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Another beautiful book by renowned artist Robert Ingpen in the popular Sterling Illustrated Classics series.and#160;For more than a century, The Wind in the Willows and its endearing protagonists--Mole, Mr. Toad, Badger, and Ratty--have enchanted children of all ages. Whether the four friends 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 English literature. This keepsake edition of Kenneth Grahame's beloved novel features gorgeous art throughout, making it a must-have for every child's library.
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Ratty, Mole, Badger, and Toad have adventures on the river, wild times in the Wild Wood, and high jinks on the open road.
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Another beautiful book by renowned artist Robert Ingpen in the popular Union Square Kids illustrated classics children's books series, one of the most beloved and widely-read classic books of all time--The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. For more than a century, this classic kid's book and its endearing protagonists--Mole, Mr. Toad, Badger, and Ratty--have enchanted children of all ages. 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 English literature. Fans of the adventurous stories found in 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 The Wind in the Willows illustrated, a work of art that will surely become a treasured keepsake.
Synopsis
For more than a century, The Wind in the Willows and its endearing protagonistsandmdash;Mole, Mr. Toad, Badger, and Ratty--have enchanted children of all ages. Their stories are among the most charming in all English literature. This keepsake edition of Kenneth Grahameand#39;s beloved novel features gorgeous art throughout, making it a must-have for every childand#39;s library.
About the Author
Kenneth Grahame began writing in 1879 as an escape from the drudgery of his job at the Bank of England. The Wind in the Willows started as a bedtime story for his son Alistair, and Grahame later continued the story in letters to his son. The book was published in 1908 and has never been out of print.and#160;Illustrator Robert Ingpen studied illustration and book design at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. In 1986 he received the Hans Christian Andersen Award for his contribution to children's literature, and he was recently honored with the Membership of the Order of Australia.