LoveReading4Kids Says
The Wind in the Willows holds a special place in the hearts of so many of us, and this lovely new edition, abridged with much care and sensitivity and with delightful child-friendly illustrations, will win it a new and younger set of readers to love it.
Kenneth Grahame’s original story is about 60,000 words long whereas this version is 10,000 and fully illustrated 96 pages. Nonetheless, all the elements that make it such an appealing story for the young, and so memorable, are there: Ratty and Mole messing about in a boat; Toad delighting in his motor car; his daring escape from the police; Badger’s wonderfully cosy underground home; and of course, the battle to retake Toad Hall. Kenneth Grahame’s distinctive voice is clear throughout, and Kate Hindley’s bold, bright illustrations are a joy, full of the colours of the fields and riverbank, the characters as vivid and alive as they’ve ever been. It’s a lovely book to share with the young and a perfect introduction to one of the best-loved stories.
Andrea Reece
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The Wind in the Willows Synopsis
Meet Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger in this timeless adventure that has enchanted generations of children. This beloved childhood classic by Kenneth Grahame is now available in a stunning gift book edition with dazzling new art.
One spring day, Mole peers out from his underground home to find a marvellous world awaits him. As the seasons pass, he picnics on the riverbank with Ratty, accompanies Toad on a chaotic caravan adventure, and even braves the snowy depths of the fearsome Wild Wood in search of Badger. But when Toad's mischievous ways finally land him in trouble, can his friends come to his rescue and recapture Toad Hall from a gang of sneaky stoats and wheedling weasels?
The hilarious and heart-warming adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad are brought to life for a new generation in this enchanting abridgement, accompanied by Kate Hindley's vibrant and appealing artwork. With sumptuous details including cloth binding, foil cover, full colour illustrations throughout, textured paper jacket, ribbon marker and head and tail bands.
The Editor at Nosy Crow says: “Surely The Wind in the Willows is a national treasure. No one can fail to be charmed by Kenneth Grahame’s hilarious and heart-warming adventures about Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad, and Kate Hindley’s expressive and characterful artwork brings it alive all over again for a new generation to discover.”
About This Edition
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9781788008921 |
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1st September 2022 |
| Author: |
Lou Peacock |
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Kate Hindley |
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Nosy Crow Ltd |
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Hardback |
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96 pages |
| Series: |
Nosy Crow Classics |
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About Lou Peacock
Lou Peacock is lucky enough to have one of the best jobs in the world: 'Head of Picture Books' at Nosy Crow. She has a degree in English Literature from Oxford University, and over twenty years' experience in children's publishing.
She started her editorial career working on novelty books, but has focussed on picture books and poetry for the last 15 years. She often puts her author hat on to write picture books for Nosy Crow and has a notebook full of scribbled ideas.
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