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Positieve Poeh - Wijze woorden van Poeh
Dit opgewekte boek over Poeh en zijn vrienden uit het Honderd-Bunders-Bops staat vol ideeën en goede raad. Laat je inspireren en ga vrolijker en gezonder door het leven.
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First published September 5, 2005
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A.A. Milne
1,836 books3,678 followersAlan Alexander Milne (pronounced /ˈmɪln/) was an English author, best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh and for various children's poems.
A. A. Milne was born in Kilburn, London, to parents Vince Milne and Sarah Marie Milne (née Heginbotham) and grew up at Henley House School, 6/7 Mortimer Road (now Crescent), Kilburn, a small public school run by his father. One of his teachers was H. G. Wells who taught there in 1889–90. Milne attended Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied on a mathematics scholarship. While there, he edited and wrote for Granta, a student magazine. He collaborated with his brother Kenneth and their articles appeared over the initials AKM. Milne's work came to the attention of the leading British humour magazine Punch, where Milne was to become a contributor and later an assistant editor.
Milne joined the British Army in World War I and served as an officer in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and later, after a debilitating illness, the Royal Corps of Signals. He was discharged on February 14, 1919.
After the war, he wrote a denunciation of war titled Peace with Honour (1934), which he retracted somewhat with 1940's War with Honour. During World War II, Milne was one of the most prominent critics of English writer P. G. Wodehouse, who was captured at his country home in France by the Nazis and imprisoned for a year. Wodehouse made radio broadcasts about his internment, which were broadcast from Berlin. Although the light-hearted broadcasts made fun of the Germans, Milne accused Wodehouse of committing an act of near treason by cooperating with his country's enemy. Wodehouse got some revenge on his former friend by creating fatuous parodies of the Christopher Robin poems in some of his later stories, and claiming that Milne "was probably jealous of all other writers.... But I loved his stuff."
He married Dorothy "Daphne" de Sélincourt in 1913, and their only son, Christopher Robin Milne, was born in 1920. In 1925, A. A. Milne bought a country home, Cotchford Farm, in Hartfield, East Sussex. During World War II, A. A. Milne was Captain of the Home Guard in Hartfield & Forest Row, insisting on being plain 'Mr. Milne' to the members of his platoon. He retired to the farm after a stroke and brain surgery in 1952 left him an invalid and by August 1953 "he seemed very old and disenchanted".
He was 74 years old when he passed away in 1956.
A. A. Milne was born in Kilburn, London, to parents Vince Milne and Sarah Marie Milne (née Heginbotham) and grew up at Henley House School, 6/7 Mortimer Road (now Crescent), Kilburn, a small public school run by his father. One of his teachers was H. G. Wells who taught there in 1889–90. Milne attended Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he studied on a mathematics scholarship. While there, he edited and wrote for Granta, a student magazine. He collaborated with his brother Kenneth and their articles appeared over the initials AKM. Milne's work came to the attention of the leading British humour magazine Punch, where Milne was to become a contributor and later an assistant editor.
Milne joined the British Army in World War I and served as an officer in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and later, after a debilitating illness, the Royal Corps of Signals. He was discharged on February 14, 1919.
After the war, he wrote a denunciation of war titled Peace with Honour (1934), which he retracted somewhat with 1940's War with Honour. During World War II, Milne was one of the most prominent critics of English writer P. G. Wodehouse, who was captured at his country home in France by the Nazis and imprisoned for a year. Wodehouse made radio broadcasts about his internment, which were broadcast from Berlin. Although the light-hearted broadcasts made fun of the Germans, Milne accused Wodehouse of committing an act of near treason by cooperating with his country's enemy. Wodehouse got some revenge on his former friend by creating fatuous parodies of the Christopher Robin poems in some of his later stories, and claiming that Milne "was probably jealous of all other writers.... But I loved his stuff."
He married Dorothy "Daphne" de Sélincourt in 1913, and their only son, Christopher Robin Milne, was born in 1920. In 1925, A. A. Milne bought a country home, Cotchford Farm, in Hartfield, East Sussex. During World War II, A. A. Milne was Captain of the Home Guard in Hartfield & Forest Row, insisting on being plain 'Mr. Milne' to the members of his platoon. He retired to the farm after a stroke and brain surgery in 1952 left him an invalid and by August 1953 "he seemed very old and disenchanted".
He was 74 years old when he passed away in 1956.
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May 16, 2025A friend gifted me this a few years ago, and today I decided to finally read it. I’m glad I did. It‘s always had a special place on my shelf and in my heart 💌
⋆🐾° "How would it be," said Pooh slowly, "if, as soon as we're out of sight of this Pit, we try to find it again?"
"What's the good of that?" said Rabbit.
"Well," said Pooh, "we keep looking for Home and not finding it, so I thought that if we looked for this Pit, we'd be sure not to find it, which would be a Good Thing, because then we might find something that we weren't looking for, which might be just what we were looking for, really."
⋆🐾° "How would it be," said Pooh slowly, "if, as soon as we're out of sight of this Pit, we try to find it again?"
"What's the good of that?" said Rabbit.
