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The National Gallery Masterpiece Classics: The Wind in the Willows

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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is a charming tale set in a pastoral English countryside where anthropomorphic animals are the central characters. The story primarily follows Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger as they embark on a series of adventures by the riverbank and through the woods. Themes of friendship, home, and the beauty of nature are explored, creating a timeless narrative that continues to delight readers of all ages.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a love for classic children's literature featuring charming animal characters. The adventures of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger offer timeless themes of friendship and adventure, accompanied by beautiful illustrations inspired by art from The National Gallery.

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The National Gallery Masterpiece Classics: The Wind in the Willows

Part of a new series of beloved children's classics featuring unique covers of famous artwork. Join Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad in their classic riverbank adventure.

Part of a new series of beloved children's classics featuring unique covers of famous artwork. Join Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad in their classic riverbank adventure.

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Join Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad in their classic riverbank adventure. Produced in association with the UK's National Gallery, this handsome new hardback edition's dustjacket features Monet's The Water-Lily Pond from the National Gallery's collection, and includes expert notes on the art.

Featuring the full original text of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows, this beautiful edition is the perfect way to enjoy the story of Mole's friendship with the Water Rat and Badger, and Toad's outlandish escapades with motor cars.

This volume is part of the Masterpiece Classics series from Welbeck, which includes The Jungle Books, Alice in Wonderland and A Christmas Carol.

Series: The National Gallery Masterpiece Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803381558

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Illustration: No

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Kenneth Grahame first published The Wind in the Willows in 1908, and it has become a classic of children's literature, enjoyed by children and adults alike.

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