Winnie-the-Pooh

by A A Milne, AA Milne and EH Shepard
Winnie-the-Pooh cover
Good Books rating 4.44
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  • ID: 796
  • Added: 2025-09-20
  • Updated: 2025-10-11
  • Formats: 115
  • Reviews: 4
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Reviews
La Smith Writer · La Smith · 2025-10-08
clever 4.75

Milne's writing is clever and well-balanced, with just enough suspense to keep readers engaged. The book is a masterclass in children's literature.

La Smith Writer commends A.A. Milne for his clever writing and the perfect balance he strikes in Winnie-the-Pooh. They note that Milne includes just enough suspense to keep readers engaged, making the stories exciting yet accessible. The review highlights Milne's skill in creating a book that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, making it a masterclass in children's literature. They appreciate how the book manages to be simple yet profound, appealing to a wide range of readers.

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    As I read the book I was struck by how clever Milne was as a children's author.

    He gets the right balance here, I think. There is just enough suspense to keep the reader engaged.

    Milne's skill in creating a book that is both entertaining and thought-provoking is evident throughout.

The BookBag · 2025-10-08
heartwarming 4.50

The stories are gently funny and heartwarming, appealing to both children and adults. The illustrations are a significant part of the book's charm.

The BookBag praises Winnie-the-Pooh for its gentle humor and heartwarming stories, which appeal to readers of all ages. They highlight the illustrations by E.H. Shepard as a crucial element that enhances the reading experience. The review notes that the book's simplicity and charm make it a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences. They appreciate how the stories manage to be both entertaining and touching, making it a beloved favorite.

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    The stories are gently funny and heartwarming and whilst they're targeted at children many adults will readily admit to being fans.

    The illustrations by E.H. Shepard are a significant part of the book's charm.

    The book's simplicity and charm make it a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences.

The Starving Artist · Devontre Varro Arrow Flaherty · 2022-08-02
whimsical 4.50

The book is calming, cute, and playful, with well-written literature for children. It's enjoyable to re-read and offers a delightful experience.

The reviewer found Winnie-the-Pooh to be a soothing and charming read, perfect for both children and adults. They appreciate the playful nature of the stories and the high quality of the writing, making it a delightful experience to revisit. The book's simplicity and innocence are highlighted as its strongest points, offering a comforting escape.

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    It's also calming, and cute, and playful, and literarily, well-written. For children's literature, anyhow.

    Obviously, I enjoyed re-reading

    The adventures of Christopher Robin and his friends in which Pooh Bear uses a balloon to

Jeroen's Thoughts · Jeroen · 2022-02-27
charming 4.00

The comedy in Winnie-the-Pooh is sophisticated and works on multiple levels, with funny twists and delightful wordplay.

Jeroen praises the sophisticated comedy in Winnie-the-Pooh, noting that the humor is multi-layered and appeals to both children and adults. The funny twists in Pooh's adventures and the clever wordplay are particularly highlighted as standout features. They appreciate the timeless appeal of the stories and the enduring charm of the characters.

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    The comedy is sophisticated, and works on many levels.

    Pooh's adventures themselves have funny twists,

    and the jokes and wordplay are delightful.

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