Follows the escapades of Mr. Toad as he escapes from jail, is reunited with Mole, Ratty, and Badger, and together with them battles the weasels to reclaim Toad Hall. Companion to "The River Bank."
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Kindergarten-Grade 4-As a read-aloud, The Wind in the Willows has daunted many well-intentioned adults. This companion volume to The River Bank (Candlewick, 1996) will serve those same readers well. Moore's editing of Grahame's text preserves the fun, the action, and the characters while leaving much of the description to the charming, wonderfully textured pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations. Children will be captivated by the delicately detailed, full-page drawings and remain interested in Toad's exuberant, reckless escapades. Perhaps once they've been exposed to this version, they'll want to try the unexpurgated original. If not, they will still have experienced the heart of the matter.
Miriam Lang Budin, Mt. Kisco Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Miriam Lang Budin, Mt. Kisco Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This review is from: The Adventures of Mr. Toad: From The Wind in the Willows (Hardcover)
Inga Moore has to be among the best illustrators I've seen for "Wind in the Willows." Lots of lovely pictures that capture the spirit of the book. I rank her artwork right up with Eric Kincaid's...
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Nice introduction to the famous characters,
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This review is from: The Adventures of Mr. Toad: From The Wind in the Willows (Hardcover)
I have managed to collect probably too many versions of the Kenneth Grahame's classic book, The Wind in The Willows, as it has been illustrated by so many good artists including Michael Hague, Ernest SHepherd, Arthur Rackham, Seth Lerer, Robert Ingpen, Patrick Benson and others. The book on this page is a abridged short version from smaller children not yet ready to tackle the whole book. The full page illustrations by Inga Moore are exquisite, and the illustrator has also done art for a full version of the book. This book is a good way to get kids interested in the "big book" with the hope they will be motivated to tackle it someday.
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This review is from: The Adventures of Mr. Toad: From The Wind in the Willows (Hardcover)
a classic story with beautiful, soft illustrations. these are the stories children will remember as they grow up. i started reading these stories to my son as soon as i brought him home from the hospital. although i wont know for sure for many years, he seemed to listen and enjoy the stories...although others may deem them full of "verbalization" (huh?), i call them beautiful words strung together for the enjoyment of children of all ages.
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