The Wind in the Willows Paperback - 1999
by Kenneth Grahame; Introduction by Susan Cooper
This charming idyll about Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger represents the best of whimsical British fantasy. Considered a masterpiece of contemporary fiction by many, this is a book every child should own. Beautifully packaged and elegantly designed, this book contains the full and unabridged text of the original classic, plus a reader's guide.
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.
Summary
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; Introduction by Susan Cooper
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: first
- Pages 305
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Aladdin Paperbacks, New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date August 1, 1999
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Maps, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780689831409 / 0689831404
- Weight 0.51 lbs (0.23 kg)
- Dimensions 7.63 x 5.1 x 0.9 in (19.38 x 12.95 x 2.29 cm)
- Ages 07 to 10 years
- Grade levels 2 - 5
- Reading level 620
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Themes
- Theometrics: Classic
- Theometrics: Secular
- Library of Congress subjects Animals, Friendship
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 99063498
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
Citations
- Ingram Advance, 08/01/1999, Page 27
- Ingram Children's Advance, 07/01/1999, Page 15
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