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The Wind In The Willows
Kenneth Grahame's exuberant yet whimsical The Wind in the Willows belongs to the golden age of children's classic novels. These charming, exciting and humorous tales of the riverbank and its life featuring the wonderfully imagined Ratty, Mole, Badger and the irrepressible but conceited Toad of Toad Hall whose passion for motor cars ("The only way to travel! Here today in next week tomorrow") lands him in many scrapes still continue exert their charm over adults as well as children.
52 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published January 6, 1981
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June 5, 2022
A typical Ladybird book of the 70's to 80's.A classic story well told and illustrated.
September 16, 2020
A great adaptation of the original, with the size more manageable for children. Perfect story for moral lessons, including the dangers of greed and foolishness and the importance of friendship, hospitality and sharing. Unlikely friendships from different worlds form. Engaging illustrations and the writing is teeming with imagery e.g. 'dark, threatening wood'.
May 9, 2008
childish not any old book has to be great
March 31, 2009
Beautiful prose.
March 31, 2016
Not entranced by it. Discovered late, maybe that's why? unconvinced.
August 31, 2021
This is truly a classic and this adaptation targets young readers, introducing to the world of classic literature. You don’t feel alone like Mole anymore once you made new friends like him with Rat, Badger and Toad. And less lonely when you started reading. A wonderful friendship is formed between Mole and Rat who took an adventure to the open road and the woods. Toad is the star of the story. He could not resist new motor cars. He has a thing for speed which get him into a lot of troubles and thank god for that, we get to ride the adventures with him. Prison escape, dressing up, train rides, horse rides with his endless lies make this a very fun read indeed. And there is one last surprise for Toad when he returns to his home and one last thing he has to do with his 3 other friends.
February 1, 2022
This book formed the basis of my Yr2/3 class' English lessons for 3/4 weeks.
I though it was a great book, with lovely description and avenue for imagination.
The adventures of Mole, Toad, Ratty and Badger are transcendent of time, a true classic tale for children.
I particularly liked the clear characterization of each character, the use of humor, and the variety of storylines.
The shorter Ladybird edition was more accessible for the children, and allowed for easy lesson planning and structure, due to the separateness of the storylines, it was almost like a different story each chapter.
There are so many avenues for lessons based upon this book, a true gem.
I though it was a great book, with lovely description and avenue for imagination.
The adventures of Mole, Toad, Ratty and Badger are transcendent of time, a true classic tale for children.
I particularly liked the clear characterization of each character, the use of humor, and the variety of storylines.
The shorter Ladybird edition was more accessible for the children, and allowed for easy lesson planning and structure, due to the separateness of the storylines, it was almost like a different story each chapter.
There are so many avenues for lessons based upon this book, a true gem.
August 24, 2023
I Love The Wind in the Willows! I love Ladybird books! Five stars!
I have to say, though, Toad is a bit much.
I have to say, though, Toad is a bit much.
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