A timeless collection of stories told with a focus on childrenâs perspectives.
Kenneth Grahameâs The Wind in the Willows is an enduring classic of childrenâs literature, and has been beloved by readers of all ages since its publication in 1908. In addition to the delightful tale about the adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toadâillustrated in full color by Arthur Rackhamâthis volume includes more than two dozen short stories from Grahameâs collections The Golden Age (1895) and Dream Days (1898), the latter of which contains Grahameâs most famous short story, âThe Reluctant Dragon.â With an emphasis on childhood perspectives and often devoid of adult sentimentalities, Grahameâs stories focus on the concerns of youthâa focus that makes these stories endure in the hearts and minds of today's readers.