The Wind in the Willows

Name: The Wind in the Willows
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781913519544
Price: 44.99 NZD
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By Kenneth Grahame

Series: Robert Ingpen Illustrated Classics

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The Wind in the Willows is a classic children's tale that follows a group of animal friends, including Mole, Rat, Badger, and the extravagant Mr Toad, through their adventures in the English countryside. As they navigate the challenges of friendship, responsibility, and the beauty of nature, the story celebrates the charm and whimsy of pastoral life. The novel combines adventure and gentle humour, woven into a narrative that delights both young and old.
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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. This beautiful gift edition has over 50 original illustrations by Robert Ingpen.

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It's never too soon to share your favourite classics with the next generation...

This edition of The Wind in the Willows has been adapted for younger readers and features:

- Simplified text

- A child-friendly layout, designed for young readers

- Full-colour illustrations by award-winning artist Robert Ingpen.

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.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913519544

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 December 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Illustration: full color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Robert Ingpen
Illustrated by Robert Ingpen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Kenneth Grahame Series: Robert Ingpen Illustrated Classics

About the Author

Kenneth 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, and was published in 1908, going on to became a huge bestseller.Robert Ingpen was born in 1936 in Geelong, Australia. He studied illustration art and book design at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children's literature and has been honoured with Membership of the Order of Australia. A world-renowned artist and author, he has designed, illustrated and written over 100 books. This series of classic works illustrated by Robert includesTreasure Island,Peter Pan andWendy,The Jungle Book,The Wind in the Willows andA Christmas Carol. Robert lives and works in Anglesea, near his home town of Geelong.

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