A.A. Milne
The author of Winnie-the-Pooh.
A.A. Milne is an author and playwright. The author of Winnie-the-Pooh. This page is a short guide for parents, teachers and young readers: who they are, which of their books we recommend and where to start.
About A.A. Milne
A.A. Milne was born Alan Alexander Milne on 18 January 1882 in London and died on 31 January 1956. He wrote for the magazine Punch and was also a playwright.
Winnie-the-Pooh (1926) was inspired by his son Christopher Robin’s toys. It was illustrated by E.H. Shepard and followed by The House at Pooh Corner in 1928, with the poetry collections When We Were Very Young (1924) and Now We Are Six (1927).
A.A. Milne’s books in our all-time classics list
- Winnie-the-Pooh (1926): number 12 in our best children’s books of all time. Gentle adventures with a bear of very little brain and his friends in the woods.
Other well-known books and work
- When We Were Very Young (1924)
- Winnie-the-Pooh (1926)
- Now We Are Six (1927)
- The House at Pooh Corner (1928)
Where to start
Start with Winnie-the-Pooh, a book to read aloud.
Frequently asked questions about A.A. Milne
Who is A.A. Milne?
A.A. Milne was born Alan Alexander Milne on 18 January 1882 in London and died on 31 January 1956. He wrote for the magazine Punch and was also a playwright.
Which books by A.A. Milne are on your all-time list?
Winnie-the-Pooh (number 12). See our best children’s books of all time.
Where should I start with A.A. Milne?
Start with Winnie-the-Pooh, a book to read aloud.
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