Now We Are Six: Classic Gift Edition by A.A. Milne (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Now We Are Six: Classic Gift Edition by A.A. Milne, Ernest H. Shepard Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description A. A. Milnes beloved poetry collections--When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six--are now available as part ofthe Classic Gift Edition line! Now We Are Six is A. A. Milnes second book of verse for young readers, featuring the timeless, beloved bear Winnie-the-Pooh and friends, in a gorgeous collectible editionWhether youre six, sixty-six, or anywhere in between, this joyful collection of verse will enchant with its gentle humor and playful rhythms, all perfectly captured in Ernest Shepards beautiful illustrations. The essential gift for that all-important birthday, or any celebration, Now We Are Six lovingly returns to the world of Christopher Robin and his friends, including Winnie-the-Pooh.Artfully crafted in the style of the first American edition of Now We Are Six, published in 1927 by E. P. Dutton, this elegant edition is the perfect gift for both new readers and passionate collectors. Author Biography A. A. Milne was born in England in 1882, the third and youngest son of London schoolteachers. As a boy he wrote verses, parodies, and short humorous pieces for his schools paper. He went on to study at Cambridge. In 1903 he left school to write. Before long he was supporting himself on his earnings, and became an editor at Punch magazine. In 1913 he married Dorothy de Selincourt. He began his military service in 1915 in Europe. During this time he wrote three plays, all of which were produced on the London stage. Christopher Robin Milne was born in 1920. It was Christophers toy bear, pig, donkey, tiger, and kangaroo that became the inspiration for the famous Pooh books. A. A. Milne wrote more plays, a novel, his autobiography, and political nonfiction, although he is best remembered for Winnie-the-Pooh, The House at Pooh Corner, When We Were Very Young, and Now We Are Six. Milne died in 1956.Ernest H. Shepard was born in 1879 in London. His father was an architect and his mother, who died when he was ten years old, was the daughter of a notable watercolorist. It was she who first encouraged young Ernest to paint and draw. Art became Ernests passion, and after attending Heatherleys Art School and the Royal Academy Schools, Shepard supported himself by drawing for the illustrated papers and by illustrating books. In 1903, Shepard married Florence Chaplin. Florence was a mural painter and fellow student at the Academy. The Shepards had two children: Graham, who was killed in World War II, and Mary, who later illustrated P. L. Traverss Mary Poppins books. During World War I, Shepard served in France, Belgium, and Italy, attaining the rank of major. On his return to England, he continued with his art. He became a regular contributor to Punch, the classic British humor magazine, where he met A. A. Milne, a man who was to be instrumental to his career. Shepard was elected to the editorial board of Punch, and shortly thereafter, he agreed to do the illustrations for Milnes first book of verse, When We Were Very Young. The illustrations that Shepard created for all four of the Pooh books received worldwide acclaim. For the next 30 years, he continued to illustrate books for both adults and children. In 1973, for the first time, he added color to his drawings for Winnie-the-Pooh. Shepard ultimately donated several hundred drawings to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Ernest H. Shepard continued to pursue his love of drawing until his death in 1976. Details ISBN 0593112334 ISBN-13 9780593112335 Title Now We Are Six: Classic Gift Edition Author A.A. Milne, Ernest H. Shepard Format Hardcover Year 2020 Pages 112 Publisher Dutton Books for Young Readers GE_Item_ID:129482679; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! 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