"River Bank" by Kenneth Grahame is a charming continuation of the beloved adventures of the characters from "The Wind in the Willows." The story follows Ratty, Mole, Badger, and Toad as they embark on new escapades along the riverbank and beyond. Their camaraderie is tested by challenges such as a mysterious threat to their home and the allure of Toad's impulsive pursuits. Through delightful encounters and the exploration of friendship, loyalty, and the joys of nature, the characters rediscover the magic of their world, ultimately reminding readers of the richness of companionship and the beauty of life's simple pleasures. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 93 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 1996 by Walker Books Ltd .
June Crebbin was a school teacher for more than 30 years before deciding to concentrate on her writing full-time. She lives in Leicestershire. Inga Moore has written and illustrated numerous children's picture books. She lives in Gloucestershire.
This book contains the following story:
The Wind in the Willows
Mole is spring cleaning his home when Ratty persuades him that there is nothing so much fun as messing about on boats. The two set off In Ratty's row boat and picnic by the riverside, then spend days in Ratty's riverside home. One day they decide to visit Toad at Toad Hall. Toad persuades the two of them to join him in his lovely yellow caravan. All goes well until the caravan is knocked into the road by a passing motor car. Days pass and Mole tries and fails to persuade Ratty to take him to meet the elusive Badger, so he sets off on his own and gets lost in the Wild Wood. Ratty rescues him and they stay the night at Badger's House. Meanwhile Toad has become so obscessed with cars he'borrows' one from a courtyard and end up in prison. The jailer's daughter takes pity on him and helps him to escape dressed in her washerwoman's clothes. However whilst Toad has been in prison, stoats and weasels have taken over Toad Hall and in a final battle Badger, Ratty , Mole and Toad must eject them and reinstate Toad.
