though. I am glad I had a chance to peruse this book again. I plan on doing it again in another ten years!
I would say I fell in love with this book. It is wonderful and great for children. It is a rhyme book which makes it easier for children; as well as fun and engaging. The illustrations are very well shown and colorful. It uses a lot of prime colors which is great for children. It also had some humor to engage the reader. I would love to have this book follow with the set in my classroom.
I actually read this book at 12 as it was a favourite of my French teacher who also happened to be my home room teacher. I remember her quoting it often and finally one day she brought it in and read it to us. Shortly after I went and read it myself while at the library picking up more "adult" books. I remember enjoying it and I think had I read it at 6 I would have adored it!
"Binker isn't greedy, but he does like things to eat,
So I have to say to people when they're giving me a sweet,
"oh Binker wants a chocolate, so could you give me two?"
And then I eat it for him, 'cos his teeths are rather new."
sounds like Christopher Robin's Binker is a half of Madicken's "scapegoat" Rickard and a half of Alfons's nicest friend Mållgran.... :)
Beautiful verses and lovely stories!
So I have to say to people when they're giving me a sweet,
"oh Binker wants a chocolate, so could you give me two?"
And then I eat it for him, 'cos his teeths are rather new."
sounds like Christopher Robin's Binker is a half of Madicken's "scapegoat" Rickard and a half of Alfons's nicest friend Mållgran.... :)
Beautiful verses and lovely stories!
I love this book, having been passed down through the family, I was given this book at a very young age and it has grown up with me. One of my most cherished books that I read all the time. Full of some amazing poetry depicting children's thoughts, and amazing illustrations, this book is definitely worth the many times I have read and recited it. Fantastic.
This book is by A.A. Milne, the author of Winnie the Pooh. The characters are similar to Winnie the Pooh, so it is more appealing to children. also the illustrations are very well shown and colorful. It uses a lot of prime colors for the illustration. The kids love to read it, although it is lengthier than Where the Sidewalk Ends, it is easy to read.
When I was very young, I eyed this book cautiously.
Six seemed immeasurably ancient. I feared being infected with age.
Six seemed immeasurably ancient. I feared being infected with age.
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I really enjoyed this short book. Some of the poems are suprisingly moving. You kind of feel like your the child who's point-of view these poems are partially written from. Winnie the Pooh is featured in some of them as well which is always nice!
These poems are really nice. I prefer the books to the poems, but some of these make me laugh, and some of them are heartbreakingly young. They're nostalgic; they draw up the past, when you were only four and everything was glittery.
I had never read these before, and they really are quite witty. Even though i think i passed the age limit for this tome many moons ago, that didn't stop me from laughing out loud. Shepard's illustrations are simply perfect.
After reading 'When We Were Very Young', I had high hopes for this. I wasn't disappointed. These feature Winnie the Pooh in a few, and they are my favorites. They are very fun poems to read. They're good for anyone of any age.
This fantastic book of poetry from the marvelous mind that gave us Winnie-the-Pooh has remained a nursery favourite for decades. This edition also includes the charming original illustrations by E.H. Shepard. A classic.
Sweet, witty, intelligent childrens poetry. I love A.A. Milne - and mostly for these poems. My six year old tolerated these at first but we both loved them at the end. He asked me if there was a second book.
Jul 28, 2011
Peter Jamieson
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Apparently, this is a book for 6-year olds. It says it right there in the title. Yeah - but it's heart-felt, sincere and funny. Plus, wise. So I think everyone could give this book a go, whatever age you are.
Of all the knights in Appledore
The wisest was Sir Thomas Tom
He multiplied as far as four
And knew what nine was taken from
To make eleven. He could write
A letter to another knight.
The wisest was Sir Thomas Tom
He multiplied as far as four
And knew what nine was taken from
To make eleven. He could write
A letter to another knight.
It feels like immersing oneself to the world of children's imagination.
It was poetic, cute, and very much enjoyable. This book (the whole series, actually) is one of my treasures.
It was poetic, cute, and very much enjoyable. This book (the whole series, actually) is one of my treasures.
My daddy, as guest speaker, read this at my kindergarten graduation...it was magical then...and continues to resonate in my kindergarten heart even today...
I liked this. Nice poems about childhood. I chose to read this because Winnie-the-Poo was one of my favorites. Beautiful stories crafted through poems.
I read this whole thing to my 3-going-on-4 year old this afternoon and all of it was delightful! I laughed aloud more than once while reading.
I've had this book for ages, but just recently dragged it out to reread. One of my favorite kids poem "Us Two" is included in this book.
Read this with Ian. There are some fun poems that make us both laugh. The verses are a nice change from our usual Junie B. Jones read.
Still one of my favorites! I love how Milne abandons his adulthood and get's into the heart of a six year old. Highly recommended.
Not as good as his first book of poetry, When We Very Young, but it was fun reading to the kids. I liked The End the best of the poems.
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Alan Alexander Milne (pronounced /ˈmɪln/) was an English author, best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh and for various children's poems.
A. A. Milne was born in Kilburn, London, to parents Vince Milne and Sarah Marie Milne (née Heginbotham) and grew up at Henley House School, 6/7 Mortimer Road (now Crescent), Kilburn, a small public school run by his father. One of his teac...more
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A. A. Milne was born in Kilburn, London, to parents Vince Milne and Sarah Marie Milne (née Heginbotham) and grew up at Henley House School, 6/7 Mortimer Road (now Crescent), Kilburn, a small public school run by his father. One of his teac...more
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“But now I am six. And I'm clever as clever. And now I think I'll stay six now forever and ever.”
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“Wherever I am, there's always Pooh,
There's always Pooh and Me.
Whatever I do, he wants to do,
"Where are you going today?" says Pooh:
"Well, that's very odd 'cos I was too.
Let's go together," says Pooh, says he.
"Let's go together," says Pooh.”
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There's always Pooh and Me.
Whatever I do, he wants to do,
"Where are you going today?" says Pooh:
"Well, that's very odd 'cos I was too.
Let's go together," says Pooh, says he.
"Let's go together," says Pooh.”
