The Wind in the Willows is as daffy and charming as it must have seemed when it was first published in 1908. Kenneth Grahame’s classic children’s novel follows the anthropomorphic adventures of several woodland creatures, primarily Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad.

They enjoy many pastimes, including “messing about in boats,” Christmas caroling, and driving motor cars. This last becomes Mr. Toad’s passion, landing him in all sorts of trouble and, eventually, a dungeon. The animals have many adventures along the river and in the Wild Wood, but they all love home best, where they like to cozy up in front of a fireplace and enjoy simple meals with friends.

Full review posted on Rose City Reader.

This book is utterly wonderful. If you want someone to learn to love books, this is great for a child. So many children’s books are horrid, simplistic and demeaning; TWW is none of these. The language used is excellent, for the vocabulary alone, and the characters are so much fun. There aren’t many books I’ve read with my nephew and truly enjoyed reading as much as he.

I couldn’t help but love the adventures of Ratty, Mole, Toad and Badger. One of my favorites. A wonderful world to escape into.