<p>'It thrills me still to read it', Shirley Hughes</p>

One of the all-time great animal stories. Kenneth Grahame's classic children's book, with exclusive illustrations from EH Shepard has delighted generations. “There’s nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as messing about in boats.…" One of Junior Magazine’s 100 best children’s books of all time! The Wind in the Willows is one of the most famous and bestselling animal stories of all time. This exclusive 90th anniversary paperback edition celebrates E.H. Shepherd's classic illustrations that brought Mole, Ratty, Badger and Mr Toad to life 90 years ago and have captivated children and adults alike ever since. The Wild Wood seems a terrifying place to Mole, until one day he pokes his nose out of his burrow and finds it’s full of friends. He meets brave Ratty, kind old Badger and the rascally Mr Toad, and together they go adventuring … but the Wild Wood doesn't just contain friends, there are also the sinister weasels and stoats, and they capture Toad Hall when Mr Toad is in jail. How will he escape? And can the friends fight together to save Toad Hall? Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows is a classic animal adventure that charms and enthrals. This new paperback edition contains the original black and white illustrations by E H Shepard, the man who drew Winnie-the-Pooh. The perfect adventure for children aged 9 and above.
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One of the all-time great animal stories. Kenneth Grahame's classic children's book, with exclusive illustrations from EH Shepard has delighted generations.
New for 2024, a classic edition of this well-loved illustrated traditional adventure story for readers aged 8+, a perfect gift!
New for 2024, a classic edition of this well-loved illustrated traditional adventure story for readers aged 8+, a perfect gift! • One of the all-time great animal stories. Kenneth Grahame's classic children's book, with exclusive illustrations from E.H. Shepard, has delighted generations for more than 90 years. • "A hazy, idyllic celebration of a time that never was both an elegy for a bygone age and a fascinating work of imaginative genius" – Guardian • With original line illustrations throughout from E.H. Shepard, illustrator of Winnie-the-Pooh • Part of the HarperCollins Children’s classics range, showcasing timeless publishing from both HarperCollins children’s imprints in a classic yet contemporary design that will appeal to children as well as parents, guardians and, with its distinct collectible appeal, gift buyers. Competition: the;secret garden;black beauty;peter pan;alice;alice’s adventures;in wonderland;through the looking glass;winnie the pooh;swallows and amazons;railway children;tom’s midnight garden;jungle book. frances hodgson burnett;anna sewell;jm;j.m.;barrrie;lewis carroll;aa;a.a.;milne;e.;e;nesbit;philippa pearce
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780008726614
Publisert
2024-08-29
Utgiver
Vendor
Farshore
Vekt
240 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
24 mm
AldersnivĂĽ
JC, 02
SprĂĽk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
272

Forfatter
Illustratør

Om bidragsyterne

Kenneth Grahame was born in Scotland in 1859. After the death of his mother he was sent to live with his grandparents in Berkshire and attended school in Oxford. On leaving school he worked at the Bank of England and also wrote articles and stories which he submitted to many publications. He married in 1899 and had a son, Alastair. His best-known story, The Wind in the Willows, was published in 1908. Grahame died in 1932 and is buried in Oxford.