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The Wind in the Willows

By Karen Saunders and Kenneth Grahame
Series: Robert Ingpen Picture Book
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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, with contributions from Karen Saunders, follows the adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger, and the excitable Toad in the English countryside. The story explores friendship, loyalty, and the wonders of nature as the animals navigate various escapades together. It's a charming tale filled with whimsical characters and gentle humour, perfect for children and those young at heart.
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You might enjoy this charming tale if you love stories featuring friendship, adventure, and the delights of nature. Its whimsical characters, including animals with human traits, embark on journeys that explore themes of camaraderie and the joys of riverside life, making it a timeless read for children and adults alike.

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A picture book edition of the much-loved classic, retold for parents to share with their younger children, with illustrations by Robert Ingpen.

A beautiful picture book edition of a beloved classic, rewritten and redesigned for parents to share with younger readers aged 3+, and stunningly illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen award-winning artist, Robert Ingpen.

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A picture book edition of a much-loved classic, with illustrations by award-winning artist, Robert Ingpen.

This timeless tale has never been out of print and is one of the best-loved children's titles in English literature. Kenneth Grahame's wonderful imagination and quiet humour continue to charm children and adults alike, and Robert Ingpen's stunning illustrations bring to life the adventures of Toad, Mole, Ratty and Badger.

When the Mole leaves his spring-cleaning and heads up into the open air, he embarks on a series of exhilarating adventures with his new friends: the laid-back Ratty, the gruff yet kindly Badger and the self-satisfied, irrepressible Mr. Toad. The impulsive Toad leads the friends from one escapade to the next - from upturned gypsy caravans to stolen motorcars, a daring prison escape and, finally, to a heroic confrontation with the sinister inhabitants of the Wild Wood.

Now retold in picture book form by Karen Saunders - with stunning artwork by Robert Ingpen.

Series: Robert Ingpen Picture Book

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803380919

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Illustration: Fully illustrated

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Robert Ingpen
  • Illustrated by Robert Ingpen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 224g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Karen Saunders Kenneth Grahame Series: Robert Ingpen Picture Book

About the Author

Karen Saunders has an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University and has worked for Parragon and Barefoot Books. Her first picture book,Baby Badger's Wonderful Night, was published by Gullane. She has also worked as a primary school teacher. Karen lives in Bath with her husband and young son. Follow Karen at www.karensaunders.co.uk or on Twitter: @writingkarenRobert Ingpen was born in 1936 in Geelong, Australia, and still lives and works nearby in Barwon Heads. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children's literature and he has been honoured with Membership of the Order of Australia.Kenneth Grahame was born in Edinburgh in 1859, but, following the death of his mother when he was only five years old, was brought up by his grandmother in Berkshire. Grahame began writing as a means of escaping the drudgery of his job at the bank, and he soon began to have pieces published in journals.The Wind in the Willows began as a bedtime story for Grahame's son Alistair, nicknamed 'Mouse', and was further embellished by Grahame in letters to his son. The book was published in 1908 and eventually became a huge bestseller.

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