A humorous story for children just beginning to read. Whoever heard of a dragon who doesn't like fighting? And what will happen when the boldest dragon fighter of them all comes to stay? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Adapted by Katie Daynes.

A classic and magical retelling of St George and the Dragon from the author of The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame with the original and official artwork by E.H. Shepard, illustrator of Winnie the Pooh. The perfect gift for young children. 'Now, dragon,' said the Boy imploringly. 'You've got to fight him some time of other you know, 'cos he's St George and you're the dragon. Better get it over, and then we can go on with the sonnets.' Everyone knows St George has to do battle with the dragon, but what happens when the dragon simply won't fight St George? The Reluctant Dragon is a funny story of bravery, friendship and derring-do. This children's classic is made even more collectable thanks to the beautiful illustrations by E.H. Shepard, the artist behind the original illustrations for The Wind in the Willows and the man who drew Winnie-the-Pooh. The perfect gift for young readers of 7+

Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) - a Scottish writer. His most famous books, including The Wind in the Willows (1908) and The Reluctant Dragon (1898), were adapted numerous times for stage and film. The Wind in the Willows details the story of Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they try to help Mr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble. The novel is notable for its mixture of adventure, morality, mysticism and camaraderie, and celebrated for its portrayal of the nature of the Thames Valley. The novel was based on bedtime stories Grahame told his son Alastair.

Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) - a Scottish writer. His most famous books, including The Wind in the Willows(1908) and The Reluctant Dragon (1898), were adapted numerous times for stage and film. The Wind in the Willows details the story of Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they try to helpMr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble. The novel is notable for its mixture of adventure, morality, mysticism and camaraderie, and celebrated for its portrayal of the nature of the Thames Valley. The novel was based on bedtime stories Grahame told his son Alastair.

Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) - a Scottish writer. His most famous books, including The Wind in the Willows (1908) and The Reluctant Dragon (1898), were adapted numerous times for stage and film. The Wind in the Willows details the story of Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they try to help Mr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble. The novel is notable for its mixture of adventure, morality, mysticism and camaraderie, and celebrated for its portrayal of the nature of the Thames Valley. The novel was based on bedtime stories Grahame told his son Alastair.

Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) - a Scottish writer. His most famous books, including The Wind in the Willows (1908) and The Reluctant Dragon (1898), were adapted numerous times for stage and film. The Wind in the Willows details the story of Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they try to help Mr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble. The novel is notable for its mixture of adventure, morality, mysticism and camaraderie, and celebrated for its portrayal of the nature of the Thames Valley. The novel was based on bedtime stories Grahame told his son Alastair.

Сказочная повесть английского писателя Кеннета Грэма по праву считается мировой классикой детской литературы. Четверо друзей — крот Мол, барсук Баджер, водяная крыса Рэт и жаба Тод — вместе переживают забавные и подчас опасные приключения.Неадаптированное издание на английском языке.Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) - a Scottish writer. His most famous books, including The Wind in the Willows (1908) and The Reluctant Dragon (1898), were adapted numerous times for stage and film. The Wind in the Willows details the story of Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they try to help Mr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble. The novel is notable for its mixture of adventure, morality, mysticism and camaraderie, and celebrated for its portrayal of the nature of the Thames Valley. The novel was based on bedtime stories Grahame told his son Alastair.

Сказочная повесть английского писателя Кеннета Грэма по праву считается мировой классикой детской литературы. Четверо друзей — крот Мол, барсук Баджер, водяная крыса Рэт и жаба Тод — вместе переживают забавные и подчас опасные приключения.Неадаптированное издание на английском языке.Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) - a Scottish writer. His most famous books, including The Wind in the Willows (1908) and The Reluctant Dragon (1898), were adapted numerous times for stage and film. The Wind in the Willows details the story of Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they try to help Mr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble. The novel is notable for its mixture of adventure, morality, mysticism and camaraderie, and celebrated for its portrayal of the nature of the Thames Valley. The novel was based on bedtime stories Grahame told his son Alastair.

