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The Wind in the Willows

By: Kenneth Grahame
Narrated by: Michael Hordern
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Here is a timeless tale of waterside Britain that has been loved by generations of children and acclaimed as a classic. The story of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad, and their escapades, whether messing about on the river or poop-pooping in Toad's shiny new car, cannot fail to enchant.©2007 Kenneth Grahame (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Animal Fiction Animals Animals & Nature Classics Literature & Fiction Funny Witty

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Timeless Classic • Magical Storytelling • Grandfatherly Voice • Distinct Character Voices • Beautiful Descriptions
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Would you consider the audio edition of The Wind in the Willows to be better than the print version?

No. Nothing can replace the cognitive experience of reading printed words. However many of us do have learning disabilities and audio books are a lovely solution. In addition , a book of this quality would be ideally suited for younger readers to listen to as they develop their reading skills. I listened to it while recovering from heart surgery when fatigue made managing a book far too difficult. The lovely gentle adventures and friendships , the beautiful descriptive language - it was all very calming and restorative.

A classic read with charm

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I first read The Wind in the Willows with my children nearly 30 years ago. I loved it and so did they. I still have the book, all tattered and dog-eared. Now, collecting ideas for stories my grandchild may love, I got this audiobook. Love again.

The narration by Michael Hordern is as lively and sweet as the story itself. The pace of the narration is perfect for a bedtime story, which it has been for me for the past week. Never hurried, Sir Michael speaks every word fully: playful where the story is playful, lightly solemn when the story turns to contemplate the mysteries, poetic in the descriptions of the natural world.

Lively and Sweet

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The narrator's voice is perfect for this book. The story is timeless and full of charm. I quite enjoyed reading about animals eating chicken and sausage. Worth the listen.

Awesome and Fun

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I love the story. Narrator did an amazing gob and made me feel so cozy! The Animals are so funny and cute. This is my kind of story!!!

Great way to spend the day😍😍😍😍😍

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The narrator really makes this for me. The writing is, of course, amazing, but this feels like a comforting uncle or grandfather reading to you. A keeper!

LOVE LOVE LOVE

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This book is the perfect antidote to a bad day. Charming, with spot on narration.

Perfect narration of a classic

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This story is an all time favorite of mine that is splendidly performed. I read this as a boy and occasionally I revisit it during times of stress as an adult. Love that I can listen to it now.

An all time favorite splendidly performed.

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An eminently comforting story from an eminently comforting time. The friendship, loyalty, and manners of the animals stand out not so much because they are animals, but because they hail from a more genteel time. In terms of the themes, conveyed allegorically, the characters and their deeds and speech, as well as the language of narration, this is a vastly more edifying story for children than most, and a more comforting escape for adult listeners, rendered all the more so, by the pitch-perfect narrator. Recommended for all.

An older, warmer world.

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This story is a classic and was very well read. Listening to it brought me back to when I was young.

Classic story and exceptionally read

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Masterfully read by an actor's actor of yesteryear. And, Kenneth Grahame's narrative and word painting speaks for itself!

Splendid reading of a Splendid book

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