LoveReading4Kids Says
This new Wordsworth Collector’s Edition of Kenneth Grahame’s 1908 classic will make an attractive addition to any child’s library, or any grown-up’s for that matter. With a stylish cover illustration, compact hardback format, and gleaming gold foil, it makes the perfect present.
As for the story, readers of seven and upwards who love nature, animals and adventures of a gentler kind will be entertained by the cast of anthropomorphised characters and enthralled by the pastoral setting. In many ways, the animals aren’t animals at all - they’re essentially human, a gaggle of wealthy gentlemen with plenty of leisure time for “messing about on the river”. Amusingly and fittingly, the author’s original title was Mr Mole and His Mates, for this classic has friendship at its heart.
The Wordsworth Collector's Editions make wonderful presents for children; you can find more in the series here.
Joanne Owen
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The Wind in the Willows Synopsis
This delightful hardback edition of The Wind in the Willows is presented in a beautiful slipcase and contains new, full-colour illustrations by Tiziana Long.
One sunny spring day, Mole decides to visit the river bank. There he meets and soon becomes firm friends with Ratty, Badger, and car-crazy Mr Toad. Life on the river couldn't be better, until Toad's reckless driving lands him in jail. When the nasty weasels and stoats decide to take over Toad Hall, it's up to the friends to save the day.
One of the greatest animal stories ever written, Kenneth Grahame's classic story is guaranteed to delight readers of all ages.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Children's Slipcase Classics series brings together beautiful collectible editions of children's classics, featuring full-colour illustrations and presented in a decorative slipcase.
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