| Author |
Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander), 1882-1956 |
| Illustrator |
Shepard, Ernest H. (Ernest Howard), 1879-1976 |
| Title |
Now we are six
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| Original Publication |
United States: E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc., 1927, pubdate 1928, pubdate 1935.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Solitude -- King John's Christmas -- Busy -- Sneezles -- Binker -- Cherry stones -- The knight whose armour didn't squeak -- Buttercup days -- The charcoal-burner -- Us two -- The old sailor -- The engineer -- Journey's end -- Furry bear -- Forgiven -- The Emperor's rhyme -- Knight-in-armour -- Come out with me -- Down by the pond -- The little black hen -- The friend -- The good little girl -- A thought -- King Hilary and the beggarman -- Swing song -- Explained -- Twice times -- The morning walk -- Cradle song -- Waiting at the window -- Pinkle Purr -- Wind on the hill -- Forgotten -- In the dark -- The end.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Now We Are Six" by A. A. Milne is a collection of children's poetry written in the early 20th century. It is a charming follow-up to his previous work, "When We Were Very Young," and it continues to explore the imaginative world of childhood through whimsical verse. The book likely delves into themes of friendship, adventure, and the innocence of youth, much like Milne's other beloved works featuring characters such as Winnie-the-Pooh. This collection features a variety of poems that celebrate the joys and challenges of being six years old, from playful musings about friendship with characters like Christopher Robin and Pooh to reflections on whimsical adventures. Each poem encapsulates a child's perspective on life, touching on topics such as imagination, nature, and the delightful absurdities of childhood. The illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard complement the text beautifully, enhancing the overall experience as readers are invited to share in the delightful explorations and tender moments that define early childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's poetry, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70516 |
| Release Date |
Apr 9, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 5, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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