Сказочная повесть английского писателя Кеннета Грэма по праву считается мировой классикой детской литературы. Четверо друзей — крот Мол, барсук Баджер, водяная крыса Рэт и жаба Тод — вместе переживают забавные и подчас опасные приключения.Неадаптированное издание на английском языке.Kenneth Grahame (1859–1932) - a Scottish writer. His most famous books, including The Wind in the Willows(1908) and The Reluctant Dragon (1898), were adapted numerous times for stage and film. The Wind in the Willows details the story of Mole, Ratty, and Badger as they try to helpMr. Toad, after he becomes obsessed with motorcars and gets into trouble. The novel is notable for its mixture of adventure, morality, mysticism and camaraderie, and celebrated for its portrayal of the nature of the Thames Valley. The novel was based on bedtime stories Grahame told his son Alastair.

Kenneth Graham's The Wind in the Willows is one of the most celebrated works of literature for children, and this Penguin Classics edition contains notes and an introduction by Gillian Avery. Meek little Mole, wilful Ratty, Badger the perennial bachelor, and petulant, boastful Toad: over one hundred years since their first appearance in 1908, they've become emblematic archetypes of eccentricity, folly and friendship. And their misadventures - in gypsy caravans, stolen sports cars, and their beloved Wild Wood - continue to capture readers' imaginations and warm their hearts long after they grow up. Begun as a series of letters from Kenneth Grahame to his son, The Wind in the Willows is a timeless tale of animal cunning and human camaraderie. This Penguin Classics edition features an appendix of the letters in which Grahame first related the exploits of Toad, and new introduction by children's literature historian Gillian Avery. Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was an English bank official, writer, author of The Wind in the Willows (1908), set in the idyllic English countryside. The work established Grahame's international reputation as a writer of children's books and has deeply influenced fantasy literature.

Far from fading with time, Kenneth Grahame`s classic tale of fantasy has attracted a growing audience in each generation. Rat, Mole, Badger, and the preposterous Mr. Toad (with his `Poop-poop-poop` road-hogging new motor-car), have brought delight to many through the years with their odd adventures on and by the river, and at the imposing residence of Toad Hall. Grahame`s book was later dramatised by A.A.Milne, and became a perennial Christmas favourite, as `Toad of Toad Hall`. It continues to enchant and, above all perhaps, inspire great affection.

"Золотой век" - книга шотландского писателя Кеннета Грэма, впервые опубликованная в 1895 году. Она представляет собой воспоминания о детстве, воплощенные в образах и метафорах, уходящих корнями в культуру Древней Греции. В мире, который Грэм показывает читателю глазами детей, они вынуждены противостоять взрослым - "Олимпийцам", забывшим, каково это - быть детьми, а потому совершенно переставшим их понимать. Неадаптированное издание на английском языке.

Join Mole, Ratty, Badger and Mr. Toad in their adventures and antics, from venturing into the dark and dangerous Wild Wood to larking about in their boats, in this enchantingly illustrated edition of Kenneth Grahame's timeless classic. Complete and unabridged, this is a beautiful gift to be treasured and shared year after year.

This is the story of four friends -- Toad, Rat, Mole and Badger. Rat loves the river. Mole is often afraid. Badger likes to stay at home. But Toad is always looking for new adventures -- and some of his ideas are dangerous.

Эта замечательная повесть Кеннета Грэма не только принесла писателю заслуженную славу, но и полюбилась детям и взрослым всего мира. Автор удивительно реалистично воссоздаёт картину нравов английского общества конца XIX - начала XX вв. в сказочных приключениях дядюшки Водяного Крыса, мистера Барсука, мистера Крота и мистера Жабба, которые живут в удивительном мире, где ведут образ жизни, почти неотличимый от людского: ездят на автомобилях, обустраивают дома, поют рождественские песни... Читайте зарубежную литературу в оригинале!

Far from fading with time, Kenneth Grahame's classic tale of fantasy has attracted a growing audience in each generation. Rat, Mole, Badger and the preposterous Mr Toad (with his `Poop-poop-poop' road-hogging new motor-car), have brought delight to many through the years with their odd adventures on and by the river, and at the imposing residence of Toad Hall. Grahame's book was later dramatised by A. A. Milne, and became a perennial Christmas favourite, as Toad of Toad Hall. It continues to enchant and, above all perhaps, inspire great affection.