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Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne
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it was amazing
bookshelves: audible-us, fauna, free, classics, kids, series, 2018-read

There is nothing I can say that does this book justice. It is a work of art. The word play is stupendous. It is funny from start to finish. It is perfect for both adults and kids. Although the lines and the vocabulary are actually better suited to adults, it works exceedingly well for both. By first entertaining and amusing the adults, it pushes them to talk and explain to their kids what may be difficult for them to understand. Kids know when their parents are enjoying themselves and then they have fun too! A totally enjoyable shared reading experience is the result. I listened to this with my husband, with not a child in sight, and we both loved it from start to finish.

We listened to the unabridged and unaltered audiobook version narrated by Peter Dennis. It is the only version authorized by A.A. Milne's son, Christopher Robin. The audiobook is performed with both talent and skill. The intonations for each and every one of the characters are utterly perfect. The background side effects are delightful, as is the music softly played between chapters. You must hear Pooh's songs! The entire production cannot be improved upon.

Tell me. What does it say about me that Eeyore is and always has been my favorite of the nine friends—Christopher Robin, Pooh, Eeyore, Owl, Kanga and Baby Roo, Tiger, Piglet, Rabbit and his friends and relations? I bet even now, after perhaps many years having passed since you last read this, you will still be able to easily recall each one’s personality.

This book gets better every time I read it. Next time you want to read it, don’t read it. Instead, listen to it narrated by Peter Dennis. And do it soon. I guarantee you will not be disappointed!

So you think this simply child's play? It isn’t.

What was it like to be Christopher Robin?I can recommend these three books:
The Enchanted Places
The Path through the Trees
The Hollow On The Hill: The Search For A Personal Philosophy
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Reading Progress

April 23, 2018 – Shelved
April 23, 2018 – Shelved as: own-unlistened
April 23, 2018 – Shelved as: audible-us
April 23, 2018 – Shelved as: fauna
April 23, 2018 – Shelved as: free
April 23, 2018 – Shelved as: classics
April 23, 2018 – Shelved as: kids
April 23, 2018 – Shelved as: series
April 23, 2018 – Shelved as: 2018-read
May 8, 2018 – Started Reading
May 9, 2018 – Finished Reading

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Lisa Vegan Chrissie, Ha! I have a friend who's always loved this book/these books, and Eeyore is her favorite too. :-)


Julie Nice review. My dad loved to read me the stories and poems. I also listened to many of the stories read by Maurice Evans on LP.


Chrissie Lisa, have you rea it as an adult? Only three stars? That is why I ask when you last read it.

I just think it is strange that it is always Eeyore that appeals to me most.

Julie and Lisa, do you have a favorite figure?


Julie, I have never listened to it before.

I can recommend these three books :
The Enchanted Places
The Path through the Trees
The Hollow On The Hill: The Search For A Personal Philosophy


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Bionic Jean Just lovely Chrissie, thank you :) Next time I must search out Peter Dennis. Alan Bennett's narration of this is extremely good too!


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Rhea Your usual delightful and insightful review, Chrissie. I will follow your recommendation, soon, since my son’s beloved Duke went to doggie heaven last night after a swift and heart-wrenching illness. He was only 8.
I can use a lift...thank you


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CatBookMom Lovely review! Odd coincidence, but I have Eeyore sitting on my desk right now. I forget where I got him, but he's a lovely small stuffie.

I have this audio, and I also (from several years ago) have the Stephen Frye version. Will have to compare them.


PattyMacDotComma What a delight, Chrissie! I am one of the millions of fans and have ancient editions of the four books given to me when I was six, because of Now We Are Six, I'm sure. I adore them still. I will have to look for this audio, thank you!


message 8: by Tom (new)

Tom Of course I "know" this story -- who doesn't know Pooh! -- but never actually read it, though I'm sure it was read to me and my siblings. In all these years since those halcyon days, I'd never considered actually picking it up myself. Your review makes me want to correct the unfathomable omission.


Dawn (& Ron) Both Ron and I, as ex-Disney employees, shamefacedly admit we have never read this. Your review is written where you can feel how Pooh and the gang captivated you.


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