The Wild Wood
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Mole and Rat become lost in a snowstorm after leaving the river bank to visit Badger in the Wild Wood.
Kenneth Grahame was een Schotse auteur, vooral gevierd om zijn tijdloze werk dat een niet weg te denken onderdeel is geworden van de kinderliteratuur. Zijn schrijfstijl kenmerkt zich door rijke proza en een diepgaande verkenning van natuur en gezelschap. Via zijn verhalen ving hij de simpele geneugten van het leven en de blijvende kracht van gemeenschap. Zijn verhalen blijven lezers van alle leeftijden betoveren met hun warmte en blijvende charme.







Mole and Rat become lost in a snowstorm after leaving the river bank to visit Badger in the Wild Wood.
Kenneth Grahame's writings have bewitched children and adults alike for over eighty years. Collected in this superb volume are his three major works. The Golden Age and Dream Days - exquisite evocations of childhood far removed from the adult 'Olympian' world - show his remarkably delicate appreciation of the minds of children. Grahame's masterpiece, The Wind in the Willows, written originally to entertain his son, has enchanted successive generations with its Arcadian vision and has become a literary classic. The book includes an introduction by Naomi Lewis.
Featuring eight beloved children's classics, this omnibus edition offers timeless tales that will enchant young readers. Stories like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Black Beauty, and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland invite children into magical worlds filled with adventure and valuable lessons. Perfect for fostering a love of reading, this collection promises hours of captivating entertainment and cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
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Black Beauty. Peter Pan. The Call of the Wild. The Wind in the Willows. The Adventures of Robin Hood. The Secret Garden. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Anne of Green Gables
The Wind in the Willows, The Golden Age and Dream Days (including "The Reluctant Dragon") [Illustrated]
Featuring beloved classics, this collection includes "The Wind in the Willows," "The Golden Age," and "Dream Days," which contains the enchanting tale of "The Reluctant Dragon." Kenneth Grahame's storytelling has captivated readers since the early 1900s, blending whimsy and adventure. The National Observer praised "Dream Days," suggesting that its charm appeals to all. This anthology showcases Grahame's ability to evoke delight and imagination, making it a timeless read for audiences of all ages.
A young boy forms a friendship with a gentle dragon and faces the challenge of persuading the anxious villagers and the legendary dragon slayer, St. George, that the dragon poses no threat. As he navigates this delicate situation, he must also orchestrate the spectacle the villagers crave, balancing fear and friendship in a tale of courage and understanding.
A boy who has befriended a kindly, peaceful dragon must convince the fearful villagers and St. George the dragon killer that there is no cause for concern while arranging for the fight they long to see
A timeless collection of stories told with a focus on children’s perspectives. Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows is an enduring classic of children’s 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 Toad—illustrated in full color by Arthur Rackham—this volume includes more than two dozen short stories from Grahame’s collections The Golden Age (1895) and Dream Days (1898), the latter of which contains Grahame’s most famous short story, “The Reluctant Dragon.” With an emphasis on childhood perspectives and often devoid of adult sentimentalities, Grahame’s stories focus on the concerns of youth—a focus that makes these stories endure in the hearts and minds of today's readers.
The boy who finds the dragon in the cave knows it is a kindly, harmless one, but how can he convince the frightened villagers and, especially, St. George the dragon killer that there is no cause for concern?