The Wind in the Willows is a classic of children's literature, first published in 1908. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters in a pastoral version of England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie and celebrated for its evocation of the nature of the Thames valley.
Down by the riverbank, Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad are about to begin their adventures. Join in the fun with this beautifully illustrated retelling of Kenneth Grahame's classic tale. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.
The Wind in the Willows has its origins in the bedtime stories that Kenneth Grahame told to his son Alastair and then continued in letters (now held in the Bodleian Library) while he was on holiday. But the book developed into something much more sophisticated than this, as Peter Hunt shows. He identifies the colleagues and friends on whom Grahame is thought to have based the characters of Mole, Rat, Badger and Toad, and explores the literary genres of boating, caravanning and motoring books on which the author drew. He also recounts the extraordinary correspondence surrounding the book's first publication and the influence of two determined women - Elspeth Grahame and publisher's agent Constance Smedley - who helped turn the book into the classic for children we know and love today, when it was almost entirely intended for adults.Generously illustrated with original drawings, fan letters (including one from President Roosevelt) and archival material, this book explores the mysteries surrounding one of the most successful works of children's literature ever published.
Happy young passengers will join the continuing adventures of Mole, Rat, and Toad as they hit the road in Toad’s brand new, brightly colored cart. It has all the comforts of home, and Toad loves it very much. But as they make their way, a honking vehicle even better, newer, and faster than a cart comes along!
Mole lives alone deep underground until one fine day he dares to go up. He is shy and afraid of water, but he soon meets a friendly Water Rat who composes a poem as the story progresses. Will Mole run away or face his fears? This reader is the perfect introduction to Kenneth Grahame's classic The Wind in the Willows, with illustrations by Michael Hague.
Children's Literature Classic, The Wind in the Willows: Follow the Mole on his trips up and down the Thames with "Ratty," the Water Rat. Trek into the Wild Wood, nearly freezing in winter snows, to find Mr. Badger. Meet Otter, Portly, and the Sea Rat. See what happens when this fearless band of friends runs into no less than the demi-God Pan, Himself! Not to mention Mr. Toad's wild adventures on land and sea, from boats to a carriage and then onto his obsession, the automobile. See how he becomes a dangerous fugitive, running from the police - and what his friends do about this. It's no wonder that this non-stop classic has been brought to the stage, film and even made into amusement park rides!
Hang spring cleaning! nature is renewing herself again and the call of the outside is too strong. The timid Mole decides to peep out of his den and eventually take a leisurely walk along the riverbank. He encounters the wiley Rat, who know the surroundings like the back of his hand and the boastful Toad full of loony ideas. For Mole, a season of roller coaster events is about to unfold! Kenneth Grahame's beloved classic, brought many times to the silver screen, finds its first adaptation into sumptuous comic art.
