The Wind in the Willows

The Wind in the Willows is a classic children's novel written by Kenneth Grahame. The story follows the adventures of four anthropomorphic animals: Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger. Mole is a shy and curious animal who decides to leave his underground home to explore the world above. He meets Rat, a friendly and adventurous creature who introduces him to the joys of boating and the beauty of the English countryside. Together, they embark on a series of adventures, including a visit to the home of Badger, a wise and reclusive animal who lives in a grand underground burrow. However, their idyllic life is interrupted when Toad, a wealthy and reckless amphibian, becomes obsessed with motorcars and begins causing chaos on the roads. Despite his friends' attempts to stop him, Toad's obsession leads him into trouble with the law and he is sent to prison. The rest of the story follows the efforts of Mole, Rat, and Badger to help Toad escape from prison and overcome his addiction to motorcars. The Wind in the Willows is a charming and whimsical tale that has captivated children and adults for over a century. It is a celebration of friendship, adventure, and the natural world, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest children's books ever written.1908. When Kenneth Grahame wrote The Wind in the Willows for his son he created a masterpiece of children's literature that can be equally enjoyed by adults. The chapters follow the doings and adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger, and of course Toad in prose that is lyrical at times, humorous at others, and always filled with charm and wisdom. Contents: The River Bank; The Open Road; The Wild Wood; Mr. Badger; Dulce Domum; Mr. Toad; The Piper at the Gates of Dawn; Toad's Adventures; Wayfarers All; The Further Adventures of Toad; Like Summer Tempests Came His Tears; and The Return of Ulysses. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.