Blackstone Audiobooks presents, from the unabridged collection A. A. Milne's Pooh Classics, the ten stories of Winnie-the-Pooh performed by Peter Dennis.
Come with us to an enchanted place, a forest where Winnie-the-Pooh lived with Piglet, Rabbit, Owl, Eeyore, Kanga, and Little Roo. The stories are about Christopher Robin and these good companions having wonderful times getting in and out of trouble. It is all very exciting and, really, quite thrilling no matter how young or old you may be.
This reading has earned the prestigious Audie Award, Parents' Choice Gold Award, Ohio State Award of Merit, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Silver Award.
This is the only reading of these immortal stories authorized by A. A. Milne's son, Christopher Robin, who wrote, "Peter Dennis has made himself Pooh's Ambassador Extraordinary and no bear has ever had a more devoted friend. So if you want to meet the real Pooh, the bear I knew, the bear my father wrote about, listen to Peter."
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"One of my friends here in Uganda has this sweater with Pooh on it that she wears all the time. But she had no idea who Pooh was. So I bought her this book when I was back in the States to give to her, and read it before handing it over (is that bad?) It was adorable, and whimsical and everything a children's novel should be. Can't wait to read it to my kids. If I ever have kids.... (PS - my friend out here loved it too!)"
— Morgan (4 out of 5 stars)
“The recording has a wonderful pastoral feeling to it. It is sweetness and warmhearted fun through and through.”
— Philadelphia Enquirer“The production is performed by the incredible Peter Dennis, who plays all the parts with flawless confidence.”
— Arizona Daily Star“This program exemplifies the potential quality audio has for complementing text. Soothing music introduces and links the stories and verses. Subtle sounds of nature immerse the listener in Pooh’s world and provide a backdrop for Peter Dennis’ enchanting performance. Dennis’ ability to switch characters and moods allows him to accurately portray the range of characters in the stories. Dennis expresses the multitude of emotions in a childlike tone which is key to the success of the program. All ages will enjoy this marvelous performance of Milne’s words.”
— AudioFile“Congratulations on your outstanding contribution to children and their families. The sort of growth your work inspires speaks for emotional, ethical, and character development. My personal good wishes!”
— Diana Huss Green, editor-in-chief, Parents’ Choice Foundation" A classic that I will always love with all my heart. Simply the best. "
— Olesya, 2/18/2014" i read this every year to my students.... "
— Lara, 2/17/2014" I guess it's just me. "
— Catellis, 2/17/2014" I loved this, I cannot wait to read the others. I had never gotten to read these as a child and I'm glad that I got to read these now even as an adult. They're wonderful and I cannot wait to share them with a little one, someday. Give them a read! :) "
— Mellodi, 2/15/2014" I haven't read this since my kids were little. I enjoyed it just as much or perhaps, more! Wonderfully written. I do wonder whether modern day boys and girls would like it - I'm old enough to come from an era where colored pencils and balloons were rare and much appreciated. I'm not sure if children today would really care about such things - but still might find a favorite stuffed bear a good and trusted companion. "
— Trish, 2/15/2014" A wonderful read-aloud for all ages. Each chapter is almost a stand alone story so it gives easy breaks from one reading time to the next. The characters are familiar and will be even more loved after reading about their adventures. "
— Barb, 2/13/2014" Delightful. Quite the funniest book I've read in a long time. Although this is a child's book it is really an adult book in disguise, each of the characters can be part of ourselves, each little thing can be seen in Real Life - it is a humorous view of life. "
— Dawn, 2/13/2014" "If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll be there forever." "
— Hadae, 2/8/2014" A true classic and nothing short of it. A.A. Milne's classic Winnie the Pooh never fails to delight.Any reader, young or old, short or tall will love this book This book is a true masterpiece. MASTERFUL! "
