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When We Were Very Young by A.A Milne


When We Were Very Young
Author : A.A Milne
First published in 1924
Language :  English


I got the reference of this book from the blog I read (which I forget the address). This book is kinda a gift from her ex-boy friend to her when they are separated.

Well, to find this book in Indonesia is quite a journey. I know it has been reprinted in 2009 but still i can't found it in any bookstore. Then, I decide to buy the second-handed book from betterworldbook.

This book contents of  51 poems about childhood and I should admit that all poems are very heartwarming and fun. Each poem bring back memories, happiness and laughter, and sometimes surprisingly satire.

The most interesting thing is at 38th Poem, Teddy Bear was the first appearance of the famous character Winnie-the-Pooh, first named "Mr. Edward Bear" by Christopher Robin Milne. In one of the illustrations of "Teddy Bear", Winnie-the-Pooh is shown wearing a shirt which was later coloured red when reproduced on a recording produced by Stephen Slesinger (excerpt from Wikipedia).

I recommend this book to anyone whom love a happy theme and childhood of course. Below I give one of my favorite poem, Politeness


 




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