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The Wind in the Willows Hardcover – September 15, 2003

by Kenneth Grahame (Author), Inga Moore (Illustrator)
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Kenneth Grahame's classic children's story tells the adventures of the amiable Mole, the dapper Water Rat and the marvellous Badger as they endeavour to keep the wayward Toad out of trouble. Sensitively abridged and beautifully illustrated with great charm and detail by Inga Moore.
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Gr. 3-5, younger for reading aloud. Previously published in two volumes, The River Bank (1996) and The Adventures of Mr. Toad (1998), Moore's intelligently abridged edition of Grahame's classic is now available in a single large-format volume. The relatively large print, the wide margins, and the beautiful ink-and-pastel artwork on nearly every page make this version a good choice for middle-grade independent readers put off by the original or for parents in search of a pleasing edition to read aloud to younger children. Carolyn Phelan
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[A]n elegantly designed volume ready to take its rightful place on any child’s bookshelf.
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Grahame’s early-20th-century classic is enhanced by lovely watercolor illustrations that provide a contemporary and packed-with-charisma accompaniment. ... Ranging from small vignettes to full-bleed double pages, the artwork embellishes almost every spread, engaging independent readers and reeling in younger listeners with entertaining antics, gentle humor, and genial affection.
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There's a lot of humor in [Roberts'] offbeat artwork, and he does a fine job of conveying the warmth and coziness of the worlds within the legendary riverbank and Wild Wood of the novel. ... It’s a well-designed book (not surprising, coming from Candlewick as it does), and it would lend itself well to a parent-child one-on-one reading, especially as an introduction to the famous tale.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; First Edition (September 15, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763622427
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763622428
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 11 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 1 x 11.25 inches
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    Kenneth Grahame (/ˈɡreɪ.əm/ GRAY-əm; 8 March 1859 – 6 July 1932) was a British writer, most famous for The Wind in the Willows (1908), one of the classics of children's literature. He also wrote The Reluctant Dragon; both books were later adapted into Disney films.

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Anna Abigail
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous audiobook version
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020
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I'm writing about the BBC children's audiobook on CD that is currently one of the formats on this listing -- easily one of my favorites and I'm so happy to have finally bought it. I listened to it fairly often in my early teens, and got a nostalgic hankering for it recently that I couldn't fill, because the only copy in my library system was on cassette tape.

This is hands-down one of the greatest full-cast audio dramatizations of a children's classic, possibly being surpassed only by "The Mind's Eye" production of The Hobbit. Do not expect a word-for-word reading -- instead it is a condensed buffet for the senses that beautifully captures the *spirit* of the book. I laugh in delight every time at the ludicrous, pompous voice of Toad, the no-nonsense dry words of Badger, and of course Mole as he goes from nervous eagerness to a more self-assured animal. There is a very different voice for each part, nowhere do you have to wonder who's talking. And equally memorable are the little songs, the between-scenes music, and the many sound effects (who could forget the "poop poop" of the motorcar horns).

I always wish it were longer, but I used to listen to it on repeat while I was sewing, and it never lost its charm even after many listenings. I'm not British, but can perfectly imagine the brooks, the hedgerows, the country houses and woods...it makes me homesick for comforting places I've never been. Perfect road-trip-with-kids audiobook, especially for reluctant young listeners/readers who prefer movies, because this is very much like listening to a program with the screen off.
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L. N. Howe
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Classics
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2014
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I love this book. It's a book a child would enjoy and profit from, but it's certainly a book for adults, too. I've often thought that it would be a great book for a sick person to read. There's something comforting in it. The main characters, Mole, Rat, Badger and Toad are endearing, and Toad with his over-the-top pomposity gets in more amusing scrapes, after which he is properly humbled––but only until the next occasion for some wild scheme arises. Mole and Rat become almost brothers in their adventures together. The chapter "Dulce Domum" is one of my favorites as the Rat realizes how much the Mole loves his little home, simple though it is, and makes up for his heretofore lack of compassion with effusive praise for it. The chapter "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" seems like a break in the narrative as all the animals (there are many in the book besides the four main characters) look for the lost baby otter. In their search for him, Rat and Mole have an encounter with the god of the animals, Pan, which C. S. Lewis describes as an example of awe, or the numinous. In short, there is everything in this book: Tenderness and affection; adventure; hilarity; pomposity; generosity; helping friends in their time of need; the gamut. It's a must-read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars That Toad Cracks Me Up
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After watching the Disney adaptation of this classic, I decided to read it for myself, and I'm glad I did. Here are my reflections:

When you watch the Disney animated film, the title seems to be a misnomer. Not so for the book. The book repeatedly references how the wind has a voice of its own, particularly in the fantastic, "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn," chapter. The book seems to be a compilation of short stories, so you can skip some chapters entirely and not be left out of the plot. You can read the skipped chapters later if you so desire. They're wonderfully written, but to be honest, not much happens in them.

