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The Wind in the Willows

By Kenneth Grahame
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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is a charming tale that follows the adventures of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger in the English countryside. As they navigate their friendships, the story explores themes of home, adventure, and the changing seasons. The whimsical narrative highlights the escapades and mishaps of the characters, set against a backdrop of pastoral beauty.
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You might enjoy this book if you love charming tales that explore friendship and adventure through the delightful antics of animal characters like Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger. This classic story offers a whimsical journey through the English countryside, perfect for those who appreciate beautifully written prose and timeless themes of camaraderie.

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The Wind in the Willows

In a beautiful single volume, Inga Moore's magical illustrations bring Kenneth Grahame's much-loved classic to life for a new generation of readers.

Inga Moore's title "Six Dinner Sid" won the 1990 Smarties Book Prize (0-5 Category).)

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In a beautiful single volume, Inga Moore’s magical illustrations bring Kenneth Grahame’s much-loved classic to life for a new generation of readers.

Kenneth Grahame's classic children's stories, which depict the adventures of the amiable Mole and the Water Rat, alongside the comic misadventures of the wayward Toad, are collected in this beautiful volume. Carefully abridged by the artist herself, this version of the beloved stories is instantly accessible to a young picture book readership.

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The Sunday Telegraph praises the book's illustrations by Moore as a stunning complement to Kenneth Grahame's work. The Good Book Guide suggests it's a timeless treasure for children. The Guardian highlights the enchanting illustrations, noting their witty characterisation and detailed depictions of the English countryside. The Financial Times commends the wit, charm, and atmospheric use of colour in Moore's illustrations, making them endlessly rewarding.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780744575538

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 September 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Inga Moore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 284.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 1140g

Pages: 184

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kenneth Grahame

About the Author

Kenneth Grahame was born in 1859 and wrote fiction and fantasy for children. He is most famous for The Wind in the Willows (1908), which is considered to be one of the greatest classics of children's literature. He also wrote The Reluctant Dragon which was later adapted to a Disney movie.

With a career in illustration spanning over 30 years, Inga Moore is a highly distinguished author and illustrator of children’s books, who has illustrated numerous classics to much critical acclaim, including Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden and Oscar Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost. Her other picture book titles include A House in the Woods, Captain Cat and the award-winning title, Six Dinner Sid, which continues to grace bookshop shelves 20 years on from publication. Born in Sussex but raised in Australia, Inga returned to England as an adult and now lives in Herefordshire.

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