For nearly a century, steadfast friends Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad have enchanted and entertained readers around the world with their adventures—rowing on the river, delving into the sinister Wild Wood, and exploring the open road. Now Kenneth Grahame's time-honored work comes to life as never before in 30 of Mary Jane Begin's inspired full-color paintings. From the friends' first picnic on River Bank to their final rousing defense of Toad Hall, Begin's cheerful, sparkling art captures all the magic and merriment of this enduring classic. Here is a 208-page deluxe edition that belongs on every child's bookshelf.
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From Publishers Weekly
Mary Jane Begin illustrates the classic story of Mole, Badger, Rat and Toad, The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. Each chapter opens with a vignette and includes a full-page painting of a dramatic moment in the proceedings. All ages.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Grade 3 Up-Grahame's classic story is illustrated with a dozen full-sized paintings and numerous smaller works that adorn the chapter headings. Begin is a master at portraying endearing animal characters. Her trademark style is in evidence here-richly textured colorful acrylics that convey both a sense of realism and fantasy; a skillful use of light; and animal figures with facial expressions, postures, and gestures that exude personality. Images of a dapper Mr. Toad dressed in driving suit complete with goggles, followed by a picture of forlorn watery-eyed Toad in his prison cell are especially effective. Unfortunately, the double-page scene of the four friends reclaiming Toad Hall is marred by the binding gutter. Overall, the illustrations provide charming traditional decoration for this much-loved story. An afterword offers a brief history of the tale from its inception as a series of letters from father to son to a literary classic. Those libraries looking for a new edition of this tale will not be disappointed with this attractive version. However, Michael Foreman's edition (Harcourt, 2002) offers a more dynamic and profusely illustrated visual interpretation that may hold more appeal for contemporary children.
Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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