— Daniel, 2/6/2014" beautiful :) "
— Diva, 2/1/2014" Cracked me up!! Great use of language. My kind of humor. The kids liked it too. "
— Karl, 1/30/2014" This book is well worth reading as an adult for the humor and wit. The use of capitalization makes the stress of the titles perfect. "
— Colleen, 1/28/2014" I read the entire works to my youngest daughter and we both loved it. Very whimsical and yet full of simple truths throughout. "
— Jeff, 1/26/2014" Absolutely wonderful, I read this aloud while feeding my daughter and it is so funny and so happy you can't help but smile when you first open it. "
— Erika, 1/23/2014" This is not the actual edition that I read. "
— Leo, 1/21/2014" This is the most charming book I have ever read. "
— Loo, 1/20/2014" My son, Ben, adored this collection of stories. Tim and I both teared up every time we read the story of Christopher Robin saying goodbye to Pooh. And, of course, it was great fun to read about Pooh getting stuck in Rabbit's doorway...seriously, who wouldn't laugh at that? "
— Amy, 1/19/2014" Classic treasures to read to kids. Lots of jokes just for the parents. "
— JoEllen, 1/12/2014" Ten amazing chapters in this lovely book, written in a very good language, easy and simple.. I enjoyed reading this book and lived so many adventures with this little bear and his friends. "
— Talya, 1/10/2014" A little book full of Winnie the Pooh, and his friend's adventures. "
— Rachel, 1/7/2014" This is a classic every kid and adult must read. "
— Becky, 1/4/2014" It doesn't matter how many times you read these stories, they always seem new. It doesn't matter how well you know them, they always surprise you with their simple sophistication. And it doesn't matter how cynical you are, they always make you smile. "
— Shaun, 1/2/2014" Loved it! Ah..... Nothing like children's books to take you back to childhood, and give you mostalgia "
— Szetong, 1/1/2014" Winnie the Pooh was one of the first books I learnt to read.. My mum would sit in bed with me and teach me to read it instead of reading it to me. I am 16 and still love reading these classic stories. This is a childhood memory and I hope to one day read the tales of Pooh to my future children. "
— Gina, 1/1/2014" I listened to this while hauling water buckets the other day. It's hard to believe Pooh could get any more charming, but Stephen Frye manages to make him so. It's a great audiobook. "
— Jessica, 12/28/2013" I never thought I would like this bc the movies are so awful! But this book is the sweetest! "
— Lorena, 12/25/2013" The greatest book of all time! "
— Janux, 12/25/2013" Who doesn't love these stories and these characters? "
— Clare, 12/24/2013" Who doesn't love these stories and these characters? "
— Clare, 12/23/2013" This gives us hope. Really. "
— DoctorM, 12/23/2013" Read-aloud. We both loved it and agree we might re-read it someday. "
— Marion, 12/9/2013" I was totally impressed with this, well, the first half anyway. The stories are great. I don't know if I've ever laughed out loud while reading as often with any other writing. It's just beautiful stuff. I didn't have much patience for the poetry, which makes up the second half of the book, though. "
— Jellysix, 11/29/2013" Excellent book. I have loved the stories all my life. "
— Alana, 11/25/2013" Winnie the pooh is such a timeless story for children. Students can relate to the books because there is a character for everyone and the experiences of happy times and imagination that are portrayed in the books are always fun. "
— Caroline, 11/22/2013" I liked the Disney's film better. "
— Odolena, 10/22/2013" Classic! Read it with my kids and enjoyed that bear of little brain all the more. A favorite. "
— Mary, 10/21/2013" I love reading this book to kids! "
— Nancy, 10/18/2013" This was one of the first books I had. I remember reading it when I was about 4 or 5. I remember liking it quite a bit when I was a child, though I haven't looked at it since then. "
— Milleniumgypsy, 10/17/2013" adorable and clever. i cannot wait to read this to my children someday "
— Shanna, 10/13/2013" My first book, it's so cute, I always like pooh, it has always remained my favourite character. "
