Read as part of The Infinite Variety Reading Challenge, based on the BBC's Big Read Poll of 2003.Winnie-the-Pooh is such an English Treasure, it seems impossible that I had never read it before, not in my childhood or in my adulthood. However, being English means that I already know all about Pooh Bear, his friends and that most treasured English-childhood past-time of Pooh Sticks.It was so charming and written so well, but I found it really didn't go anywhere. I wish I had read it as a child because I feel so bad for having not having enjoyed this wonderful book, just so I could add my nostalgia to the whole experience. As it is, we'll have to make do with Winnie-the-Pooh being a well written, very endearing but on the whole utterly boring story.I love all the characters: they have wonderful personalities and Eeyore is just the most adorable manic depressive I've ever encountered. But there wasn't much else beyond the characters: even the magical Hundred Acre Wood was just a couple of trees being mentioned every now and then. It just wasn't as fun or as wonderful as I've always been led to believe.Blog | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Shop | Etsy

I was not expecting this to become a new favorite! It has a similar style to Peter Pan and it's SO FREAKING FUNNY! I loved this so much and am SO EXCITED to continue with the series!

Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne was my favorite book series as a child. Later, when my own kids sat listening to the adventures of Christopher Robin, Pooh Bear, Piglet, and Eeyore, and the gang, it was a little bit of a shock to discover this series, with its charming stories, are not just for kids. A little Consideration, a little Thought for Others, makes all the difference I enjoyed sharing these stories with my own children, loving the chance - or excuse- to read them all over again, struck by the humor, and the clever rhymes, and diversity of the characters. This ode to childhood and friendship is poignant for the adults, but has brought extreme joy to children for nearly a century- which is a testament to their agelessness. Spying this book at the library, this past week, I couldn't resist checking it out. This time, with my children grown and living their own lives, I have no 'excuse' to read these stories again, but you know what? You don't need a reason or excuse to read these classic, delightful adventures. Winnie the Pooh and his cohorts tug at the hearts of both young and old alike! What better way to spend a cold, dreary day than with Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh, being reminded of the many hours of joy they gave you and the great memories they bring back of special times spent reading these books to my own children? Maybe the best thing, though, is seeing these diverse characters stand the test of time, and feeling at peace knowing these special and gentle stories will continue to delight children and their parents for many more generations to come!! 5 stars