This series of classic works illustrated by Robert includes Treasure Island, Peter Pan and Wendy, The Jungle Book, The Wind in the Willows and A Christmas Carol. A world-renowned artist and author, he has designed, illustrated and written over 100 books. In 1986 he was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for his contribution to children's literature and has been honoured with Membership of the Order of Australia.

He studied illustration art and book design at The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. The book was published in 1908 and eventually became a huge bestseller.Robert Ingpen was born in 1936 in Geelong, Australia. The Wind in the Willows began as a bedtime story for Grahame's son Alistair, nicknamed 'Mouse', and was further embellished by Grahame in letters to his son. Grahame began writing as a means of escaping the drudgery of his job at the bank, and he soon began to have pieces published in journals. Kenneth Grahame was born in Edinburgh in 1859, but, following the death of his mother when he was only five years old, was brought up by his grandmother in Berkshire. 'Ingpen's drawings are utterly compelling' - Michael Morpurgo 70 clr illus The impulsive Toad leads the friends from one escapade to the next - from upturned gypsy caravans to stolen motorcars, a daring prison escape and, finally, to a heroic confrontation with the sinister inhabitants of the Wild Wood.Ī full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world's best loved stories. When the Mole leaves his spring-cleaning and heads up into the open air, he embarks on a series of exhilarating adventures with his new friends: the laid-back Ratty, the gruff yet kindly Badger and the self-satisfied, irrepressible Mr. Kenneth Grahame's wonderful imagination and quiet humour continue to charm children and adults alike, and Robert Ingpen's stunning illustrations bring to life the adventures of Toad, Mole, Ratty and Badger. Share your beloved childhood stories with the next generation! This timeless tale has never been out of print and is one of the best-loved children's titles in English literature.

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Illustrated wind in the willows