— Bakhtawar, 9/30/2013" It changed my life :) "
— RJ, 9/24/2013" This book was an essential part of my childhood and deserves to be an essential part of every childhood. "
— Mara, 9/6/2013" These books were so vital to my upbringing. "
— Christina, 8/23/2013" Read with Joanna each night over the course of a few months. She loved it, and so did I actually! This sort of timeless children's book is rewarding for a grown up reader too. "
— Bill, 8/21/2013" i read this book when i came first america i think it was like cuteee "
— Hyunwoo, 8/18/2013" i still re-read these from time to time. "
— Christine, 8/2/2013" Endearing. Nothing like the Disney movies. "
— Allison, 7/7/2013" Ah, what a classic, I used to just read it over and over and over............. "
— Katie, 6/28/2013" it's the best book i've ever read "
— Ivana, 6/2/2013" Disappointing. I thought it would have been so much better. All I can say is that the movies are much, much better. "
— Shalom, 5/16/2013" Read with my preschooler. A classic that she and I both adored. "
— Jaclyn, 2/21/2013" One of the best books ever! I'm really glad I read it "
— Hummdedum, 2/17/2013" There are a good number of tales in here and children will like the familiarity and continuity. "
— Matt, 2/10/2013" Got this in 2001 when our kids were little and we've been reading it as a family ever since. "
— Mark, 12/17/2012" My kids are cracking up at these stories. For me, it is bringing back memories of sitting on my Dad's lap in the wing-backed chair of our living room. He was the best at doing voices of all the characters... "
— Karyn, 12/11/2012" This is my all time favorite!! "
— Marisa, 12/1/2012" Ah, what did I NOT learn from Pooh, that Bear of Very Little Brain? Perhaps that Capitalization Can Convey So Much! "
— Jojo, 11/14/2012" one of my all time favorites "
— Denise, 10/2/2012" I give precious few books a score of 5. Milne is simply brilliance! "
— Dewayne, 8/17/2012" These stories are so sweet. These have been read to me since I was small and therefore hold a special place in my heart. I can't help both laughing and crying when I read them. "
— Kate, 8/8/2012" Winnie the Pooh is amazing. I received this book as a gift when I was little, and I have read it countless times since. It really is a great book. "
— Monica, 8/3/2012" Simple Pooh, he's not a very good role model for children: too many things are so perplexing to him. "
— lew, 6/15/2012" Lovely children's book. "
— Steph, 6/12/2012" These characters were written so vividly, with flaws and unexpected problems, that they were quite real to me. I dare say I knew them as well as I knew my own friends and relations. "
— Laura, 6/8/2012" One of the best children's books ever written. As warm and funny today as it was fifty years ago. Bears little relationship to the films and cartoons that have since been made. "
— Pippa, 4/14/2012" Funniest book!! I love this one! "
— Shara, 2/27/2012" I grew up with the sanitized Disney version of Winnie the Pooh, like most of us. Milne's 100 Acer's is much more subtle and clever then its derivatives. I really enjoyed reading this with my kids and seeing excellent writing and complicated characters. A must read for kids. "
— Paul, 1/6/2012" Love Winnie the Pooh and the gang! "
— Daphne, 12/31/2011" I read it as a school reading as a eight-year old and I couldn't wonder how stupid it is. For what age it is? "
— Mateusz, 12/26/2011" I always love anything Winnie-the-pooh, but I was surprised to know there was no tigger! "
— Hope, 12/16/2011" This book is heart-warming and a great childrens story! Im glad that I took the time to read it, and someday when I have children, I will share it with them as well. "
— Jamie, 10/12/2011" My daughter loved it though. "
— Bryan457, 8/2/2011" Very imaginative - the stories kinda make an entry to fantasy reading. "
— Jill, 6/28/2011" I don't think I've ever sat down and read the original stories. I was impressed with Milne's insight into the interests of young children. These stories make perfect sense developmentally for 4 to 6 year olds. "
— Sarah, 6/27/2011" perfecvtly charming book for the younger set-- great read aloud "
