Recommended Books for Children: The Wind in the Willows

Wind in the Willows children's book

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame, is one of the Reading Kingdom’s recommended books for children. Reading expert and Reading Kingdom creator, Dr. Marion Blank explains why:

This book, initially published in 1908, is a classic in books for children. Its four key animal characters combine to create a magical quality that is irresistible. At a child’s level, the story is about friendship and about life in an imagined world centered around the river. At a more sophisticated level, without being preachy, it yields some key insights into our lives. And it does all this via an enormously rich language that does wonders for children’s verbal skills.

Have your children read The Wind in the Willows? What did they think of the book?

The Wind in the Willows sits on the shelf of the Reading Kingdom’s “Best Books for Children.” Have a book you think belongs on our shelf? Let us know in the comments below.

Marion Blank

Dr. Marion Blank, Director of the Light on Learning Institute at Columbia University, is the creator of the Reading Kingdom, a fun, easy-to-use comprehensive reading and writing program for kids, ages 4-10 years old. Join thousands of satisfied parents and successful readers. Start your free trial of this amazing online reading program now.

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2 Responses to Recommended Books for Children: The Wind in the Willows
  1. barry waterfield
    July 20, 2011 | 8:12 pm

    A lovely book, so important for any young child, particularly in todays soulless world where despite having improved so many things we have lost the power to dream, or at least some of us have.

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