The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

<p><strong><em>All this he saw for one moment breathless and intense vivid on the morning sky; and still as he looked he lived; and still as he lived he wondered.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>For more than a century <em>The Wind in the Willows</em> and its endearing protagonists-Mole Water Rat Badger and of course the incorrigible Toad-have enchanted children of all ages. Whether the four friends are setting forth on an exciting adventure engaging in a comic caper or simply relaxing by the River Thames their stories will surprise and captivate you.</p><p><br></p><p>Hailed as one of the most enduringly popular works of the twentieth century this story is a classic of magical fancy and enchanting wit. Penned in lyrical prose the adventures and misadventures of the book's intrepid quartet of heroes raise fantasy to the level of myth. Reflecting the freshness of childhood wonder it still offers adults endless sophistication substance and depth.</p><p><br></p><p>The animals' world embodies the author's wry whimsical and unfailingly inventive imagination. It is a world that succeeding generations of both adult and young readers have found irresistible. But why say more? To use the words of the estimable Mr. Toad himself: <em>Travel change interest excitement!...Come inside.</em></p>