The Wind in The Willows: Victorian Children’s Fairy Tale (Annotated)

Unique Elements Historical Context Detailed 19th Century Historical Timeline Introduction to a Delightful Children’s Story Kenneth Grahame wrote the enchanting children’s book The Wind in the Willows . Four animals are the focus of the novel: the mole, the rat, the toad, and the badger. In addition to evoking the nature of the Thames Valley, the story combines mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie. The masterpiece children’s novel by Kenneth Grahame is considered one of the definitive classics of children’s literature. Grahame’s work has been adapted for stage and screen frequently. During his free time, while working for the Bank of England, Grahame wrote light stories for magazines – many of which were collected and published in The Golden Age and Dream Days. After taking early retirement, he conceived bedtime stories for his son Alastair, which he turned into The Wind in the Willows. Thank goodness he did! This timeless novel has delighted children of all ages for many decades and will continue to do so. Let’s Delve Into This Magical Tale “The Mole had been working very hard all the morning, spring-cleaning his little home. First with brooms, then with dusters; then on ladders and steps and chairs, with a brush and a pail of whitewash; till he had dust in his throat and eyes, and splashes of whitewash all over his black fur, and an aching back and weary arms. Spring was moving in the air above and in the earth below and around him, penetrating even his dark and lowly little house with its spirit of divine discontent and longing. It was small wonder, then, that he suddenly flung down his brush on the floor, said, “Bother!” and “O blow!” and also “Hang spring-cleaning!” and bolted out of the house without even waiting to put on his coat. Something up above was calling him imperiously, and he made for the steep little tunnel which answered in his case to the gravelled carriage-drive owned by animals whose residences are nearer to the sun and air. So he scraped and scratched and scrabbled and scrooged, and then he scrooged again and scrabbled and scratched and scraped, working busily with his little paws and muttering to himself, “Up we go! Up we go!” till at last, pop! his snout came out into the sunlight and he found himself rolling in the warm grass of a great meadow”. -The Wind in The Willows, Kenneth Grahame “A stunning reprint” At John Buxton Publishing, we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to the highest standards. As such, the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original authors’ publication, preserving its earliest form for your enjoyment. This title will make an excellent gift to the avid reader in your life or an excellent addition to your current collection. Your book will be sent to you in record time so you will find yourself immersed in the story without delay. Beautiful original preservation Become enchanted and captivated by this compelling children’s fairy tale set in Victorian times An ideal book as a gift A great book to take on vacation Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy now button. Title details Original manuscript Classic fiction novel 5 x8 inches Matte cover White paper Pick up your copy of this magical fairy tale today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page!