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 A book for all March 24, 2008
A wonderfully written book that appeals to all ages and remains fresh after all these years. The story about the friendship between Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad meanders gently along with a magical feel, nice touches of humour throughout while subtly mentioning the effects wrought on the countryside by modern technology. This doesn't detract in any way however from the fun of the book and you'll come back to it again and again.
 It's for adults too! December 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I don't see why children (or with respect to the previous reviewer, grandparents) should have all the fun "Wind in the Willows" is a great book for all of us. I had a chance to read a copy of this book when a child myself - but dismissed it as "too young" which is a pity, for it took a couple more decades for me to realise what I'd missed!
It's easy to see us human beings represented by the creatures, here, and just as we do, they each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Toad's obsession with status symbols (his car) and speed, is a great one - how many people do we know like that, among our circles?
It's also interesting to note that originally the book was written for children of approximately 8 - 10 years, many youngsters of that range nowadays couldn't cope with the vocabularly within!
Times have changed, but the message is still a good one - for all of us. Go on - see for yourself!
Still One of the Best Children's Stories of all Time May 6, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this story to read to my young grandson. The book brought back many wonderful memories of my childhood and the magical world the story gives to a young child hearing it for the first time.
Until I started to read to my grandson I had forgotten what a wonderful story it is, far surpassing most of the modern tales for children. It still feels as fresh as the day it was written and is not dated at all.
For some reason, I don't know why children seem to be able to relate to stories about animals rather than about human beings, this is reflected in the number of programmes on children's television about animals.
Whether it be paper back or hard back with illustrations get the children in your family a copy of Wind in the Willows, I guarantee they will love it. Kenneth Grahame's stories are still among the best around for young children.
Still One of the Best Children's Stories May 6, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this story to read to my young grandson. The book brought back many wonderful memories of my childhood and the magical world the story gives to a young child hearing it for the first time.
Until I started to read to my grandson I had forgotten what a wonderful story it is, far surpassing most of the modern tales for children. It still feels as fresh as the day it was written and is not dated at all.
For some reason, I don't know why children seem to be able to relate to stories about animals rather than about human beings, this is reflected in the number of programmes on children's television about animals.
Whether it be paper back or hard back with illustrations get the children in your family a copy of Wind in the Willows, I guarantee they will love it. Kenneth Grahame's stories are still among the best around for young children.
Still One of the Best Children's Stories March 28, 2007
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased this book to read to my young grandson (4 years old). The book brought back many wonderful memories of my childhood and the magical world the story gives to a young child hearing it for the first time.
Until I started to read to my grandson I had forgotten what a wonderful story it is, far surpassing most of the modern tales for children. It still feels as fresh as the day it was written and is not dated at all.
For some reason, I don't know why children seem to be able to relate to stories about animals rather than about human beings, this is reflected in the number of programmes on children's television about animals.
Whether it be paper back or hard back with illustrations get the children in your family a copy of Wind in the Willows, I guarantee they will love it.
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