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By: Christopher Denise,
on 4/1/2016
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This drawing by Ernest H. Shepard inspires every single time I see it.
By: Fourstorymistake,
on 2/12/2008
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By: Betsy Bird,
on 4/13/2007
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By: Christopher Denise,
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By: Inderjit Deogun,
on 6/4/2009
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Classic Winnie-the-Pooh by Ernest H. Shepard
On October 5, 2009, you’ll find the first authorized sequel to A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner on bookstore shelves. Return to the Hundred Acre Wood penned by David Benedictus and illustrated by Mark Burgess marks Pooh’s comeback after nearly 90 years.
I, like many of you, adore this “bear of very little brain.” His innocence and inquisitive nature is captivating. Winnie-the-Pooh goes where the world takes him; never hesitating to search for the answer to any question.
Ernest H. Shepard’s endearing illustrations brilliantly capture the essence and spirit of Winnie-the-Pooh. All he required were a few lines to bring this gentle, kind bear to life. Simple and straightforward drawings that elicit wonder in its audience.
For me, the pièce de résistance is A. A. Milne’s charming narration. Whenever I think of Winnie-the-Pooh, I think of that voice. A voice that sees the world through a child’s eyes and wraps you with comfort and security.
Can Benedictus and Burgess duplicate the magic created by Milne and Shepard? Can Benedictus and Burgess fill their shoes? Frankly, I don’t think they can. For those are some substantial shoes to fill. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
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By: Fourstorymistake,
on 2/12/2008
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I actually had the opportunity to meet Avi in person at a book talk and I told him that my absolute favorite of his books was The End of the Beginning. He sighed resignedly (clearly he has heard that before) and said it was a book he wrote over the course of several days. He was trying to help a friend and aspiring author by telling him how easy it was to write, saying that he could complete a book in one day. He said that although he wasn't quite able to finish it in one day, he did finish it within a week!
It makes complete sense to me that my favorite (sorry, Avi!) of Avi's books, The End of the Beginning, was written in a brief amount of time. The End has a sweet and light touch and there is no evidence of over-thinking and complicating. Its collection of vignettes contrasts with the more elaborate plot lines of his other books. It concerns a snail named Avon as he leaves his cozy home looking for adventures with his new friend, an ant named Edward. The events that follow, while adventuresome to the heros, are humorous to the readers: guarding a caterpillar in her cocoon, dueling another snail, teaching a cricket a new song and, biggest of all, discovering the end (the beginning?) of the branch they've set out on.
The language is clever and endearing and Tricia Tusa's illustrations are precious. The whole book has a Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet spirit and the illustrations even evoke Ernest H. Shepard's whimsical style. It's a quick, refreshing and delightful read.
Very highly recommended!
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By: Betsy Bird,
on 4/13/2007
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Like death and taxes, the royalty lawsuits surrounding a bear of very little brain and too much tummy have started again tenfold. In celebration, the Powell's Blog posted a very amusing courtroom drama starring the critters in question. Favorite line thus far, "Tiggers can't handle the truth." I just attempted to work in an A Time to Kill quote, but nothing seemed appropriate or even, for that matter, funny. Best to leave that sort of thing to the professionals, I think.
*My subconscious has just informed me that if I ever attempt to use the term "hiz-ouse" again there will be serious repercussions. I have informed my subconscious, in turn, to shove it where the sun don't shine. It has now responded by dredging up my worst memories of various small boy-related humiliations. Of course you know, this means war.
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Was it something like:
"Now, imagine he's a silly old bear."