How we cite our quotes: (Book Title.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
On the morning of the fifth day he saw the water all round him, and knew that for the first time in his life he was on a real island. Which was very exciting. (Winnie-the-Pooh.9.31)
Christopher Robin also sees the excitement of potentially harmful situations. But, unlike Roo, he's also a little worried, too, as he's concerned about Pooh and his other friends.
Quote #5
Christopher Robin had spent the morning indoors going to Africa and back, and he had just got off the boat and was wondering what it was like outside, when who should come knocking at the door but Eeyore. (House.1.40)
Milne presents this little bit of play in a dry, realistic tone, as if Christopher Robin actually went to Africa. With this, he respects the way that imaginative play can feel very real to young children. In fact, the whole work of fiction is based on this premise. So the next time your kids pretend to be a tiger, a pirate, or a chef, just go along for the ride. The more they fully embody that role, the more they'll learn from it.
Quote #6
"Well, look in my cupboard, Tigger dear, and see what you'd like." Because she knew at once that, however big Tigger seemed to be, he wanted as much kindness as Roo. (House.2.129)
While Milne allows us to see how capable children can be, he doesn't let us forget that adults should be kind and nurturing.