— Lorie, 6/18/2011" Oh bother, how could I not love Winnie the Pooh?<br/><br/>You're right. I couldn't. There's just no way. "
— Kaycie, 6/16/2011" I can't believe I've never read this before. It's so cute I can hardly stand it! Seriously, me+this book=true love forever! I will definitely read this to my own kids, whenever I get any. "
— Meredith, 6/15/2011" I just read this for the first time to my four year old son. I had no idea the book was so good. I'm not sure how much he liked it, but I think it's great. "
— Keith, 6/11/2011" BEST CHARACTER EVER INVENTED! i adore this character even as an adult. "
— Carolyn, 6/9/2011" Although I've watched Winnie the Pooh cartoons when I was younger, I had never actually read any of the stories. This book came free with the iPhone app I downloaded and I'm glad it did. It was fun and worth reading - I'm glad to be able to say that I've actually read Winnie the Pooh now. "
— Heather, 6/8/2011" My kids loved hearing me read this aloud. A classic that belongs in every home library. "
— Roseanne, 6/7/2011" Who knew stupidity could be so charming? "
— k.wing, 6/6/2011" This idyll, this whole world can not be described by a human being! Funny, thoughtful and almost delightful characters. Neat little adventures to fascinate both adults and children. It contains every aspect of a good book. Go read it, if you havent. "
— Janosch, 6/5/2011" I know this is a kids book, but I have to be honest, it's just fantastic. So much better than whoever took over the story writing from AA Milne and made the writing so incredibly over simple. <br/><br/>Amazing find to find kids writing at such an amazing level.<br/> "
— David, 5/29/2011" Quick and fun! amazingly dry and adorable 1920's British humor. I would recommend it to anyone. "
— Kyle, 4/1/2011" I collected all four books from a 1950s printing, and I'm working through them. <br/> <br/>Just finished Whinnie the Pooh, the first volume, which was very cute. "
— Allison, 3/7/2011" Winnie the Pooh doesn't know what to do.. <br/>when honey jar stuck on his nose. :).. <br/> <br/>salah satu dari sekian kejenakaan Pooh and friends di pooh corner. Secara eksplisit ini adalah cerita anak2 yang ringan dan lucu tetapi sebenarnya setiap karakter bisa dijadikan cermin bagi kita ;) "
— Liliyah, 2/22/2009" Lugu dan transparan, khas pemikiran anak-anak yang jernih. "
— Hasanuddin, 2/22/2009" I love the large size and large font of these books. "
— Tamsyn, 5/22/2008" I remember being read these stories and reading them myself at a very young age. I can't help it, I'm a sucker for the hundred acre woods! "
— Mara, 9/3/2007" We read the first two in the series, but even though Gabriel was entertained by the books, he wasn't enthralled by them. He can take or leave Edward Bear aka Winnie-ther-Pooh. He does seem to like Tigger though--must be because they are both so bouncy! "
— Beth, 6/30/2007" Christopher Robin Milne is said to have complained bitterly that his childhood was co-opted by his father, and critics decry the books for being too "precious." But for me, at 10 or 11, the pre-Disney Pooh stories and two small volumes of poetry were beyond reproach. "
— Lisbeth, 6/11/2007" will be reading this to my generations that follow. "
— ~eljefe, 6/7/2007Alan Alexander Milne (1882–1956) was the son of a Scottish schoolmaster. Milne won a scholarship to Westminster School and later read mathematics at Cambridge. His real interest was in lighthearted writing; he edited the undergraduate magazine Granta and at twenty-four he became assistant editor of Punch. After serving as a signals officer in World War I he won additional acclaim as a playwright. His great success, however, came as a writer of children’s literature after publishing a series of verses about his young son Christopher Robin (When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six). Following the acclaim received for the Winnie-the-Pooh books, Milne published several novels as well as an autobiography, It’s Too Late Now (1939).
Peter Dennis (1933–2009) graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He played leading roles in London’s West End and throughout the United Kingdom and the United States. He also guest starred in numerous television series, including Alias, Friends, Seinfeld, and Star Trek: Voyager.