Dive into this joyous collection of classical children's books from some of the best writers for little hearts and young minds. Uncover the magic of childhood classics from ´Anne of Green Gables´, ´The Wind in the Willows´, and ´The Secret Garden´ to ´The Velveteen Rabbit´ and ´The Wonderful Adventures of Nils´. Follow one girl's search for belonging, go on thrilling adventures with our favourite furry friends, discover a magical garden, learn about love and reality with a toy rabbit, and join one boy as he embarks on fantastical farmland adventures! Weaving a touching and intoxicating collection of coming-of-age tales, this Classic Children's Books Collection' is the perfect companion for fans of Netflix's Anne with an E'.Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian author and poet. Best known for her novel Anne of Green Gables', it remains one of the best-selling books worldwide and has been adapted for both stage and screen.Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was a British writer born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is most famous for the children's classics The Wind in the Willows' and The Reluctant Dragon'. Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright. Best known for her celebrated children's novels, Burnett's work spans Little Lord Fauntleroy', A Little Princess', and The Secret Garden'.Selma Lagerlf (1858-1940) was a Swedish author and the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her work spans The Saga of Goesta Berling', The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson', and Jerusalem'.

Retrouvez la magie de l’enfance à travers les aventures envoûtantes de cinq enfants, entre jeux secrets et rencontres fantastiques.

"There's nothing--absolutely nothing--half so much worth doing as messing about in boats." Mole is a good-natured, home-loving mole, who has never gone anywhere. But one Spring he gets so sick of cleaning his home that he abandons everything and ventures out into the world. He soon meets a friendly rat, who shows him the Thames and introduces him to variety of whimsical characters. Like some of the best children's classics - `Alice in Wonderland', `Winnie the Pooh' and `Peter Pan' - `The Wind in the Willows' (1908) started as adult simply inventing stories to tell a child. In 1949 it inspired the Disney movie, `The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad'.

Edition enrichie (Introduction, Notes, Chronologie, Bibliographie) Un matin de printemps, M. Taupe est attiré hors de son logis par les bruissements de la nature. Son chemin va croiser celui de l'astucieux M. Rat, de l'imposant M. Blaireau et, surtout, de l'incorrigible et vaniteux M. Crapaud. Entre après-midi de canotage, expéditions périlleuses dans le terrible Bois Sauvage et embarquées fantastiques, les quatre amis vont vivre d'inoubliables aventures. Dans cette merveilleuse fable, Kenneth Grahame réaffirme le pouvoir de la nature face à l'industrialisation croissante de l'Angleterre édouardienne et fait l'éloge de la solidarité contre les comportements égoïstes. À la fois roman d'aventure, parodie de la société humaine et ode à la nature, Le Vent dans les saules est un immense classique de la littérature anglaise.Édition et traduction de Sophie Chiari.

Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 5 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 7 minutes "The Wind in the Willows" is a children's novel by British novelist Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. The book features the adventures of Toad, Mole, Ratty, and Badger. The novel initially received negative reviews but has since become a classic of British literature. The book contains several independent short stories featuring Rat and Mole. The most popular illustrations are probably by E. H. Shepard. The book has been adapted into several stage productions, TV series, and films. William Horwood created several sequels to the book. The book was the subject of a Channel 4 bookary entitled "Catching a Killer: The Wind in the Willows Murder." The book has been an inspiration for several adventure rides and has been referenced in popular TV shows like "The Simpsons" and "Rugrats.

Kenneth Grahame was a British writer born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is most famous for The Wind in the Willows (1908), a classic of children's literature, as well as The Reluctant Dragon. Both books were later adapted for stage and film, of which A. A. Milne's Toad of Toad Hall, based on part of The Wind in the Willows, was the first. Other adaptations include Cosgrove Hall Films' The Wind in the Willows (and its subsequent long-running television series), and the Walt Disney films (The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad and The Reluctant Dragon). "The Wind in the Willows" takes readers on a delightful journey through the English countryside, where they meet the endearing characters of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger. Together, they embark on thrilling escapades, navigate the river, and confront the mischievous antics of Toad. This timeless tale of friendship, courage, and the joy of simple pleasures has captivated readers for generations. "The Reluctant Dragon" introduces readers to a pacifist dragon who prefers reading poetry and having philosophical discussions rather than engaging in fierce battles. When confronted by a knight, unexpected friendships form, and a heartwarming story of acceptance and understanding unfolds. In "The Golden Age," Grahame paints a nostalgic portrait of childhood, evoking a sense of innocence and wonder. Through a series of vignettes, he captures the essence of youthful imagination, adventure, and the magic of everyday experiences. "Dream Days" continues the exploration of childhood themes, delving into the realms of fantasy, make-believe, and the power of imagination. These enchanting stories offer a glimpse into a world where anything is possible and where children's dreams become reality. Contents: The Golden Age Dream Days The Reluctant Dragon The Wind in the Willows

