![]() ![]() Rat, Mole, and Badger are concerned about Toad’s obsession because he has crashed several cars, has injured himself, and has been charged some fines. He spends his time impulsively pursuing and abandoning a series of expensive faddish hobbies and frequently getting into trouble because he lacks self-control. He does no work and is incompetent at performing simple household tasks. Toad, who inherited his mansion and money, is lazy, thoughtless, and arrogant. Toad’s bad behavior and his friends’ attempts to curb it. The main plot of The Wind in the Willows involves Mr. The animals have various little outings and adventures, many that are sweet, some that are amusing, and a few that are a little violent (though no more violent than the average children’s fairytale). Ratty introduces Mole to some of his other animal friends including the amiable introverted Badger and the rich eccentric Mr. Mole spends time living with Ratty and exploring the river and the two become great friends. ![]() ![]() He’s amazed by all that he sees and soon he encounters and befriends a water rat who invites him to a picnic, takes him for a ride on the river, and teaches him to row a boat. ![]() The story begins when Mole, who lives in a hole in the English countryside, decides one fine day to come out of his underground lair to see a bit of the world. The Wind in the Willows is a set of anthropomorphic stories that English author Kenneth Grahame wrote for his young son and published in 1908. A great audio read for children and adults ![]()
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