The Wind in the Willows: Illustrated Edition (Union Square Kids Illustrated Classics) Hardcover - 2012
by Kenneth Grahame; Robert Ingpen (Illustrator)
Ratty, Mole, Badger, and Toad have adventures on the river, wild times in the Wild Wood, and high jinks on the open road. This edition includes a new Introduction by the creator of the Redwall series.
About this book
The Wind in the Willows is a classic children's book by Kenneth Grahame, published in 1908. The story follows the adventures of four animal friends - Mole, Rat, Badger, and Toad - as they explore the English countryside, battle against weasels and stoats, and learn about the value of friendship, loyalty, and the joys of a simple life. Through their adventures, the characters discover the importance of home and the pleasures of a peaceful existence. With its charming characters, vivid descriptions of nature, and timeless themes, The Wind in the Willows remains a beloved classic today.
First Edition Identification
Methuen and Company published the First UK Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1908, London. The edition is bound in green-blue cloth boards with intricate gold gilt illustrations and lettering. The first edition dust wrapper can be identified by the publisher’s printed price of 6’- on the front panel on peach-tan paper with black inked illustration. Methuen and Company published the First Illustrated Edition hardcover in 1931, London. The illustrated edition was made in a set of 200 copies signed by both Grahame and Shepard, printed on handmade paper. Grahame's children's classic was originally published in 1908 with only a frontispiece for an illustration. Although the work was subsequently published with illustrations by several artists, it was E. H. Shepard who brought the narrative to life with his evocative line drawings
Details
- Title The Wind in the Willows: Illustrated Edition (Union Square Kids Illustrated Classics)
- Author Kenneth Grahame; Robert Ingpen (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition ILL
- Pages 224
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Union Square Kids, New York
- Date 2012-03-06
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9781402782831 / 1402782837
- Weight 2.55 lbs (1.16 kg)
- Dimensions 9.3 x 8 x 1.3 in (23.62 x 20.32 x 3.30 cm)
- Ages 07 to 14 years
- Grade levels 2 - 9
- Reading level 1060
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Themes
- Cultural Region: British
- Demographic Orientation: Rural
- Topical: Friendship
- Library of Congress subjects Animals, Friendship
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
Citations
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2012, Page 68
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