A glossy red rubber ball bouncing above a cracked slate tile against a pale yellow background.

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A.A. Milne

Christopher Robin goes hopity hopity, Hopity hopity hop.

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What it means

Our interpretation.

A sing-song verse describes Christopher Robin hopping along, with the repeated 'hopity' imitating the rhythm of each little jump. The repetition and closing 'hop' make it feel like a nursery chant meant to be read aloud, cheerful and simple, delighting in movement and sound.

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