Now we are six

audiobook

Now we are six

by A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne

EN·~42 minutes

Chapters

Description

A charming collection of verses invites listeners into the bright, inquisitive world of childhood. The poems swing from the simple delight of counting and rhyme to gentle reflections on solitude, friendship, and the little mysteries that fill a young mind. Each piece feels like a whispered conversation, playful yet thoughtful, capturing moments that feel both timeless and immediate.

Familiar characters quietly appear, offering humor and warmth as they stumble through misadventures and holiday wishes. From the quiet musings of a child’s secret hideaway to the festive hopes of a king longing for a simple gift, the verses celebrate imagination’s power to turn everyday scenes into wonder. Listeners will find a gentle rhythm that mirrors the cadence of growing up—curious, sincere, and ever‑ready for the next line.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~42 minutes (41K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc., 1927, pubdate 1928, pubdate 1935.

Credits

Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2023-04-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne

A. A. (Alan Alexander) Milne

1882–1956

Best known for creating Winnie-the-Pooh, this English writer also had a wide-ranging career as a playwright, novelist, poet, and humorist. His warm, playful stories for children grew out of family life and became some of the most beloved books in modern literature.

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