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The Wind in the Willows Hardback - 2002
by Grahame, Kenneth
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Details
- Title The Wind in the Willows
- Author Grahame, Kenneth
- Binding Hardback
- Edition New edition
- Condition Used - Very good
- Pages 208
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Chronicle Books LLC, New York
- Publication date 2002-08
- Illustrated Yes
- Bookseller's Inventory # 6484670-75
- ISBN 9781587172045 / 1587172046
- Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
- Dimensions 1.25 x 1.25 x 1 in (3.18 x 3.18 x 2.54 cm)
- Age range 00 to 12 years
- Grade levels P - 7
- Reading level 620
- Category Children's All Ages - Fiction - General
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2002002046
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
- Quantity available 1
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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.
Reader reviews for The Wind in the Willows
Review summary
Readers broadly hail The Wind in the Willows as a whimsical, lyrical celebration of the Edwardian countryside, friendship, and the comforts of home, with Mr. Toad’s antics singled out as the book’s great comic engine. Many recommend it as a soothing read-aloud or audiobook and praise illustrated editions, noting its enduring cultural imprint. Reactions divide over its leisurely, episodic structure and ornate prose: some adults savor the atmosphere and layers, while some modern readers and children find it slow or plot-light. Critics also flag the near absence of female characters and debate its subtext—ranging from conservative class nostalgia to a tender portrait of male companionship and possible queer undertones. Overall, it’s seen as a cozy classic whose charm persists even as its politics and pacing prompt discussion.
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From the publisher
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
