When We Were Very Young: Classic Gift Edition -- A. A. Milne

<b>A. A. Milne's beloved poetry collections--<i>When We Were Very Young</i> and <i>Now We Are Six</i>--are now available as part of the Classic Gift Edition line Discover the first of A. A. Milne's classic books for young readers with a gorgeous, collectible edition of <i>When We Were Very Young</i>, a book of verse.</b> <p/>Published two years before <i>Winnie-the-Pooh</i>, <i>When We Were Very Young</i> is the first of A. A. Milne's delightful verse collections. 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. Milne's treasured poems are perfectly matched by Ernest Shepard's whimsical illustrations. <p/>Artfully crafted in the style of the first American edition of <i>When We Were Very Young</i>, published in 1924 by E. P. Dutton, this elegant edition is the perfect gift for both new readers and passionate collectors.<br><br><b>Author:</b> A. A. Milne<br><b>Publisher:</b> Dutton Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 09/01/2020<br><b>Pages:</b> 112<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.44lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.60h x 5.40w x 0.60d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780593112328<br><b>Age Range:</b> 8-12<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>A. A. Milne</b> was born in England in 1882, the third and youngest son of London schoolteachers. As a boy he wrote verses, parodies, and short humorous pieces for his school's paper. He went on to study at Cambridge. In 19