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Mr. A.A. Milne presents Pooh goes visiting in story-folk

Book
1931 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

On cover: Pooh goes visiting.
Title on slipcase: Pooh goes visiting.
Blue cloth-bound paperback with cardboard cut-out characters of Christopher Robin, Rabbit, Piglet, Rabbit's friends and relations, two Pooh figures (one fatter after eating honey) and a hole in which Pooh gets stuck. these itmes are issued in a box (designed to be two stage sets) and inserted into a slipcase made to resemble a book. The book contains the following instructions on use: 'You commence by arranging the scenes, as the Story itself indicates, then, for the youngest, Mother or Nurse reads the story and places the characters in front of the scene, as they arrive in the story. Soon, quite young children enjoy and are able to do this. Older children, however, speak the parts themselves whilst moving the characters, and the best time of all comes when they are able to act the Story by themselves, discarding the little figures entirely and using the scene to indicate the locality. Step by step, if care is taken, the youngest children can be introduced to the joys of 'Let's pretend'. What could be more comforting than to be for once Darling Pooh himself (with honey), or more dignified than to be the famous Christopher Robin?'
"This play is based on chapters II and VII of Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne" -- t.p. verso.
23 pages.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 9 parts.

  • Book
  • Cutouts
  • Book
  • Book
  • Book
  • Book
  • Book
  • Book
  • Book
TitleMr. A.A. Milne presents Pooh goes visiting in story-folk (published title)
Materials and techniques
Cloth bound paperback and cardboard cut-outs in card box and slipcase
Brief description
'Winnie-the-Pooh Goes Visiting in Story Folk', book with cardboard cutout figures, published by Methuen & Co., London, 1931. NAL Pressmark 60.RR.0011.
Physical description
On cover: Pooh goes visiting.
Title on slipcase: Pooh goes visiting.
Blue cloth-bound paperback with cardboard cut-out characters of Christopher Robin, Rabbit, Piglet, Rabbit's friends and relations, two Pooh figures (one fatter after eating honey) and a hole in which Pooh gets stuck. these itmes are issued in a box (designed to be two stage sets) and inserted into a slipcase made to resemble a book. The book contains the following instructions on use: 'You commence by arranging the scenes, as the Story itself indicates, then, for the youngest, Mother or Nurse reads the story and places the characters in front of the scene, as they arrive in the story. Soon, quite young children enjoy and are able to do this. Older children, however, speak the parts themselves whilst moving the characters, and the best time of all comes when they are able to act the Story by themselves, discarding the little figures entirely and using the scene to indicate the locality. Step by step, if care is taken, the youngest children can be introduced to the joys of 'Let's pretend'. What could be more comforting than to be for once Darling Pooh himself (with honey), or more dignified than to be the famous Christopher Robin?'
"This play is based on chapters II and VII of Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne" -- t.p. verso.
23 pages.
Dimensions
  • Height: 189mm
  • Width: 140mm
Gallery label
(09/12/2017 - 08/04/2018)
Spin-offs and Merchandise

The popularity of Milne’s books led to merchandise like calendars and birthday books featuring his text and Shepard’s illustrations. The British and American publishers shared ideas for off-shoots. A 1931 mini theatre from a set featuring traditional fairy tales shows how quickly Winnie-the-Pooh became a classic. Pop-up books followed from America, as well as books featuring recipes for ‘Smackerels’ and supplies for ‘Expotitions’. Shepard’s illustrations continued to appear in similar products, for which he designed new covers or inspired imitations.

[Group label Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring a Classic]
Other number
60.RR.0011 - NAL Pressmark
Collection
Library number
38041016017097

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Record createdAugust 15, 2016
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