A. A. Milne's beloved collection of poetryfeaturing the very first appearance of Winnie-the-Pooh. Composed of dozens of poems by the author who has delighted generations of children and adults alike with characters such as Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, and Eeyore, When We Were Very Young is a warm, whimsical journey through childhood that includes such classic verses as ';Halfway Down,' ';Teddy Bear' (which introduced Pooh to the world), ';At the Zoo,' ';The King's Breakfast,' ';Shoes and Stockings,' and ';Buckingham Palace,' plus many more.