"All this he saw, for one moment breathless and intense, vivid on the morning sky; and still, as he looked, he lived; and still, as he lived, he wondered." For more than a century, The Wind in the Willows and its endearing protagonists-Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and, of course, the incorrigible Toad-have enchanted children of all ages. Whether the four friends are setting forth on an exciting adventure, engaging in a comic caper, or simply relaxing by the River Thames, their stories will surprise and captivate you. Hailed as one of the most enduringly popular works of the twentieth century, this story is a classic of magical fancy and enchanting wit. Penned in lyrical prose, the adventures and misadventures of the book's intrepid quartet of heroes raise fantasy to the level of myth. Reflecting the freshness of childhood wonder, it still offers adults endless sophistication, substance, and depth. The animals' world embodies the author's wry, whimsical, and unfailingly inventive imagination. It is a world that succeeding generations of both adult and young readers have found irresistible. But why say more? To use the words of the estimable Mr. Toad himself: "Travel, change, interest, excitement!...Come inside."

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'Mole suddenly flung down his brush and said "Bother!" and "O blow!" and also "Hang spring-cleaning!"...' So begins one of the greatest children's stories ever written: a rebellion against drudgery that sets in motion a timeless tale of friendship and adventure. Join Mole, Ratty, Mr. Badger and Toad in this classic story,and see them brought to life in a new way. With original illustrations by Krista Brennan, Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows is woven with elements from the modern-day revival of artisanal craftsmanship, maker culture and the steampunk movement to create this brand new edition. This edition is a print-on-demand standard colour paperback.