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Winnie-the-Pooh Collection
Mały ponurnik Kłapouchego
Kłapouchy nigdy by nie pozwolił, aby udzielił mu się optymizm Puchatka. Wiecznie przygnębiony, lecz jakże ujmujący osiołek doczekał się teraz swojego małego poradnika. oferuje w nim okruchy ponurej mądrości, na swój posępny sposób rozważa naturę Wypadków (których nigdy nie ma, dopóki sie nie wydarzą) i Urodzin (które dziś są, a jutro już nie) oraz radzi, jak się zachować, gdy zapodzieje się ogon. I doprawdy nie sposób bie dostrzec humoru w jego smętnych spostrzeżeniach, choć przecież Kłapouchego zdają się omijać wszelkie radości życia w Stumilowym Lesie.
80 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 1996
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About the author
A.A. Milne
1,779 books3,656 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 28, 2024
Better than 99% of the 'expert' instruction books out there! Eeyore (E) has always reminded me of a Zen master; his comments are simple, yet profoundly deep. Books like this are favorites of mine - getting to visit old friends in a new contextual way, making you think deeper about things you often do not notice.
January 29, 2011
"Bouncy or coffy, it's all the same at the bottom of the river."
What can I say; I love Eeyore.
What can I say; I love Eeyore.
September 10, 2018
One of the nicest gloomiest books I've read.
February 3, 2022
"Zelfs al ben je op de bodem van de rivier, dan is dat toch niet het juiste moment om je af te vragen: 'Is dit een Kostelijke Grap of je Reinste Toeval?' Drijf eenvoudig naar de oppervlakte en zeg bij jezelf: ' 't Is nat.'"
Iejoor is en blijft een favorietje van me.
Iejoor is en blijft een favorietje van me.
April 5, 2021
Typical gloomy sayings of Eeyore.
November 11, 2017
My GF got me this book because this is how I am.
She was using this as a gift to show me how she saw me. Am I Eeyore? I see how my family has a suppressed sense of self. You can hear it over the phone, that they are so burdened. But they will stand together and still help one another, because thats the only real value.
She was using this as a gift to show me how she saw me. Am I Eeyore? I see how my family has a suppressed sense of self. You can hear it over the phone, that they are so burdened. But they will stand together and still help one another, because thats the only real value.
March 1, 2008
Eeyore is a true philosopher.He is not gloomy,just misudnerstood.
March 30, 2009
This is an tiny, adorable little book, that perfectly captures Eeyore's voice. I plan to leave it with my Eeyore doll, so he can commiserate with himself :)
April 4, 2011
How can one argue with Eeyore? Cute quotes from the books and other sayings.
February 11, 2015
This reading business. Words and whatnot. Over-rated, if you ask me. Silly stuff. Nothing in it.
January 13, 2020
Looking for a smile and a giggle, this will do it!
My favourite "gloom": "They haven't got Brains, any of them, only grey fluff that's blown into their heads by mistake, and they don't Think."
My favourite "gloom": "They haven't got Brains, any of them, only grey fluff that's blown into their heads by mistake, and they don't Think."
October 26, 2015
A compilation of the cute yet melancholic quotes by Eeyore & as always love Shepard's sketches.
March 25, 2023
Had some charming moments but mostly sad/ weird like I know that is supposed to be Eeyore's character but damn. Some lines were worded v strangely/ hard to parse. There was some stuff in here that was v #relatable core as well.
January 30, 2016
"EEYORE'S gloomy LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK" inspired by A. A. Milne
I must begin with my telling you that I found the book to be quite different from what I thought it was going to be. When I opened up this book I expected to find only instructions on how to be "gloomy" but I found "happy" in this book as well; like, "When your house has quite disappeared, you mustn't complain. You still have all that snow to do with what you like." I find that particularly helpful advise as it is that time of year for snow where I live and I don't know if my house may suddenly "quite disappeared,.."
There is also Clear Cut Knowledge in this book, like when Eeyore makes the incredible point, "They're funny things, Accidents. You never have them till you're having them."
I due have an issue with the book though, and that issue is when we are told, "When your tail is missing, remember that you have every right to Mope." When I think of the word, "Mope" I naturally put it with "Pouting" and Pouting is not a nice thing at all to do to one's Close Friends and Relations.
I must say that the illustrations just made the book. They are all so simple, and so cute!
Emma-
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I must begin with my telling you that I found the book to be quite different from what I thought it was going to be. When I opened up this book I expected to find only instructions on how to be "gloomy" but I found "happy" in this book as well; like, "When your house has quite disappeared, you mustn't complain. You still have all that snow to do with what you like." I find that particularly helpful advise as it is that time of year for snow where I live and I don't know if my house may suddenly "quite disappeared,.."
