Winner:GOLD - Best Classic Children's Book
Who:Nosy Crow
What:The Wind in the Willows, written by Kenneth Graham, adbridged by Lou Peacock, illustrated by Kate Hindley
Why:
A charming introduction to one of the best-loved stories in children’s literature. Lou Peacock’s carefully adapted text makes this great classic accessible to younger readers whilst retaining the magical quality, humour and charm of Kenneth Grahame’s original. Our judges loved Kate Hindley’s detailed and charming illustrations of Toad, Mole, Rat and friends, that bring the riverbank and its unforgettable characters to life, creating a fresh and enchanting world for children to explore.
"Beautiful detail-packed illustrations that really capture the essence of this great classic, which has been brilliantly adapted for a younger audience, while staying true to the original story. Love!"
"I always love seeing classics introduced to a new generation, and this edition does it so well. It keeps all the charm of the original story while making it much more accessible for younger readers. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous and really help bring Mole, Ratty, and Toad to life. It feels like the kind of book you'll read together now and then keep on the shelf for years to come."
"I recently began reading the unabridged version to my 5 year old and had forgotten how grown up it is - this version is beautifully rendered and very accessible to younger readers."
