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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Shed Method written and read by Sara Milne Rowe. Wishing to be better at something lies at the heart of modern life: a bad week to a better week, a frustrated parent to a better parent, an anxious speaker to better speaker, a burnt-out colleague to a...

Everyone who grows up within a family experiences the need to outgrow parents and teachers, to make a way of life that is his own, and to create his own circle of friends and family—however large or small. As a young man, Christopher Milne found himself seeking his own path through life against a background of two central experiences.

A wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems celebrating all the warmth and joy of the holiday season. "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus" is a kindly editor's reply to a young reader regarding the existence of Santa; "Silent Night" is the classic song read with meaning and reverence; "The Christmas Masquerade" is a charming tale of a magical Christmas Eve.

Perhaps there is a knack to being able to talk coherently to a two year-old, but this skill is lost on the storyteller in this highly relatable and humorous short story from the creator of Winnie the Pooh. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

These stories came before the more famous "Winnie the Pooh", but point to the master storyteller A. A. Milne always was. In this beloved tale, the unnamed uncle describes correspondence with his niece Margery. The young girl has as unique a perspective on life as her uncle and has derived her own unique spelling of words.

The award-winning author of Winnie the Pooh takes a look at what struggles one might face trying to gain weight and leaves the listener to wonder if our hero has actually gained any weight at all.

A harried man goes Christmas shopping and picks up a most unwanted companion: a rather demonstrative toy that simply won't shut up.

Another masterful interaction between young Margery and her uncle. From the mind of the creator of Winnie the Pooh comes one in a series of short stories that captures the joy of childhood and the frustration of an uncle unused to interacting with children.

A Margery story. The storyteller interacts with his niece who is just learning to speak. For his own benefit he is quick to interpret the word Gorkey - which apparently has more than one meaning. Relatable humor in this delightful shot story from the mind of Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne.

Once there was a handsome prince who was loved by everyone (except his family). Armed with a magic ring that will bring help whenever he needs it, this charming prince rides forth to seek his fortune. This is a hilarious look at how fairy tales would turn out in the real world!

This story existed before the term 'hoarders'. When one believes they are capable of letting go of an article that ties them to an emotional memory, they will come to find solace in the struggles of the narrator letting go of some of his most 'priceless' possessions. A dash of humor can be found in this very relatable storyline from the author of Winnie the Pooh. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

When this dear old gentleman passes by, he causes quite a stir! Is the marriage between an elderly respectable couple really a case of bigamy? A delightful play!

It is an unmistakable truth that a politician will gain enemies. Those enemies will seek to find some mistake made in the past that they can use against the politician. This is just such a case with this memorable short story from A. A. Milne, author of Winnie the Pooh. Filled with the humor you might expect from the author, the reason for political blackmail may surprise you.

Crime, thriller, and noir fans will delight in this fourth volume of The Greatest Mysteries of All Time, an exciting series featuring short fiction by legendary writers, past and present. From Edgar Allan Poe, Ernest Hemingway, and Georges Simenon to Lawrence Block and Sara Paretsky, this unique collection—compiled and edited by multi-award-winning mystery connoisseur Otto Penzler—is a captivating mixture of mystery and suspense.

A prince, unloved by his family, yet popular with the people, set out to find his fortunes. Charming met Beauty and with the help of a magic ring Prince Charming helps the princess in what he believes to be a noble quest of releasing her brother from the spell of a magic giant. Charming believes that by rescuing her brother he may win her heart. Princess Beauty rejects Charming, but then she had her own little plot to share with the hearer.

In an age where being an apprentice was normal the storyteller has the opportunity to discuss a new writing by 13-year-old Bobby. The conversation inspires the storyteller to complete his own version of the story. The result should bring a smile. Is it possible soap operas came from this short story conversation with the young writer? Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

In this short tale, young Margery is learning to spell out words and thinks herself a fine writer. The first word she mastered was "baby". The faithful uncle attempts to teach her some of the best ways to create a solid and enjoyable story. In the end, her story was just three words, but perhaps there was a depth no one expected. Perhaps the uncle was just overthinking things.

When you find yourself in the company of one who knows very little, but thinks they are an expert you may be comfortable with the storyteller in this delightful short tale from A.A. Milne, the author of Winnie the Pooh. In this tale, the storyteller fancies himself an expert gardener. You may leave with other opinions. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Zu den berühmten Erzählungen von Alan A. Milne gibt es jetzt auch neun Hörspiele voll bienenstachligem Witz, voll honigsüßem Charme, voll hinreißend philosophischem Bärengebrummel! Und hier sind sie alle: Winnie-der-Pu, der honigsüchtige Bär von geringem Verstand, das ängstliche Ferkel, der traurige I-Aah, Känga und Klein-Ruh, Eule, Kaninchen, der ungestüme Tiger und natürlich Christoph Robin.

A good horse has an amazing effect on a rider – even if the rider knows nothing of horses. Our storyteller would make up whatever he needed to in order to keep the horse. He even kept his military mustache if it meant he could continue a companionship with Toby. Filled with a patchwork of humor from the mind of A.A. Milne, the author of Winnie the Pooh.