This gorgeous set of three matching deluxe editions gathers together the entire Pooh world and Milne's classic poetry, in a format that is both exquisite and accessible. All three jackets are printed on quality paper, with a delightful peep-though design that frames the cover artwork. Each book is illustrated with delicate colourings of E.H. Shepard's famous line drawings. Milne's poetry effortlessly transports the reader into a child's mind, with its wonders, tantrums and frustration at adults who seriously think rice pudding is appealing. Readers will remember these poems from their own childhood, and want to pass them on to the next generation. "When We Were Very Young" also features the very first appearance in print of Winnie-the-Pooh, in a delightful verse exploring the tribulations of stoutness for a philosophical teddy bear.