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A new generation will fall in love with the latest edition of The Wind in the Willows.

Will you be sharing this book with your little one soon?

You can check out some of the illustrations by Grahame Baker-Smith below. In this beautiful volume, we see that charming world through the eyes of artist Grahame Baker-Smith, who won the Greenaway Medal for Farther in 2011.īrimming with exquisite artwork, the beloved story of The Wind in the Willows is now brought to life in a whole new way. Toad have become a staple of children's literature and, excitingly, each generation gets to discover those characters anew!ġ00 best books over 100 years: see our list The riverside adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Mr. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graeme is one of the most famous children's books: loved and cherished by many. Revisit this timeless classic through the eyes of renowned artist Grahame Baker-Smith, as we give you a sneak peek at the drawings inside the pages. A new generation will fall in love with the latest edition of The Wind in the Willows

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