Whether the four friends, a toad, mole, badger, and rat, are setting forth on an exciting adventure, engaging in a comic caper, or simply relaxing by the River Thames, their stories are among the most charming in all of English literature. Fans of Frog and Toad Are Friends and other teachers' picks book list titles will enjoy this classic kid's book! Looking for unique gifts for kids? Give the experience and magic of classic children's literature like never before with this illustrated edition of The Wind in the Willows, a work of art that will surely become a treasured keepsake.
Robert Ingpen is an Australian illustrator and writer whose extraordinary contributions to children's literature were honored with the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1986, a testament to his exceptional talent and lasting impact. More recently, his illustrious career received further recognition with the distinguished Membership of the Order of Australia, celebrating his profound influence on the world of illustrated classics and literature for children.
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"The character of Mr. Toad, in Kenneth Grahame’s novel 'The Wind in the Willows,' is the embodiment of the reckless and inconsiderate upper-class motorist." https://t.co/3ttunikv2h
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Reminds me of this one from The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame: "The clever men at Oxford, know all that there is to be knowed. But they none of them know one half as much, as intelligent Mr. Toad." https://t.co/xqRI89fVr0
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“There is nothing — absolutely nothing — half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” So says Rat to Mole in Kenneth Grahame’s “The Wind in the Willows.” Peter Behrens reviews picture books that heartily subscribe to Rat’s point of view. https://t.co/nTfutY97kD