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New edition of one of the greatest children's classics of English literature. It includes extra material for young readers.
Join Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad on more adventures read by the wonderful Richard Briers. Join Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad on more adventures read by the wonderful Richard Briers.
Oxford Children's Classics: The Wind in the Willows, Author: Kenneth Grahame, Publication Year: 2014-11-06, Publisher: Oxford University Press, Language: eng
Here today, up and off to somewhere else tomorrow! Toad has always been a silly sort of fellow. But when his latest obsession with motor cars - the faster the better - threatens to lead him to disaster, it is up to Toad's good friends Mole, Ratty and Badger to get him under control. Can they save Toad from prison, and his home Toad Hall from the wicked Weasels and Stoats? Adventure abounds in this classic story of friendship.
Badger, Rat and Mole must save their friend from ruin, and Toad Hall from the clutches of the rascally Stoats and Weasels. BACKSTORY: Get outdoors and explore the natural world, and test your knowledge of The Wind in the Willows.
Since its first publication in 1908, generations of adults and children have cherished Kenneth Grahame's classic, The Wind in the Willows. In this entrancing, lyrical world of gurgling rivers and whispering reeds live four of the wisest, wittiest, noblest, and most lovable creatures in all literature-Rat, Mole, Badger, and Toad of Toad Hall. Like true adventurers, they glory in life's simplest pleasures and natural wonders. But it is Toad, cocky and irrepressible in his goggles and overcoat, whose passion for motorcars represents the free and fearless spirit in all of us; just as it's Toad's downfall that inspires the others to test Grahame's most precious theme-the miracle of loyalty and friendship.
An enchanting adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's legendary animal adventure story, from the the author of Waterloo Station Theatre smash hit THE RAILWAY CHILDREN.
An international children's classic, The Wind in the Willows grew from the author's letters to his young son, yet it is concerned almost exclusively with adult themes. This new edition explores a profoundly English book with a world following; a book for adults adopted by children; a timeless masterpiece and a vital portrait of an age.
A classic and magical retelling of St George and the Dragon from the author of The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame with the original and official artwork by E.H. Shepard, illustrator of Winnie the Pooh. The perfect gift for young children.
Lets you follow the winning foursome - Mole, his friend Water Rat, shy Badger and Toad of Toad Hall - through the seasons as they sail the river, get lost in the Wild Wood, take off on a merry adventure in Toad's colourful carriage and rescue Toad Hall from a band of nasty marauding weasels.
Richard Briers, Adrian Scarborough and Terence Rigby star in this full-cast dramatisation, narrated by Alan Bennett.When Mole abandons his spring cleaning one morning, he surfaces into the sunlight and encounters the Water Rat. Mole stays with Ratty in his snug waterside home, and soon he meets Ratty's friends: Badger, who lives in the Wild Wood, and the incorrigible Toad of Toad Hall. This timeless tale of waterside Britain has been loved by generations of children and acclaimed as a classic. The story of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Toad and their escapades never fails to enchant. Many of the original cast from Alan Bennett's acclaimed National Theatre production appear in this Radio 4 dramatisation, including Richard Briers as Rat, Adrian Scarborough as Mole and Terence Rigby as Albert - with Alan Bennett as the narrator.
'There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.' When the Water Rat invites the unassuming Mole to spend his first day ever in a boat on the river, and wise Badger comes along for the ride as well, so begins a marvellous season of adventure for the three friends.
The Wind In The Willows is a captivating novel written by the renowned author, Kenneth Grahame. First published in 1993 by Everyman, this book is a timeless classic that continues to enchant readers of all ages. Set in the idyllic English countryside, the story unfolds around the lives of anthropomorphic animals in a riveting tale of adventure, friendship, and morality. The genre of the book is a unique blend of children's literature and fantasy, making it a delightful read for both kids and adults alike. The Wind In The Willows is a testament to Grahame's creative genius and his ability to weave magic with words. This book, with its rich narrative and memorable characters, is a must-have for every bookshelf. Published by Everyman, it is available in English and continues to be a popular choice among readers worldwide.
Illustrated by Arthur Rackham.Far from fading with time, Kenneth Grahame's classic tale of fantasy has attracted a growing audience in each generation.Rat, Mole, Badger and the preposterous Mr Toad, have brought delight to many through the years with their odd adventures on and by the river, and at the imposing residence of Toad Hall.
The abridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Kenneth Grahams much-loved classic, The Wind in the Willows, read by James Saxon, June Whitfield, Nigel Anthony and Nigel Lambert. When Mole goes boating with Ratty instead of doing his spring-cleaning, he discovers a whole new world. As well as adventures on the river and in the Wild Wood, there are high jinks on the open road with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad of Toad Hall. Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad become the firmest of friends, but after Toads latest escapade, can they join together and beat the wretched weasels once and for all?
Dream Days is a collection of children's fiction and reminiscences of childhood written by Kenneth Grahame. A sequel to Grahame's 1895 collection The Golden Age (some of its selections feature the same family of five children), Dream Days was first published in 1898 under the imprint John Lane: The Bodley Head. (The first six selections in the book had been previously published in periodicals of the day - in the Yellow Book, the New Review, and in Scribner's Magazine in the United States.) The book is best known for its inclusion of Grahame's classic story The Reluctant Dragon.
The Wind in the Willows is a classic of children's literature by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters in a pastoral version of England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie and celebrated for its evocation of the nature of the Thames valley. The classic story of how Rat, Mole, and the other river bankers saved Toad from his excesses. This book has it all: excitement, sentiment, destruction of private property (plenty of that), paganism, and a happy ending. The prose is beautiful and occasionally requires the use of a dictionary. Written as a children's story, The Wind in the Willows is enjoyed by many grown ups who relish Grahame's ability to evoke the long summer days of childhood.
Vinden i piletræerne er den klassiske fortælling om vennerne Muldvarpen, Vandrotten, Tudse og Grævlingen. Historien om venskab og opdagelser, farer og loyalitet begyndte som en række godnathistorier, Kenneth Grahame fortalte sin lille søn, Alastair. Den blev udgivet første gang i 1908 og blev omgående en bestseller. Siden har bogen fortryllet generation efter generation over hele verden. Men selv de største klassikere fortjener et nyt udtryk og denne nyillustrerede udgave i David Roberts storslåede fortolkning inviterer nye læsere med på eventyr.
Kenneth Grahame påbegyndte Vinden i piletræerne som en række godnathistorier fortalt hans lille søn, Alastair. Samlingen blev første gang udgivet i 1908. Den blev omgående en bestseller, og den hører hjemme helt i toppen af den fornemme engelske børnebogstradition sammen med Peter Plys.
Kenneth Grahame påbegyndte Vinden i piletræerne som en række godnathistorier fortalt hans lille søn, Alastair. Samlingen blev første gang udgivet i 1908. Den blev omgående en bestseller, og den hører hjemme helt i toppen af den fornemme engelske børnebogstradition sammen med Peter Plys.
Kenneth Grahame påbegyndte Vinden i piletræerne som en række godnathistorier fortalt hans lille søn, Alastair. Samlingen blev første gang udgivet i 1908. Den blev omgående en bestseller, og den hører hjemme helt i toppen af den fornemme engelske børnebogstradition sammen med Peter Plys.
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