The Wind in the Willows
Books | Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / General
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Kenneth Grahame
Another beautiful book by renowned artist Robert Ingpen in the popular Union Square Kids Illustrated Classics children's books series, one of the most beloved and widely read classic books of all time--The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. For more than a century, this classic kid's book and its endearing protagonists--Mole, Mr. Toad, Badger, and Ratty--have enchanted children of all ages. Whether the four friends, a toad, mole, badger, and rat, are setting forth on an exciting adventure, engaging in a comic caper, or simply relaxing by the River Thames, their stories are among the most charming in all of English literature. Fans of Frog and Toad Are Friends and other teachers' picks book list titles will enjoy this classic kid's book! Looking for unique gifts for kids? Give the experience and magic of classic children's literature like never before with this illustrated edition of The Wind in the Willows, a work of art that will surely become a treasured keepsake.
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Author
Kenneth Grahame
Pages
224
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Published Date
2012
ISBN
1402782837 9781402782831
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Morgan Church
"there were a few boring chapters but so funny and whimsical for the most part. i love anthropomorphic animals and i think both children and adults could gain something valuable from reading this. while it is a children’s book, it is quite poetic and philosophical."
Josephine Baskovic
"This book was probably what made me fall in love with literature and the act of writing from the very start. I read it when I was pretty young...and read it again...and again.... It's a beautifully written story of friendship, growing up, and finding oneself. I still list this as one of my all time favorite books, even after being a lit major in college and decades of reading great books since. There's nothing quite like one's first love."
Sandra Hasenauer
"Very cozy. This is a good book for kids and adults. I can understand why people would grow up loving this, but it’s written in a way that’s not boring if you read it later in life. It’s whimsical and calm, and a majority of the time there’s no overarching plot, so the characters are just vibing. <br/><br/>Though I can see this as a comfort read, it has a conservative tone. Nothing really changes for these characters even if they want to go out and explore. Wanting to leave this simple life and society for something adventurous is treated as inappropriate. But the narration is very charming in a 20th century British kind of way. I can imagine Tolkien was inspired by Grahame because reading this felt like following a hobbit who never left The Shire. <br/><br/>I started to lose steam in the latter half, but I still liked it. I have fond memories of the Disney version of this story, so I had a good time figuring out the differences."
Izzie
"I had a lot of trouble getting through this book. It's cute, and quaint, but I just didn't find it interesting. Parts are amusing, but not consistently."
Andrew Greene