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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I don’t know why it took me so long to read Winnie-the-Pooh. My issue with most children’s books (and even many humorous books) is that they tend to be overly silly. But this one? It’s anything but. The humour is incredibly clever - witty without being cheap - and the story is absolutely charming. I’ll definitely be reading the rest!
I wasn't sure if I'd read this before, and while I definitely hadn't, I knew most of the stories already from the Disney videos. There were some details and stories that understandably were left out of the Disney versions (like Christopher Robin accidentally shooting Winnie-the-Pooh, and the animals kidnapping Roo when Kanga and Roo first move into the neighborhood). But for the most part, there's a reason these are classic stories. They're sweet and funny and memorable. The framework for the book, from what I can tell, is the author making up stories about his son (Christopher Robin) and his son's stuffed animals. I have a lot of questions about how much the animals can "feel" (Pooh is not bothered by being shot, and Eeyore doesn't appear to be in pain when his tail is nailed back on, but Pooh gets hurt when they're trying to pull him out of Rabbit's front door, and Eeyore's tail goes numb from being in cold water), but I suppose there is more leeway for children's stories like this. I'm glad that the Disney versions kept the story feel, with a narrator who uses much of the original language. I'd be equally happy reading this to my kids or showing them the videos.
I'm biased because Winnie the Pooh was my childhood. I love all the characters. It doesn't often make sense (child with a gun?), but it feels like it shouldn't. The author perfectly conveys childlike wonder and freedom in imagination. Reading it as an adult feels a bit out of place.
5/5 for what it is, 4/5 for my experience as an adult.
5/5 for what it is, 4/5 for my experience as an adult.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Peter Dennis is a fantastic reader recommended by Christopher Robin (the author’s son) himself. My daughter loves listening to this for her quiet time.
Highly recommended for 4-7 year olds and parents alike.
Highly recommended for 4-7 year olds and parents alike.
It is definitely a kids book for kids and not the kind to also be enjoyed by adults. It was a little shocking to see what jerks some of the characters I loved as a child are through adult eyes.
This book was so nostalgic to read, and it was way funnier than I remembered. I think I'm going to have to read all the rest of the Winnie-the-Pooh books now, because I actually loved this so much more than I expected. And I might need to go eat some honey toast:)
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced