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Books
THE
WIND IN THE WILLOWS
In Bite-Size Verse
Foreword by Bill Oddie
Published by : Book Guild Publishing
Pavilion View
19 New Road
BRIGHTON
BN1 1UF
Tel : 01273 720900
Hard back £14.95 ISBN 1-85776-917-1
Suitable for ages 5+
Illustrations by Michael Avery
   
From the jacket of The Wind in the Willows in Bite-Size
Verse
Here is a delightful re-telling of one of Britain’s
best-loved books, aimed at younger children but also
providing a treat for Grahame’s established legion of fans
of all ages. Richard Cuddington’s verse rendition of
Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows is the
perfect introduction to a volume of stories which has
enchanted generations of readers with its timeless
evocation of life ‘along the river bank’. All the
well-known characters are here: the Mole, the Water Rat,
Badger, Otter and, of course, the larger-than-life and
utterly irrepressible Mr Toad of Toad Hall. The author has
retained all the verve and energy of the original tales,
but simplified the language to make them more accessible
to the younger reader. Mole’s frightening visit to the
Wild Wood in the depths of winter and the colourful
adventures of Toad take centre stage in bubbling rhythmic
verse that drives the ebullient narrative forward so that
there is never a dull moment.
Some excerpts from The Wind in the
Willows in Bite-Size Verse;
Mole decides to take a break from spring cleaning.
(read
excerpt)
Mole sets out to explore the Wild Wood.
(read excerpt)
Badger tells Toad off for his reckless driving.
(read
excerpt)
The
jailer’s daughter helps Toad to escape from prison.
(read
excerpt)
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