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- Author:Kenneth Grahame
- ISBN:0486286002
- ISBN13:978-0486286006
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- Publisher:Dover Publications; Abridged edition (November 17, 2011)
- Pages:96 pages
- Subcategory:Humanities
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The Wind in the Willows, his most memorable collection of stories, is today a much-loved classic of children's literature
Like his renowned countryman Lewis Carroll, British author Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) found writing tales for children a pleasant diversion from his regular duties in the everyday world. The Wind in the Willows, his most memorable collection of stories, is today a much-loved classic of children's literature. Begun as a series of bedtime stories that Grahame, a bank executive, told his young son, this engaging fantasy recounts the whimsical adventures of a delightful company of animals - among them Mole, Ray, Badger, and Toad - all of whom possess decidedly human characteristics.
Like his renowned countryman Lewis Carroll, British author Kenneth Grahame (18591932) found writing tales for children a pleasant diversion from his regular duties in the everyday world. Begun as a series of bedtime stories that Grahame, a bank executive, told his young son, this engaging fantasy recounts the whimsical adventures of a delightful company of animals among them Mole, Ray, Badger, and Toad all of whom possess decidedly human characteristics.
Generations of children have roamed the English countryside in the company of Rat, Mole, Toad, and Badger, the immortal animal friends of The Wind in. .
Generations of children have roamed the English countryside in the company of Rat, Mole, Toad, and Badger, the immortal animal friends of The Wind in the Willows. From their genesis nearly a century ago as bedtime stories for the author's young son, these timeless tales of friendship amid the natural world have captivated readers of all ages. Each one is gloriously beautiful, but I do adore Ingpen's color and his detail. Fans of Ingpen know his work on such books as Treasure Island. First off, Wind in the Willows is a beautifully written tale, as many others here have already told.
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Home Kenneth Grahame The Wind in the Willows. The two animals tumbled over each other in their eagerness to getinside, and heard the door shut behind them with great joy and relief. The wind in the willows, . The Badger, who wore a long dressing-gown, and whose slippers wereindeed very down at heel, carried a flat candlestick in his paw andhad probably been on his way to bed when their summons sounded. Helooked kindly down on them and patted both their heads. This is notthe sort of night for small animals to be out," he said paternally. I'm afraid you've been up to some of your pranks again, Ratty.
Kenneth Grahame was a British writer, most famous for The Wind in the Willows, one of the classics of children's literature. Orphaned at an early age, Grahame went to live with his grandmother in England and attended St. Edward’s School, Oxford
Kenneth Grahame was a British writer, most famous for The Wind in the Willows, one of the classics of children's literature. Edward’s School, Oxford. Money was lacking for him to go to university. Hence, his family guided him into a career at the Bank of England, with which he stayed until ill health compelled him to retire in 1908. Meanwhile, he contributed articles to such journals as the St. James Gazette and the Yellow Book and published collections of sketches, stories, and essays.
A fun retelling of Kenneth Grahame's classic tale for beginning chapter book readers!The classic tale! . When I was very young (about six thousand years ago), our school master used to read to us from Wind in the Willows
When I was very young (about six thousand years ago), our school master used to read to us from Wind in the Willows. The stories had a magical quality and a few weeks ago, as a somewhat older person, I got to wondering whether they would still have that sense of enchantment that held us so captivated all those years ag. was NOT disappointed. Toad was just as cantankerous and difficult as ever. A great book to read to your kids. com User, March 26, 2001.