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It is a lovely story with excitement but without being too frightening. It can open the door to the world of books for young children and show them that their own imagined visions of a tale can be as gripping as anything on television or their computers.
The Wind in the Willows - What's it about?
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Eventually, he takes Mole to meet his friend Mr Toad of Toad Hall, a reckless character given to sudden enthusiasms. When they arrive at Toad Hall, Toad is waxing lyrical about life on the open road in a horse drawn caravan and talks them into accompanying him.
At this time, motor cars were new and there were very few on the roads. As they ride along on the caravan, a car drives past them and frightens the horse so it bolts and badly damages the caravan.
Instead of being angry, Toad is mesmerised and instantly loses all interest in caravaning, instead he is besotted by automobiles and loses no time to buy his own. This leads him into even more trouble...
The Wind in the Willows
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This new edition, published 2008, has 70 lovely illustrations from award-winning artist Robert Ingpen which help bring the story to life for younger readers while enhancing the experience for people of all ages.
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"Believe me, there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
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Fetching blurbs now... please stand byLove it! Great read.
RuntFarmSeries says:
Wonderful children's classic, not to be missed! The new edition, with illustrations by Kenneth Grahame, is beautiful. Reminds me of Runt Farm and its Puddlefoot Pond, Picnic Hill and the Kitchen Garden . . .
Posted November 10, 2009
kitty222 says:
A wonderful book; loved it! But then I've always been fond of stories about talking animals.
Posted September 12, 2009
lerryngal says:
I have wonderful childhood memories of reading this book, and now live in Lerryn, the gorgeous Cornish hamlet, that was thought to be the inspiration for the book. as I sit by the river, on a calm summer's day, and can imagine the characters floating by in a little boat.
I have just purchased a 10 book set for my Grand-children, who will grow up with appreciation for both the books, and their beautiful rural surroundings.
Posted July 15, 2009
???????? says:
It is a great book for children to read, an enchanting, and fascinating tale of the four friends... In parts, quite funny;
At some schools they even have a Wind In The Willows week, and focus on the brill tale, to end all tales! lol
Posted June 01, 2009
Andi_M says:
I love the Wind in the Willows- it was the first book I ever read as an eight year old by myself...I still love the book to this day and regularly read it!
Posted March 30, 2009
Sorry, not my cup of tea.
susannaduffy says:
I remember it well from my school days, to tell you the truth it seemed to be set on another planet from where I was standing. I didn't appreciate it until I was in my 30s. Perhaps you have to understand England, and the English, to get into the flow of the characters.
Posted August 14, 2008
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The Wind in the Willows (Signet Classics)
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The Wind in the Willows (Unabridged Classics)
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The Wind in the Willows (Penguin Classics)
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The Wind in the Willows (Puffin Classics)
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The Wind in the Willows
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Watch an Excerpt from the Wind in the Willows
Who was your favourite character?
Toad of Toad Hall
The play omits much of the action in the novel and just takes the story of foolish, impetuous Toad and his adventures which involve his friends, Rat, Mole and Badger and culminate with the battle with the weasels.
Since 1929 the play has been performed regularly and is a favourite with children especially at Christmas time.
An Animated Version of The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows Four-Pack (Original Film / First and Second Series / A Tale of Two Toads)
Amazon Price: $62.99 (as of 12/24/2009)
This award winning Cosgrove Hall production of the movie and television series has been highly praised for its animated version of Kenneth Grahame's immortal story.
The Wind in the Willows in the Movies
Masterpiece Theatre: The Wind in the Willows
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The Wind in the Willows/The Willows in Winter
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Wind in the Willows
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Kenneth Grahame Society
Find out more about the author
- Kenneth Grahame Society
- Membership of the society is free and the website contains a biography, literary criticism of Grahame's work, and additional information as well as a forum.
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- RuntFarmSeries RuntFarmSeries Nov 10, 2009 @ 9:06 pm
- Lovely lens! Lensrolling to the Runt Farm books for ages 6-10. Readers who love Wind in the Willows will love Runt Farm, too -- cozy, classic illustrations with a modern twist. And you have to keep on the lookout for weasels!
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- jptanabe jptanabe Jul 15, 2009 @ 11:03 am
- Love this book and this lens! I remember going to see "Toad of Toad Hall" performed on stage when I was little and I never stopped talking about it for years. My dad used to read the book to me every night. My daughter loves it now. Thanks for reminding me!
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- vanidiana vanidiana Feb 5, 2009 @ 6:33 am
- It's nice finding another 'The Wind in the Willows' lens on squidoo. I'm putting your lens to my lensroll! :)
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- PaulHassing PaulHassing Nov 21, 2008 @ 9:25 pm
- Loved the book, and thought your lens did it justice. Well done! P. :)
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- a_willow a_willow Oct 8, 2008 @ 4:14 am
- You did a great review here. And since the title is related - it's going to be lensrolled to my Willow lens! ;)
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