Module 2: House at Pooh Corner: Written by A. A. Milne; Illustrated by Ernest P. Shepard

·         Book Summary: 

In the beginning of the book, Winnie the Pooh and Piglet are on the way to Eeyore's house, which they decide to fix up. With disastrous consequences, at least for Eeyore. ... There are so many stories here, including one in which Tigger loses his bounce, one in which Small is lost, one in which Tigger does not climb a tree, and where Rabbit is very busy. I will not ruin it for you, but I assure that this book is one that you will want to read, whatever your age.    

APA Reference: 

Milne. A. A. (1928). House at Pooh Corner. New York : E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc. 

My Impressions: 

I love this book. I did not read it until my second year in law school, so I know that anyone can enjoy it, young or old. My favorite part is singing the song for snowy weather. It is catchy, so don't be surprised if you catch yourself singing it, too! .... Also, there is an enchanted place at the top of the forest. I have even been there (I really have) and you can go, too. 

Professional Review: 

One day when Pooh Bear had nothing else to do, he thought he would do something, so he went round to Piglet's house to see what Piglet was doing.


Last January, I read and reviewed Winnie the Pooh  It was a reread, as is House at Pooh Corner, an indulgence, too, if you will. Milne's characters: Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Tigger, Kanga, Roo, even Rabbit's friends-and-relations like 'Small' are endearing. They're not just characters in a book, they're friends. And visiting with these particular friends is always pleasant, always welcome. If you haven't read his books--even if you're eighty-two--you really should! It's never too late to go to the 100 Acre Woods.


What will you find in House at Pooh Corner? Poohsticks. Hums. Blustery days. The arrival of Tigger, and so much more. It's written in such a way that you could open it up anywhere and find something quotable. It's just that good.

Laney, B. (2009). [Book review of the book House at Pooh Corner by A. A. Milne].  Becky's Book Reviews. Retrieved from http://blbooks.blogspot.com/2009/01/house-at-pooh-corner.html

Library Uses: 

For this book, I think it would be fun to do a skit of the "special outdoor song for snowy weather" and have two kids act out the scene where Winnie the Pooh bear and Piglet are walking towards Eeyore's house. Or, by contrast, split the kids up into two sections, whereas one section will sing the "tiddly pom" part and the other group will sing the verses as they go along. :-) 

If one decided to do a skit of the scene, one could set up a snow scene made of cotton balls, which could get messy, of course. But, it might be fun... And it is quite difficult to throw snow balls made of cotton.