The River is a captivating place--it has fish, and boats, and trees along its banks. But something about this River sets it apart, and has made The Wind in the Willows a story to return to again and again. In this young reader's edition of The Wind in the Willows, original illustrations capture the magic of the River and its memorable inhabitants. The River is the home of four close friends…
from the back cover: Down by the river bank, where the wind whispers through the willow trees, is a very pleasant place to have a lunch party with a few friends. But life is not always so peaceful for the Mole and the Water Rat. There is the time, for example, when Toad gets interested in motor-cars - goes mad about them in fact . . . The story of the adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger, and To…
There's nothing Mr Toad likes more than a fast drive through the countryside. One day he trades his house, Toad Hall, for a fabulous new motor car. But Toad doesn't realise that the car is stolen - until the police accuse him of stealing it! Now Toad must come up with a daring plan to clear his name and get Toad Hall back.
Spend a season on the riverbank and take a walk on the wild side
Take the Adventure, heed the call, now the irrevocable moment passes