The Wind in the Willows
Since its beginnings as a series of stories told to Kenneth Grahame's young son, The Wind in the Willows has gone on to become one of the best-loved children's books of all time. The timeless story of Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger, brought to vivid life by Ernest H. Shepard's illustrations, has delighted readers of all ages for more than eighty years.
Kenneth Grahame
Kenneth Grahame was born 1859 and died 1932. He was a Scottish author. His best known book is The Wind in the Willows.
The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows consists of 2 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Related series The Wind in the Willows Sequels
Book Reviews
Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows is a real classic of English literature. I first read this book, when I was approximately 9-10 years old. I remember how much I liked it then. Although I'm older now, I still like it. I've read it a couple of times and I'll probably read it again soon. Kenneth Grahame's writing is fluent and charming. He describes the life of the animals in an excellent way - it feels like they're alive. When you read the book, you come to care about the animals. The Wind in the Willows is often categorized as children's literature, but in my opinion the true beauty and symbolism of this book opens only to adult readers. Even if you don't normally read this kind of books, you should read The Wind in the Willows. Give it a chance and it will charm you.