Kenneth Graham's The Wind in the Willows" is one of the most celebrated works of literature for children & this " Penguin Classics" edition contains notes & an introduction by Gillian Avery. Meek little Mole wilful Ratty Badger the perennial bachelor & petulant boastful Toad: over one hundred years since their first appearance in 1908 they've become emblematic archetypes of eccentricity folly & friendship. & their misadventures
- in gypsy caravans stolen sports cars & their beloved Wild Wood
- continue to capture readers' imaginations & warm their hearts long after they grow up. Begun as a series of letters from Kenneth Grahame to his son " The Wind in the Willows" is a timeless tale of animal cunning & human camaraderie. This " Penguin Classics" edition features an appendix of the letters in which Grahame first related the exploits of " Toad" & new introduction by children's literature historian Gillian Avery. Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was an English bank official writer author of " The Wind in the Willows" (1908) set in the idyllic English countryside. The work established Grahame's international reputation as a writer of children's books & has deeply influenced fantasy literature. If you enjoyed " The Wind in the Willows" you might enjoy JM Barrie's " Peter Pan" also available in " Penguin Classics". "A charming book." (" Terry Jones")."

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Far from fading with time Kenneth Grahame's classic tale of fantasy has attracted a growing audience in each generation. Rat Mole Badger & the preposterous Mr Toad (with his ' Poop-poop-poop' road-hogging new motor car) have brought delight to many through the years with their odd adventures on & by the river & at the imposing residence of Toad Hall. ...

This is a brand new addition to Usborne Young Reading Series 2" which is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow & helps build confidence & ability. " The Wind in the Willows" is a re-telling of the beloved Kenneth Grahame story following the adventures of four riverside companions: Mole Ratty Badger & of course the eponymous Mr Toad. It is evocatively illustrated by Mauro Evangelista who also illustrated the " Young Reading" titles " Alice in Wonderland" & " The Wizard of Oz". It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly who is a senior lecturer in education & an early reading specialist from Roehampton University." ...

This is the much-loved classic tales of Ratty Mole Badger & Toad. When Mole goes boating with Ratty instead of doing his spring-cleaning he discovers a whole new world. As well as adventures on the river & in the Wild Wood there are high jinks on the open road with that reckless ruffian Mr Toad of Toad Hall. Ratty Mole Badger & Toad become the firmest of friends but after Toad's latest escapade can they join together & beat the wretched weasels once & for all? The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame is one of the twelve wonderful classic stories being relaunched in Puffin Classics in March 2008." ...

If you love a good story then look no further. Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. They're books to treasure & return to again & again. When Mole takes a break from his cleaning & wanders down to the river bank he meets the Water Rat & a friendship is instantly formed. The two together with Badger spend a glorious summer messing about on the river picnicking on the bank & taking life easy. But when their hapless friend Toad gets into a spot of bother they dash to his aid. Soon the four friends are fighting to save Toad Hall from the dastardly stoats & weasels. ...

Far from fading with time Kenneth Grahame's classic tale of fantasy has attracted a growing audience in each generation. Rat Mole Badger & the preposterous Mr Toad (with his ' Poop-poop-poop' road-hogging new motor car) have brought delight to many through the years with their odd adventures on & by the river & at the imposing residence of Toad Hall. ...

These audio editions especially dramatised for BBC Radio are of timeless stories that have enchanted generations of readers both young & old. The wonder & excitement of these much-loved tales live on in these acclaimed full-cast dramatisations complete with evocative music & sound effects. The story of Ratty Mole Badger & Toads escapades from messing about on the river to poop-pooping in Toads shiny new car was vividly brought to life in Alan Bennetts stage adaptation at the National Theatre in 1990 which captured the imagination of a new generation & introduced many to Kenneth Grahames classic book for the first time. This BBC Radio 4 full-cast recording features many of the members of the National Theatre production
- among them Richard Briers Leslie Phillips & Terence Rigby
- & is narrated by Alan Bennett himself.

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Believe me my young friend there is nothing
- absolutely nothing
- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.

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The Wind in the Willows belongs to the classic age of childrens classic novels. The charming exciting & humorous tales of the riverbank featuring Ratty Mole Badger & the conceited but irrepressible Toad of Toad Hall whose passion for motorcars lands him in many scrapes still continue to exert their charm over grown-ups as well as children. ...

This timeless story opens with Mole leaving his spring-cleaning & going above ground to explore the world beyond his burrow. Making friends with Ratty the two become inseparable & together they spend long summer days enjoying the delights of the river & its banks. Then they meet the impetuous Toad & the distinguished though slightly stern Mr Badger & find themselves caught up in a series of adventures to rescue Toad from his own reckless behaviour & return him safely to Toad Hall. Stolen cars prison sentences daring escapes & dastardly villains all feature in this classic tale of high-adventure & rock-solid friendship. The Wind in the Willows is a story full of beautifully-drawn characters. It is cherished from one generation to the next & so makes a perfect choice for a gift book as it will be enjoyed in equal measure by those tucked up in bed to hear the story for the first time & those who remember many of its lines fondly as they read the story aloud for their young listeners. This is a sumptuous & contemporary gift edition with stunning illustrations from David Roberts. ...