When we were very young

The poem titled Teddy Bear, which is included in this volume, marks the first literary appearance of the character who would later become known as Winnie-the-Pooh. The collection also features illustrations by E. H. Shepard, who provided the iconic visual style for the subsequent Pooh books.

The verses are independent pieces and do not follow a narrative sequence, allowing readers to enjoy them in any order. Many readers find that reading them aloud helps to capture the rhythmic and playful nature of the language.