Wind in the Willows

Cultural  

1. (1908) A classic children's fantasy by the British writer Kenneth Grahame. Originally intended only as bedtime stories for his son, this idyllic tale of the English countryside and river banks chronicles the adventures of Mr. Toad, Mole, Rat, and their friend, Badger.

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Example Sentences

The River Pang in Berkshire is regarded by some as one of the inspirations for Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows classics.

From BBC

The print that sold for the record fee on Wednesday once belonged to "The Wind in the Willows" author Kenneth Grahame.

From Barron's

The copy due to be auctioned once belonged to "The Wind in the Willows" author Kenneth Grahame.

From Barron's

At age 7, however, while recovering from illness, he was read “The Wind in the Willows,” not once, but, at his request, two or three times.

From Washington Post

Maybe “The Wind in the Willows” should be included in a child’s library both for delight and to see what it might inspire now.

From Washington Post