Klasyczna powie´s´c dla dzieci utrzymana w ba´sniowej stylistyce. Historia Kreta, Szczura, Ropucha, Borsuka i Wydry - grupy przyjaciól, która zamieszkuje Ropuszy Dwór. Zwierzeta przedstawione sa na podobie´nstwo ludzi - nie sa wolne od przywar (bywaja zarozumiale, opryskliwe, pija i pala), ale potrafia sie równiez pieknie wspiera´c i budowa´c miedzy soba relacje pelne zrozumienia i akceptacji. Wazne miejsce w powie´sci zajmuja opisy urzekajacej, zmieniajacej sie wraz z porami roku przyrody. Ksiazka byla wielokrotnie ekranizowana i adaptowana scenicznie. Najwieksza popularno´s´c przyniósl jej serial emitowany w brytyjskiej telewizji w latach 1984-1990 (poczatkowo jako dobranocka, zostal zdjety z anteny, poniewaz niektóre dzieci baly sie animowanych zwierzaków). W latach 90. William Horwood napisal kilka tomów kontynuacji powie´sci. Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) - urodzony w Edynburgu brytyjski ekonomista oraz pisarz. Przez dziesie´c lat pracowal w banku centralnym Wielkiej Brytanii, gdzie zajmowal wysokie stanowiska. Równolegle publikowal przepelnione humorem powie´sci (m.in. "Zloty wiek" i "Dni marze´n"), za´s najwieksza slawe przyniosla mu ba´sniowa opowie´s´c dla dzieci "O czym szumia wierzby". Utwór doczekal sie licznych adaptacji serialowych, filmowych, a William Horwood napisal nawet kilka tomów kontynuacji losów jego bohaterów.

"Dream Days is a collection of children's fiction and reminiscences of childhood written by Kenneth Grahame. A sequel to Grahame's 1895 collection The Golden Age (some of its selections feature the same family of five children), Dream Days was first published in 1898 under the imprint John Lane: The Bodley Head. (The first six selections in the book had been previously published in periodicals of the day-in the Yellow Book, the New Review, and in Scribner's Magazine in the United States.) The book is best known for its inclusion of Grahame's classic story The Reluctant Dragon. Like its precursor volume, Dream Days received strong approval from the literary critics of the day. In the decades since, the book has perhaps suffered a reputation as a thinner and weaker sequel to The Golden Age-except for its single hit story. In one modern estimation, both books ""paint a convincingly unsentimental picture of childhood, with the adults in these sketches totally out of touch with the real concerns of the young people around them, including their griefs and rages."" Its concern is chiefly with the lands of imagination, ranging from a reconnaisance of men of solitude, a disastrous introduction of a girl to the narrator's private castle in the clouds, derring-do on the high seas, and, of course, an encounter with a dragon. Its concluding bittersweet story bids a reluctant farewell to the dream days of childhood."

Hear the beloved children's tale as read by B.J. Harrison. "The Wind in the Willows" follows the eventful adventures of four animals: Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger, as they navigate twists of friendship, dangers and changing surroundings. This 20th-century novel has become known and loved through countless adaptations on the screen and stage alike, including the animated Disney adaptation The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) and the British film The Wind in the Willows (1996) starring Steve Coogan. B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere. Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was a Scottish writer of children's stories loved by children and adults alike. He is perhaps best-known for his novel "The Wind in the Willows" from 1908, featuring memorable animal figures and the especially beloved Toad character. The story has inspired numerous adaptations, with film adaptations including the British film The Wind in the Willows (1996), featuring Steve Coogan. Part of the story was also adapted by author A.A. Milne for the play "Toad of Toad Hall" in 1929.

Dream Days is a collection of children's fiction and reminiscences of childhood written by Kenneth Grahame. A sequel to Grahame's 1895 collection The Golden Age (some of its selections feature the same family of five children), Dream Days was first published in 1898 under the imprint John Lane: The Bodley Head. (The first six selections in the book had been previously published in periodicals of the day - in the Yellow Book, the New Review, and in Scribner's Magazine in the United States.) The book is best known for its inclusion of Grahame's classic story The Reluctant Dragon.

The Wind in the Willows is a classic of children's literature by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters in a pastoral version of England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie and celebrated for its evocation of the nature of the Thames valley. The classic story of how Rat, Mole, and the other river bankers saved Toad from his excesses. This book has it all: excitement, sentiment, destruction of private property (plenty of that), paganism, and a happy ending. The prose is beautiful and occasionally requires the use of a dictionary. Written as a children's story, The Wind in the Willows is enjoyed by many grown ups who relish Grahame's ability to evoke the long summer days of childhood.