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With a half-turn of the wheel Toad sent the car crashing through the low roadside hedge. One mighty bound, a violent shock, and the wheels of the car were churning up the thick mud of a horse-pond. Toad found himself flying through the air with the delicate curve of a swallow. He liked the motion, and was just beginning to wonder whether he would develop wings when he landed with a thump, in the rich soft grass of a meadow.This presentation of the well-loved children's story is in every way a classic, but it also retains a wonderful sense of fun.
Abridged and illustrated by Inga Moore, this hardback edition could charm any reader with its sheer quality, its thick pages and incredibly beautiful illustrations.
A breathtaking book, and a gift which would be endlessly appreciated. --Rachel Ediss
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First published in 1908, Kenneth Grahame's story of the riverbank adventures of Mole, Water Rat, Badger and the exasperating Toad has become a true classic of English literature, loved by children and adults alike. Ages 4+.
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've forgotten many of the books I delighted in as a child, but this handsome hardback volume caught my eye, reminding me of that past world. Although I still have my original paperback, I just could'nt resist Inga Moore's illustrations - who could? There are plenty of them, printed on quality paper, conjuring up the safety and warmth of Mr Badger's underground kitchen, the tranquility of Toad Hall, sited in quiet elegance on the edge of a backwater or the eerie solitude of Mole's abandoned dwelling broken by shy, giggling field-mice in their red woolen scarves. Forget today's insipid creations and expensive merchandise, they will never be as enjoyable as contemplating two young hedgehogs eating porridge from wooden bowls or the embarassment of ferrets that don't wash their clothes regularly.
Oh, and children will love it, too!
Oh, and children will love it, too!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Wind in the Willows is one of the all-time classic books. It is an evocative, haunting, pleasurable and sentimental treat. The illustrations by Inga Moore are simply stunning and complement perfectly the text by Kenneth Grahame. Many fine and outstanding artists have illustrated the book such as Michael Hague, Michael Foreman, Ernest Shepherd, Patrick Benson and Justin Todd. However, none have surpassed these sensitively drawn pictures with their range of colourful hues.
This book ranks along such classics as Black Beauty, the Alice books, Treasure Island, The Hobbit, The Secret Garden and Watership Down as a book that will always be read, enjoyed and appreciated.
The characterisation is perfect. Mole is hesitant, timid and dependable, Ratty is resourceful and in tune with the river, Badger is gruff, brooding and firm, Otter is a family 'man'and links Badger and the Wild Wood with Ratty and the Riverbankers and, of course, Toad who is irascible, bombastic, tempestuous, and, above all, loyal.
This book ranks along such classics as Black Beauty, the Alice books, Treasure Island, The Hobbit, The Secret Garden and Watership Down as a book that will always be read, enjoyed and appreciated.
The characterisation is perfect. Mole is hesitant, timid and dependable, Ratty is resourceful and in tune with the river, Badger is gruff, brooding and firm, Otter is a family 'man'and links Badger and the Wild Wood with Ratty and the Riverbankers and, of course, Toad who is irascible, bombastic, tempestuous, and, above all, loyal.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Firstly, if you wish to read to complete book as originally written by Kenneth Grahame, please note that the text has been abridged and therefore this edition is ideally suited to a younger readership who might find some of the original early prose slightly dated and off-putting. That having been said, this is a sensitively edited version and would make a super introduction to one of the finest books in the English language.
The real triumph is the quality of the ilustrations by Inga Moore. They are, quite simply, superb!
The original illustrator, EH Shepherd (also of Winnie the Pooh fame) portrayed the characters of this book so well that it would seem pointless to try to emulate his protrayal of Toad, Mole, Ratty and Badger. Inga Moore has a wonderful lightness of touch and empathy with the characters that is so wholly in keeping with the spirit of the tale and her contibution can only be described as magnificent. Her skill in capturing the feel of the text and the beauty of the illustrations has to be seen to be believed. Recommended without reservation.
The real triumph is the quality of the ilustrations by Inga Moore. They are, quite simply, superb!
The original illustrator, EH Shepherd (also of Winnie the Pooh fame) portrayed the characters of this book so well that it would seem pointless to try to emulate his protrayal of Toad, Mole, Ratty and Badger. Inga Moore has a wonderful lightness of touch and empathy with the characters that is so wholly in keeping with the spirit of the tale and her contibution can only be described as magnificent. Her skill in capturing the feel of the text and the beauty of the illustrations has to be seen to be believed. Recommended without reservation.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Beautiful Copy
Ilove the illustrations in this Walker copy of "Wind in the Willows". It matches a copy of the "Secret Garden" by same illustrator I have. Walker books always great quality.
Published 5 months ago by starman1
Amazing illustrations
An American friend showed me a copy of this book she had bought on Amazon. The illustrations are amazing. I had to have them for my own.
Published 9 months ago by LucyEm
Stunningly illustrated and an all-time amazing piece of literature
The pictures in this book are incredible and really do illustrate the story fantastically well, they give the reader a lot of insight into what KG though the charecteres should... Read more
Published 10 months ago by A.Teenager
The curate's egg
This is one of my favourite books, I must have read it hundreds of times over the last fifty years, and I saw the wonderful illustrations and bought it on sight. Read more
Published 15 months ago by John D
The Wind In The Willows - Great, but ABRIDGED!
Well, this is a coin of a black and a white side.
First of all, this edition is ABRIDGED - 8 chapters instead of 12 (mostly last ones missing). Read more
First of all, this edition is ABRIDGED - 8 chapters instead of 12 (mostly last ones missing). Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2009 by Vasily Pantyushin
Complex
This was a very interesting book. As I read it I felt like Toad was a `Prodigal Son', who came back only far enough to receive acceptance, then returned to his bad habits till he... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2008 by Steven R. McEvoy
Still One of the Best Children's Books
I purchased this book to read to my young grandson (4 years old). The book brought back many wonderful memories of my childhood and the magical world the story gives to a young... Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2007 by J. Chippindale
Hullo World
To be honest with you, I chose to read The Winds in the Willows because I thought it would be easy. I did not expect to learn anything from it. Read more
Published on 3 May 2005 by Andrew Howell
excellent illustrations and classic tale
i think this is great book and with great illustrations who can ask for more--ernest shepherd did a wonderful job of illustrations but if you like the story and want another book... Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2000
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