{"product_id":"the-wind-in-the-willows-isbn-9781536219999","title":"The Wind in the Willows","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne of the most beloved classics of all time is updated for a new generation with beautiful illustrations by Grahame Baker-Smith. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThere is nothing—absolutely \u003cu\u003enothing\u003c\/u\u003e—half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom picnics by the river bank to the battle for Toad Hall, the adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and the mischievous Mr. Toad have delighted generations of readers. Rediscover Kenneth Grahame's timeless classic in this complete and unabridged edition, illustrated by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Grahame Baker-Smith.[A]n elegantly designed volume ready to take its rightful place on any child’s bookshelf.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrahame’s early-20th-century classic is enhanced by lovely watercolor illustrations that provide a contemporary and packed-with-charisma accompaniment. ... Ranging from small vignettes to full-bleed double pages, the artwork embellishes almost every spread, engaging independent readers and reeling in younger listeners with entertaining antics, gentle humor, and genial affection.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's a lot of humor in [Roberts'] offbeat artwork, and he does a fine job of conveying the warmth and coziness of the worlds within the legendary riverbank and Wild Wood of the novel. ... It’s a well-designed book (not surprising, coming from Candlewick as it does), and it would lend itself well to a parent-child one-on-one reading, especially as an introduction to the famous tale.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews Online\u003cb\u003eKenneth Grahame \u003c\/b\u003e(1859–1932) was inspired to write \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWind in the Willows \u003c\/i\u003ebased on bedtime stories he had been telling his young son, Alastair. The book was published in 1908 to instant acclaim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrahame Baker-Smith\u003c\/b\u003e has worked in illustration for twenty years and won the Kate Greenaway Medal for his inspiring tale of fatherhood, \u003ci\u003eFArTHER\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Rhythm of the Rain\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWild Is the Wind\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Templar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305015529701,"sku":"NP9781536219999","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536219999.jpg?v=1767742228","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-wind-in-the-willows-isbn-9781536219999","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}