The final chapter of the era of British childrens literature, which represents one of the 100 books in the 20th century;
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The Ministry of education recommended reading materials and selected them into the new Chinese curriculum standard for primary and middle school students.

The wind in the willows is the representative work of Kenneth Graham, a British writer of childrens literature. It gets rid of the didactic atmosphere of early childrens literature and has the fresh style of British prose. It has been highly praised by American President Theodore Roosevelt. It is an enlightenment reading for children all over the world to cultivate childrens understanding of friendship and correct standards of conduct, Learn to live in harmony with nature in beautiful masterpieces.

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Like his renowned countryman Lewis Carroll, British author Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) found writing tales for children a pleasant diversion from his regular duties in the everyday world. The Wind in the Willows, his most memorable collection of stories, is today a much-loved classic of childrens literature.

Begun as a series of bedtime stories that Grahame, a bank executive, told his young son, this engaging fantasy recounts the whimsical adventures of a delightful company of animals — among them Mole, Ray, Badger, and Toad — all of whom possess decidedly human characteristics.

This charming new version, with over 30 original illustrations by Thea Kliros, has been specially prepared for young readers and retains all the character and flavor of the original stories. Once again youngsters follow the shy but curious Mole as he sets out one spring day from his little underground home and is befriended by the extremely personable Water Rat, who introduces him to Badger, the reclusive philosopher, and to pleasure-seeking Toad of Toad Hall.

Children and adults alike will fall under the charming spell of this humorous potpourri of make-believe as it paints a gently satirical picture of loyalties, weakness, and extravagant behavior.

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