Kenneth Grahame

Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. In a quiet corner of the English countryside, an unlikely friendship blossoms between a timid Mole and the adventurous Water Rat, drawing them into a world of riverbank escapades. Their circle widens to include the exuberant and reckless Toad, whose wild obsessions with motorcars and mischief constantly land them in peril, and the steadfast Badger, who embodies wisdom and loyalty. From daring rescues and woodland skirmishes to moments of quiet reflection by the river, their adventures capture the joy of friendship, the thrill of discovery, and the comforting pull of home. Published in 1908, Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows quickly became a cornerstone of children's literature, blending whimsical adventure with gentle nostalgia for a disappearing pastoral England. Its memorable characters embody timeless values of courage, loyalty, and friendship, resonating across generations. More than just a children's tale, it reflects Edwardian anxieties about industrialization while offering a retreat into the simplicity of nature. Its enduring appeal has inspired countless adaptations in theater, film, and art, ensuring its legacy as one of the most beloved classics in literary history.

Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. In a quiet corner of the English countryside, an unlikely friendship blossoms between a timid Mole and the adventurous Water Rat, drawing them into a world of riverbank escapades. Their circle widens to include the exuberant and reckless Toad, whose wild obsessions with motorcars and mischief constantly land them in peril, and the steadfast Badger, who embodies wisdom and loyalty. From daring rescues and woodland skirmishes to moments of quiet reflection by the river, their adventures capture the joy of friendship, the thrill of discovery, and the comforting pull of home. Published in 1908, Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows quickly became a cornerstone of children's literature, blending whimsical adventure with gentle nostalgia for a disappearing pastoral England. Its memorable characters embody timeless values of courage, loyalty, and friendship, resonating across generations. More than just a children's tale, it reflects Edwardian anxieties about industrialization while offering a retreat into the simplicity of nature. Its enduring appeal has inspired countless adaptations in theater, film, and art, ensuring its legacy as one of the most beloved classics in literary history.

Experience the timeless story of Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger in this beautiful unabridged edition designed and illustrated by New York Times best-selling and Eisner Award–winning creator David Petersen (Mouse Guard). Painstakingly completed over three years, this exquisite and lavish edition features 20 color illustrations and over 50 pen and ink drawings throughout. Begun as a series of letters from Kenneth Grahame to his son, The Wind in the Willows is a timeless tale of animal cunning and human camaraderie. Since its first publication in 1908, generations of adults and children have cherished this world of gurgling rivers and whispering reeds, home to the most lovable creatures in all literature—Rat, Mole, Badger, and the irrepressible Toad of Toad Hall, with his goggles, overcoat, and love of fast cars. Follow these little adventurers through caravans, stolen sports cars, and their Wild Wood.

Povest "Veter v ivakh" rasskazyvaet o druzhbe chetyrjokh ochen raznykh zverkov: dobrodushnogo Krota, druzheljubnogo Krysa, prichudlivogo Zhaba i umnogo Barsuka. Ujutnye progulki Krota i Krysa smenjajutsja likhimi prikljuchenijami Zhaba, a mudrost Barsuka pomogaet druzjam najti vykhod iz opasnogo polozhenija. Perevod s anglijskogo Natalii Vinogradovoj, v sokraschenii. Illjustratsii kitajskogo khudozhnika Din Sjaozhun.

‘The whole world before you, and a horizon that’s always changing!’ With covers intricately created by artists from ARTHOUSE Unlimited, a charity presenting the artistic talents of adults with complex neuro-diverse and physical support needs. Offering a sense of purpose lies at the heart of the charity. Ratty teaches Mole how to be a true riverbanker. The two friends spend their days having picnics and rowing boats. Their blissful routine is suddenly disturbed when the eccentric Mr Toad. Mole suggests asking the reclusive Badger to help Mr Toad overcome his obsession, but for Mole, this means taking a trip through the forbidden Wild Wood.

A classic and magical retelling of St George and the Dragon from the author of The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame with the original and official artwork by E. H. Shepard, illustrator of Winnie the Pooh. The perfect gift for young children. ‘Now, dragon,’ said the Boy imploringly. ‘You’ve got to fight him some time of other you know, ’cos he’s St George and you’re the dragon. Better get it over, and then we can go on with the sonnets.’ Everyone knows St George has to do battle with the dragon, but what happens when the dragon simply won’t fight St George? The Reluctant Dragon is a funny story of bravery, friendship and derring-do. This children’s classic is made even more collectable thanks to the beautiful illustrations by E. H. Shepard, the artist behind the original illustrations for The Wind in the Willows and the man who drew Winnie-the-Pooh. The perfect gift for young readers of 7+

Ljuboznatelnyj Krot, mudryj djadjushka Ret i vzbalmoshnyj mister ToudOdna iz samykh izvestnykh knig v anglijskoj detskoj literatureMudraja skazka o svobode, nastojaschej druzhbe i predannosti

Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable hardback editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of The Wind in the Willows.'Here today, up and off to somewhere else tomorrow! Travel, change, interest, excitement! The whole world before you, and a horizon that’s always changing!'Spring is in the air and Mole has found a wonderful new world. There's boating with Ratty, a feast with kindly Badger and rumbustious fun with that reckless ruffian, Mr Toad of Toad Hall. But deep in the Wild Wood the villainous weasels lurk, intent on causing trouble. . .