"Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame is a classic tale that follows the adventures of four anthropomorphic animals: Mole, Ratty, Badger, and the reckless Toad. Set in the idyllic English countryside, the story captures their friendship and escapades as they explore the themes of home, loyalty, and the joys of nature. Toad's impulsive antics, including a wild obsession with motorcars, lead him into trouble, prompting his friends to come to his aid. Through charming narratives and vivid characters, the novel celebrates the allure of adventure while underscoring the importance of camaraderie and the comforts of home. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called The Wind in the Willows .
There are 96 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 1999 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.
