It was a drowsy summer afternoon, and the Forest was full of gentle sounds, which all seemed to be saying to Pooh, 'Don't listen to Rabbit, listen to me.' So he got in a comfortable position for not listening to Rabbit.
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- Author's profession: Author
- Nationality: english
- Born: January 18, 1882
- Died: January 31, 1956
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