Ladybird Classics: The Wind in the Willows

Oct 7, 2024 7:31 PM

This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers.

It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key parts of the story including Mr Toad's scrapes and adventures and detailed descriptions of life by the river for all the animals.

Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life.

Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Classics series include Alice in Wonderland, Gulliver's Travels, The Secret Garden, Oliver Twist, Treasure Island, A Christmas Carol, Peter Pan, The Three Musketeers, The Jungle Book and Heidi.

Reviews

As sweet as candy

—— Birmingham Post

With soft pink pictures and a secret letter for the reader, these suit dainty little ladies down to the ground. The simple language and easy pace make them a good first read

—— Junior

A lovely series of picture books . . . The adorable illustrations, coupled with innocent stories, make these books ideal for reading aloud . . . Sure to become real favourites

—— South Wales Argus

This tribute to dads everywhere is the ideal story for father and child to share at bedtime - and make plans for an exciting time the next day!

—— Parents in Touch

Katire Morag finds a quirky and unusual solution to her problem

—— Writeaway.org.uk

This is picture storytelling at its detailed best

—— Books for Keeps

A delightful children's tale

—— Scots Magazine

We have enjoyed the Katie Morag stories now for over twenty years. They are true classics.

—— Michael Holloway , School Librarian

Mairi Hedderwick makes the Isle of Stuary so beautiful, and so amusing that we all long to be a part of it.

—— Tina Massey , Carousel

Just the right read for anti-frill tomboys.

—— Irish Examiner

the Isle of Struay and Katie Morag continue to enchant...Mairi Hedderwick absorbs both child and adult reader in her fictional Hebridean island world through the details she achieves in her gentle and skilful illustrations. The stories are simple and heartwarming. We have enjoyed the Katie Morag stories now for over twenty years. They are true classics.

—— The School Librarian

Delightfully original character, setting and story

—— Frances Perkins , Bournemouth Daily Echo

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