In the movie, Toad never steals a motorcar. In the book he darn sure does. He goes to prison justly, but for some reason after his friends help him recapture Toad Hall, he is no longer pursued by the police, even though he is no less guilty of his crime and is even moreso guilty because of his defiant escape. In this way, the book has a loose end that the movie by Disney corrects. Unfortunately Toad's character is slightly altered in the Disney movie because of the way it ties up this loose end.

The pace of the book seems to be very slow for a children's book and it's on quite a high reading level I would say. To me, this is surefire proof that literate kids 100 years ago were far more literate than literate kids of today. Harry Potter doesn't have near as high of a vocabulary level requirement as this book does. Most of the vocabulary is used to describe nature. Due to the slow pace of the book in which the narrator describes how beautiful the outdoors is, you really have to like nature to fully appreciate the author's intent. I don't know how many people in modern times really appreciate the outdoors. I sure don't. I hate mosquitos.

The use of metaphors in this book is extraordinarily beautiful. The moon is anthropomorphized and described as deliberately and intently struggling to shine through the clouds to help Rat and Mole in their search for Otter's baby. Also, making a trek to the South is compared to checking out of a hotel, and strong smelling sausage is described as singing of garlic. This Grahame guy was far more of an adult author than a children's author if you ask me.

I didn't really care for any of the characters other than Toad. I was saddened to see that he was left entirely out of many chapters. Toad was perfect comic relief. Sleeping way later than everyone else, not sharing his load of the work, claiming to do things he couldn't do, talking about how great he was, etc. The whole bit of Toad dressing as a washerwoman was great, and fortunately ate up a large chunk of the book.

The high points of the book are its great and masterful use of the English language including its beautiful metaphors, and the presence of the fun and amusing Toad. The only thing it has that may not be so appreciated is its slow pace. The animals sit down to a meal about 200 times during the book, and the preparations for the meals seem overwhelmingly detailed, making you question whether "adventure" is a proper word to use in describing what's going on.

This magnificent work seems targeted to upper class individuals who are bigger on manners and properness than action and suspense, although it does have a good amount of comedy. Great stuff, but not for Spongebob Squarepants fans.
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5.0 out of 5 stars such a fun read
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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Beautifully written, and even without illustrations one can imagine all the wonderful little animals and their little abodes, going from adventure to adventure, and learning how to be friends
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sonali bose
5.0 out of 5 stars Good buy
Reviewed in India on February 19, 2024
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Good for middle school children
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Monica
5.0 out of 5 stars Bel libro !
Reviewed in Italy on September 17, 2023
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Bel libro abbastanza semplice ma ben fatto ! Con CD.
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D. Hornby
5.0 out of 5 stars A splendid read on many levels
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2023
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This is a classic children's book, which in my view has not only stood the test of time, but is as relevant today as when it was written. The values are ones that I believe will resonate with parents and teachers, and it is if course, beautifully written and utterly charming. A book that will remain a pleasure to read to young children, of all ages!
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Margaret
5.0 out of 5 stars Piękne wydanie, duża czcionka
Reviewed in Poland on December 18, 2021
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Piękne wydanie, przyjemne dla oka i liczne rysunki, duża czcionka ułatwiająca czytanie, dobrej jakości kartki. Dla uczących się języka angielskiego warto dokupić wersję w języku polskim. Zdecydowanie polecam:)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Piękne wydanie, duża czcionka
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Piękne wydanie, przyjemne dla oka i liczne rysunki, duża czcionka ułatwiająca czytanie, dobrej jakości kartki. Dla uczących się języka angielskiego warto dokupić wersję w języku polskim. Zdecydowanie polecam:)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Vale a pena ser lido!!
Reviewed in Brazil on February 9, 2019
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Clássico da literatura.
Vale a pena ser lido.
Super recomendo.
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