Now We Are Six facts for kids
First edition (Methuen)
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| Author | A. A. Milne |
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| Illustrator | E. H. Shepard |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Winnie-the-Pooh |
| Genre | Children's poetry |
| Publisher | Methuen & Co. Ltd. (London) |
| Media type | Print (hardback and paperback) |
| Preceded by | When We Were Very Young |
Now We Are Six is a wonderful book of poems for children. It was written by the famous author A. A. Milne. The lovely pictures were drawn by E. H. Shepard. This book was first published in 1927. It has thirty-five different poems inside. Some well-known poems include "King John's Christmas" and "Binker".
Many fans love this book because it features Winnie-the-Pooh. Eleven of the poems have illustrations of Pooh Bear. These poems often show Pooh and his friends on adventures. Some examples are "Us Two", "The Engineer", and "Furry Bear".
About the Poems
The poems in Now We Are Six are full of imagination. They tell stories about everyday life and fun adventures. For example, "The Charcoal Burner" and "Knight-in-armour" take you to different worlds. "Waiting at the Window" and "In the Dark" explore feelings.
One poem, "In the Dark", might have been inspired by "crib talk". This is when babies talk to themselves when they are alone. It shows how Milne found inspiration in simple, real-life moments.
Music and Fun Facts
Did you know some of these poems were turned into songs? Around 1930, a singer named Mimi Crawford recorded them. The music was composed by Harold Fraser-Simson. He also wrote music for other famous stories.
Some of the poems recorded were "Sneezles" and "The Friend". It's cool to think that these poems became songs!
This book has also inspired other writers. For example, a book called Now We Are Sixty was a funny take on it. Another book, Now We Are Sick, was a collection of horror poems. It shows how popular and inspiring Milne's work is.
What's Inside?
Here is a list of all the poems you can find in Now We Are Six:
- Solitude
- King John's Christmas
- Busy
- Sneezles
- Binker
- Cherry Stones
- The Knight Whose Armour Didn't Squeak
- Buttercup Days
- The Charcoal-Burner
- Us Two
- The Old Sailor
- The Engineer
- Journey's End
- Furry Bear
- Forgiven
- The Emperor's Rhyme
- Knight-in-Armour
- Come Out with Me
- Down by the Pond
- The Little Black Hen
- The Friend
- The Good Little Girl
- A Thought
- King Hilary and The Beggarman
- Swing Song
- Explained
- Twice Times
- The Morning Walk
- Cradle Song
- Waiting at The Window
- Pinkle Purr
- Wind on the Hill
- Forgotten
- In the Dark
- The End
