Winnie-the-Pooh

A.A. Milne's Pooh Classics, Volume 1

By: A. A. Milne

Narrated by: Peter Dennis

Blackstone Audiobooks presents, from the unabridged collection A. A. Milne's Pooh Classics, the ten stories of Winnie-the-Pooh performed by Peter Dennis.

Come with us to an enchanted place, a forest where Winnie-the-Pooh lived with Piglet, Rabbit, Owl, Eeyore, Kanga, and Little Roo. The stories are about Christopher Robin and these good companions having wonderful times getting in and out of trouble. It is all very exciting and, really, quite thrilling no matter how young or old you may be.

This reading has earned the prestigious Audie Award, Parents' Choice Gold Award, Ohio State Award of Merit, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Silver Award.

This is the only reading of these immortal stories authorized by A. A. Milne's son, Christopher Robin, who wrote, "Peter Dennis has made himself Pooh's Ambassador Extraordinary and no bear has ever had a more devoted friend. So if you want to meet the real Pooh, the bear I knew, the bear my father wrote about, listen to Peter."

(P)2004 Bother! Los Angeles Production

Critic reviews

“Soothing music introduces and links the stories and verses. Subtle sounds of nature immerse the listener in Pooh’s world and provide a backdrop for Peter Dennis’ enchanting performance…Dennis expresses the multitude of emotions in a childlike tone which is key to the success of the program. All ages will enjoy this marvelous performance of Milne’s words.”

“The recording has a wonderful pastoral feeling to it. It is sweetness and warmhearted fun through and through.”

“The production is performed by the incredible Peter Dennis, who plays all the parts with flawless confidence.”

“Congratulations on your outstanding contribution to children and their families. The sort of growth your work inspires speaks for emotional, ethical, and character development. My personal good wishes!”

Classic Winner

If you could sum up Winnie-the-Pooh in three words, what would they be?

Imaginative, classic, fun

What other book might you compare Winnie-the-Pooh to and why?

Frog and Toad because it's got that old storytime feel to it. Love the classics.

Have you listened to any of Peter Dennis’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

My sons love this book, which is why I bought it. They like the narrator because he sounds like daddy.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No

Do yourself a favor and read this book

Whoever has not read this has not lived a full life. Need I say more? This book is funny and wonderful. The adventures of Pooh and friends will delight both young and old. Dennis is probably the best narrator I have ever come across. I particularly enjoy the voice of Rabbit.
- calliope Matthews, age 13

Authorized by Christopher Robin Himself!

According to the audiobook's introduction, Christopher Robin has said that Peter Dennis' reading is the best at bringing Pooh Bear to life. I do not remember the exact quote, but after listening to it it is easy to believe.
This is not merely a reading but an amazing performance. All of the different characters are performed with different voices and the noises of a country house in the background contribute to the effect that you are Christopher Robin listening to a story in your house near the Hundred Acre Wood.

True to the Text

A wonderful classic narrated expertly according to the text. A lot like having a parent read to you.

Adorable

Perfect performance for a lovely, classic story collection. It made me want to write stories for my son someday!