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When We Were Very Young

1924·128 pages·children

Fantasy Literary Fiction

When We Were Very Young is the first collection of children’s poetry written by A. A. Milne, best known for creating the beloved children’s character Winnie the Pooh (who is the subject of one of the poems). Milne’s poetry isn’t as famous as his Pooh stories, but it is just as magical for readers young and old.

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When We Were Very Young

Year

1924

Pages

128

Audience

children

Fantasy Literary Fiction

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When We Were Very Young is the first collection of children’s poetry written by A. A. Milne, best known for creating the beloved children’s character Winnie the Pooh (who is the subject of one of the poems). Milne’s poetry isn’t as famous as his Pooh stories, but it is just as magical for readers young and old.

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