I Wish I Were A King

A retelling of an old legend, cited in Generation to Generation : Recollections of a Chassidic Legacy.

Thomas is fed up of spending so much time with his annoying family. But after a night of particularly strong wishing, he wakes up a king and can do anything he wants! But life is not quite as he expected. If I Were King is a heartwarming story about the power of imagination and the even greater power of home.

When We Were Very Young by A. A. Milne - is a best-selling book of poetry by A. A. Milne. It was first published in 1924, and it was illustrated by E. H. Shepard. Several of the verses were set to music by Harold Fraser-Simson. The book begins with an introduction entitled "Just Before We Begin", which, in part, tells readers to imagine for themselves who the narrator is, and that it might be Christopher Robin. The 38th poem in the book, "Teddy Bear", that originally appeared in Punch magazine in February 1924, was the first appearance of the famous character Winnie-the-Pooh, first named "Mr. Edward Bear" by Christopher Robin Milne. In one of the illustrations of "Teddy Bear", Winnie-the-Pooh is shown wearing a shirt which was later coloured red when reproduced on a recording produced by Stephen Slesinger. This has become his standard appearance in the Disney adaptations. On 1 January 2020, When We Were Very Young entered the public domain in the United States, but remains protected in other countries[clarification needed], including the UK. Contents: "Corner of the Street" "Buckingham Palace" "Happiness" "The Christening" "Puppy and I" "Twinkle Toes" "The Four Friends" "Lines and Squares" "Brownie" "Independence" "Nursery Chairs" "Market Square" "Daffodowndilly" "Water Lilies" "Disobedience" "Spring Morning" "The Island" "The Three Foxes" "Politeness" "Jonathan Jo" "At the Zoo" "Rice Pudding" "The Wrong House" "Missing" "The King's Breakfast" "Hoppity" "At Home" "Summer Afternoon" "The Dormouse and the Doctor" "Shoes and Stockings" "Sand Between the Toes" "Knights and Ladies" "Little Bo Peep and Little Boy Blue" "The Mirror" "Halfway Down" "The Invaders" "Before Tea" "Teddy Bear" "Bad Sir Brian Botany" "In the Fashion" "The Alchemist" "Growing Up" "If I Were King" "Vespers"

When We Were Very Young is a children's book of poetry by A. A. Milne. The book begins with an introduction entitled "Just Before We Begin", which, in part, tells readers to imagine for themselves who the narrator is, and that it might be Christopher Robin. The poem "Teddy Bear" was the first appearance of the famous character Winnie-the-Pooh, first named "Mr. Edward Bear." Table of Contents: Corner of the Street Buckingham Palace Happiness The Christening Puppy and I Twinkle Toes The Four Friends Lines and Squares Brownie Independence Nursery Chairs Market Square Daffodowndilly Water Lilies Disobedience Spring Morning The Island The Three Foxes Politeness Jonathan Jo At the Zoo Rice Pudding The Wrong House Missing The King's Breakfast Hoppity At Home Summer Afternoon The Dormouse and the Doctor Shoes and Stockings Sand Between the Toes Knights and Ladies Little Bo Peep and Little Boy Blue The Mirror Halfway Down The Invaders Before Tea Teddy Bear Bad Sir Brian Botany In the Fashion The Alchemist Growing Up If I Were King Vespers

If I Were King explores the story of a real-life poet, Francois Villon, who shows impressive character development when given a chance to win his love and save France. The story starts when Villon gets himself in trouble by giving his negative opinions of the king too freely. Unfortunately, King Louis was present in the tavern in disguise, and Villon got arrested. He is made Grand Constable of France for a week as a challenge to do a better job running the kingdom. However, he would be executed after a week of service unless he succeeds in an impossible task. McCarthy maintains suspense till the end of the story keeping the readers curious about Villon and his ability to escape execution and win the woman he loves. As the main character of this historical romance is based on the real-life poet François Villon, it acts as a window to 15th century France under the rule of Louis XI during a time of tension and turmoil between King Louis and the Duke of Burgundy. The Shakespearean undertones used to present the love story of the vagabond poet makes this work a remarkable romance.

The English Marvel is a multiskill-based series in English that adheres to the National Curriculum Framework and the advances made in ELT pedagogical principles. Having a learner-centred approach, the series develops essential communication skills and integrates the four language skills of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

Includes: Winnie The Pooh (1926), Now We Are Six (1927), When We Were Very Young (1924) and A Gallery of Children (1925). This set comprises the complete set of original A.A. Milne stories and poems for children with expertly formatted pictures and text. Each chapter includes an audio link allowing you to read and/or listen along as you like with the added convenience of audio annotation. Enjoy this collection of Winnie the Pooh and his adventures with Christopher Robin along with many other A.A Milne children's poems and stories. Now, marking around 100 years since these books were originally released, this collection comprises an unprecedented and complete digital assembly of the famous Winnie the Pooh and A.A. Milne children's book works. Get started reading these books featuring Winnie the Pooh and other stories on your device today.

These classic stories of Pooh Bear and his friends from Hundred Acre Wood will warm your heart. Since his first appearance in the 1920s, Winnie-the-Pooh has charmed readers with his kindness toward the other inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood, making him one of the most beloved animal characters in world literature. This volume includes both A. A. Milne's original edition of Winnie-the-Pooh (1926) and When We Were Very Young (1924)—a collection of 44 poems, including “Teddy Bear,” which marked Pooh’s first appearance in print. More than 200 illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard add a whimsical touch to Pooh’s adventures and will appeal both to longtime Milne fans and new readers alike.