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Broadbent does a good job reading the book, but he misreads one of my favorite bits: Pooh says "you never can tell with bees", but Broadbent consistently reads "you can never tell with bees". A small thing, but I find it distracting.
I remember taking this book out of the library and reading it in our yard at the picnic table as a little girl. I bought this for my granddaughter who is old enough to read it on her own. She's seen the Winnie the Pooh movies and heard the stories read to her, but was thrilled to have her own copy to read.Classics are like that. This is a must read for any child.
We've had this audio book for several years now. It is a wonderful narration by Bernard Cribbins, who gives a unique voice to each character and acts out the stories with verve.Our 3 kids have enjoyed it immensely over the last several years (and still reach out for it from time to time).The price of the 3 CD set has more than halved since the time I bought it :), it is an absolute steal now.
I was so happy to find the same copy for her for Christmas. Our daughter gave us her copy of Winnie the Pooh the morning of her wedding. She wrote wonderful things in it for us and made us cry. We also wrote wonderful things in it that made her cry. Thank you for quick delivery and the book being just what you stated.
Like other classic children's stories, Winnie-the-Pooh may not appeal to every reader, but every child ought to have a chance to experience it. Winnie-the-Pooh has been beloved by several generations because of the wonderful way Milne captures the imaginative play of children. If it is enjoyed at first, successive readings will provide even greater appreciation as the children grasp more of the story's subtleties. In this book, he introduces the characters of Christopher Robin, Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga, and Roo, and their adventures commence. These are the sort of pretend adventures a child might enact alone with their stuffed toys, but they are written with the sophisticated and original perspective of an adult who develops each toy as a unique character, and this takes the simple stories to a higher level.Milne's excellent writing, wonderful use of language, subtle and silly sense of humor, and the unforgettable eccentricities of his characters make the world of Pooh a delightful place. Since much of the humor hinges on dialogue, such as Rabbit's "Oh, must you." when his greedy guest announces his departure, younger children may need adult help understanding some of the story events.Winnie-the-Pooh will appeal best to children are old enough to engage in imaginative play. It's a good read-aloud for the 4-8 crowd, but the 8-12 age group will also enjoy it as a read-alone.
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