Alan Alexander Milne was a well-loved English children’s author who is best known for his Winnie-the-Pooh books and related poems. He also wrote screenplays, detective stories, and worked for the British film industry.
A. A. Milne’s ‘Happiness’ is another entry from the Winnie-the-Pooh author that captures the magic of childhood and teaches adults an important lesson about appreciating what you have.
John had
Great Big
Waterproof
Boots on;
‘Corner Of the Street’ by A.A. Milne is a short poem about the excitement of a child as they go to a meeting point at the corner of a street.
Down by the corner of the street
Where the three roads meet,
And the feet
Of the people as they pass go ‘Tweet-tweet-tweet—’
‘Now We Are Six’ by A. A. Milne is a funny poem. The young speaker talks about what life was like when they were younger than they are now.
When I was One,
I had just begun.
When I was Two,
I was nearly new.
In ‘At The Zoo,’ A. A. Milne narrates a trip to the zoo through a child’s eyes. The speaker’s fantastical and mixed-up descriptions of various animals are the source of much amusement.
There are lions and roaring tigers,
and enormous camels and things,
There are biffalo-buffalo-bisons,
and a great big bear with wings.
A. A. Milne’s ‘Independence’ takes on the perspective of a child seeking freedom from adult control. The poem succinctly rejects patronizing adults who forget a child’s need for independence.
I never did, I never did,
I never did like "Now take care, dear!"
I never did, I never did,
I never did want "Hold-my-hand";
In ‘Teddy Bear,’ the titular stuffed bear frets about his chubby body. A chance encounter with a plump passerby helps Teddy realize that fat men can still be held in high esteem, giving him newfound confidence about his appearance.
A bear, however hard he tries,
Grows tubby without exercise.
Our Teddy Bear is short and fat,
Which is not to be wondered at;
A. A. Milne’s ‘The Island’ presents the speaker’s desire to land on a distant island, from where he overlooks the sea like a king.
If I had a ship,
I’d sail my ship,
I’d sail my ship
Through Eastern seas
‘Buckingham Palace’ is one of the clever poems that A.A. Milne wrote featuring his famous characters from the Winnie-the-Pooh books. It depicts Alice and Christopher’s trip to see the changing of the guard.
They’re changing guard at Buckingham Palace -
Christopher Robin went down with Alice.
Alice is marrying one of the guard.
“A soldier’s life is terrible hard,”
Says Alice.
‘Halfway Down’ by A.A. Milne focuses on a moment in which a young speaker is stuck between the top of the stairs and the bottom. It is both entertaining and thoughtful.
Halfway down the stairs
Is a stair
Where i sit.
‘If I Were King’ by A.A. Milne is a highly entertaining poem. It contains the fantastical thoughts of a young boy who wants to be king.
The other night 'bout two o'clock, or maybe it was three,
An elephant with shining tusks came chasing after me.
His trunk was wavin' in the air an' spoutin' jets of steam
An' he was out to eat me up, but still I didn't scream
‘Poem by Eeyore’ is one of the best poems A.A. Milne wrote featuring characters from Winnie-the-Pooh. In this case, Eeyore shares his relatable thoughts about writing.
Christopher Robin is going.
At least I think he is.
Where?
Nobody knows.
‘Sand Between the Toes’ by A.A. Milne is an upbeat poem. It focuses on a perfect day on the beach and uses characters from Milne’s Winnie the Pooh novels.
I went down to the shouting sea,
Taking Christopher down with me,
For Nurse had given us sixpence each–
And down we went to the beach.
‘Sneezles’ by A.A. Milne is a funny poem that uses outrageous images. The young speaker, Christopher Robin, depicts his dreadful made-up illness.
Christopher Robin
Had wheezles
And sneezles,
‘Solitude’ by A.A. Milne discusses themes of solitude. The poem also evokes feelings of contentment as Milne depicts Christopher’s secret hideaway.
I have a house where I go
When there's too many people,
I have a house where I go
‘Spring Morning’ by A. A. Milne creates an uncertain and nostalgic tone by asking the same question several times. The young speak can’t stop asking “Where am I going?”
Where am I going? I don’t quite know.
Down to the stream where the king—cups grow—
Up on the hill where the pine—trees blow—
Anywhere, anywhere. I don’t know.
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