I have wonderful memories of feeling poorly (I was a sickly child too) sitting on my father's lap while he read Winnie the Pooh to me. He did all the voices too, and his squeaky Piglet voice never failed to make me laugh. I think my favourite story is when Pooh goes to Rabbit's house and then gets stuck in the hole trying to leave. Shepard's illustration of all of Rabbit's friends and relations coming to pull Pooh out of the hole is genius!
I grew up with the original Pooh and am fortunate enough to still have my childhood copy of the book. My dear mother wrote inside the cover making note of the date I first laughed at Pooh. What a treasure! Thank you for this walk down memory lane and reminding us we are never too old for Winnie the Pooh. 😊
I grew up with the Disney Pooh, I loved it as a kid. I only read Milne's books as an adult... and absolutely fell in love with them. They've totally replaced the Disney version in my heart now. The story about Eeyore's birthday is probably my favourite too, it is really touching.
I LOVE Winnie the Pooh! I had all four books as a child too, and used to ask my father to read them over and over to me until I could read them by myself. The chapter that I remember best is when Pooh was playing Pooh Sticks.
LOVE LOVE LOVE Winnie the Pooh! I need to get copies again. I loved these books as a child and my brother also read aloud to me. Now want to give Eeyore a hug 😊🤗!! Those dear creatures ❤ 🎈
I agree that Winnie the Pooh is quintessentially British aside from his Canadian origin in Winnipeg (thanks for mentioning that.) I was fortunate that I grew up with the books that were illustrated by E.H. Sheppard rather than the Disney version. Thanks for bringing back fond memories of my mum reading these timeless classics to me.🐻🍯
My most traumatic disagreement with a Disney adaptation was of 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith back in the 1960’s. I was 7 and beyond excited to see my favorite book on the cinema screen. However, as family lore has it, I spent most of it in tears because Disney conflated Perdita and Mrs Pongo, and Nanny Cook and Nanny Butler. I now realize this was probably because of social “sanitization” (Perdita was a single mother and Nanny Butler a cross dresser?) but at the time I was very confused and disappointed. I’m a very new subscriber and very much enjoy your cheerful, knowledgeable and down to earth perspectives on such an eclectic selection of books. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, wonderful though Disney is, they do have a history of getting a little over-cautious about things that were perfectly OK for kids in the books! I think that in the 60s the film censors were still being very heavy-handed. I loved the Dalmatian books too - but I remember enjoying the film as well, even with the changes.
Favourite moment is the horrific sadness of when Christopher Robin explains about school and it is horrifying. That wrenching moment where he knows he will no longer be able to be in charge and do as he pleases and the tone of the book becomes almost funereal. It is a perfect explanation of the end of childhood and the oppressiveness of school.
Happy Winnie the Pooh Day!! One of two wonderful bears I grew up with( the other being Paddington.)I remember my dad reading me the House at Pooh corner. That is a precious memory for me. My favourite story is the one with the Pooh sticks . And I can be heard humming “tiddly Pom!” It’s a shame A.A.Milne felt that the stories became the only works recognized, when he wrote so many other things. The drawings by E.H.Shepherd are the only version of Pooh that I like. Such nostalgia, like a warm hug. Now don’t get me started on Paddington! I ate marmalade sandwiches for months when I was a kid ..😂 Thanks for this!
I say 'tiddly pom' too! In fact, as my dog is called Tilly, I sometimes call her that as a nickname 😂 I agree about A A Milne - I really would like to read some of his other works - I believe he wrote some murder mysteries too, but everything was overshadowed by Pooh - which sadly, he resented, especially the unwanted fame it brought his son - but he left such a wonderful legacy to the world and enriched the lives of so many children. We should return the favour and read his other books!
I grew up with Winnie the Pooh. I really deeply dislike the Disney version. I think my youngest sister may still have our copies. I can hardly remember not knowing and loving Alice and Winnie the Pooh. I am oldest of five and Mother read Pooh and Alice to all of us as we reached the right age. I can remember her laughing. I read the books to my children and the books still live with one of them.
I have wonderful memories of feeling poorly (I was a sickly child too) sitting on my father's lap while he read Winnie the Pooh to me. He did all the voices too, and his squeaky Piglet voice never failed to make me laugh. I think my favourite story is when Pooh goes to Rabbit's house and then gets stuck in the hole trying to leave. Shepard's illustration of all of Rabbit's friends and relations coming to pull Pooh out of the hole is genius!
