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The Wind in the Willows

Kenneth Grahame

Start date: April 1, 2018

Finish date: April 30, 2018

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Jun 09, 2008 Cecily rated it liked it

Shelves: classics, childrens

Although I vaguely remember Mole, Ratty, Toad, Mr Badger et al from my childhood, it was reading it to my child that brought it alive. They loved it and lived it – even more so after their first theatre trip to see it performed, aged a little less than three, which led to the unabridged version of the book.

Image: Ratty and Mole on the river (Source.)

We had many boating picnics (imaginary and for real), role-playing various characters, over several years, until The Hobbit and LotR took over (see ...more

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Nov 01, 2015 Samantha wickedshizuku Tolleson rated it liked it

Shelves: make-the-kids-read, 1001-books-to-read-before-i-die, twice-read, title-w, books-i-own, not-manga, read-with-my-kids, when-i-was-a-child, life-lessons

A wonderful classic to share with your children. No child should pass the 5th grade, and not have read this book. There are so many themes expressing decorum, proper behavior in society, and personal restraint. While at the same time showing wonderful examples on kindness, charity, tough love,and friendship.

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Aug 16, 2009 Juergen John Roscher rated it really liked it

Shelves: childrens_books, read_2009

Date Read: 26-August-2009

I enjoyed reading the children’s novel, “The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame. The best aspect of this book was the characters – Mole, Rat, Badger, and Mr. Toad. The four comrade’s friendship and interaction drove the plot and action of the story.

From Mole I learned about being humble and being a good friend; from Rat I learned to be resourceful and love for home; from Badger I learned leadership, responsibility, and willingness to share and help those in need; an ...more

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