The Wind In the Willows Classic Story Collection (20-copy box)

(Hardback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

Theres nothing absolutely nothing half so much worth doing as messing about in boats."
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.

Rat, Mole, Toad and Badger have been firm favourites with children and adults everywhere since the tale of their many adventures was first published in 1908.

This twenty volume set of original stories perfectly captures the joy and excitement of life on the riverbank and is vividly brought to life by the charming illustrations of E.H.Shepard. Follow the friends from Mole's first venture along the riverbank, to meeting Badger in the Wild Wood; from Toad's trials and tribulations with motor cars, to his triumphant return to Toad Hall.

Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows is a classic animal adventure that charms and enthrals. This 20 volume classic story collection contains the original illustrations by E.H.Shepard, the man who drew Winnie-the-Pooh. The perfect adventure for children aged 9 and above.

Reviews

One of Junior Magazines 100 best childrens books of all time!

"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

Author Bio

Kenneth Grahame (18591932) was a Scottish writer, most famous for one of the all-time classics of childrens literature, The Wind in the Willows, as well as for The Reluctant Dragon.

E.H.Shepard was born in London in 1879. He was an artist, illustrator and cartoonist and went on to draw the original decorations to accompany Milnes classic stories, earning him the name the man who drew Pooh.