Monroe Free Library

First published in 1924, "When We Were Very Young" is the timeless collection of poetry by A. A. Milne. The introduction to the collection suggests that the narrator is meant to be Christopher Robin, the child at the center of Milne's famous tales of The Hundred Acre Wood. In the poem "Teddy Bear", readers are first introduced to Milne's most famous character, Winnie-the-Pooh, who was originally called "Mr. Edward Bear" by Milne's real-life son, Christopher...

A collection of poems reflecting the experiences of a little English boy growing up in the early part of the twentieth century.

Eeyore is sad because he thinks everyone forgot his birthday.

Pooh learns the Stay-Safe rules which he uses when a stranger knocks at his door.

Winnie-the-Pooh and friends surprise Eeyore with a birthday party and presents.

Pooh gets stuck in a hole and his friends help him.