There is also Clear Cut Knowledge in this book, like when Eeyore makes the incredible point, "They're funny things, Accidents. You never have them till you're having them."
I due have an issue with the book though, and that issue is when we are told, "When your tail is missing, remember that you have every right to Mope." When I think of the word, "Mope" I naturally put it with "Pouting" and Pouting is not a nice thing at all to do to one's Close Friends and Relations.
I must say that the illustrations just made the book. They are all so simple, and so cute!
Emma-
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October 1, 2010
I have always looked to Eeyore to guide my life.
October 8, 2010
I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together.
I am the donkey.
Goo goo g'joob.
I am the donkey.
Goo goo g'joob.
November 5, 2015
This cute little book is a little sad, a little adorable, and has something everyone can relate to.
November 19, 2016
Cute funny book to lighten your mood!
August 24, 2022
I suppose it isn't fair to think less of a book because it didn't match my high expectations, but that is what we have. I judged a book by its cover, and expected a smile on every page. In fact, the little book of Eeyore quotes prompted few smiles. The pictures take me back to another time, and that is good, but Eeyore without his context lacks charm. Milne's writing is as whimsical as ever, of course, but there were several quotes I simply didn't get. Oh well, perhaps others will enjoy it more than I did. Carry on.
July 14, 2025
What is there to say about this book? It has classic Winnie-the-Pooh illustrations alongside quotes and things-that-could-be-quotes from everyone's beloved donkey, Eeyore.
A lot of these quotes were repetitions and variations on the same handful of references. Missing tails, floating in the river, and lost houses are chief among these references.
I'm not quite sure why I left this on my tbr since 2016. I think because Eeyore as a character meant something dear to me, and I couldn't quite bare to not-read it. So for that I'm glad to have gotten the chance to visit with this book.
A lot of these quotes were repetitions and variations on the same handful of references. Missing tails, floating in the river, and lost houses are chief among these references.
I'm not quite sure why I left this on my tbr since 2016. I think because Eeyore as a character meant something dear to me, and I couldn't quite bare to not-read it. So for that I'm glad to have gotten the chance to visit with this book.
May 23, 2021
"Strzeż się pomysłów tych, którzy chcą wyciągnąć cię z rzeki - szczególnie jeśli wspominają coś o upuszczaniu ciężkich kamieni."
November 29, 2022
Was given this book to go with our Winnie the Pooh themed nursery. I love all the Winnie the Pooh characters and feel like all children (and adults) can find enjoyment in their stories.
March 19, 2023
If you follow your own footsteps… you’ll only find the road to nowhere.
November 16, 2024
3.25⭐
December 12, 2024
I love Eeyore and all his sad wisdom!
July 14, 2025
This is a cute little easy to read book with many quotes from Winnie the Pooh books. It is a fantastic little read.
December 28, 2023
"A.A. Milne's enchanting tales in 'Winnie-the-Pooh' captivate readers with timeless charm. The Hundred Acre Wood becomes a magical realm where endearing characters like Pooh, Piglet, and Eeyore embark on heartwarming adventures. Milne's simple yet profound storytelling, coupled with E.H. Shepard's whimsical illustrations, creates a masterpiece for all ages. The narrative, filled with gentle humor and poignant life lessons, transcends generations. 'Winnie-the-Pooh' is a delightful journey into the innocence of childhood, reminding us of the enduring power of friendship. Milne's classic resonates as a literary treasure, capturing the essence of joy and friendship in a mere 100 pages."
May 21, 2017
Hahhaa! Ihaa kyllä kolahtaa muhun. =D
Ja näinhän se on, että aina ei ole vaikeaa... joskus on vielä vaikeampaa. ;-)
"Elämä on laatikollinen ohdakkeita...
ja minulle on annettu kaikki sitkeimmät ja piikkisimmät."
Ja näinhän se on, että aina ei ole vaikeaa... joskus on vielä vaikeampaa. ;-)
"Elämä on laatikollinen ohdakkeita...
ja minulle on annettu kaikki sitkeimmät ja piikkisimmät."
August 8, 2016
I love to just flick through this book and read a snippet from my favourite donkey.
The tag line says "Read this book - then you'll be sorry..." but this collection of pessimistic pondering does make me smile and reminds me that no one has it as bad as Eeyore!
The tag line says "Read this book - then you'll be sorry..." but this collection of pessimistic pondering does make me smile and reminds me that no one has it as bad as Eeyore!
July 10, 2021
I enjoyed this book very much, I read it while walking around a river and I felt in my element. It's very short, so easy to read. I reccomend this little book highly to a lot of people. Some would find the book a little to sad but it is a great little read.
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