{"product_id":"9780312148263","title":"The Wind in the Willows","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Kenneth Grahame\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA new edition of Kenneth Grahame's classic story, with outstanding illustrations by Patrick Benson and a new introduction by William Horwood, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Willows in Winter.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince its original publication in 1908, Kenneth Grahame's \u003ci\u003eThe Wind in the Willows \u003c\/i\u003ehas become one of the true classics of English literature loved by children and adults alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the generations who have grown up with the adventures of Mole, Water Rat, Badger, and Toad, Grahame's idyllic world is as fresh now as when they first discovered his enchanting tales-of Ratty sculling his boat on the River; Badger grumpily entertaining his friends in his comfortable underground home; and the exasperating Toad being driven into one tangle after another by his obsession with motor cars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe continuing appeal of the riverbank characters have been demonstrated by the recent success of \u003ci\u003eThe Willows in Winter, \u003c\/i\u003ethe acclaimed sequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Wind in the Willows \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by William Horwood and illustrated by Patrick Benson. Now Mr. Benson has turned to Grahame's original work and created a delightful new edition, in which his magical illustrations give fresh life to Grahame's unforgettable story. \u003ci\u003eThe Wind in the Willows \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect companion to \u003ci\u003eThe Willows in Winter.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The old characters pop back to life as you begin reading.” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Faithful to the original...Festive...A winsome winner.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Chicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Patrick Benson's cross-hatched illustrations seem to have been lovingly guided by the hand of Ernest Shepard, whose 1931 drawings of \u003ci\u003eThe Wind in the Willows \u003c\/i\u003econtinue to transport young readers to meadow, riverbank, and wildwood.” —\u003ci\u003eCleveland Plain Dealer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780312148263\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40673520451790,"sku":"9780312148263","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_cb8e4913-c540-4cba-8b72-b8c50b794984.jpg?v=1639886709","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780312148263","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}