How we cite our quotes: (Book Title.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"Now, if you have a green balloon, they might think you were only a part of the tree, and not notice you, and if you have a blue balloon, they might think you were only part of the sky, and not notice you, and the question is: Which is the most likely?" (Winnie-the-Pooh.1.58)
Ironically, in assuming the foolishness of the bees, Pooh reveals his own foolishness. Oh, Pooh.
Quote #2
Well, you laughed to yourself, "Silly old Bear!" but you didn't say it aloud because you were so fond of him. (Winnie-the-Pooh.1.84)
Especially in the first few chapters, Christopher Robin responds incredibly positively to Pooh's foolishness. Most of them end with a quote like this, in which CR expresses his love for Pooh immediately after the bear has done something, well, brainless. It's what we love about Pooh.
Quote #3
"It's a very funny thing," said Bear, "but there seem to be two animals now." (Winnie-the-Pooh.3.17)
Pooh's lack of understanding, such as in this case when he and Piglet follow their own tracks around in circles, allows the reader—even a very young child—to be in on the joke while the characters are left in the dark. This is Milne's version of dramatic irony for young audiences. And it's an amazing source of fun.