Four friends, endless adventures: The beloved classic in a special hardcover edition

Down by the river and under the whispering willows, Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger share a bond as deep as the current. Together they face wild misadventures, unexpected dangers, and moments of quiet wonder. No matter if they're roaming the riverbanks or race through the countryside, these animal gentlemen remind us that true companionship makes every journey unforgettable. Kenneth Grahame's timeless tale is a celebration of friendship, nature, and the adventures that make life unforgettable.

• »There is nothingabsolutely nothinghalf so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.« (Kenneth Grahame)
• »A book that we all greatly loved and admired.« A.A. Milne
• »A timeless riverbank dream« Terry Pratchett
• »One of the most beloved books ever written, and still a touchstone of childhood.« The Times
• »Few works have portrayed friendship with such warmth and sincerity.« The Scotsman
• »A book that reveals new depths each time it is read, whether by child or adult.« The Washington Post
• »A masterpiece of whimsical storytelling that shaped the modern children's novel.« The New York Times
• »Grahame's riverbank world remains one of literature's most comforting refuges.« (The Guardian)

»A book that we all greatly loved and admired.« A.A. Milne

Autorentext
Kenneth Grahame was born in 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland. After studying in Oxford, he worked as an employee of the Bank of England from 1879 to 1908. He wrote satirical pieces for various magazines, and in 1908 his book The Wind in the Willows was published, which made him world-famous and ranks among the timeless classics of children's literature.