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

Published on: 26 September 2019

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.  

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graeme is one of the most famous children's books: loved and cherished by many. 

The riverside adventures of Mole, Ratty, Badger and Mr. Toad have become a staple of children's literature and, excitingly, each generation gets to discover those characters anew!

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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. 

Brimming with exquisite artwork, the beloved story of The Wind in the Willows is now brought to life in a whole new way.

You can check out some of the illustrations by Grahame Baker-Smith below. Will you be sharing this book with your little one soon? 

Look inside the new The Wind in the Willows

Illustration of Badger in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Illustration of Badger and Mole underground in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Illustration of Toad in a car in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Illustration of Ratty and Mole in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Illustration of The Mill in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Illustration of Toad climbing out of a window in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Illustration of Toad flying in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Illustration of Toad outside Toad Hall in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Illustration of Toad weeping in the road in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Illustration of walking in the woods in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith
Illustration of Badger in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith

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Illustration of Badger and Mole underground in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith

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Illustration of Toad in a car in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith

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Illustration of Ratty and Mole in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith

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Illustration of The Mill in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith

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Illustration of Toad climbing out of a window in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith

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Illustration of Toad flying in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith

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Illustration of Toad outside Toad Hall in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith

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Illustration of Toad weeping in the road in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith

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Illustration of walking in the woods in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith

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Topics: 6-8 years, 9-11 years, Classics, Animals, Features, Gallery

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