Reviewed by Jo on
Who doesn't love Winnie-the-Pooh? There's just something about Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends Piglet, Rabbit, Tigger, Eeyore, Kanga and Roo - their simple way of thinking, how they get things wrong in funny ways, their clever plans, their bravery and their friendship - that we can't help but fall in love with them.
And that love doesn't go away just because we're not children any more. We still have fond memories of our time with the friends, and their individual personalities. Thankfully, Egmont have published four little quote books especially for adults, the Winnie-the-Pooh: Now We Are Grown Up range, featuring snippets of our favourite The One Hundred Acre Wood inhabitants and what they got up to; Doubt & Disquiet for Worriers, Little Somethings & Smackerels for Food Lovers, Doom & Gloom for Pessimists, and Deep Thoughts and Ponderings for the Wise.
Oh, Eeyore! He is always determined the see the worst in everything - or at least be prepared for things to go bad. A glass half empty kind of donkey, Gloom & Doom for Pessimists shows the highlights - or should that be lowlights? - of Eeyore's many complaints and pessimistic observations. This one had me smiling alone with resigned amusement.
Each book takes a look at one specific character, with a few quotes here and there from the others thrown in. These books are adorable and brought many a smile to my face. With Christmas round the corner, they would make perfect gifts. Tailor a book to your friends personalities, or give the book that focuses on their favourite character. Or, if they're a huge fan, give them all! And don't forget to buy one or all four for yourself while you're at!
Thank you to Egmont for the review copy.
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- 4 December, 2018: Reviewed