A. A. Milnes beloved poetry collectionsWhen We Were Very Young and Now We Are Sixare now available as part of the Classic Gift Edition line Discover the first of A. A. Milnes classic books for young readers with a gorgeous collectible edition of When We Were Very Young a book of verse. Published two years before WinniethePooh When We Were Very Young is the first of A. A. Milnes delightful verse collections. A celebration of childhood these poems have been read and reread for generations touching the hearts of children and their families for almost a hundred years. Milnes treasured poems are perfectly matched by Ernest Shepards whimsical illustrations. Artfully crafted in the style of the first American edition of When We Were Very Young published in 1924 by E. P. Dutton this elegant edition is the perfect gift for both new readers and passionate collectors. show more