the wind in the willows by kenneth grahame

This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper and is illustrated by Nancy Barnhart. This collection of stories is a captivating and timeless classic which brings alive the creatures of the woodland. A fourth friend enters the story in the form of Badger and when it is discovered that Toad's obsession is becoming self-destructive, Mole, Rat, and Badger intervene to help protect Toad from himself. There they discover Toad's current obsession with his horse-drawn caravan, one which he quickly abandons for a motorcar when his caravan is run off the road by one. Together the two row down the river eventually meeting up with Toad at Toad Hall. He journeys to the river where he meets Rat, whom he quickly befriends. Mole decides to abandon his cleaning in order to enjoy the fresh air of spring. Originally written as a series of bedtime stories for the author's son, the story begins at the arrival of spring where we find the good-natured Mole tired of doing his spring cleaning. Toad sings a song in celebration.First published in 1908, 'The Wind in the Willows' is one of the most cherished works of children's literature ever written, undoubtedly Kenneth Grahame's most famous work. Badger comes up with a plan to save Toad Hall.

The Water Rat informs Toad that Toad Hall has been taken over. Toad continues to make his way home, but once again finds trouble behind the wheel of an automobile. Rat is about to leave on another adventure with the Sea Rat, but is stopped by Mole before departing. Toad, now in jail, escapes with the help a sympathetic party.

Rat and Mole are find a missing child with the help of a mythical creature. Badger attempts to control Toad's behavior. With the arrival of spring, Rat and Mole prepare the boat. Mole sends for groceries in order to feed his guests. Mole, accompanied by his new friends, returns to his home. Badger helps the visitors make their way home. Mole journeys to the Wild Wood where he is later met by Rat. Toad becomes enamored with a new craze while Mole and Rat catch the train home. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is one of the twenty wonderful classic stories being relaunched in Puffin Classics in March 2015. Toad, who invites them to join him on a trip. Mole is busy with spring-cleaning when he feels compelled to visit the world above. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters in a pastoral version of England. The Wind in the Willows is a classic of children's literature by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908.

The wind in the willows by kenneth grahame