"Well," said Pooh, "we keep looking for Home and not finding it, so I thought that if we looked for this Pit, we'd be sure not to find it, which would be a Good Thing, because then we might find something that we weren't looking for, which might be just what we were looking for, really."
March 14, 2025
Collection of cute quotations from original Pooh-stories by A.A. Milne. Who doesn't need some Pooh-wisdom from time to time?
April 8, 2017
A friendly paw will reassure.
Wisdom can be as sweet and innocent as honey.
February 13, 2021
I especially enjoyed the large illustrations and various sketches by E. Shepard for the book illustrations. The excerpts were nothing new; might as well read the books. But for just browsing and looking at pictures, it was very cute and lovely. The little "wise sayings" were mostly kinda silly. "Take time for yourself!" and the like. But for the original writings and all the illustrations, I'll give it 4 stars.
January 21, 2014
My 10 year old self: I'm sorry to say this but this Winnie-The-Pooh book is... confusing, at least at first. I thought it was like a novel, like Return to the Hundred Acre Wood also by A.A. Milne. But it isn't that way. The author gives a topic, and a short little story about that topic, about 1 paragraph long. If you understand that part, it is an enjoyable read, so if you read this, read the book! If not... skip it.
Me at this current moment in time: LITTLE BRIANNA HOW COULD YOU? I read this wayyyyyy too young if Winnie the Pooh wasn't fabulous.
Me at this current moment in time: LITTLE BRIANNA HOW COULD YOU? I read this wayyyyyy too young if Winnie the Pooh wasn't fabulous.
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May 14, 2017A delightful book of wisdom from Pooh and his friends. Thoughts to ponder include "Don't try too hard; let the hums get you." and "Look the part so you'll feel Ready for Anything." Each thought is followed by a quote. My favorite is titled "It might never happen!" followed by the words -
"Supposing a tree fell down, Pooh, when we were underneath it?"
"Supposing it didn't," said Pooh after careful thought.
Piglet was comforted by this...
-Jess O.
"Supposing a tree fell down, Pooh, when we were underneath it?"
"Supposing it didn't," said Pooh after careful thought.
Piglet was comforted by this...
-Jess O.
September 19, 2012
this is actually the cutest book i've ever read in my entire life.
June 7, 2015
Such a lovely little book!
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February 18, 2022
I found the last piece of this book when in BBW 2018. My feeling wanted me to buy this.
I read this when i had huge argued for very first time, with my boyfriend after 3 years in relationship. I picked this book on my shelve, and this book soothe me well. This books tell us about wisdom through pooh and friend's life. So everytime i am not in a good mood, i always pick this book to soothe me.
I read this when i had huge argued for very first time, with my boyfriend after 3 years in relationship. I picked this book on my shelve, and this book soothe me well. This books tell us about wisdom through pooh and friend's life. So everytime i am not in a good mood, i always pick this book to soothe me.
November 4, 2018
Some drawings will live on forever. The children’s classic has reached out to the self-help market. With a little wisdom and a little extract from the original here and there, Pooh-based book is a profitable business.
January 7, 2022
De wijsheden van Pooh blijven altijd mooier dan die van The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. Echter moet je hier m.i. wel de echte Pooh voor lezen. Deze korte stukjes halen het bij lange na niet tot de oorspronkelijke verhalen.
June 16, 2022
I absolutely adored Winnie the Pooh growing up, so to have a book that highlights some of the best writings and illustrations from the original book is a dream. This is a very sweet and a wonderful feel good book.
November 5, 2017
I love how, for a bear of very little brain, Pooh always has a lot to teach us.
September 9, 2018
Positivity at it's best. Simple reading with punchline content. Love the simplicity and the message delivered.
Even more if you are Pooh's fans
Even more if you are Pooh's fans
May 5, 2019
Pooh is such a wise bear.
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December 14, 2020A little light but uplifting reading while I self isolate.
March 28, 2021
An absolutely charming little book❤️
May 13, 2024
Adorable book and some sage advice
June 23, 2024
This book helped me with the tough loss of my uncle and this book is a lifetime treasure! ❤️❤️❤️ So fortunate to have gotten it as a gift from a great friend!❤️
September 26, 2024
Cute self care book❤️💛
November 13, 2025
Sharon Bookclub 2025 ✅
January 9, 2010
Pooh is one of my favorite characters! "Poetry and Hums aren't things which you get, they're things which get you. And all you can do is to go where they can find you." Another fave: "Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. "Pooh!" he whispered. "Yes, Piglet?" "Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw. " I just wanted to be sure of you."
May 29, 2012
Poohtastic. Inspirational. I love this book.
December 4, 2013
so sweet and warm! you can really take in wisdom when its coming from, Whinnie The Pooh.
December 30, 2013
I got this book to wrap up our Pooh nursery for our unborn child. I figured it would be something I could read to our kid. It is very sweet and I can't wait to read them aloud one day.
July 24, 2015
A very warm and charming read, and it is a positive book indeed. Although I'm pretty sure the targeted audience is among children, I do think this book is suitable for all ages.
November 25, 2017
leuke quotes aangevuld meet Poeh wijsheid.
December 15, 2016
words of wisdom from pooh...what could be better
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