Pooh's Little Instruction Book

by Joan Powers, Ernest H. Shepard (Illustrations)

NB: The copyright page states that the book is written by Joan Powers, the cover that A.A. Milne provided the inspiration.

Pooh, the Bear of Little Brain, has a perspective on things that is, to say the least, unique. This amusing little book offers suggestions and reminders on how to live a good life - Winnie-the-Pooh style.

On topics ranging from Teatime (Proper Teas are superior to Very Nearly Teas) to Tails (they're not just a Little Bit Extra at the back), the advice proffered here could only come from that enchanted place, the Hundred Acre Wood. And it could only be inspired by Pooh, the Best Bear in All the World.

Genres: Childrens, Philosophy, Fiction, Inspirational, Self Help, Reference, Humor

80 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Laura Verret · Rating 5 out of 5]

My love for the Bear of Very Little Brain was only enhanced by this collection of the most valuable lessons learned throughout the course of his adventures. Priceless nuggets were included such as this...

"When looking at your two paws, as soon as you have decided which of them is the right one, then you can be sure the other one is the left."

and this

"When you're visiting a friend and you find that it is time for a little smackerel of something, try looking wistfully in the direction of the cupboard."

valuable advice, that.

"When making an expotition to discover the North Pole, be sure someone in the group knows what the North Pole looks like."

Ah, Pooh Bear, where would I be without you?

[Shirley Revill · Rating 5 out of 5]

My manual for life. I think everyone should read the sayings of Winnie the Pooh.
Awesome.

[Annie · Rating 1 out of 5]

A.A. Milne is surely rolling in his grave. This book was written years after his death and isn't anything like the original Winnie the Pooh books (which consist of Winnie the Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner). Instead of an incredibly well written story as the real Winnie the Pooh books are this book consists of cheap phrases used to make money off of a book that few have even read.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Geweldige wijsheden van Pooh en z’n vriendjes, zoals:
‘Je moet wel respect hebben voor iemand die FEBRUARI kan spellen, ook al spelt hij hem verkeerd.’

en:

‘Je schiet er niets mee op als voor de tweede helft van een gesprek alleen iemands staart nog maar in zicht is.’

Vooruit, nog eentje:
Soms is een boot een boot en soms is het meer een ongeluk. Het hangt ervan af of je eronder of erbovenop zit.’

Natuurlijk is het boekje een beetje het uitmelken van het ‘product Pooh’, maar de weetjes zijn wel erg vermakelijk, zeker als je Pooh-fan bent.

[Ryan Stewart · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute and sweet, but I wish it had been a little more clever.

[Antonio N · Rating 3 out of 5]

urocze

[jess · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Always watch where you're going. Otherwise, you may step on a piece of the forest that was left out by mistake."
the best part about this book is the illustrations! (3.5 rating)
book 5 of my "only books I own" challenge

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given this book on the occasion of my 11th birthday and, re-reading it now, I think that was the perfect age. In lieu of being a "proper" Pooh book, it is as if someone (in this case, Joan Powers) read those books for you and distilled them down to sweet ("A bear, however hard he tries, Grows tubby without exercise") or humorous ("When in doubt, keep in mind that "O gallant Piglet" is always a very thoughtful way of beginning a piece of poetry") little anecdotes for living your best life in a Pooh-inspired fashion. They call to mind the stories from which they originated, which makes this Pooh enthusiast smile, and are accompanied by some of the original-style illustrations.

[Julie Stafford · Rating 4 out of 5]

A.A. Milne's birthday was January 18 so I have gathered some of his books and a few other children's books and will be reading them the rest of January. Pooh's Little Instruction Book is one that was given to me by a co-worker many years ago and though there is not much to it, I have to say it is very profound. As Eeyore says, "We can't all and some of us don't That's all there is to it."

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seriously, what's not to like about Winnie the Pooh? Some sound advice, some silliness, and overall joyous Pooh-isms make this cute little book, sweetly illustrated in the old fashioned Pooh style, a delight to read. It's one readers will cherish, give as gifts, and return to again and again when life presents moments that could use a little of the wisdom of Pooh and his friends.

[Autumn Kearney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of cute, helpful advice. You may do yourself some good following it. These two quotes from this book are my favorite:

“Rivers know this: There is no hurry. We shall get there some day.”

“A little considerarion, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.”

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely little book full of delightful little homilies.

[Isabell Einarsson Nygårds · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars
A cute and quick read. If you are familiar with Winnie the Pooh from before you are going to recognise a lot from this book

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a hard book to find in libraries. It was a short little book with inspired sayings from Pooh and the many characters in his books.

[Alayna Eve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adorable little sayings from Pooh, Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and friends some make sense some don't, some are cute and silly and some are applicable!

[Embl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mysig!

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great, little book filled with quotes from Pooh and his friends. ❤️

[oish · Rating 3 out of 5]

for research purposes but wildly enjoyable.

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Sometimes, if you stand on the bottom rail of a bridge and lean over to watch the river slipping slowly away beneath you, you will suddenly know everything there is to be known.”

[Jackie Pilling · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Pooh. Silly ol bear.

[Yana · Rating 4 out of 5]

About 3.5 stars for me
While I never actually read any Winnie the Pooh books or watched any of the cartoons when I was a kid, this book has been sitting on a shelf in my house for as long as I can remember.
While I did flip through it from time to time, today was my first time reading every quote.
It definitely made me feel better, and I did learn a few very important things:
A. If you ever get stuck in a hole/door that was too tight- chances are you'll stay there for at least a week
B. A balloon is a great tool to have while in search for honey- assuming said honey is real
C. Never climb a tree if you don't know how to climb down from it
D. Always check to make sure your rope is indeed a rope and not your friends' tail

All jokes aside- there are some really important messages hidden in this book, and I hope to keep coming back to them whenever I feel a bit down. I would definitely recommend it as a nice gift to give someone who could use some humor and inspiration from time to time :)

[Kenneth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Winnie the Pooh has been my great favorite for almost seventy years. It started with my father reading the books to me and continued over the years with several re-readings by myself. I still return regularly to the books and love them. Their meaning and impact have changed over the years, and it is both the adult me and the child who still lives in me who love them.

I have read “Pooh's Little Instruction Book” by Joan Powers earlier and picked it up again last night. It has been debated whether it is appropriate to exploit A.A. Milne’s original texts in this manner. I have nothing to object to when it is done so beautifully and with greatest respect to the original. This little book is a gem you can pick up anytime and read a few pages. The short texts together with the original artwork always make me feel so good.

This time I read the book in Swedish translation. The original books I have on my bookshelf both in Swedish and in English.

[southernmyst · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amusing, cute little illustrated coffee table book. We read ours in snippets, occassionally, after dinner. Some favorite quotes:

"People who don't Think probably don't have Brains; rather, they have grey fluff that's blown into their heads by mistake."

"When selecting a new bell-rope for your front door, make sure it isn't someone else's tail."

"When you are pretty sure that an Adventure is going to happen, brush the honey off your nose and spruce yourself up as best you can, so as to look Ready for Anything."

[Sharper1 · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay. A bit random, though. I think I was looking for it to be more along the lines of The Tao of Pooh so my expectations may have been too steep. I think it could have been way better with a more organized flow to it and more of the zen-y quotes.

[Seth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rad. Very short but fun collection of Winnie the Pooh sound bites, but hilarious in its unconventional wisdom. Nice for a daily dose of one or two quotes.

[Tori]

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[DoctorM · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always trust Pooh and Paddington Bear.

[Hubert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Utterly delightful and aphoristic!

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kloka ord till stora som små!

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Small book ideas based on Winnie the Pooh.