I grew up with the original Pooh and am fortunate enough to still have my childhood copy of the book. My dear mother wrote inside the cover making note of the date I first laughed at Pooh. What a treasure! Thank you for this walk down memory lane and reminding us we are never too old for Winnie the Pooh. 😊
I grew up with the Disney Pooh, I loved it as a kid. I only read Milne's books as an adult... and absolutely fell in love with them. They've totally replaced the Disney version in my heart now. The story about Eeyore's birthday is probably my favourite too, it is really touching.
I am SO enjoying your themes for this cold January! Humor, Pooh.
You put a smile on my face with this video. Brought back warm memories on this cold, windy day. Thank you.
I LOVE Winnie the Pooh! I had all four books as a child too, and used to ask my father to read them over and over to me until I could read them by myself. The chapter that I remember best is when Pooh was playing Pooh Sticks.
Oh yes! And playing Pooh Sticks is fun too!
You just made my day! I used to read those books out loud with my partner even though I was then in my 40s.
My favorite poem is “King John’s Christmas” which I memorized as a child and can stilll recite!
LOVE LOVE LOVE Winnie the Pooh! I need to get copies again. I loved these books as a child and my brother also read aloud to me. Now want to give Eeyore a hug 😊🤗!! Those dear creatures ❤ 🎈
I agree that Winnie the Pooh is quintessentially British aside from his Canadian origin in Winnipeg (thanks for mentioning that.) I was fortunate that I grew up with the books that were illustrated by E.H. Sheppard rather than the Disney version. Thanks for bringing back fond memories of my mum reading these timeless classics to me.🐻🍯
My most traumatic disagreement with a Disney adaptation was of 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith back in the 1960’s. I was 7 and beyond excited to see my favorite book on the cinema screen. However, as family lore has it, I spent most of it in tears because Disney conflated Perdita and Mrs Pongo, and Nanny Cook and Nanny Butler. I now realize this was probably because of social “sanitization” (Perdita was a single mother and Nanny Butler a cross dresser?) but at the time I was very confused and disappointed.
I’m a very new subscriber and very much enjoy your cheerful, knowledgeable and down to earth perspectives on such an eclectic selection of books. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, wonderful though Disney is, they do have a history of getting a little over-cautious about things that were perfectly OK for kids in the books! I think that in the 60s the film censors were still being very heavy-handed. I loved the Dalmatian books too - but I remember enjoying the film as well, even with the changes.
I recently read Winnie The Pooh for the first time last fall. What a treasure!
Favourite moment is the horrific sadness of when Christopher Robin explains about school and it is horrifying. That wrenching moment where he knows he will no longer be able to be in charge and do as he pleases and the tone of the book becomes almost funereal. It is a perfect explanation of the end of childhood and the oppressiveness of school.
It is a sad end to the stories, and very poignant and real.
Happy Winnie the Pooh Day!! One of two wonderful bears I grew up with( the other being Paddington.)I remember my dad reading me the House at Pooh corner. That is a precious memory for me. My favourite story is the one with the Pooh sticks . And I can be heard humming “tiddly Pom!” It’s a shame A.A.Milne felt that the stories became the only works recognized, when he wrote so many other things. The drawings by E.H.Shepherd are the only version of Pooh that I like. Such nostalgia, like a warm hug. Now don’t get me started on Paddington! I ate marmalade sandwiches for months when I was a kid ..😂 Thanks for this!
I say 'tiddly pom' too! In fact, as my dog is called Tilly, I sometimes call her that as a nickname 😂 I agree about A A Milne - I really would like to read some of his other works - I believe he wrote some murder mysteries too, but everything was overshadowed by Pooh - which sadly, he resented, especially the unwanted fame it brought his son - but he left such a wonderful legacy to the world and enriched the lives of so many children. We should return the favour and read his other books!
I think he wrote some play also!
Yes he did.@@allisonryder4781
I grew up with Winnie the Pooh. I really deeply dislike the Disney version. I think my youngest sister may still have our copies. I can hardly remember not knowing and loving Alice and Winnie the Pooh. I am oldest of five and Mother read Pooh and Alice to all of us as we reached the right age. I can remember her laughing. I read the books to my children and the books still live with one of them.
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