When We Were Very Young Author:A.A. Milne The first of A.A. Milne's four world-famous books for children, "When We Were Very Young" introduced Christopher Robin to innumerable friends, and has probably been read more widely than any other book of verse for children published in our time. For sheer delightfulness the rhymes are in a class by themselves, with their charm, humor, and unde... more »rstanding--to say nothing of their irrestible rhythms. Ernest H. Shipard's illustrations are an important complement to the verses. A book that goes straight to the heart!« less