A. A. Milne's beloved collection of poetry—featuring 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.