Milne wrote more plays, a novel, his autobiography, and political nonfiction, although he is best remembered for Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young, and Now We Are Six. It was Christophers toy bear, pig, donkey, tiger, and kangaroo that became the inspiration for the famous Pooh books. Christopher Robin Milne was born in 1920. During this time he wrote three plays, all of which were produced on the London stage. He began his military service in 1915 in Europe. In 1913 he married Dorothy de Selincourt.

Before long he was supporting himself on his earnings, and became an editor at Punch magazine. As a boy he wrote verses, parodies, and short humorous pieces for his schools paper. Milne was born in England in 1882, the third and youngest son of London schoolteachers.

Dutton, this elegant edition is the perfect gift for both new readers and passionate collectors. Artfully crafted in the style of the first American edition of When We Were Very Young, published in 1924 by E. Milnes treasured poems are perfectly matched by Ernest Shepards whimsical illustrations. A celebration of childhood, these poems have been read and re-read for generations, touching the hearts of children and their families for almost a hundred years. Published two years before Winnie-the-Pooh, When We Were Very Young is the first of A. Milnes classic books for young readers with a gorgeous, collectible edition of When We Were Very Young, a book of verse. Milnes beloved poetry collections- When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six -are now available as part of the Classic Gift Edition line! Discover the first of A. About the Book The cover and front matter of this edition are in the style of the first US edition of When we were very young, published by E.P.

When we were very young 1924