The Wind in the Willows Paperback - 1996
by Kenneth Grahame; Patrick Benson (Illustrator)
A true classic of English literature, these are the adventures of Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and Toad. Readers will visit Ratty sculling his boat on the river, Badger grumpily entertaining his friends in his comfortable underground home, and the exasperating Toad being driven into one tangle after another by his obsession with motor cars. Illustrations throughout.
About this book
The Wind in the Willows is a classic children's book by Kenneth Grahame, published in 1908. The story follows the adventures of four animal friends - Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad - as they explore the English countryside, battle against weasels and stoats, and learn about the value of friendship, loyalty, and the joys of a simple life. Through their adventures, the characters discover the importance of home and the pleasures of a peaceful existence. With its charming characters, vivid descriptions of nature, and timeless themes, The Wind in the Willows remains a beloved classic today.
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First Edition Identification
Methuen and Company published the First UK Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1908, London. The edition is bound in green-blue cloth boards with intricate gold gilt illustrations and lettering. The first edition dust wrapper can be identified by the publisher’s printed price of 6’- on the front panel on peach-tan paper with black inked illustration. Methuen and Company published the First Illustrated Edition hardcover in 1931, London. The illustrated edition was made in a set of 200 copies signed by both Grahame and Shepard, printed on handmade paper. Grahame's children's classic was originally published in 1908 with only a frontispiece for an illustration. Although the work was subsequently published with illustrations by several artists, it was E. H. Shepard who brought the narrative to life with his evocative line drawings
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- Title The Wind in the Willows
- Author Kenneth Grahame; Patrick Benson (Illustrator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: Repri
- Pages 272
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher St. Martins Press-3PL, New York
- Date 1996-10-01
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780312148263 / 0312148267
- Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
- Dimensions 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 in (22.61 x 14.99 x 2.03 cm)
- Ages 09 to 12 years
- Grade levels 4 - 7
- Reading level 1140
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Themes
- Cultural Region: British
- Demographic Orientation: Rural
- Topical: Friendship
- Topical: Home School
- Library of Congress subjects Animals
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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