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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

The Wind in the Willows

Illustrated Edition Children's Classics (Union Square Kids Illustrated Classics)

by Kenneth Grahame

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  • Mar 2012, 224 pages
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Another beautiful book by renowned artist Robert Ingpen in the popular Union Square Kids Illustrated Classics children's books series, one of the most beloved and widely read classic books of all time—The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. For more than a century, this classic kid's book and its endearing protagonists—Mole, Mr. Toad, Badger, and Ratty—have enchanted children of all ages.

Whether the four friends, a toad, mole, badger, and rat, are setting forth on an exciting adventure, engaging in a comic caper, or simply relaxing by the River Thames, their stories are among the most charming in all of English literature. Fans of Frog and Toad Are Friends and other teachers' picks book list titles will enjoy this classic kid's book! Looking for unique gifts for kids? Give the experience and magic of classic children's literature like never before with this illustrated edition of The Wind in the Willows, a work of art that will surely become a treasured keepsake.

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What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (09-18-2025)
Just finished listening to The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame; whimsical and delightful! Just started listening to The Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. LeGuin. I'm not a big fantasy fan so we'll see. Have a few m...
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What are you reading this week? And what did you think of last week’s books? (09-11-2025)
...done lately. I'm still reading Las Madres: Latinas in the Heartland Who Led Their Families to Success by Dennis Raphael Garcia and still listening to the Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. Hope to finish both this weekend.
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What are you reading this week? (9/04/2025)
...due to my very limited knowledge of the French language. Definitely will give the printed version a try. Instead am listening to the children's book, The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, and finding it to be winsome and enjoyable. British children's classics are so special and have such a beauty to them. Maybe it's that they allow ki...
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Kenneth Grahame

Kenneth Grahame (March 8, 1859–July 6, 1932) was a British writer most famous for The Wind in the Willows (1908), one of the classics of children's literature. Grahame's journey as a writer commenced in 1879 when he began crafting tales as an escape from the daily grind of his job at the Bank of England. Notably, The Wind in the Willows originated as a bedtime story for his cherished son, Alastair. Grahame's enchanting narrative expanded over time, evolving through heartfelt letters to his son. Since its publication, the classic children's book has remained a perennial favorite, never fading from the pages of literary history.

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